YKNOT CHARTERS, ON AND OFF DOCK CHARTERS

The Space
Y Knot is a 44 foot trawler yacht with 2 staterooms, a full head with walk in shower, a complete galley complimented by 2 refrigerators, freezer, stove/oven and microwave. Dining booth sits 6 adults. The v-berth stateroom has 3 double berths and 1 single birth. The small stateroom has 2 single berths. Y knot offers 2 upper balconies with 2 seats, (forward and back) nice place to enjoy sunrise or sunset. We have 3 air conditioners, so you will be kept cool. Back deck for fishing or lounging.

Guest Access
You will have full access to marina fitness room, marina showers and restrooms. We have a tiki hut with plenty of picnic tables. The marina is new! Only 1-2 years old. Docks are in excellent condition and access to boat is easy. There are restaurants in walking distance. Key West beaches, shopping, nightlife and entertainment all within 2-4 miles. Marina offers a shuttle and/or taxis are readily available.

Interaction with Guests
My goal is to help you enjoy your stay in Key West. If it's water activities, I'm your man. If you only need some guide service, no problem. A Captain will meet you at boat on arrival, check with you daily on your needs. You will have my cell phone number and can call with questions.

Many times questions arrive about charters, day trips, fishing and diving..;does not allow me to give you contact information.,

The Neighborhood
We are in Stock Island out of the hustle/bustle of Duval Street. We have great restaurants and a lot of boats. Most commercial fishing still comes out of this area. We have a walking park only across the street. If you want to buy fresh fish right off the boat, this is the area.

Getting Around
Adequate taxi, shuttle and city bus service. All close by. Taxis usually arrive within minutes.

Driving directions
From North, look for Burger King around mm 5. Turn left (South) on 5th. Go to 2nd stop sign, turn left (North) also 5th. Go 1 block to Shrimp Rd. Turn right, go about 1 block, new hotel on your left, pull into Stock Island Marina. Slip A-14. 7005 Shrimp Rd

Unique Benefits

We offer yknot as on dock accomodations, but it is a working charter boat with a great reputation with fishermen and scuba divers alike. We do extended trips to Marquesas and on to Dry Tortugas National Park . Please see our web site for more information and/or call us.



Captain Ralph

Why Kids Love It

Kids often like doing some fishing off stern and the swimming pools at marina are fantastic.

We offer back country trips in the mangrove forests and private beaches. Our boat is equipped with 4 paddleboards. Both adults and youth enjoy these trips. Many have stated it was the highlight of there vacation. Look up video at



Call Captin Ralph

Area Information

Most newcomers to the area enjoy a trip to Mallory Square around sunset to enjoy local attractions and entertainment. Of course Duval street is close by with all it's shops, restaurants and drinking establishments.
Water activities in Key West are limited only by your time and finances.

Attractions Within Walking Distance

Enjoy the sunrise over marina in morning from the bow of Yknot. It can be very enjoyable. The golf course is on Stock island, lots of fun, watch out for all the iguanas on the greens. Bicycling, kayaking, sunset cruises all in area.

Favorite Places To Eat

Within 50 yards you will have 2 great spots. The Salty Oyster, our pool bar and Matts Place, the hotel restaurant. They are both great spots. El Sibouney is within 2 blocks,offers great Cuban cuisine and on to Hogfish and Roostica another 2 great spots close by. Key West and Stock Island are loaded with Restaurants. I tell my guests, all are good, some better than others. My favorite is "The Square Grouper" located about 20 miles East.

Inside Scoop

I guess if I posted here it wouldn't be an inside scoop. We try to help our guests with as much information as they want.. Our goat is to help them enjoy their vacation.