Dry Tortugas first week in may?

[fatboyroy]

That 500 would be a better choice of boats to take.
As of now I’ll take 35 gal extra.
I’ll think about it on the way down, 1,406 mile drive down from NY to Islamarada.
I would love to hold the gas and see how little I could use. But
My thought is to get it in and fill my tank when I arrive and it is dead smooth behind a island for refilling.
I will leave early tomorrow morning and keep you informed.
After I get there I will go over the boat run it for a day to make sure it is perfect. Then wait on weather.

If youre driving a pickup truck, I'd recommend filling up the 35 gallon tank and put it in the truck bed. It will be a test if it will leak. Last thing you want when on a boat is a leaking external tank. You have perfect weather for at least 5 days, lots of window to do this trip, good luck!

 

[Liveto99]

Not for nothing but...could you really have a good time with this in the back of your head? I'd be nervous all day. I'm out...(Sharktank)

Won’t worry about it at all just about.
I’ll stop 40 miles out at the Marquesas take some pics for you guys and make a judgment call then. That’s it for thinking about it in the trip. As far as now that’s part of the fun, sometimes planing is more fun than the trip!

 

[FSH 210 Sport]

That 500 would be a better choice of boats to take.
As of now I’ll take 35 gal extra.
I’ll think about it on the way down, 1,406 mile drive down from NY to Islamarada.
I would love to hold the gas and see how little I could use. But
My thought is to get it in and fill my tank when I arrive and it is dead smooth behind a island for refilling.
I will leave early tomorrow morning and keep you informed.
After I get there I will go over the boat run it for a day to make sure it is perfect. Then wait on weather.

Sounds like a great plan! You’ll learn a lot on this trip.

Did you get the tank that fits under the helm seat?

 

[Liveto99]

Sounds like a great plan! You’ll learn a lot on this trip.

Did you get the tank that fits under the helm seat?

Nope. Just using Jerry cans that I have.
Going to put on swim platform and hold on with strap to cleats. I want a instant release and ditch off back in case of a fire issue. I want that stuff off the boat. Life has been hectic (Ihave a business and help is hard to find. No comments on that issue please.)

 

[tim h]

As long as they don’t self release .
Ive done this trip and will likely do it again. perhaps in August when lobster season is open..

 

[FSH 210 Sport]

@Liveto99 any updates on trip?

 

[Liveto99]

I am in Islamarada, drove boat around yesterday it ran fine. Cleaned out old stuff went over safely stuff. Looked at weather I think Thursday will be the attempt day.

 

[FSH 210 Sport]

I am in Islamarada, View attachment 148662View attachment 148663drove boat around yesterday it ran fine. Cleaned out old stuff went over safely stuff. Looked at weather I think Thursday will be the attempt day.View attachment 148664View attachment 148665

Looking good!

In one to two foot seas how long will it take to make the trip?

 

[Liveto99]

? I figured I might be able to go tomorrow I left from Islamorada now and I’m heading towards Key West

 

[Liveto99]

 

[Liveto99]

 

[suke]

So awesome! I'll live vicariously through your pics.

 

[Liveto99]

Just filled up with gas at venture out marina 50 miles and I used 20 gallons
That’s gas price in the keys $4.07a gallon for non-ethanol 90

 

[Liveto99]

Steering with feet works well

 

[Liveto99]

Coming in to Key west

 

[FSH 210 Sport]

View attachment 148738Just filled up with gas at venture out marina 50 miles and I used 20 gallons
That’s gas price in the keys $4.07a gallon for non-ethanol 90

Looks like you will have plenty of fuel....

 

[HangOutdoors]

@Liveto99 At what average speed are you running at ? and RPM's ?

Great Pic!

 

[Liveto99]

@Liveto99 At what average speed are you running at ? and RPM's ?

Great Pic!

This morning loaded with fuel and ice

 

[Liveto99]

Just left key west on way!
I’ll post when I get back and have cell service

 

[FSH 210 Sport]

Just left key west on way!
I’ll post when I get back and have cell View attachment 148837service

Hope it’s a great trip!