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    Default Manatee conditions

    With all the good reports about Little River and other caves was wondering if anyone has been to Manatee? Anyone know conditions??


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    didn't dive the cave, but the flow in the basin was stronger than I think I've ever felt it.

    Why yes that was me in shorts and a t-shirt oops, a drysuit @ the 700' marker

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    Quote Originally Posted by twaldo View Post
    didn't dive the cave, but the flow in the basin was stronger than I think I've ever felt it.
    Thank you


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    We were there yesterday doing some survey. The visibility was down, and the flow was brutal.


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    Anybody been to Manatee lately that could provide a conditions report?


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    High flow even for manatee and lower than usual vis (20-30'). Not recommend. I would suggest a very powerful scooter and a stiff purge button on your regs if you want to try and dive here. The current hits you like a sledge hammer when you come around the corner.



 

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