JetBoaters.net Bimini Fling June 19 to 25 2016

[Bruce]

... and it keeps the waves out of your bow!

No bow cover for me. Not a fan of the snaps.

I would probably feel different if I had taken any meaningful water over the bow last year.

 

[Bruce]

Although I choose not to have a bow cover anyone who would feel more comfortable with one should have one.

 

[Bruce]

Monday the 13th is looking good, hopefully the 20th is just as good!

 

[chris24]

Oil and filter change. New spark plugs. A once-over by my mechanic and he says I'm ready to go. I will take my boat out for a couple hours next weekend just to make sure everything is in perfect running condition. Two weeks to go!

 

[Wayloncle]

No bow cover for me. Not a fan of the snaps.

I would probably feel different if I had taken any meaningful water over the bow last year.

someone should invent a bow cover that maybe just utilizes the bow grab handles and bow eye or something. I know it wouldn't be water proof but I'd be interested in one that doesn't use snaps.

 

[MrMoose]

Although I choose not to have a bow cover anyone who would feel more comfortable with one should have one.

@Bruce, is quite experienced and knows his boat's capabilities. For those who are not, consider a bow cover as good insurance for a lack of experience.

 

[MrMoose]

someone should invent a bow cover that maybe just utilizes the bow grab handles and bow eye or something. I know it wouldn't be water proof but I'd be interested in one that doesn't use snaps.

Interesting idea @Wayloncle and I bet that it is very do-able. My 2015 AR240 came equipped with snaps on the walk-thru windshield and that would make for a good anchor point along with the grab rails. I bet that it would be pretty easy to use the bow hook as a front attachment and the cleats as side attachments. In hindsight, I'd definitely go in that direction. The cost would probably be more than double though. The Yamaha bow cover that I purchased was less than half the price that it would have cost me to have a local guy make me one.

 

[Murf'n'surf]

@Bruce, is quite experienced and knows his boat's capabilities. For those who are not, consider a bow cover as good insurance for a lack of experience.

Its my opinion that a bow cover is good insurance if you have a mechanical failure and have to stop. The cover should buy you time and prevent a bad situation from getting worse.

 

[tim h]

Look what I found !

 

[MrMoose]

Look what I found !

If I recall, each one has it's unique id number and is filled out in triplicate via pressure sensitive copy paper.

 

[DieselCamel]

Look what I found !

would be nice to get a few for our early departure group

 

[Bruce]

would be nice to get a few for our early departure group

I beleive @tim h already has them. If not I will hook you up with the contact details to get them mailed.

 

[waterboy]

For what it is worth, I was I think the only one to go to the airport and check in. They have upgraded the airport Customs area. Customs and Immigration are separate now and the waiting area is now air conditioned. They were uncrowded and very quick (for Bimini). Forms are at the Sands for you to fill out before you go too if you need them. Although I think Bruce was stocking up for the main group Capt meeting.

 

[tim h]

I sent txt msg to @DieselCamel with info for immigration cards

 

[Bruce]

@chris24 has immigration cards for everyone in his, @MrMoose and my groups. Customs and Immigration are supposed to meet us at the docks.

 

[Jr15g]

Can't wait

 

[chris24]

Has anyone ever seen a boat like this ? It's a jet ski pushes a boat around and then you can disconnect the jet ski from the boat.

 

[latitudeadjuster]

Has anyone ever seen a boat like this ? It's a jet ski pushes a boat around and then you can disconnect the jet ski from the boat.View attachment 38320

I remember when they came out....thought it was cool....everyone could just hang out on boat while wave runner played.

 

[DieselCamel]

Has anyone ever seen a boat like this ? It's a jet ski pushes a boat around and then you can disconnect the jet ski from the boat.View attachment 38320

It's called a shuttle craft by seadoo

 

[ThatJeepGuy]

Has anyone ever seen a boat like this ? It's a jet ski pushes a boat around and then you can disconnect the jet ski from the boat.

I see one of those nearly every weekend. Not really my taste but seems functional