Bimini run 2nd week of May. Hoping the weather will cooperate

[Dean P]

Either day, in the morning hours, the wind will be ~8-10 mph. Morning is better than an afternoon departure. Good luck.

 

[Amar Nanduri]

Either day, in the morning hours, the wind will be ~8-10 mph. Morning is better than an afternoon departure. Good luck.

Thank you @Dean P

 

[Julian]

Had to postpone the crossing as it was 2 am when we finally reached Miami (flight delays). Will try for Friday or Saturday crossing.

Just flew through Miami and am reminded every time that I do....how much I hate that airport!

 

[Amar Nanduri]

On way to boca Chita key

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[Amar Nanduri]

Either day, in the morning hours, the wind will be ~8-10 mph. Morning is better than an afternoon departure. Good luck.

Aiming for Friday morning now. Did a quick dry run today of around 50-60 miles and the boat behaved properly at 30 mph and 30% fuel burn. I think we should be able to make a decent crossing on Friday.

 

[Dean P]

Staying pretty much the same.

 

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[Julian]

Following!

Going out the infamous Haulover Inlet!

 

[Amar Nanduri]

Reached safe. Thanks.

 

[Dean P]

Reached safe. Thanks.

Good! What was the water/wind/rollers like? Average cruising speed?

Have a great time!!!

 

[Amar Nanduri]

Good! What was the water/wind/rollers like? Average cruising speed?

Have a great time!!!

Thanks Dean. Wind was quite heavy. Lots of chop on the way. First 1/3 of the way I was being cautious and not pushing the boat too hard, around 15-16 mph with all trim down.
Next 2/3 I was hitting 22 mph and then saw dark clouds in the distance and sped up to 30+ for the remaining way.
I was not happy with the fuel burn. I need to improve a lot more for Abacos.

 

[leonard delia]

It is way too early to expect any accuracy in forecasts.

who should i call for cart rental

 

[Amar Nanduri]

who should i call for cart rental

Hi. The way we did it was to go directly to the rental place and pick a cart. The rental places are very close in either north or South Bimini

 

[Amar Nanduri]

The beginning of the Bimini run. Notice by the speed how cautious I was of the wind and the waves. I was trimmed all the way down.