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Boating the Gulf Corridor: Orange Beach, Perdido Key & Ono Island

Boating the Gulf Corridor: Orange Beach, Perdido Key, Ono Island

On the Gulf Coast, our lives follow the tides. From Orange Beach to Ono Island and east to Perdido Key, I match buyers with the right home and the right water. Depths and drafts matter as much as porches and views—because your dock is your front door to adventure.

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The Waterways That Shape Our Days

Bayou St. John

Broad, protected water on the north side of the corridor. Steady depths and a forgiving lee make it ideal for year-round moorage and family cruising.

Old River

The south ribbon between Ono Island and Perdido Key. A scenic, reliable channel with sandbars along the inside…

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Best Boats for Ono Island Homeowners: Draft, Depth, and Design for Every Waterway


By Meredith Folger Amon — Licensed in Alabama and Florida
Guided by Integrity. Backed by Experience. Search the Gulf with Meredith Folger Amon.

Boating Ono Island

On Ono Island, boating isn’t just a pastime—it’s woven into the rhythm of daily life. Morning tides guide coffee on the dock, and evening breezes decide which way you’ll drift toward Bayou St. John or Old River. As a homeowner and real estate advisor on this private island, I’m often asked the same question: “What’s the perfect boat for my dock?” The answer depends on your water depth, your lift capacity, and your lifestyle on the Gulf Coast.

Matching Draft and Depth to Ono Island’s Waterways

Ono Island offers a…

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Determining the Right Boat Lift and Slip Size for Your Coastal Property


Guided by Integrity. Backed by Experience. Search the Gulf with Meredith Amon.

Orange Beach Alabama Boats Lifts Docks


As a Gulf Coast real estate advisor, I’m often asked by buyers, “What size boat lift or slip will I need?” Whether you’re docking a center console, sportfish, or pontoon, sizing your lift and slip properly is crucial to protecting your investment and ensuring smooth access to the water.

Let’s break it down with some practical, experience-backed rules of thumb I use when advising clients on boat-ready homes here in Orange Beach, Ono Island, and along the Intracoastal Waterway.

 Boat Lift Sizing: Capacity & Cradle Width

A. Lift Capacity (Weight Matters)
Always account for more than…

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Orange Beach Waterfront Market: Are Homes with Boat Docks and Lifts a Better Investment?

By Meredith Amon, Licensed in Alabama and Florida

Ono Island Waterfront Homes For Sale

Orange Beach is a premier destination for waterfront living, attracting buyers who prioritize boating access and luxury waterfront amenities. As of February 24, 2025, market data shows that homes and condos with private boat docks and lifts continue to command higher prices than properties without direct boating access.

Historically, January and February are slower months for the real estate market in Orange Beach. This year is no exception, with limited inventory and fewer sales transactions year-to-date. However, as we move into spring, we will likely see an increase in new listings and more closed…

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