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luckie_529

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We are heading to Florida for Christmas and undecided on taking our Ar 240 or our Sparks. We will be on the water in Ruskin (between Tampa and St.Pete) and to explore Clearwater area. Last April we did Tampa area with the boat.

We will have a 1200 mile pull one way and will be staying for about a week. Thanks Rodney
 

DieselCamel

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I think it depends on how much time you have to boat. If you plan on going almost every day bring it. If not rent one for a day or two. Weather is looking for next week.
 

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Weather has been great here lately. Been out twice in the past three days. It gets dark early though - bring the boat.
 

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I'd take the boat if you plan to get out on it quite a bit. We are also heading to Tampa tomorrow, but not taking the boat as we don't think we'll have much boating time with all the holiday stuff and relatives we'll be visiting. My brother wanted me to bring the boat and leave it there.... :)

Stop by O'Toole's Irish pub in Brandon if you are in the area....I'll be there a fair amount (my brother owns it). (1215 W Brandon Blvd, Brandon, FL 33511)
 

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We had a great time with the boat. Spent most of the time between St.Petersburg and Clearwater. We seen a ton of dolphins and a couple manatees.
 
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