In a message dated 1/25/2004 10:29:22 PM Eastern Standard Time, slattmann@comcast.net writes: << I am planning a trip from Sarasota to Key West in the near future. Cruising at 7 knots +/-, I am estimating a run from Marco Island to Marathon to be about 11 +/- hours. >> I calculate 13 hours. The total distance is 110 statute miles. 13 hours, or 11 hours for that matter, is too long to be fun. I suggest at least one intermediate stop at an anchorage in Little Shark River. Most boats anchor near the entrance opposite marker 4. We prefer a beautiful secluded anchorage 1.5 miles up the river. Alan Lloyd Author of Great Circle Navigation Notes ALloyd217@aol.com