Bimini 2018

[Berrie]

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@Amar Nanduri Nice! Is that the 6.2L?
90 gal tank?
You shouldn't have to worry about running out of fuel

 

[Amar Nanduri]

@Amar Nanduri Nice! Is that the 6.2L?
90 gal tank?
You shouldn't have to worry about running out of fuel

8.1 L Volvo . 89 gal tank

After Sea trail in Jan, I will be able to lay my hands on this beauty.

 

[bronze_10]

8.1 liter? Damn... and an 89 gallin tank? Yeah, that engine will suck down that fuel quick!! Lol

 

[Amar Nanduri]

8.1 liter? Damn... and an 89 gallin tank? Yeah, that engine will suck down that fuel quick!! Lol

I am seriously thinking if I need to get a spare tank.

I was telling my friend the other day that the cabins were built specifically for the owner to go in and cry after looking at the gas bills

 

[Berrie]

@Amar Nanduri I think that should get you a 250 mile range on the lake, and between 120 and 200 crossing, depending on weather. You should not need a spare tank, not even for The Abacos.

Filling up in Bimini, let's say 70 gallons @ $5.50 will only cost you $385....
But I'll be there to make you feel better with my 160 gallon tank...

 

[Amar Nanduri]

@Amar Nanduri I think that should get you a 250 mile range on the lake, and between 120 and 200 crossing, depending on weather. You should not need a spare tank, not even for The Abacos.

Filling up in Bimini, let's say 70 gallons @ $5.50 will only cost you $385....
But I'll be there to make you feel better with my 160 gallon tank...

Sweet. I was aiming for Exumas in 2020. So in theory one 100 gal spare tank should take care of that trip one way without running out of fuel.

 

[Berrie]

Sweet. I was aiming for Exumas in 2020. So in theory one 100 gal spare tank should take care of that trip one way without running out of fuel.

Yes. However i would not mess with a spare tank. Just refuel in Bimini, Chubb/Nassau, and in the Exumas.

We went to Abacos without any spare fuel

 

[bronze_10]

Sweet. I was aiming for Exumas in 2020. So in theory one 100 gal spare tank should take care of that trip one way without running out of fuel.

I wonder how an extra 100 gallon tank of fuel would effect the balance of the boat. I would think placement would be key.

 

[Berrie]

I wonder how an extra 100 gallon tank of fuel would effect the balance of the boat. I would think placement would be key.

@bronze_10 Does it matter where you put a heavy suitcase in your minivan?

 

[bronze_10]

Depends on the size of the suitcase and if it will slosh back and forth when the road gets wavey!lol

 

[1_fast_ar240]

following this thread, interesting in making the cross as well, if it all goes well will be a happy ar-240/242 owner in the next couple weeks.

 

[Betik]

Depends on the size of the suitcase and if it will slosh back and forth when the road gets wavey!lol

that kind of sounds like a suitcase full of Bimini Rum

 

[djetok]

I'm no expert but adding 100 gallon (630 lbs plus the tank weight) would affect a couple of things, load capacity and fuel economy. I looked at the specs and its yacht certified on passenger capacity. Whatever that means

 

[Berrie]

Larger recreational vessels, 26' and up typically fall into the "Yacht Certified" category, or not certified at all. The "Yacht Certified" label is bestowed upon a vessel by the NMMA (National Marine Manufacturing Association) because it complies with all applicable ABYC (American Boat and Yacht Council) standards.

 

[James R Whitten]

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I might be making that trip as well. I'm from Cleveland.

Kinda worried about taking my scarab hoi 195 across though. But looks like a fun trip.

 

[Betik]

@James R Whitten I think there are 2 more scarab's going on 2018.
It is @Rick215HO and another guys whose name I forget right now.

PS. you might want to make up your mind in the next month or so and then start prepping.

 

[Speedling]

@James R Whitten I think there are 2 more scarab's going on 2018.
It is @Rick215HO and another guys whose name I forget right now.

PS. you might want to make up your mind in the next month or so and then start prepping.

I might be making that trip as well. I'm from Cleveland.

Kinda worried about taking my scarab hoi 195 across though. But looks like a fun trip.

It will need to be a calm day for that 19' boat just so you know! I'm pretty cautious about going with my 21' and I bet a lot of people are startled in their 24' boats.
These guys with the minivans basically have the best equipment, lol!
A little jealous of those bigger boats, but until we can't surf, I will be enjoying the Yamahas!

 

[ThatJeepGuy]

It will need to be a calm day for that 19' boat just so you know!

It's all up to the captains abilities and how much abuse they are willing to endure. There's tons of information on this site about rough crossings and folks not prepared mentally and physically. It's an amazing trip but you have to be prepared.

 

[Berrie]

I thought dates would make a nice Christmas Present?

I must have been bad this year. Santa has come and gone: "NO DATES FOR YOU! "

 

[robert843]

Sweet. I was aiming for Exumas in 2020. So in theory one 100 gal spare tank should take care of that trip one way without running out of fuel.

I don't think you need 100 gallons of spare fuel but for Exuma I would probably bring enough fuel to make it to Nassau. Abaco supplies and fuel were readily available on our Exuma trip we go stuck in Chub waiting on fue

I must have been bad this year. Santa has come and gone: "NO DATES FOR YOU! "

LOL love it