Boats for Sale in San Mateo Florida

San Mateo Florida

North of the Ocala National Forest and just to the west of Crescent Beach is San Mateo. Established in 1867 with only 300 people the city has grown substantially in the past 150 years. Boaters and boat seekers in the San Mateo area are driven primarily by the access to St. Johns river, Crescent Lake, and for the proximity to the Atlantic. If you are looking for boats for sale in San Mateo Florida, here is what you should know.

Boating in Saint Johns

If you are considering boating in St. Johns from San Mateo Florida you will be pleased to know that it is very boat friendly. There are 5 Marinas and 2 Boat Ramps for vessels. Center Consoles and cuddy boats are popular for the river as well as hardtop anglers. Boaters should keep in mind that there are some obstacles, such as the 50 or so islands and the 10 bridges which may be problematic for larger luxury yachts and for boats with multi-tiers to their console. Rocket Rods may also pose a problem in areas with lower bridges. Check the area in which you will be boating to ensure that your head clearance is low enough not to be damaged.

Marina Lagoon

Marina Lagoon is a parks and recreational facility near San Mateo. The Marina has different zones and requirements base upon those zones. For zones A,B,C, and E power boating is allowed. Sailing is allowed in zones B, C, D, and F. It is required that you have a permit which can be obtained by the Harbor Patrol Station and Launch Ramp. Daily passes are available for $25-40 depending on the boats HP and annual passes are available for $250-450 dependent upon the HP.

Riding down the rivers

Boats for sale in San Mateo are more to the fisherman and to the family cruise craft than to the speed sports and to larger yachts. The proximity to Lake George as well as to other bodies of water connected to the Ocala National Forests is the primary reason. Apart from Lake George, there is Lake Oklawaha, Lake Kerr, Salt Springs run, Little Lake George, Mud Lake, Lake Margaret, Silver Lake, Clear Lake, and Lake Broward. This is not to mention the smaller ponds and lakes peppering the area, making San Mateo prime for fishing boat sales.

When accessing waters close Ocala National Forests, it is strongly encouraged that you contact both the park as well as the local boating authorities to ensure that you are aware of the licenses, restrictions, and stipulations which may be in place.

Atlantic Coast access

The easiest way to access the coast from San Mateno is to take 100 south or 207 north to 95. If you take 100 then you will end up near Flagler Beach and Beverly Beach. North by 207 will bring you near St. Augustine Beach. Whether you go north or south, the drive to the coast is around an hour to an hour and a half, especially if you are pulling your craft by trailer. While a straight shot through Dinner Island would be ideal, there are no major roads leading from San Mateo to Palm Coast. If there are any access roads, they would be narrow, restricting towing to the skiffs and small beam boats. Those purchasing a larger vessel such as a HydraSport 4200 Siesta may look at marinas and docking options in Palm Coast, Fort Manazas, Crescent Beach, or St. Augustine.

Access to the Gulf of Mexico is a great distance and so those seeking boats for the gulf should not expect to find many, if any when seeking boats for sale in San Mateo. There may be some cubby boats and some walk arounds which could be used in the gulf (as these boats tend to be oriented to multiple purposes rather than saying that this is strictly for freshwater or salt water). Check to see the HP as well as if the boat is classified as an inshore or offshore boat.

Find boats for sale in San Mateo for sale

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