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Zion Train

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Reviewed By: andresleon		September 24, 2007
great Place to view Goliath Grouper great drift dive with lots of life. Saw at least half a dozen goliath grouper fish all over the ship. current was nice and even which took us to other wrecks near by. very enjoyable dive. Max depth was about 85 ft.

Reviewed By: justdueitt		January 25, 2007
A hurricane's power, even 90 feet down can be awe inspiring. I was fortunate enough to be able to dive this site more than once through Jupiter Dive Center. The Divemaster was most observant to note and point out that between 30 and 40 feet of the bow was missing, along with 400 feet of eight inch anchor chain and a two ton anchor. The bow, since Frances and Jean had visited the area, is now located approxiamtely 1/4 mile south and east of the aft portion. The anchor is directly North of the bow section with the anchor chain stretched taught.

Reviewed By: Lbikat		November 17, 2006
A Great Beginning of a Train of Wrecks Sunk as an Artificial Reef System The Jupiter/West Palm Beach area is known for its signature drift diving, and the Zion Train is the Star of the show. Goliath Grouper call the Zion home for a great part of the year, after mating season they will even let you pet them. Beware of entering the hull, which I don't recommend, as a collision with one of these beasts could be catastrophic. Typical 1/2-1 knot currents make a pleasant northbound drift to a series of wrecks that are well positioned for a 1-tank dive, most of us use Nitrox as the current does all the work on most days, which leads to longer bottom times at an average depth of around 80-85 feet. I would also recommend using one of the local dive charters as a guide for intermediate levels of dive experience and higher, you sometimes can't see the next wreck, so let them show you the way.....I've missed it once by myself. This is not for novices without an instructor.

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