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JetBoaters.net Bimini Fling July 10th to 15th 2017

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tim h said:
ME ??
Near empty if possible.
That's about 1260 lb difference for me.
I have about 280 miles to tow. The weight difference will affect my MPG some, but not a whole bunch. I usually get about 9-10 with my Duramax.
It's my trailer tires that concern me with the HOT Florida pavement and the additional weight, combined with some very rough bridge transitions that adds up to blown tires and extra travel time...
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Thats my plan. I am gonna run her pretty empty 4th of july the wash her down and "patiently" wait for thr 9th
 
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Check all passport expirations.

My bride got up at 4, @ DC Passport issuing @ 5 for 7AM open.

Will pick up renewed passport tomorrow.

Will confirm details but you will need proof of travel w/ in 2 days for this speed of service. (She's flying w/ daughter to Nationals vball tourney on Fri.).
 
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Nice catch!
 
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Glen said:
Check all passport expirations.

My bride got up at 4, @ DC Passport issuing @ 5 for 7AM open.

Will pick up renewed passport tomorrow.

Will confirm details but you will need proof of travel w/ in 2 days for this speed of service. (She's flying w/ daughter to Nationals vball tourney on Fri.).
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No kidding. My wife is in Chicago doing that right now. Dropped her off at Amtrak station at 4am this morning (in St. Louis), she should be done and back today.

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swatski said:
No kidding. My wife is in Chicago doing that right now. Dropped her off at Amtrak station at 4am this morning (in St. Louis), she should be done and back today.

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Kate just got it, sigh. Not sure how did she let it laps... but I guess she usually travels with her gov passport. And no wait - they just pushed her through, guess she's in the system.

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Got my invoice for the remainder of my bill today. That means it's getting close! :nailbiting:
 
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Valerie said:
Wow
That's a whole lot going on over the next two weeks I'm amazed that you are making the trip after moving!!
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At least he has a house to move to. ... we need a new category beside "boatless" ... we need "houseless"
 
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I got this fortune cookie two years ago, but it is finally coming true! :D

 
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I'm not sure you are going to have room for all those outfits with all the COOKIES you are bringing :)
 
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@tim h, I have been told there will be a bonfire on the beach the night of our arrival.

We expect there will be fireworks to celebrate Bahamian Independence near the government offices in North Bimini at midnight which I also choose to believe are to celebrate our arrival.
 
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Bruce said:
@tim h, I have been told there will be a bonfire on the beach the night of our arrival.

We expect there will be fireworks to celebrate Bahamian Independence near the government offices in North Bimini at midnight which I also choose to believe are to celebrate our arrival.
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Kind of the same thing. If it was not for us to dump tons of cash there, they will not be able to maintain their Independence. Bonfire and Fireworks? definitely for us LOL

PS. I dreamed last night that our group leader was Blackbeard:jimlad:
 
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Is it worth the investment to buy radial tires for my trailer before the trip? I'm traveling around 1700miles round trip. I have a 16 242x with bias ply tires that seem to vibrate
 
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since its new i don't see why you need to... I towed to key west 2 years ago(granted it was only a 190) it did well and it was not a radial tires.
 
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jaburt said:
Is it worth the investment to buy radial tires for my trailer before the trip? I'm traveling around 1700miles round trip
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@MrMoose Do you happen to keep track of what is the level of satisfaction with the radials on the shorland'r trailer? I'm about to swap mine (from OEM plys).
I added the fender washer mod but my fender covers are ripping apart again...
Will radials make it better/make it shake that much less? I just wonder what are any new findings there?

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swatski said:
@MrMoose Do you happen to keep track of what is the level of satisfaction with the radials on the shorland'r trailer? I'm about to swap mine (from OEM plys).
I added the fender washer mod but my fender covers are ripping apart again...
Will radials make it better/make it shake that much less? I just wonder what are any new findings there?

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isn't that more of a wheel balance than the tire it self?

most trailer tires are not balanced or balanced poorly
 
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