2018 Bimini June trip (June 24th - June 30th)

[Berrie]

Something about drilling 20 or so hole below the water line the makes my sphincter pucker. They are straight so no worry's there but I'm sure I will be checking the bilge a lot more this year.

Nothing a few packs of Wrigley's gum can't fix...

 

[Bruce]

@robert843, did you put sealant in the holes?

I filled the holes with 5200 before installing the screws on my trim tabs. I feel terrible for anyone that ever tries to remove them.

On the plus side, four years later, they have never leaked.

 

[robert843]

@robert843, did you put sealant in the holes?

I filled the holes with 5200 before installing the screws on my trim tabs. I feel terrible for anyone that ever tries to remove them.

On the plus side, four years later, they have never leaked.

I used 4200 just in case I ever bent a tab I could replace them. I put it in the holes and behind the head of the screw to create a seal.

 

[bronze_10]

@robert843 did u use self taping screws? This may be in my near future!

 

[robert843]

@robert843 did u use self taping screws? This may be in my near future!

I had to pre drill holes the Lenco Kit came with all install hardware. Finally got the new gps installed today as well.

 

[bronze_10]

My tummy rolls thinking about drilling those holes!

 

[Gofish206]

Gofish206 has registered to captain Blackout with a crew of 4 adults and 0 children. They hail from the home port of Lake Allatoona, Acworth Ga.

The crew is described as: Me and my wife Carol and our friends Dylan and Heather

You can register for the event using the form at
https://jetboaters.net/forms/bimini-2018-registration-june-25th-to-30th.8/respond for June 25th to 30th
or
https://jetboaters.net/forms/bimini-2018-registration-july-9th-to-14th.6/respond for July 9th to 14th

 

[Ramblin Wreck]

For any first timers, go to the 2:45 mark and you'll get to see what waters you and your kids will be snorkeling in. Fun times...

And don't forget to bring your drone

 

[Amar Nanduri]

@Andy S I have updated my profile to be a Chaparral 270 Signature. Please change it in the first page of list of registered boaters. It has my old boat AR240. Thanks.

 

[Andy S]

@Andy S I have updated my profile to be a Chaparral 270 Signature. Please change it in the first page of list of registered boaters. It has my old boat AR240. Thanks.

I have updated the first post with your new boat info.

 

[swatski]

@Andy S I have updated my profile to be a Chaparral 270 Signature. Please change it in the first page of list of registered boaters. It has my old boat AR240. Thanks.

Bragger!


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[tim h]

@Andy S I have updated my profile to be a Chaparral 270 Signature. Please change it in the first page of list of registered boaters. It has my old boat AR240. Thanks.

Pics ?

 

[robert843]

Pics ?

There was a thread some where I think this is one of the pics of it.

 

[Amar Nanduri]

Pics ?

Need to start working on it and get it Bimini ready (new gps, vhf, underwater lights, audio). It is lying in storage now.

 

[Amar Nanduri]

There was a thread some where I think this is one of the pics of it.

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Lol @robert843
My friend is actively looking for a 35 footer. So it will either be the 270 or the 35 footer we will end up coming to Bimini.

 

[Amar Nanduri]

Either way it will be fun learning how to drive these big vans.

 

[bronze_10]

I want one! But still in the kids wanting to tube mode!

 

[Amar Nanduri]

I want one! But still in the kids wanting to tube mode!

I am having Yamaha withdrawals for the past few months ever since I sold it

 

[swatski]

I am having Yamaha withdrawals for the past few months ever since I sold it

That would drive me nuts. But at least you are on the coast, so your water access is not limiting you.
Beautiful boat!

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[Amar Nanduri]

That would drive me nuts. But at least you are on the coast, so your water access is not limiting you.
Beautiful boat!

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Thank you @swatski
Waiting on April to get the boat out and learn the ropes.