Doom and gloom justified??
yes and no. The Bahamas is an easy run, most of the time, but the stream still deserves a little extra respect. i've done at least one trip a year for the last 25 and mostly its easy. The trick comes when its not. there ain't a lot of help available. Having very nearly got myself in bad trouble more than once, a little doom and gloom is warranted, just don't let it stop you. Chucks advice on spares and having somebody(preferably you) aboard who knows how to fix your engine is right on.
Make sure your sled is in perfect shape, spend the bucks for a huge set of spares and tools and safety equipment and repair manuals. Test everything well before the trip, watch the weather and GO! No place on earth like it.
Connor
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