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

[DiverB]

im taking all the luggage, they will just show up and ride. Ferry tickets were a total of $225 and they will get to enjoy the beach while im loading the boat and preparing for the drive back to Michigan.......hummm the wife and kids get the better deal once again lol

 

[Bill D]

Hey @DiverB I'll cross back with you if you want some company. Let's meet at the pool tonight and put together our plan.

 

[DiverB]

Hey @DiverB I'll cross back with you if you want some company. Let's meet at the pool tonight and put together our plan.

sounds great. No Shoes radio and another 6-pack crossing

 

[0627Devildog]

All AR models regardless of size share the same type of design in tower with the knobs at the back and small hidden base.
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All Limited and X models regardless of size share the same type of design in tower with the much larger base and different locking mechanism located on the inner sides of the tower.
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For clarification purposes this should only apply to newer AR's (from 2015-present I believe).

 

[0627Devildog]

During the crossing to Bimini I lost one of the four bolts that hold up my ski Tower. Does anyone have a spare hand bolt as shown in the picture attached that they can loan me. I will ship it back once we get back to the States.

This has got me thinking about next years Bimini checklist (and general maintainence checklist frankly) . . . . Like making sure all the hardware is torqued down, and where possible secured from backing out.

I'm thinking a few wraps of electrical tape aroud the tower/Bimini hardware could prevent something like this during future crossings.

 

[haknslash]

For clarification purposes this should only apply to newer AR's (from 2015-present I believe).

Technically any newer forward swept AR-style tower.

• 2015 to present 24' models
• 2016 to present 19' models
• 2017 to present 21' models

 

[Coheeba]

If anyone went home with a Standard Horizon VHF last night, I'll buy you a cold Kalik for its safe return.

If you get me to Bimini, I'll buy you a new one, I want that Kalik

 

[swatski]

Does anyone know if the North Bimini-Miami ferry takes cargo shipments?
Talking about my tower arch. Yamaha will need it to do their diagnostics/forensics, which would be a very good thing.

The arch will not fit in the cockpit, so I need to send it somehow. Yamaha does not have a mechanism to arrange for shipment from out of state. They have been very helpful so far, and I am going to do what I can to get the tower arch back to them.

Kate and I are looking into how to get it on that ferry. Anyone with contacts - please let me know. We did not get very far in the office.

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[haknslash]

Does anyone know if the North Bimini-Miami ferry takes cargo shipments?
Talking about my tower arch. Yamaha will need it to do their diagnostics/forensics, which would be a very good thing.

The arch will not fit in the cockpit, so I need to send it somehow. Yamaha does not have a mechanism to arrange for shipment from out of state. They have been very helpful so far, and I am going to do what I can to get the tower arch back to them.

Kate and I are looking into how to get it on that ferry. Anyone with contacts - please let me know. We did not get very far in the office.

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Is FRS the ferry company? If so here is some google searching I found for cargo https://www.frs-caribbean.com/cargo. Sounds like you'll need to use a pallet, problem is someone will have to accompany the pallet/cargo on the ferry. So maybe put it in someone's name that is taking the ferry over and then work it out once everyone is back stateside? You will need to have to taken there today and put on a pallet.

Cargo Services
FRS Caribbean has the fastest transit time service from Florida to Bimini Island, with only 2 hours crossing from Port to Port. FRS Caribbean has cars and LCL (pallets and bins) capacity.

- Warehouse to drop off
Our operating hours are as follows:

Days
Hours
Monday – Friday
9:00AM - 5:00PM

Our warehouse location is:
FRS CARGO
11825 NW 100 Road, Suite 3
Miami, FL, 33178, US

- Passenger Cargo Services:
Bins
Pallets
Oversized luggage

Passengers must be at our Warehouse drop off (see address and working hours above) to load their cargo bin or pallet before the date of sailing. Passengers taking cargo/personal cargo stuff must travel with their pallets or bins. Personal cargo stuff cannot be sent on the ship to the Bahamas without a person travelling with it. Bins and pallets for passengers can be booked online or calling: 1-877-286-7220.

Pallet size 48Inch x 40Inch x 6 Feet Max weight per pallet 500Pounds. There is an additional 0.20cents per pound after the 500Pounds. We don't provide boxes of any sizes, what you see on the web is only an example for the size and measurements of the box and the prices. All cargo arriving our warehouse will be put on pallets and Shrink Wrap, extra fee will apply. For more details please contact our warehouse.

For any Non Accompanied Cargo information please call 1-800-215-5102.

 

[waterboy]

just guessing, you would be better off lashing it to the boat somehow to get it home. International shipping can be a pain with customs, duties to be paid, god knows what else... It is not like just shipping something UPS or FedEx in the states. The paperwork alone can be a pain

 

[McMark]

Can you pad it really well and lash it to someone's tower. Like piggyback.

 

[0627Devildog]

Can you pad it really well and lash it to someone's tower. Like piggyback.

I would not recommend this. . . . . his broke under it's own weight (albeit in rather extreme conditions). The weight of 2 towers increases the risk of breakage for the second boat.

 

[2nazt]

@swatski you could reach out to @biminibrad for help arranging transport of your tower. I'm sure he is well connected for this.

 

[McMark]

I would not recommend this. . . . . his broke under it's own weight (albeit in rather extreme conditions). The weight of 2 towers increases the risk of breakage for the second boat.

It's going to be smooth sailing on the way back. Hook the broken tower over the anchor light and lash it all down. I do realize that no one will actually want to do this but otherwise it's going to be somewhat of a challenge to get back. If it were me I'd probably just leave it there.

 

[Eric Ballard]

Cut it in half..... Yamaha just needs to see the connecting points. Find someonewith a grinder.....

 

[swatski]

just guessing, you would be better off lashing it to the boat somehow to get it home. International shipping can be a pain with customs, duties to be paid, god knows what else... It is not like just shipping something UPS or FedEx in the states. The paperwork alone can be a pain

You are correct.

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[Eric Ballard]

@swatski you got a tracker? We got to keep an eye on you tomorrow.

 

[0627Devildog]

@swatski you got a tracker? We got to keep an eye on you tomorrow.

Hopefully @swatski has 2. . . . So there's one for the tower in case it comes off again.

 

[Murf'n'surf]

I think that someone should start a ferry barge service for trailer boats. Load them on the barge in Florida and deliver them to the Bahamas for splashing.... I'd pay $500 for that round trip.

 

[0627Devildog]

I think that someone should start a ferry barge service for trailer boats. Load them on the barge in Florida and deliver them to the Bahamas for splashing.... I'd pay $500 for that round trip.

Love the idea. . . . BUT, would there be enough business to support it though. . . . That would be a big barge and an expensive fuel bill.

Also. . . .would there be import / export rules regulating that kind of business?