Bimini 2014-June 22

[upperdeck]

Looks awesome @tim h!

 

[upperdeck]

In the preparation department... Scupper valve replaced!

 

[Bruce]

I ordered courtesy and quarantine flags for the trip. Details at Flags - US, Bahamas Courtesy, Quarantine, etc

 

[waterboy]

Got them and also ordered a jetboaters flag Can;t wait to get it next week in Lauderdale and hang it proud

 

[justason]

Uggggg. 2 weeks before last years trip my dodge tranny crapped out...

My AC blower bought the farm yesterday!! Need to ebay a new controller!! Quick ship!!!

3 New trailer tires today.
2 Bottles of hot sauce !!!!!

 

[BoaterGuy]

Man that sucks!!! I'm seeing the same type of luck! - Just found out that I'm running the wrong spark plugs!

Are you almost ready otherwise?

 

[Bruce]

Uggggg. 2 weeks before last years trip my dodge tranny crapped out...

I was thinking of you as I dropped my truck off for a solenoid body replacement this morning.

 

[Andy S]

So far this year I have been lucky, no truck issues but I probably just jinxed myself. Last year about 2 weeks before we left the rear end front seal went out. Luckily it was a cheap fix but did take me about 6 hours to get the parts and do the replacement, the last 2 weeks before the trip it seems time is the most valuable commodity.

 

[waterboy]

I am feeling good about prep right now. Sorry for the troubles of the others... Need to start shopping and gathering up piles, my wife is going to love that!! Counting down...

 

[justason]

Bimini Dredging at the north end. I never made it up three last year other than via golf carts and a 2 wheel U-turn at the end.....
considering everything is 4 feet deep they must really be moving some material !!

http://www.tribune242.com/news/2014/jun/10/campaigners-take-bimini-dredging-appeal-back-privy/

http://www.foxnews.com/world/2014/0...o-halt-malaysian-company-dredging-for-bimini/

http://bahamaislandsinfo.com/index....stories from our family of islands&Itemid=149

 

[Andy S]

Darn it we are going to be there a little late. Right now the Hooter girls are in Bimini sitting atop the Sapona. This year I am going to have to climb up there and jump off.

 

[Bruce]

Just made my reservation for a slip for the 22nd with the Bahai Mar Beach Resort and Yachting Center. Their number is 800 755 9558 just in case I am not the last to make reservations.

 

[Andy S]

Darn it we are going to be there a little late. Right now the Hooter girls are in Bimini sitting atop the Sapona. This year I am going to have to climb up there and jump off.

Hope this picture sticks this time.

 

[DieselCamel]

Just made my reservation for a slip for the 22nd with the Bahai Mar Beach Resort and Yachting Center. Their number is 800 755 9558 just in case I am not the last to make reservations.

Thanks just made mine. Almost forgot about this

 

[justason]

Hope this picture sticks this time.

Nom nom nom. I tried to climb it last year. Thankfully no cameras were around to witness that walrus event!!!

There is a gawd aweful punji stick of a rusted spear at the base of the rope ladder. Kinda a buzz kill!!

4 new radial tires just installed. Now to tackle the siezed bolts!

 

[upperdeck]

I'm getting nervous watching the water conditions. Right around 2' for the last weeks and predicted the next few days. Hope like hell those conditions carry on!

 

[Andy S]

Since just before Memorial Day weekend the sea conditions have been ideal, I too am hoping the mild seas stay around for another couple weeks.

http://forecast.weather.gov/shmrn.php?mz=amz671

 

[Bruce]

I have been watching the water conditions as well. Can't wait until we see the 23rd in the seven day forecast.

http://www.sailflow.com/map#25.948,-79.329,10,1 is showing calm waters now with the wind and waves picking up to 17mph and 3 feet by the 15th then dropping off a little on the 16th.

What are you guys doing about dry storage for the crossing? We ordered a couple of dry bags for our clothes for the crossing - Dry Bags for Yamaha SX230 / AR230 Ski Locker.

 

[Andy S]

@Bruce I put my luggage as is in the head compartment. Anything under the seat that I am concerned with it getting wet I use the hi-tech method of large garbage bags. So far I have never had anything get wet. Even with last years 3' to 5' wave the inside of the boat stays very dry.

 

[Bruce]

@andy07sx230ho, I like your plan. With two small kids we will be packing pretty heavy. So I figured that if we got the clothes which can be washed if they get wet below deck the other necessities will have a better chance above deck.