2019 Bimini Trip ( Unofficial Thread Until Admin Puts Official One Up)

[ididntdoit]

Bad News.......Hopefully the marina can get its act together for the summer season........Between this and whats going on is west end (all slips roped off/marina closed) its setting up to be a weird year even by Bahamas standards

 

[JeffVans]

Shared @Julian sheet with friend he said he will review when done driving as well as the listing. Also sent to another friend who manages a 400mil hedge fund specializes in real estate

I think the real question here is... Are these friends of yours hiring? hahaha

 

[Dean P]

Bad News.......Hopefully the marina can get its act together for the summer season........Between this and whats going on is west end (all slips roped off/marina closed) its setting up to be a weird year even by Bahamas standards

I have friends that are going in mid May and are spending one night on their boat at West End Marina. Are they closed? Permanently?

 

[ididntdoit]

Fuel and customs are open - the only slips available are ones the few that are part of the residences - I'm not sure how to contact them to see if there is one available - the regular slips are roped off and posted - many people are going to Blue Marlin Cove instead

 

[Berrie]

I think the real question here is... Are these friends of yours hiring? hahaha

Hiring? I was more looking to be adopted....

 

[Bruce]

I'm not sure how to contact them to see if there is one available

I would contact Beth Watson at USA Travel Network (954) 763-6025 if you are interested in one of the private slips at Old Bahama Bay.

 

[Bruce]

I received another email that the condo is already under contract. That was quick.

 

[JeffVans]

I received another email that the condo is already under contract. That was quick.

Sounds shady...which seems par for the course.

 

[Bruce]

Sounds shady...which seems par for the course.

That ad was legit. It was sent to people who had rented condos in the past. Condo 2E has been for sale at that price for a while. I understand there were more than 30 inquiries in response to the ad.

 

[Dean P]

Fuel and customs are open - the only slips available are ones the few that are part of the residences - I'm not sure how to contact them to see if there is one available - the regular slips are roped off and posted - many people are going to Blue Marlin Cove instead

I called the West End Marina (242) 350-6500 to confirm. All the slips have been roped off due to a court battle. They did say they are letting boats stay against the wall for now. (if that makes sense). Don't know if they supply water or power (forgot to ask) if you stay overnight against the wall.

 

[Rusty C]

I know I'm probably on the wrong forum since I don't have a jet boat, but here goes! I would like to talk to someone in regards to joining a group Bimini trip this year.
My boat is a 2016 Cobia 201, and I've got considerable experience offshore fishing out of Orange Beach Alabama doing 90 plus mile trips. I don't have experience crossing the Gulf Stream and would like to find a group that is planning a crossing, or a person that can help me with planning a crossing.
My equipment is in top shape, and my window is 12-14 days. I don't know where would be the best place to launch, as I will be trailering my boat.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!

 

[Bruce]

@Rusty C, it is likely that some small groups will form for Bimini Crossings this year.

Due to the closure of the rental pool at Bimini Sands it is unlikely that we will have any large trips to Bimini in 2019.

However we are waiting to see if either the resort sells or otherwise reopens for rental business.

 

[JeffVans]

That ad was legit. It was sent to people who had rented condos in the past. Condo 2E has been for sale at that price for a while. I understand there were more than 30 inquiries in response to the ad.

Oh ok I thought you meant it was already under contract for the 27 Million. lol

 

[Bruce]

Oh ok I thought you meant it was already under contract for the 27 Million. lol

Nope, just the condo.

The resort also is rumored to have a buyer but nothing official.

 

[robert843]

I called the West End Marina (242) 350-6500 to confirm. All the slips have been roped off due to a court battle. They did say they are letting boats stay against the wall for now. (if that makes sense). Don't know if they supply water or power (forgot to ask) if you stay overnight against the wall.

Yes this makes sense the wall is the part of the marina where the fuel dock and customs are located it is long wall and could hold a bunch of boats if needed.

 

[robert843]

I know I'm probably on the wrong forum since I don't have a jet boat, but here goes! I would like to talk to someone in regards to joining a group Bimini trip this year.
My boat is a 2016 Cobia 201, and I've got considerable experience offshore fishing out of Orange Beach Alabama doing 90 plus mile trips. I don't have experience crossing the Gulf Stream and would like to find a group that is planning a crossing, or a person that can help me with planning a crossing.
My equipment is in top shape, and my window is 12-14 days. I don't know where would be the best place to launch, as I will be trailering my boat.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!

There are two threads on this forum right now of planned trips this summer to Bimini check out the gatherings section of the forum for info. Hopefully one of their dates works for you.

 

[jocolo21]

Mine is a Digital 528. It is an expensive antenna but is claimed to have 1.5db gain over a typical 4 foot antenna and is easier to handle than a 6db 8 foot antenna. Typically a 4' antenna is 3db while an 8' is 6'. Unfortunately the method of increased output is not publicly documented but there are many anecdotal reports of increased range among boaters.

@Bruce got a quick question is your dihgital 528 removable?
Thanks Jorge

 

[Bruce]

@Bruce got a quick question is your dihgital 528 removable?
Thanks Jorge

I am thinking that you can disconnect the cable from the antenna to remove it easily. I have not removed it. I used a mount that tilts and tilt it down for transport. If you key the mic on the radio without the antenna attached you will destroy the radio.

 

[jocolo21]

about destroying the radio is good to know, i bought and antenna but it isnt removable maybe ill give it a shot, thanks for the imput

 

[Betik]

For what it is worth; I have a 8foot antenna and it “folds” down. I can even put the cover with the antenna folded.