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Old 06-25-2014, 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by BH Escoe View Post
All advice is appreciated.
The boat will handle anything you can. If you're uncomfortable with conditions, turn back. I've had my 20SF 40 miles offshore on a nice day, no problems. And I've been 15 off when conditions turned snotty and had to surf a 6'-8' swell on the way back in. Didn't stuff the bow once in that big following sea

First time I made the crossing from Ft. Lauderdale to Bimini and back (45 miles each way) was in a friend's '76MA. As long as you have adequate bilge pump capacity, a reliable float switch, and reliable power, the boat will take care of you.

Dave
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