JetBoaters.net Bimini Fling July 10th to 15th 2017

[Drift Away]

I'm 34 and have a similar plan. 3-4 Ibuprofen when I wake up Monday morning and a healthy dose of Rum when we arrive.

Amen to that..make a bump of bourbon to calm the nerves

 

[DieselCamel]

I think it's all perspective. 2015 made buy a non jet boat. The 5 hour pounding, is something I never wish to experience again. Never felt like I was in danger but dam my back hurt. Return trip that year was rough as well but tolerable as it was only 2 1/2 hours of pain. I guess it's all what your willing to put up with to get to Paradise.

 

[Bruce]

@Jason Winn, I am adding you to @Kevin Sargent's group. You guys can share your Navy experience.

 

[Bruce]

Does everyone have their boat registration with them? I believe @Glen was asked for his last year. I also have an insurance card in case they want to see it.

 

[Majorsmackdown]

Does anyone know where i might be able to buy and have install a bow cover for a 2016 24' yamaha. Prefer charcoal color. Near ft lauderdale on friday ? I contacted jetboatpilot and he said they had to bring them in. And it would take a few weeks.

I know this is a hail mary - but im tossing it out there.

 

[Murf'n'surf]

Contact Riva Motorsports in Pompano Beach Florida

Www.rivamotorsports.com

Worst case scenario you can buy a tarp and cut it to size then duct tape it to the fiberglass to cover your bow. Support it underneath with something soft...

 

[MrMoose]

Jason Winn has registered to captain Jets Becuz with a crew of 3 adults and 0 children. They hail from the home port of Austin TX.

The crew is described as: Me, 44 year old male. My wife, 46 year old female. My friend, 35 year old male.

You can register for the event using the form at https://jetboaters.net/forms/bimini-2017-registration.6/respond

'Bout Time!

 

[Amar Nanduri]

Is it possible to update "Faces of Bimini" thread with names and pictures of all who are going? It will be tough to remember everyone's faces and names and a quick reference point is helpful.

 

[Andy S]

Does everyone have their boat registration with them? I believe @Glen was asked for his last year. I also have an insurance card in case they want to see it.

I have been asked for my registration every year I have gone (5 times), even this past trip clearing customs in West End they asked for my registration.

 

[hobineros]

I don't mean to be a debby downer, but has anyone seen the weather for Bimini all week? Is the rain forecasted over there similar to south florida? like daily 10 minute down pour, make it all nice and steamy then go away? I always say, the Devil is kicking his wife cuz usually its doing that rain and its blazing sunny out still. My wife (who is Cuban) tells me I am saying it wrong - the Devils daughter got married or some Cuban hocus pocus. Lol.

 

[hobineros]

Contact Riva Motorsports in Pompano Beach Florida

Www.rivamotorsports.com

Worst case scenario you can buy a tarp and cut it to size then duct tape it to the fiberglass to cover your bow. Support it underneath with something soft...

Tie a couple ropes across the hand rails on the bow to support the tarp. I think I might do this high dollar mod myself. lol

 

[Andy S]

I don't mean to be a debby downer, but has anyone seen the weather for Bimini all week? Is the rain forecasted over there similar to south florida? like daily 10 minute down pour, make it all nice and steamy then go away? I always say, the Devil is kicking his wife cuz usually its doing that rain and its blazing sunny out still. My wife (who is Cuban) tells me I am saying it wrong - the Devils daughter got married or some Cuban hocus pocus. Lol.

Yes, I have never seen it rain very long, just quick spotty showers.

 

[hobineros]

Yes, I have never seen it rain very long, just quick spotty showers.

oh thank god. lol, I was seriously getting depressed lol

 

[Julian]

@Bruce you might want to add the groupings to the first post or a link to it--this thread grows fast!

https://jetboaters.net/threads/jetboaters-net-bimini-fling-july-10th-to-15th-2017.11966/page-115#post-246710

 

[Valerie]

I just want to thank the Ctrl + F keys for finding info that I need in this incredibly long forum.....

 

[Bill D]

The Bookmark feature is also helpful.

 

[Betik]

Does anyone know where i might be able to buy and have install a bow cover for a 2016 24' yamaha. Prefer charcoal color. Near ft lauderdale on friday ? I contacted jetboatpilot and he said they had to bring them in. And it would take a few weeks.

I know this is a hail mary - but im tossing it out there.

If you find a place to buy it we can install it, it is a 2 hour job. We only need a drillbit, screw driver and hammer.
Make sure you chose the correct one in terms of having the snaps installed or unistalled.

 

[S Elgin]

@S Elgin

Uhoh single guy alert.... can I park my ski near your boat?

Based on on the stories and videos that I see posted, I would not count on "what happens in Bimini stays in Bimini"

27 hours until we start heading south. Anyone else traveling on I95, we are stopping in Kingsland GA Friday night.

 

[Julian]

Based on on the stories and videos that I see posted, I would not count on "what happens in Bimini stays in Bimini"

27 hours until we start heading south. Anyone else traveling on I95, we are stopping in Kingsland GA Friday night.

I'll be heading south tomorrow...but hope to make it all the way to Tampa in one drive.....hope to depart between 12-1pm from Raleigh....

 

[Valerie]

Based on on the stories and videos that I see posted, I would not count on "what happens in Bimini stays in Bimini"

27 hours until we start heading south. Anyone else traveling on I95, we are stopping in Kingsland GA Friday night.

No worries, I talk a big game online, but Im painfully shy in person. My stories will be pretty boring