Yamaha AR series open seas handling

[FancyPants]

Hello I'm new to the forum, so I hope my question doesn't sound naive. Fact is I'm very excited to get my 2016 Yamaha AR 190 and I was wondering if I get any feed back on how it is handle in the open sea. I'd been reading about crossing from Fort Lauderdale to Bahamas and I can't wait to do it myself. Any input welcome, thanks!

 

[mraz72]

I live on lake ontario and I only go into the big lake if its calm. The 19' boats can't handle more than a 3' wave

How far is that?

The other issue you might have is you might leave and its calm, but the weather changes and makes the seas to rough to get back

I would think you would need something in the 30' range to handle that trip, but I could be wrong....

 

[FancyPants]

I live on lake ontario and I only go into the big lake if its calm. The 19' boats can't handle more than a 3' wave

How far is that?

The other issue you might have is you might leave and its calm, but the weather changes and makes the seas to rough to get back

I would think you would need something in the 30' range to handle that trip, but I could be wrong....

Hora Michael, thank you for your prompt response. From Fort Lauderdale to Bimini, it's only 50 miles. I have watched youtube videos where people made that trip on jetboats. The weather is a good point, I think during the summer time it's the best time due to currents and wind. I had the same perception as you mention that yamaha jetboats are made for lakes only.

 

[mraz72]

not that it was made for lakes only, lake ontario can get really rough, we've lost boats over 100' on that lake.

Maybe someone else can chime in on their opinion.....

 

[OrangeTJ]

Can it be done? Sure. Is that really within the design parameters of the boat? Not likely. Are you taking a huge risk if there is any chance of bad weather? Absolutely!

 

[Julian]

@Bruce and many others have made that trip, but careful planning and knowing how to boat in the ocean is critical.

 

[Gym]

The Bimini trips made by our forum members are well planned and are done in a group. Safety in numbers. Yes, I understand some jet skies have crossed but again the group watches out for each other. To cross alone, in a 19 foot single engine boat is not a good idea on the best of days.

 

[JKallay]

Hello I'm new to the forum, so I hope my question doesn't sound naive. Fact is I'm very excited to get my 2016 Yamaha AR 190 and I was wondering if I get any feed back on how it is handle in the open sea. I'd been reading about crossing from Fort Lauderdale to Bahamas and I can't wait to do it myself. Any input welcome, thanks!

Get as much salt water experience as possible before crossing. Preperation and weather of course are very valuable but your experience will allow you to act without thinking.

My $0.02.

By the way, my wife and I went solo in our 192.

The JK Squared on YouTube.

 

[FancyPants]

Thank you all for your replies.