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

[robert843]

All these photos make me wanna go back next month during my school break! Glad everyone had a safe and smooth crossing back thus far!

There was some discussion with some friends on my end yesterday for a guys trip maybe in August what dates are you looking at?

 

[2nazt]

There was some discussion with some friends on my end yesterday for a guys trip maybe in August what dates are you looking at?

Possibly 12-15ish or something around then

 

[Bennie]

My family is planning for Thursday.

7/10 - 7/20....All spent in the Bahamas - now THAT is a vacation!!!

 

[Amar Nanduri]

@Julian That's awesome. It was such a pleasure to finally meet you up in person, you and your brother. I think Alister thought you well , he seems like an older brother I always wanted!

We were crossing a bit faster and seeing mostly 30s, with several stops and all. I admit I sped up a little bit towards the end (but still under 40) as I did not want to hold @tim h back in Harbor Towne - as he was ferrying Kate and Gosia, our youngest. So we ended up making pretty good time with @Amar Nanduri, @Jadams0527, @fromrio, and (I think) @jayasaki138.

I must admit I cheated a bit - and used my tabs throughout.

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It was a pleasure seeing so many Jetboater's in action during the crossing. It is pure poetry in motion. Trim tabs will certainly be on my list of todo for next year. I will post videos of the return crossing.

 

[swatski]

It was a pleasure seeing so many Jetboater's in action during the crossing. It is pure poetry in motion. Trim tabs will certainly be on my list of todo for next year. I will post videos of the return crossing.

The trim tabs make a huge difference. Hopefully Trudy will post footage she took from @tim h boat. I had several other also remark on how much smoother my 240 was riding. Almost zero time up in the air.

EDIT: not to mention my AR was also the most aerodynamic of the pack, lol.

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[GMAN2015]

We made it across today in a cool 2.5 hours. Dodged a thunderstorm, but other than that, completely uneventful! Thank you to everyone who helped us and made our trip one to remember!!

 

[DiverB]

hopeing to get out of Florida by today. Im glad i carry tools. He i am repacking a wheel bearing

 

[blacksapphirez]

Freaking one hour before reaching home... the cover is one year old! Wtf?? I dif stuff a pool noodle on yhe windshield. but anybody know a 1800# for the yamaha cover warranty department???

 

[blacksapphirez]

Current situation...

 

[Rob9550]

We made it home this morning about 0600. I stopped and slept in a rest area for about an hour. We tried to get a room but there was a truck fest going on and the rooms were $250 for one night. I figured a quick nap and I would be good. @blacksapphirez , I didn't even put my cover on. I didn't want to get the dried salt all over it. Luckily, we didn't have any issues with the trailer or boat others than being filthy. @DiverB, I use a pool noodle cut into various sizes to keep the anchor from moving at all. Sorry to see that you have so much damage.

 

[DiverB]

We made it home this morning about 0600. I stopped and slept in a rest area for about an hour. We tried to get a room but there was a truck fest going on and the rooms were $250 for one night. I figured a quick nap and I would be good. @blacksapphirez , I didn't even put my cover on. I didn't want to get the dried salt all over it. Luckily, we didn't have any issues with the trailer or boat others than being filthy. @DiverB, I use a pool noodle cut into various sizes to keep the anchor from moving at all. Sorry to see that you have so much damage.

thanks. I have a good fiberglass guy who is honest and fair. I'll get it reglassed. After seeing all the new AR240's with dual captain chairs and the hindged seats, I'll likely trade it in this year or next for a new one

next year I will pad the crap out of the anchor locker

 

[blacksapphirez]

screen grab from my chartplotter Port Everglades --> Bimini Sands

 

[Bill D]

Next year I'll FedEx my anchor over! Lol

 

[Bennie]

I like the pool noodle mod - I'll be stopping by Dollar General on my way home to do this mod before we go.
(just hoping the return weather starts to improve - 60% chance of thunderstorms)

 

[flyingnugget]

Man... this trip sounds like the "gift that keeps on giving". Sorry to hear about the problems getting home guys...

Not trying to be mean here, but I'm honestly learning a lot from y'alls experience on this trip...

 

[bronze_10]

I am heading from raleigh nc to wythville va tomorrow to get my kids.. if anyone needs help through there give me a shout!

 

[Betik]

Just arrived home today after a 15 hour drive. Relativly safe besides the thunderstorms, climbing a crosswalk and clipping a gas station with my trailer. It all part of the plan more or less LOL.

 

[Betik]

@blacksapphirez were you driving the truck just as fast ass you driving thr boat on Saturday moring ???

 

[swatski]

@blacksapphirez were you driving the truck just as fast ass you driving thr boat on Saturday moring ???

I don't think he has trim tabs on his truck, so most likely no, too much bouncing.

Sorry, bad inside joke, I'm tired.

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[Amar Nanduri]

The trim tabs make a huge difference. Hopefully Trudy will post footage she took from @tim h boat. I had several other also remark on how much smoother my 240 was riding. Almost zero time up in the air.

EDIT: not to mention my AR was also the most airodynamic of the pack, lol.

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I was admiring on the ride back how smooth your boat crossing was while mine was jumping like a ping pong ball. I still have a lot to learn... more time on the water for me