Hi John, I have spent several winter vacations in the Keys and know the area you are speaking about. I think it would be a wonderful playground for a M17. Looking at the charts I have, you will be dealing with some very shallow areas. Do you have a kick-up rudder for Miss T? Weather will be getting warm then as well. I was normally on Cudjoe Key and vacationing in Feb or March to escape a bit of Minnesota chill. Go for it! Bones ________________________________________________________________ Juno Gift Certificates Give the gift of Internet access this holiday season. http://www.juno.com/give