1)I'd prefer the Ocean near Tampa, FL than right downtown. But yes it is, as far as I know.

2)No, I don't.

3)Anytime...now prepare for my opinion---->


My cell phone does a crappy job just making phone calls some times. And even worse taking pictures. I would NEVER rely on just a cell phone as a navigational tool, especially since cell towers tend to be focused more towards cities & freeways where cell customers usually are, than open sea, where cell customers usually aren't.

Just get a good Garmin handheld if you want to go cheap. Also VHF radio for nautical communication. And always have up-to-date charts of wherever you are going, as long as its your boat. If it's chartered, dont worry about anything except landing your fish and making them clean and vacuum wrap it, then serving you a nice lunch.

BTW, before the "you have a crappy phone" flames start I have a Motorola Razr, and it's the best cell phone Ive ever had.