Issue 8 · October 2026
The estates collection · Issue 8
Homes with a dock, slip or lift, with preliminary boat-length screens where the listing supports one. Confirm fit on site.
Simon Gedz
S.G Trust Team · Realtor since 1995
Issue 8 · October 2026
The estates collection · Issue 8
Homes with a dock, slip or lift, with preliminary boat-length screens where the listing supports one. Confirm fit on site.
Simon Gedz
S.G Trust Team · Realtor since 1995
October 2026 · Issue 8
From Simon
Welcome to the October 2026 boating edition.
Every home in these pages has a dock, a slip or a lift. Boat-length figures are preliminary planning screens, not a promise that a vessel fits.
When water frontage and a local side-line buffer are known, the estimate subtracts the buffer on both sides and respects any stated dock length. An MLS-advertised vessel size is labeled as such. Neither replaces a survey, permits, dock measurements, or sounding the depth at mean low water.
Thirty years here has taught me that the deal-breaker on a waterfront home is almost never the kitchen. It is a fixed bridge, six feet of water at low tide, or a seawall with no permit history. Call me and we'll check yours before you write.
Homes don't sell because they're listed. They sell because nothing is left to use against you. — Simon Gedz · Realtor since 1995
How to read this issue
Boat length here is a preliminary screen, not a maximum permitted length or a confirmed fit for your vessel.
MLS-advertised vessel sizes remain advertising claims until verified.
Water frontage is not dock length: a local side-line planning buffer reduces the preliminary length on both sides.
Without supported frontage and local buffer, or an explicit MLS boat-size claim, we do not publish a vessel length.
Always confirm depth at mean low water, fixed-bridge clearance on your route, beam versus slip width and shore power before you commit.
Dock-ready · ~80' preliminary length · verify fit
Highland Beach · Grand Cay Estates
Waterfront with private dockage
Welcome to 1010 Grand Court, a stunning Modern Mediterranean waterfront estate offering an extraordinary combination of luxury, privacy, and resort-style living. Beautifully reimagined, this exceptional residence features 6 bedrooms, an office, 7/2.5 baths, and a 3-car garage. Sophisticated interiors showcase a completely remodeled kitchen with Italian Arredo cabinetry, Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances, along with a luxurious primary suite featuring a spa-inspired bath.
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Boat length estimate
80'
Superyacht range
Preliminary · verify
80 ft dock stated in the listing; local side-line clearance needs verification
Dock-ready · ~180' preliminary length · verify fit
North Palm Beach · HARBOUR ISLES
No fixed bridges to the inlet · Direct ocean access · Deep-water dockage
Two Homes, Two Hundred feet of Frontage, One opportunity! An extraordinary waterfront compound opportunity in Harbour Isles, one of Palm Beach Gardens' most exclusive gated boating communities. Offered together, 792 & 796 Harbour Isles Court feature approximately 200 feet of deepwater Intracoastal frontage, 180'+ of private dockage, 11 bedrooms, 17 bathrooms, resort-style pools, expansive entertaining spaces, and garage space for 6 vehicles.
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Boat length estimate
180'
Large Superyacht range
Preliminary · verify
180 ft dock stated in the listing; local side-line clearance needs verification
Dock-ready · ~40' preliminary length · verify fit
Tavernier · BLUE WATERS TR VILLAGE SE
Direct ocean access
IMMACULATE OCEANSIDE WATERFRONT IN TAVERNIER, FLORIDA KEYS: Pristine, meticulously maintained 3-bedrm, 3-bath home, on deep-water canal w/open ocean access in approx. 5 minutes or less. This property features a private 40-foot dock, 10,000-lb boat lift, w/approx. 60-foot-wide canal. This coastal elegance defines this two-story concrete residence, featuring solid CBS construction, a concrete roof, impact-resistant windows and doors, soaring ceilings, crown molding, w/ Plantation Shutters.
View full detailsBoat length estimate
40'
Preliminary · verify
40 ft dock stated in the listing; local side-line clearance needs verification
Dock-ready · ~276' preliminary length · verify fit
Lighthouse Point · LIGHTHOUSE POINT 5TH SEC
Waterfront with private dockage
Welcome to 2961 NE 27th Avenue, Lighthouse Point, Florida Perched aloft an extraordinary stretch of waterfront in Lighthouse Point's coveted Lake Placid neighborhood, this newly constructed estate is a rare expression of exceptional craftsmanship, thoughtful design, and effortless luxury.
