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

[McMark]

I just got back from 2 weeks in Daytona. Rained for most of the 2 weeks. Boat hit the Halifax twice.

 

[Bruce]

What size for a 240

I believe I have this 20 pounder https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0011GETA4/

It is not a great option for the bow but works well for the stern.

 

[Valerie]

So much for Florida being called the Sunshine state. Hopefully it gets the rain out of the way so our June trip has great conditions.

From your mouth to Mother Nature’s ears!

 

[robert843]

I believe I have this 20 pounder https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0011GETA4/

It is not a great option for the bow but works well for the stern.

Heard no issues with that thing bouncing around on the crossing?

 

[bronze_10]

Anyone having issues finding the type one youth life jackets?

 

[robert843]

Anyone having issues finding the type one youth life jackets?

Here is the youth one

https://www.westmarine.com/buy/west...eQ8kw3QU3AypBZPY7bYIoMRZDXC03n0caAsEgEALw_wcB

 

[bronze_10]

Here is the youth one

https://www.westmarine.com/buy/west-marine--type-i-offshore-life-jacket-child--14001846?mrkgcl=481&mrkgadid=3211330724&cm_mmc=PS-_-Google-_-GSC%20-%20Product%20Type-_-14001846&product_id=14001846&adpos=1o2&creative=108421552804&device=c&matchtype=&network=g&gclid=Cj0KCQjwuYTYBRDsARIsAJnrUXBZqWvdxMX8WRFxDyENf4reQ8kw3QU3AypBZPY7bYIoMRZDXC03n0caAsEgEALw_wcB

that is the one i ordered.. if u see the description says youth.. that would be 50 to 90 pounds but the picture of the jacket says child... when you open it up it says 30 to 50 pounds. It is not labeled correctly. I can not find a true youth vest.

 

[robert843]

that is the one i ordered.. if u see the description says youth.. that would be 50 to 90 pounds but the picture of the jacket says child... when you open it up it says 30 to 50 pounds. It is not labeled correctly. I can not find a true youth vest.

How about the walmart youth one.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Commerci...75035&wl11=online&wl12=51959894&wl13=&veh=sem

 

[robert843]

that is the one i ordered.. if u see the description says youth.. that would be 50 to 90 pounds but the picture of the jacket says child... when you open it up it says 30 to 50 pounds. It is not labeled correctly. I can not find a true youth vest.

Here is one on Amazon as well

https://www.amazon.com/Kent-Commercial-Jacket-Style-Orange/dp/B001UDYRQO

 

[bronze_10]

I just ordered the Amazon one.. We will see if ot comes as a youth or a child..

 

[robert843]

I just ordered the Amazon one.. We will see if ot comes as a youth or a child..

Another good one is the Mustang Survival lil legends jacket it is a Type II but a nice robust jacket as well this is the jacket my 1 year old uses in a infant size.

https://www.westmarine.com/buy/must...bsdjW-M7Z8T1ZLOQHtRnYSCuBrHuuLq0aAqzFEALw_wcB

 

[Bruce]

Heard no issues with that thing bouncing around on the crossing?

No problem at all. It is under the starboard rear seat.

 

[Ramblin Wreck]

@robert843 this might be a dumb suggestion but do you think a cooper anchor would do the trick. They have several sizes and I can’t remember what I have but I know I bought a size up and while there isn’t much to my ski it’s held great throughout the Bahamas (as long as I have enough line out). What I like is that they do not weigh much at all. I’ve been very pleased.

https://cooperanchors.com/

 

[robert843]

@robert843 this might be a dumb sugtgestion but do you think a cooper anchor would do the trick. They have several sizes and I can’t remember what I have but I know I bought a size up and while there isn’t much to my ski it’s held great throughout the Bahamas (as long as I have enough line out). What I like is that they do not weigh much at all. I’ve been very pleased.

https://cooperanchors.com/

Not sure but I will look into it.

 

[vanmurray]

Thanks Amazon! Med/heavy, 3000 series reel. Got 2 to stow away. Look and feel awesome.

Sougayilang Spinning Fishing Rod and Reel Combos Portable Telescopic Fishing Pole Spinning reels for Travel Saltwater Freshwater Fishing https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074W2QSHD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_RRnToskaNw67D

 

[Berrie]

@robert843 this might be a dumb suggestion but do you think a cooper anchor would do the trick. They have several sizes and I can’t remember what I have but I know I bought a size up and while there isn’t much to my ski it’s held great throughout the Bahamas (as long as I have enough line out). What I like is that they do not weigh much at all. I’ve been very pleased.

https://cooperanchors.com/

It’s a Delta anchor which works very well in a sandy bottom. I use a galvanized 20lbs one for my minivan.

 

[vanmurray]

Took the boat out today on quick trip and forgot the cooler. Anchor locker worked great!

 

[robert843]

Hmm looks like someone had some bad luck at the 2:52 mark of this video. I have not seen this boat before but not sure if it was there last year.

 

[robert843]

@Andy S man we need us one of these in out lives they just blow through the rough waters like its not even there! This is a 360 video you will see the controller in the top left.

 

[Julian]

@Andy S man we need us one of these in out lives they just blow through the rough waters like its not even there! This is a 360 video you will see the controller in the top left.

I think you guys should get one! Hopefully you have a million $ laying around you don't need! LOL