Sanford Florida

The Historic Waterfront Gateway

Sanford Florida was founded in 1877 and is the home of the Seminole State College, Central Florida Zoo, the Stanford Grammar School, and the Orlando Sanford International Airport (though the city is 26 miles away from Orlando). Sanford holds to its seal of “the historic waterfront gateway” as it rests in the mist of a few large waters including Lake Monroe, Lake Jessup, St. Johns river, and Konomac Lake. Those seeking boats for sale in Sanford Florida will have quite a selection. Here is what you need to know before you buy.

Boating in Lake Monroe

As Sanford Florida rests on Lake Monroe, many of the boats for sale in Sanford will be those which have been or are intended to be sailed on Lake Monroe. There is a launch ramp for boats at Lake Monroe. Users of the ramp must have the boat packed, drain plug undone, as well as the strap. The average depth of the lake is 30’ but the ground does slope in places. Boaters are encouraged to look at their Navigation system as well as the shoreline.

When in idle you must have a NO WAKE display present on your vessel.

Boats which are appropriate for the lake are center console boats, walkaround boats, Bay Boats, Bowrider boats, and skiff boats. Note that if you are fishing, no fishing is allowed near the launching areas. Check with Lake Monroe to find the best areas to fish, swim, or cruise your vessel as well as to get a full list of the regulations.

Other Nearby Lakes

Apart from Lake Monroe, there are a few other close-by lakes. These include Lake Jessup, Lake Harney, Konomac Lake, and Lake Beresford. All of these lakes are accessible from Sanford by taking either the Saint Johns river north along the Black Bear Wilderness Area or by taking St. Johns south by Indian Mound village and Woodruff Creek.

If you are seeking boats for sale in Sanford and wish to use the craft to navigate the St. Johns river to gain access to other lakes, it is highly recommended that you choose a craft which does not have a wide beam and one that does not have too high of a head clearance as the river may be shallow in some areas or have overgrowth. Some areas and rivers have restrictions on the HP and the types of boats which can be used, check with the local boating authorities to get the full regulations and stipulations on boating in Sanford Florida.

Accessing the Atlantic

Though there is substantial water around Sanford, if you wish to access the Atlantic for deep sea fishing or just for some offshore cruising, you will need to take either highway 4 to Port Orange which is about a 40 minute drive, or take 92 to 46 which will put you out near Titusville (which could be a bit problematic access the deep sea areas as you have Merritt Island National Wildlife Ref. and John F. Kennedy Space Center at Titusville).

Considerations for boating

Those seeking a boat which can have dual purposes, meaning those who may wish to fish and cruise on Lake Monroe one weekend and go to the Atlantic on another should consider the purchase of a Bowrider, Cabin Cruiser, Cuddy, center console, or a small pleasure yacht. Keep in mind that you will need to be able to transport the vessel, so finding a boat for sale in Sanford with a trailer would be ideal.

Though there may be some bass boats and bay boats which are capable of offshore fishing, it is not recommended that you take such craft into the Atlantic as the waves and conditions may be too much for smaller vessels. HydraSport, Grady White, Boston Whalers, and Sea Vees would be some brands which offer angling boats for both freshwater and saltwater.

Fining boats for sale in Sanford Florida

If you are looking to purchase a boat for sale in Sanford and wish to find a selection in one online location, please look at Vessel Vendor. Vessel Vendor offers a wide selection of pre-owned boats for sale from boat enthusiasts. Many of the vessels which are offered are one owner and under 5 years old. This may mean that the motor is still under warranty from the manufacturer and that the warranty can be transferred to the buyer.

In addition to the pre-owned boats for sale on Vessel Vendor, the site offers articles on the specific boats from manufacturers, location pages (such as this one), and manufacturer/brand summaries. Should you have any questions about the boats for sale in Sanford Florida or if you have a boat for sale in Sanford Florida and wish to list it with Vessel Vendor please fill out the appropriate form on the site.