Bimini Trip June 27th - July 2nd 2021

[robert843]

Try it now.

No it wont let me edit it if you want can you add Gerry R to the list.

 

[Nexus]

So, I was able to get the vacation time for said dates. Barring unforeseen circumstances, we are in (2-4 adults)!

Looking at booking stuff now.

 

[kgower]

Interested. We have a 195 S on deposit. First time boaters, have owned a PWC since 2003, not the same obviously. I know it depends on the weather, but assuming favorable conditions can a 19' make the crossing. What is the average time to cross?

 

[Julian]

Yes a 19' er can make the crossing. Will want to bring extra fuel. Time to cross for me has averaged 3.5 hours (4.5, 3.25, 2.75 hours - all ball park numbers, and depends on if you are talking about time from departing the marina, or from leaving the intracoastal)

 

[Valerie]

Alright
So what did I miss?!?
Vacation has been requested by both of us and approved for one......I gotta wait till the first of the year for it to go through...

 

[Valerie]

Si vis pacem, para bellum

Oh the memories!!!

 

[swatski]

Interested. We have a 195 S on deposit. First time boaters, have owned a PWC since 2003, not the same obviously. I know it depends on the weather, but assuming favorable conditions can a 19' make the crossing. What is the average time to cross?

Yes, it can be done, and it is probably worth it. But it is not the most comfortable way to get across gulfstream, lol.
Conditions are everything. Planning is everything, too.
I would assume you have some experience running off shore. Also consider it may be difficult to keep up with the larger boats, depending on conditions. I have done it once in a 190 and once in a 240. You have to be pretty committed to cross in a 19fter.

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[robert843]

Yes, it can be done, and it is probably worth it. But it is not the most comfortable way to get across gulfstream, lol.
Conditions are everything. Planning is everything, too.
I would assume you have some experience running off shore. Also consider it may be difficult to keep up with the larger boats, depending on conditions. I have done it once in a 190 and once in a 240. You have to be pretty committed to cross in a 19fter.

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have you not committed to this yet @swatski come on bro your coming on this trip

 

[swatski]

have you not committed to this yet @swatski come on bro your coming on this trip

oh, I so want to go. working on it; but..., it's not always what we want, is it...? lol

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[Valerie]

oh, I so want to go. working on it; but..., it's not always what we want, is it...? lol

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I have faith in you!

 

[kgower]

Yes, it can be done, and it is probably worth it. But it is not the most comfortable way to get across gulfstream, lol.
Conditions are everything. Planning is everything, too.
I would assume you have some experience running off shore. Also consider it may be difficult to keep up with the larger boats, depending on conditions. I have done it once in a 190 and once in a 240. You have to be pretty committed to cross in a 19fter.

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Don't think the misses would share my enthusiasm.

 

[James R Whitten]

Don't think the misses would share my enthusiasm.

I mean you could lie and say its easy.

 

[swatski]

I mean you could lie and say its easy.

that's been done.
Ask me how it works out, lolol.

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[James R Whitten]

that's been done.
Ask me how it works out, lolol.

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The fact you're trying to go again i assume it worked out pretty good.lol

 

[Valerie]

I mean you could lie and say its easy.

You will have stories for years and develop an unhealthy connection with complete strangers
But it’s soo worth it

 

[Bizywk]

I really took advantage of the Black Friday specials to fully equip our midwest lake boat for safe offshore travel and fishing. With all the packages that keep arriving, the wife is getting suspicious about what this first trip will actually cost.

 

[Amar Nanduri]

I really took advantage of the Black Friday specials to fully equip our midwest lake boat for safe offshore travel and fishing. With all the packages that keep arriving, the wife is getting suspicious about what this first trip will actually cost.

For me first trip was 60k including the truck and boat and all sorts of cool equipment with backups etc etc

 

[swatski]

For me first trip was 60k including the truck and boat and all sorts of cool equipment with backups etc etc

And don't forget to add a price of a new trailer if you plan on "pulling a @Glen", at a gas station, lolol.

(Sorry Glen, if you're reading this, couldn;t help myself, lol)

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[Betik]

And don't forget to add a price of a new trailer if you plan on "pulling a @Glen", at a gas station, lolol.
(Sorry Glen, if you're reading this, couldn;t help myself, lol)
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I blame Glen's incident on @Bruce for holding a group leader meeting over the phone. But at least it gave major smack down an opportunity to be a hero.

@Amar Nanduri I costed me that same. The one difference between you and me is that you got a shattered windshield, I got a cracked anchor locker.

 

[James R Whitten]

@Betik planning another gulf icw trip to Golden nugget in July for a stoney larue concert if your interested. The weak moments should have room. As long as you make sure poseidon doesn't ruin my trip again. Last year he sent hurricane Laura to decimate lake charles a week before my departure.