2019 Bahamas Grand Cay MOAG (Mother of All Gatherings)

[rcnight]

Don’t want to try it in my 20 so I figure I have 7-8 months to get my 23 in order. If I can pull it together, I’m in. Better get rollin

[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 dirtwheelsfl

These are a MUST...

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

Absolutely! Good call.

[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 Vezo, Part II

I’m very interested in making my first crossing. Is it really responsible to try it in a SC 20?
Any thoughts appreciated. TIA Vezo, Part II

Vezo- Absolutely take the Seafari. Especially with the ability to shed water over the bow! As long as you read the weather and wind direction you are good. The key is to be willing to wait a day or 2 if the weather turns. The Jupiter Waterfront Inn is a great place to stay with a dock that can handle over 10 boats set to leave early the next AM. Not to mention, the biggest sandbar hangout in the area!

Jupiter Waterfront Inn w/ dock in the background:

[Vezo, Part II]

Fortunately I have nowhere to be on a day to day basis. As a smoker, would the crossing require a bladder tank for security? I know the nut in the Whaler made it, stayed until weather crapped, flew back and then back to get it when weather cleared. I don’t want to be that guy. Haha

Thanks Vezo