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Controlling depth is the shallowest depth in a canal, usually at the entrance where it meets the bay or ocean. It determines what size boat can access your property. Shallow canals may only accommodate flats skiffs, while deep-water canals can handle large sport fishing yachts.
Controlling depth is the shallowest depth in a canal, usually at the entrance where it meets the bay or ocean. It determines what size boat can access your property. Shallow canals may only accommodate flats skiffs, while deep-water canals can handle large sport fishing yachts.
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Steve Conley
Principal, Conley Sales Group at COMPASS
Controlling depth is the shallowest point between your dock and open water. A property can have 8 feet at the seawall but only 2 feet at the canal mouth. I always tell buyers to test the route at low tide before buying. A beautiful home means nothing if your boat cannot get out.
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