2019 Bahamas Grand Cay MOAG (Mother of All Gatherings)

[Snookerd]

Absolutely! Looking toward to seeing it in person.

[dirtwheelsfl]

These are a MUST...

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Charmin-F...3=1087&veh=sem

[Capt Terry]

That 23' Sceptre for sale by Jeff79Sceptre looks like a great buy and beautiful boat for this trip. However, living too far inland I'll stay with my 20' Seafari for watersports. Hope somebody picks it up with this trip in mind!

[Snookerd]

Originally Posted by Capt Terry

That 23' Sceptre for sale by Jeff79Sceptre looks like a great buy and beautiful boat for this trip. However, living too far inland I'll stay with my 20' Seafari for watersports. Hope somebody picks it up with this trip in mind!

That 23 is meant for that trip!!

[Snookerd]

Time to set this time aside for next summer’s gathering! 5 day trip: July 10th-14th. Extended trip June 30th - July 9th (rent places between Green Turtle and Hope Town). The five day trip to Grand Cay can be booked 5-6 months ahead of time, but on the extended trip, places with docks get rented out up to 12 months in advance. The highlight of the extended trip will be the Cheeseburger in Paradise party with 200 boats rafted up around a giant Sandbar with a full day of food, drinks, and partying north of green turtle cay (Fiddle Cay)on July 2nd!

Cheeseburger inParadise Video:

https://www.facebook.com/cheeseburge...9728345643085/

YouTube link:

https://youtu.be/RA7K_d0vlus

Here is the list of pirates that said they were going next year:

[Vezo, Part II]

I’m very interested in making my first crossing. Is it really responsible to try it in a SC 20?

My Seafari, I believe is up to the task, but only holds 40 gallons with 350 hour ‘06 Etec 150, new 20” (I believe) transom and trim tabs. I’d rather not sleep on the boat, but would appreciate storage.

My Master Angler is going through some serious upgrades, new 70 gallon fuel tank, lines, separator, complete rewire, Garmin 1040sxv and thru hull, stereo, switch panel, two underwater lights, everything but new 20” transom. 162 hours on ‘99 Johnson 175 carbed.

Both on reliable trailers coming from Hernando Beach. I know a lot of people have done it, and yes I’ve seen the video of the BW 15 Sport do it.

Any thoughts appreciated. TIA

Vezo, Part II

[Snookerd]

Originally Posted by dirtwheelsfl

These are a MUST...

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Charmin-F...3=1087&veh=sem

Absolutely! Good call.

[cdavisdb]

Agree with Snookerd, take the Seafari, way better for that trip. Fuel should be fine. Etecs are good on fuel. The 100 mile run can be cut short with fuel stops at Foxtown or Grand Cays and 40 gallons (call it 38 usable) should be enough for the long leg, including allowing a reserve. You might be short of reserve if you load the boat very heavy and burn more fuel than it normally does.

Total agreement on willingness to delay for weather. I've made that crossing in crummy weather in a 20 seafari. The boat will be fine, but you would not like it much.

[gofastsandman]

Originally Posted by cdavisdb

Agree with Snookerd, take the Seafari, way better for that trip. Fuel should be fine. Etecs are good on fuel. The 100 mile run can be cut short with fuel stops at Foxtown or Grand Cays and 40 gallons (call it 38 usable) should be enough for the long leg, including allowing a reserve. You might be short of reserve if you load the boat very heavy and burn more fuel than it normally does.

Total agreement on willingness to delay for weather. I've made that crossing in crummy weather in a 20 seafari. The boat will be fine, but you would not like it much.

The Seafari.
Its like my mini motel.

With an outboard.

I may go to WE.
54 gallons @ 1.5 with 1/3 reserve is much less than 169 ga.

[Islandtrader]

Can the 21 make it....just joking of course

This would fit my time frame next year...I know the wife would not do the boat trip...can she fly in somewhere?