Bimini to Freeport- can it be done?

[Jason Crump]

First post!!! Long time stalker!!!

So I have and opportunity for a very cheap (free) vacation at a resort in Freeport Bahamas. But want my boat there... it’s a ‘15 AR240. I have experience in open water in my boat and sailing for years with my grandfather for days at a time.

I know I don’t have the fuel to make it straight there (86 miles) but was wonder if I went to Bimini and refueled could I make it to Freeport? It is about 66 miles port to port on the plotter. I realize that there are numerous circumstances that could play into this to be possible.

But once I cross the stream My mpg should improve substantially. Right??? Lol

Has anyone ever done it in a jet boat? I look forward to hearing your responses.

Regards
Jason

 

[robert843]

We went to Abaco last year you would not go to Bimini on that trip you would go to West End and then to Freeport. Is it possible yes since we did it but you will want to do a lot of research before hand and decide if its for you as you will be traveling on the rougher water side of Grand Bahama.

 

[Jason Crump]

Thank you @robert843 ! Sorry for the delay. What port did you leave from Heading to West End? How much fuel did you have left when you arrived? Thank you again for your time.

 

[robert843]

Thank you @robert843 ! Sorry for the delay. What port did you leave from Heading to West End? How much fuel did you have left when you arrived? Thank you again for your time.

West Palm is where we left from probably burned about 30-40 gallons.

 

[Betik]

cannot you do West end and then hug the shore there ?

 

[robert843]

cannot you do West end and then hug the shore there ?

Correct that's how you would do this trip it's only about 20 miles from west end.