Bimini 2019 July 7th (Bahia Mar) depart July 8th for Bimini return July 13th

[James R Whitten]

Just saw on Facebook the bimini power plant caught fire and was deemed a total loss.

 

[AJack]

Yep, https://jetboaters.net/threads/bimini-bpl-generators-destroyed-by-fire.22328/

Just saw on Facebook the bimini power plant caught fire and was deemed a total loss.

 

[SlowDorado]

so question now is.... Hows bimini in July without air conditioning?

 

[LayneG]

Is everyone still planning on making this trip or is it too early to decide?

 

[SlowDorado]

too soon to tell. reports are all over the place. some say the island is toast, others are saying power is back on.

 

[Blue Hawaiian]

Is everyone still planning on making this trip or is it too early to decide?

kind of early to make decision now, still aim on it !

 

[leonard delia]

If you have SkiSafe for insurance, they don't insure navigation to Bimini for boats under 26'. I have to find another insurer. Luckily (I think), my policy ends 5 July, so it's basically a clean break.

progressive will do it

 

[AJack]

If you read the fine print, they only insure boats greater than 26'.

progressive will do it

 

[AJack]

I'm planning to keep going forward with this. I might bring (buy) a solar panel with me for charging electronics. Living in Florida, I'm pretty much acclimated the hot weather now.

It would be nice if the first group leaving in June could give a quick update when the arrive.

Is everyone still planning on making this trip or is it too early to decide?

 

[LayneG]

I'm planning to keep going forward with this. I might bring (buy) a solar panel with me for charging electronics. Living in Florida, I'm pretty much acclimated the hot weather now.

It would be nice if the first group leaving in June could give a quick update when the arrive.

I’m in as well. I’ll actually be going June 20th too. I’m planning 3 trips this summer.

 

[SlowDorado]

If you read the fine print, they only insure boats greater than 26'.

I have progressive with my 21 footer. my policy states I have coverage up till 75 miles off the coast. along with that I have sign and glide which covers towing.

 

[Bryan and Lindsay]

We would like to go also. Yamaha 210 center console. Crew of 5. Going to start looking at VRBO. This will be our 2nd trip

 

[AJack]

Not to be the Debby downer, but here's what it says from their site.

I have progressive with my 21 footer. my policy states I have coverage up till 75 miles off the coast. along with that I have sign and glide which covers towing.

 

[SlowDorado]

Not to be the Debby downer, but here's what it says from their site.

you're half right. the default policy includes coverage for 75 nautical miles. the clause for dual engine + 26'+ boat is for the 125 nautical mile coverage.
I have the 75mile coverage and it doesn't have the fine print

 

[AJack]

It does state that the 75 miles does not include territorial waters of other countries. I guess, as long as you can get your boat back in US water, you can claim it. Otherwise, you'll be stuck.

If I am reading this wrong, let me know, because I've spent the day looking for insurance.

you're half right. the default policy includes coverage for 75 nautical miles. the clause for dual engine + 26'+ boat is for the 125 nautical mile coverage.
I have the 75mile coverage and it doesn't have the fine print

 

[SlowDorado]

It does state that the 75 miles does not include territorial waters of other countries. I guess, as long as you can get your boat back in US water, you can claim it. Otherwise, you'll be stuck.

If I am reading this wrong, let me know, because I've spent the day looking for insurance.

I think that's right. worse case scenario, get a tow to the 3 mile line and you should be fine.

 

[swatski]

IIRC one needs to call the insurance and obtain a rider, they usually do it with no issues. Helps to state it is a group crossing.

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[afsigma21]

progressive will do it

I have spoken to progressive on 2 separate occasions. Your (Insert # of Miles here) coverage is only for US waters, as soon as you get to Bimini, that coverage is not applicable. You can get a waiver to include 125 miles and Bahamas, but as stated previous, 26' min and twin or more engine requirements.

Progressive is NOT an option. I looked, tried, called and checked again.

 

[afsigma21]

Is everyone still planning on making this trip or is it too early to decide?

Its too soon to tell, but I am leaning to cancel for myself if there is not 100% power etc. ANY kind of "work around" or load sharing or other non permanent fix will likely cause me to cancel... My crew will not enjoy a trip without AC, fridge power etc. I want them to love Bimini and I can wait a year if I have to.

I will make my decision before June 9th (Work thing) so that's just me. If it is still questionable at that date I will have to cancel.

Just letting everyone know where my head is at, everyone should make their own decision.

 

[SlowDorado]

This is what I just got the their chat



Im guessing the important thing here is "Ocean waters 75 nautical miles or less from the coast of the US"