2019 Bahamas Grand Cay MOAG (Mother of All Gatherings)

[DonV]

Very good info!!!

[cdavisdb]

Nice offer. That might change some of my plans, need to think about it.

Gas in the Bahamas never has alcohol in it, that I know of. Normally what you get at the dock is about 91 octane.

[gofastsandman]

Originally Posted by Capt Terry

Anita and I had dinner with Denny and Arden the other night. Also a tour of his 49' Defevere trawler (very nice). Told him he could be the mother ship for a Bahamas gathering. A busy man. In one weeks time he sold his NPB home of 50 years, completed the trawler purchase, and was married! A happy couple!

Indeed.

[Vezo, Part II]

DaYum. Is his daughter, Debbie (?) trawling along with? Nice to read. Be well.

Michael.

[dginge]

I want to do this with my wife and two boys

[Snookerd]

Originally Posted by MasterBaiter

I have wanted to do this trip for a long time. Would this a cruising or fishing trip? I wouldn't mind a little cruising around but I would be more interested in the fishing.

It would be both.......I could see us trolling over and back and spearing around the area and fishing offshore. The island is not a tourist destination, only a sportsman's destination. Double Breasted Cay is the local hang out to chill. On Grand Cay, there are a couple bars , 3-4 restaurants and good quality rooms. They have 4G cell service that is $10 a day with our ATT international day pass program. They will cook your catch and there is even a "Crusty Crab" food hut near Rosie's.

[Snookerd]

Here are video links:

https://youtu.be/lq7piQ-W39A Spearing off Grand

https://www.youtube.com/embed/khW19zBX1Ow Drone Video

https://youtu.be/jGDAftSF13g ******SeaCraft Sceptre Trip 2014 by a CSC member

https://youtu.be/9Z_LIPpmxpQ

https://youtu.be/Fd2QV73k3YQ

[Vezo, Part II]

Very cool video. Would anyone be doing the trip in a 20? The MA will have a new 80 gallon fuel tank, 175 Johnson, and the Seafari only has 40 gallon fuel tank, and 150 Etec. I’d prefer the Seafari and a fuel bladder. Is it like 80 miles to island fuel? Hoping to get 3+ mpg (or 3+ gph?) with addition of PowerTech four blade prop, as well as lower planing speed.

Yes I’ve seen the video of the BW 15 Sport make the crossing. Haha

Vezo, Part II

[cdavisdb]

40 gallons and an Etec should be fine. I did several Bahama trips in my 20 seafari with a gas guzzling carberated Black Max.

[Snookerd]

Originally Posted by Vezo, Part II

Very cool video. Would anyone be doing the trip in a 20? I’d prefer the Seafari and a fuel bladder. Is it like 80 miles to island fuel? Hoping to get 3+ mpg (or 3+ gph?) with addition of PowerTech four blade prop, as well as lower planing speed.

Yes I’ve seen the video of the BW 15 Sport make the crossing. Haha

Vezo, Part II

Michael-You have to take the 20 Seafari! Bushwacker did it over 1/2 dozen times. Count on it being around 105 miles, then add the 1/3 reserve fuel.