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

[Rob9550]

@Rob9550, I do not know if boat shows really have good deals. The ones local to me do not.

Here is a Raymarine Dragonfly 4 with Navionics Gold charts for $237 + $11 shipping. The description seems to be erroneous but the part number E70294-NAG is consistent with having Avionics Gold Charts. At $248 delivered it is over $100 off of retail. You might be able to use it for the trip and sell it to get most of your money back afterward.

Just picked it up after reading the reviews. Should be fine for my needs. I really appreciate all the help and knowledge provided. I owe you some beer when we get to Bimini!

 

[blacksapphirez]

I have already booked...
Hopefully I will be able to cancel and re-book at the cheaper rate.

most hotels let you cancel up to the day before arrival

 

[Rob9550]

most hotels let you cancel up to the day before arrival

I just called and they will let me cancel and re-book when the group rate is established.

 

[Bruce]

I am waiting for an email to confirm what our pricing will be. The response to my initial call took two days so it could be a while. We tried for a discount at the Bahia Mar hotel in 2015 but were unsuccessful at that time.

 

[Rob9550]

I am waiting for an email to confirm what our pricing will be. The response to my initial call took two days so it could be a while. We tried for a discount at the Bahia Mar hotel in 2015 but were unsuccessful at that time.

Hopefully the 40 groups will help.

 

[DiverB]

I am waiting for an email to confirm what our pricing will be. The response to my initial call took two days so it could be a while. We tried for a discount at the Bahia Mar hotel in 2015 but were unsuccessful at that time.

Standing by before making room reservations, thanks Bruce

 

[blacksapphirez]

adding waypoints before my installation

can't wait. I am getting the boat ready starting now!

 

[Bruce]

adding waypoints before my installation

Did you copy the .gpx files to the SD card to import them?

 

[blacksapphirez]

I used www.gpx-poi.com and downloaded .gpx file to SD, to import to the Chartplotter

 

[scubarick314]

The wife can't change her vacation dates so we will have to pass this year. I am trying to get her to go to the keys for the week she has scheduled off. I will have to live vicariously through the posts and videos.

 

[sgtpunisher]

sgtpunisher has registered to captain GOOFTROOP with a crew of 2 adults and 2 children. They hail from the home port of WESLEY CHAPEL, FL.

The crew is described as: The Captain Jason is Retired Army who operated sea going vessels for the military. Will be accompanied by his wife who is a Non-swimmer, and 12 Year old Son and 15 Year Old Daughter.

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

 

[Drift Away]

sgtpunisher has registered to captain GOOFTROOP with a crew of 2 adults and 2 children. They hail from the home port of WESLEY CHAPEL, FL.

The crew is described as: The Captain Jason is Retired Army who operated sea going vessels for the military. Will be accompanied by his wife who is a Non-swimmer, and 12 Year old Son and 15 Year Old Daughter.

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

Good deal. We might be heading out to the sand bar in Tarpon Springs this sunday if your looking to get out on the water

 

[Bruce]

sgtpunisher has registered to captain GOOFTROOP with a crew of 2 adults and 2 children. They hail from the home port of WESLEY CHAPEL, FL.

The crew is described as: The Captain Jason is Retired Army who operated sea going vessels for the military. Will be accompanied by his wife who is a Non-swimmer, and 12 Year old Son and 15 Year Old Daughter.

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

Have you found the Bimini Sands reservation info in the second post of this thread? Since we have a big jet ski group coming in at the end of our stay you want to get your condo reserved quickly.

I will be following up with discounted Bahia Mar hotel reservations info for Fort Lauderdale next week and @MrMoose will have discounted Bahia Mar Yacht Club reservation info coming as well.

 

[Bill D]

Guess what number 21 is...?

 

[chris24]

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Guess what number 21 is...?

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Yes, I agree that it can get very "lumpy"!! As it did in 2015 !

 

[Drift Away]

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Guess what number 21 is...?

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How many of us need to vote to get that up to number one

 

[Drift Away]

Cant remember who recommended the RAM mount for the GPS plotters on here but thank you. Just got mine in today and it looks like it's going to mount perfectly.

 

[Rob9550]

Cant remember who recommended the RAM mount for the GPS plotters on here but thank you. Just got mine in today and it looks like it's going to mount perfectly.View attachment 51100

Which one did you go with? part # please.

 

[Drift Away]

Which one did you go with? part # please.

 

[MrMoose]

Cant remember who recommended the RAM mount for the GPS plotters on here but thank you. Just got mine in today and it looks like it's going to mount perfectly.View attachment 51100

You're welcome! Looks like it will be perfect.