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Boat length estimate
276'
Mega Yacht range
Preliminary · verify
276 ft dock stated in the listing; local side-line clearance needs verification
Dock-ready · ~55' preliminary length · verify fit
Fort Lauderdale · SEA ISLAND
No fixed bridges to the inlet · Direct ocean access
Located within the exclusive, guard-gated Seven Isles community, this beautifully renovated waterfront residence offers 75 feet of deep-water dockage, direct ocean access with no fixed bridges, and an exceptional Fort Lauderdale lifestyle. Spanning 3,773 square feet, the home features a fully remodeled gourmet kitchen with new appliances, a dedicated butler's pantry, separate walk-in pantry, custom cabinetry, and refinished hardwood floors.
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Boat length estimate
55'
Preliminary · verify
75 ft dock stated in the listing less the local Fort Lauderdale side-line buffers; confirm berth position on site
Dock-ready · ~55' preliminary length · verify fit
Fort Lauderdale · CORAL SHORES AMEND PLAT
Waterfront with private dockage
ONE OF THE WIDEST OPEN-WATER VIEWS IN CORAL SHORES! This exceptional waterfront residence offers a spectacular panoramic setting on the Middle River, with 75 feet of waterfront and an expansive view that truly sets this property apart. This 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home features a desirable split-bedroom floor plan, with the primary suite privately positioned on one side of the home and the additional bedrooms on the other.
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Boat length estimate
55'
Preliminary · verify
75 ft stated water frontage less the local Fort Lauderdale side-line buffers
Big-boat shortlist
These homes have longer preliminary length screens, not guaranteed usable dockage. Verify side-line rules, berth, depth and bridges before making a boat-fit decision.
~276' preliminary length · verify fit · Waterfront with private dockage
Boat length ~276' · Mega Yacht range · preliminary, verify on site
View full details~180' preliminary length · verify fit · No fixed bridges to the inlet · Direct ocean access · Deep-water dockage
Boat length ~180' · Large Superyacht range · preliminary, verify on site
View full details~80' preliminary length · verify fit · Waterfront with private dockage
Boat length ~80' · Superyacht range · preliminary, verify on site
View full details~55' preliminary length · verify fit · No fixed bridges to the inlet · Direct ocean access
Boat length ~55' · preliminary, verify on site
View full details~55' preliminary length · verify fit · Waterfront with private dockage
Boat length ~55' · preliminary, verify on site
View full details~40' preliminary length · verify fit · Direct ocean access
Boat length ~40' · preliminary, verify on site
View full detailsNavigation data changes. Always verify low-water depth, bridge restrictions, inlet conditions, seawall condition and permits with current official sources and qualified marine inspectors.
Boater's due diligence
A dock is infrastructure. It carries permits, a seawall behind it, a depth that changes with the tide and a route to open water that your boat either clears or doesn't.
Measure usable dock length yourself — listing copy often counts the whole lot's water frontage, not what your lines can use.
Sound the depth at mean low water, not at high tide on a showing day.
Map every fixed bridge between the dock and the inlet, and confirm your air draft against the posted clearance.
Get the seawall's age, cap condition and permit history in writing; replacement is a six-figure item.
Confirm lift capacity in pounds against your loaded weight, plus shore power amperage and dockside water.
Check municipal and association rules on liveaboards, vessel length and overnight guests at the dock.
Ask Simon
No. Ocean access only means the water eventually reaches the inlet. What matters is whether a fixed bridge stands in the way, how deep the canal is at low tide, and whether the dock is long enough for your boat. I check all three before we tour.
Sometimes. It depends on the waterway width, the county and municipal setbacks, and your neighbor's riparian line. We get an answer from a marine contractor during the inspection period, not after closing.
A deeded slip can be excellent, and it often costs less than waterfront land. Read the marina's rules on vessel length, the assessment history and whether the slip conveys with the deed or by lease.
Realtor since 1995. South Florida waterfront, dock and estate specialist.
Tell me your boat — length, beam, draft and air draft — and I'll tell you which homes actually work.
Simon Gedz · S.G Trust Team · Realtor since 1995
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