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

[Water Girl]

I'll be heading south tomorrow...but hope to make it all the way to Tampa in one drive.....hope to depart between 12-1pm from Raleigh....

Leaving tomorrow as well from Philadelphia PA, 1300 miles mostly on I 95, maybe I'll run into you

 

[S Elgin]

Leaving tomorrow as well from Philadelphia PA, 1300 miles mostly on I 95, maybe I'll run into you

Avoid buying gas in NC if you can. Once you cross into SC much cheaper. Exit 181 is $1.82. If you hold out until exit 160 in Florence the sams club is $1.79.

Safe travels

 

[Betik]

Try looking for fuel when you are parked inside Disneyworld. I saw a gas station with at $2.98.

 

[Andy S]

Don't be shocked when you get to Bimini, fuel will be around $4.75 to $5.00 per gallon, it is always about $2.50 more than in Florida.

 

[Rob9550]

Avoid buying gas in NC if you can. Once you cross into SC much cheaper. Exit 181 is $1.82. If you hold out until exit 160 in Florence the sams club is $1.79.

Safe travels

SC does have some of the best fuel prices.

 

[tim h]

@Rob9550

Could ya bring me 200 gallons of Premium ?
I could even Paypal you...

 

[hobineros]

Do the pumps in Bimini take cards or cash for boat gas?. I think this is the thickest my wallet will ever be. Cash pfft.... so 1992

 

[Rob9550]

@Rob9550

Could ya bring me 200 gallons of Premium ?
I could even Paypal you...

If I had a way to transport I would.

 

[tim h]

@hobineros

The clipboard that the dock master uses doesn't have a credit card reader on it...

Cash is king over there.

I suppose you could go in the office and use your card.

 

[Andy S]

Do the pumps in Bimini take cards or cash for boat gas?. I think this is the thickest my wallet will ever be. Cash pfft.... so 1992

Blue Water on North Bimini takes cards, you just have to going into the office to pay plus there is a small surcharge for card purchases. Bimini Sands in the past took cards but with the new management I not sure but would suspect they would with a surcharge. Also, in the past the Sands would let you charge your fuel to your room but again not sure what the new management allows.

 

[Bruce]

Do the pumps in Bimini take cards or cash for boat gas?. I think this is the thickest my wallet will ever be. Cash pfft.... so 1992

You have to go inside to pay. Cash or card should work. I say should because some cards will flag the purchase as fraud.

 

[Bruce]

Speaking of fuel, Bimini Sands is preparing for our arrival!

 

[Drift Away]

@hobineros

The clipboard that the dock master uses doesn't have a credit card reader on it...

Cash is king over there.

I suppose you could go in the office and use your card.

What about good looks? Can i pay for my gas with those

You have to go inside to pay. Cash or card should work. I say should because some cards will flag the purchase as fraud.

We already called out bank and told them we are going to Bimini so they dont shut us down

 

[Valerie]

https://www.oyster.com/bahamas/hotels/bimini-sands-resort-and-marina/photos/marina--v14058614/
something to browse while we are supposed to be working........

 

[hobineros]

Yeah we called and put a travel alert on the card. I opened a new Bank of America card - got 40,000 points for booking the condo and using the card = 400$ for free.

Pay it off next month. Gonna enjoy my vacation, been way to long

I emailed Marci @ Sands. Lets see what the horses mouth says.

 

[Bruce]

I emailed Marci @ Sands. Lets see what the horses mouth says.

The US reservations office and the marina management are completely separate.

The fuel dock at Bimini Sands accepts credit cards.

 

[veedubtek]

Do the pumps in Bimini take cards or cash for boat gas?. I think this is the thickest my wallet will ever be. Cash pfft.... so 1992

In Marsh Harbour last week - cash price was $4.90/gallon. Card price was $5.20. It's a hefty surcharge, carry cash if you can.

 

[Mainah]

Wishing everyone a safe trip. Tow safe and don't listen to your GPS if it tries to reroute you onto a parkway (I learned the hard way).

Timing did not work this year but plan to do this next year.

Have fun.

 

[Edgar Almonte]

I'm planning to leave from NY tomorrow at 4AM down I95. I will be on the lookout for any Yamaha jet boats heading that way as well. I plan to drive straight to Orlando to stay with family then continue to Ft Lauderdale on Saturday. I have a Bahia Mar slip reserved for 7/8 - 7/10 so I plan to explore the waters of the ICW...

 

[Rob9550]

Wishing everyone a safe trip. Tow safe and don't listen to your GPS if it tries to reroute you onto a parkway (I learned the hard way).

Timing did not work this year but plan to do this next year.

Have fun.

I will tell you all about it in a few weeks.