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

[Bruce]

@MarkEnMiami, did you see the information on making reservations in the first and second posts of this thread? Please reply back with your condo number so we know you are confirmed and can make sure no one is double booked.

@Drift Away, I believe we are around 38 boats and 6 skis. Right at 40 condos booked.

 

[blacksapphirez]

can't wait to do this in Bimini!

 

[steven rivera]

steven rivera has registered to captain Good for us with a crew of 4 adults and 3 children. They hail from the home port of Red Bank New Jersey.

The crew is described as:

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

 

[Bruce]

Welcome Aboard @steven rivera!

Please see the reservation info in this post https://jetboaters.net/threads/jetboaters-net-bimini-fling-july-10th-to-15th-2017.11966/#post-205534

After you make your Bimini Sands reservation please let me know your condo number. We use this number to confirm who is going and to try to avoid double bookings. Thanks

 

[blacksapphirez]

Leaning towards a no toll route. will be splitting up the drive in 2 days so I won't feel too much difference. BUT the turnpike is a smoother/less stressful drive

1hr+ but -$90 in tolls savings round trip

Toll

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No Toll

Toll Fee (cash & 4 axles)

 

[Bill D]

Ugh, look at all those !'s. Hopefully people learn to drive before July...

 

[blacksapphirez]

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LoL

 

[Murf'n'surf]

Leaning towards a no toll route. will be splitting up the drive in 2 days so I won't feel too much difference. BUT the turnpike is a smoother/less stressful drive
1hr+ but -$90 in tolls savings round trip

Toll

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No Toll

Toll Fee (cash & 4 axles)

Come down i75 and see the toll difference

 

[Amar Nanduri]

Question...if the drive is more than a day or two where do you check in for the night ? Just sleep in the truck on highway rest areas ?

 

[blacksapphirez]

Come down i75 and see the toll difference

I've been last year on the way to key west. it is nice not having tons of people getting on and off the hwy, esp towing a boat but damn $90!? its insane...

 

[blacksapphirez]

Question...if the drive is more than a day or two where do you check in for the night ? Just sleep in the truck on highway rest areas ?

I stay at a hotel...driving takes a toll on your body. you need a good rest!

 

[Amar Nanduri]

Which hotel brand allows parking a boat and a truck ?

 

[blacksapphirez]

Which hotel brand allows parking a boat and a truck ?

i think you just park on the far end and no issues... or on the street, you have to make that judgement when you get there. usually hotels have plenty of parking spaces

 

[Valerie]

OMGGGGGGG
Is it July yet???

 

[Bruce]

Question...if the drive is more than a day or two where do you check in for the night ? Just sleep in the truck on highway rest areas ?

We make two overnight stops. We do not schedule them but make them depending on our progress. We try for roadside Holiday Inns which are typically around $100 and provide breakfast. Sometimes this works out badly if an area is full and we have to drive further. Others like to book ahead.

 

[Andy S]

Which hotel brand allows parking a boat and a truck ?

Plan ahead to the best you can. Estimate where you might stop and Google (satellite view) the hotels to see if the parking will accommodate a vehicle and trailer. Look for hotels with plenty of parking or at a minimum spots that you pull through. The cheaper hotels typically only have single parking spots and barely enough for vehicles.

I like @Bruce don't book ahead but I do have a number of options depending on how far I travel.

 

[Amar Nanduri]

OMGGGGGGG
Is it July yet???

July will be here before you know it. Days too hectic and passes by swiftly.

 

[Murf'n'surf]

Which hotel brand allows parking a boat and a truck ?

Generally all hotel/motels near an interstate can accommodate a truck and trailer. I would avoid metropolitan areas and shoot for the sticks..... lots of them in Flow Rida!

 

[ACrews]

Which hotel brand allows parking a boat and a truck ?

@Amar Nanduri Not sure exactly where at on Chantilly you are, but you're roughly 7.5-8 hrs from a Best Western Point South @ exit 33 off I-95 in Ridgeland, SC. They have great truck parking, good rates, & Dennys restaurant in lobby. I park a 80 ft car hauler there a lot.

From there, you're 7-7.5 hrs from Harbour Towne Marina. Of course those are estimated times from Google maps, @ roughly the half way point, 500-550 miles both days isn't bad.

 

[Amar Nanduri]

Thanks a lot @ACrews . I will plan accordingly.