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

[Drift Away]

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

I owe you a Bimini drink!

 

[Bruce]

@veedubtek, @DieselCamel are you guys skipping Bimini this year? Will miss you if you are!

 

[blacksapphirez]

Dragonfly 7 Pro w/Ram Mount

 

[blacksapphirez]

is this good for the Bimini Trip?

Was not aware until today that I needed them

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BOAT-MARINE-BAHAMAS-ENTRY-QUARANTINE-FLAG-SET-12-x-18-YELLOW-COURTESY-FLAG-/161904767338?hash=item25b246b16a:g:hXQAAOSw8-tWXgjK&vxp=mtr

 

[Bill D]

Looks like you could save a couple bucks buying separate, but the convenience is nice. This one includes a USA flag for anyone that doesn't have one. Only $7 more.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BAHAMA-US-YELLOW-QUARANTINE-3-FLAG-SET-12-x-18-DYED-NYLON-SEACHOICE-/152422156987?hash=item237d118abb:m:mqC-5pzSjqgpHRMHmrJm7IA&vxp=mtr

Edit: I think that the one @blacksapphirez posted is the exact combo that I bought. Lol

 

[Andy S]

is this good for the Bimini Trip?

Was not aware until today that I needed them

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BOAT-MARINE-BAHAMAS-ENTRY-QUARANTINE-FLAG-SET-12-x-18-YELLOW-COURTESY-FLAG-/161904767338?hash=item25b246b16a:g:hXQAAOSw8-tWXgjK&vxp=mtr

You are only required to fly a yellow flag from when you get in Bahamas waters (usually a mile or so out will do) until you clear customs then it comes down. You don't have to fly the Bahamas courtesy flag but most do out of respect for the country you're visiting.

 

[Speedling]

is this good for the Bimini Trip?

Was not aware until today that I needed them

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BOAT-MARINE-BAHAMAS-ENTRY-QUARANTINE-FLAG-SET-12-x-18-YELLOW-COURTESY-FLAG-/161904767338?hash=item25b246b16a:g:hXQAAOSw8-tWXgjK&vxp=mtr

How dare you get me back on ebay. Lets see what else is a good deal...

 

[veedubtek]

@veedubtek, @DieselCamel are you guys skipping Bimini this year? Will miss you if you are!

Can't speak for @DieselCamel as he's a floridian yuppie now, likely practicing shuffleboard as we speak, but it doesn't look like we're gonna make it. Too many other trips planned at the moment, not enough vaca. If something somehow changes, I'll just cuddle up with @swatski .

 

[swatski]

Can't speak for @DieselCamel as he's a floridian yuppie now, likely practicing shuffleboard as we speak, but it doesn't look like we're gonna make it. Too many other trips planned at the moment, not enough vaca. If something somehow changes, I'll just cuddle up with @swatski .

Lets plan on picking you up at Ft. Lauderdale. I'm only going 10-15th.

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[blacksapphirez]

Looking for advices on usgc approved flare/distress signal devices. Cheaper the better

 

[Bruce]

Looking for advices on usgc approved flare/distress signal devices. Cheaper the better

Most Walmart stores have a pack of flares on the shelf for $25 https://www.walmart.com/ip/Orion-Locate-4-Handheld/16326929

 

[blacksapphirez]

Is one pack of 4 sufficient for the trip? Incase i get stopped by the coast guard

 

[Mainah]

Most Walmart stores have a pack of flares on the shelf for $25 https://www.walmart.com/ip/Orion-Locate-4-Handheld/16326929

Don't forget to check the expiration date before buying.

 

[blacksapphirez]

what about LED flares?

 

[Bruce]

Is one pack of 4 sufficient for the trip? Incase i get stopped by the coast guard

The Coast Gaurd requires 3 unexpired flares. The four pack at Walmart is sufficient as long as it is not expired. As mine have expired I have kept the old flares on the boat along with new ones just in case I ever need them.

 

[blacksapphirez]

Ok will get them closer to the sail date

 

[Bruce]

what about LED flares?

The flares I linked to fully satisfy the US Coast Guards requirement for visual distress signals. You can meet those requirements in other ways but a cheap pack of flares every few years is in my opinion the most effective way of doing so.

We do carry a $30 Streamlight Lantern that I feel is as effective as the handheld LED "flares". But it is not Coast Guard approved so it does not satisfy the requirement.

 

[Mainah]

Don't know if this is already on the site somewhere but here is some good USCG literature for recreational boats. Admins please feel free to relocate this somewhere.

 

[swatski]

Get the flare gun for god-sake. The only gun you can bring anyway. Even I got one for that. West Marine.

 

[Bruce]

Get the flare gun for god-sake. The only gun you can bring anyway. Even I got one for that. West Marine.

Walmart has had the gun style flares as well. The last kit I bought was that style. They are around $50 with the gun vs $25 for the sticks. I spend way less if I walk into a Walmart than a West Marine. West Marine is full of so much so cool but so over priced stuff.