Jet Ski from Bimini to Ft. Lauderdale
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
- After a fantastic week of fun in the Bahamas, it was time to head back to the states. Most of our crew had already left but a few of us stayed for a couple of extra days. Come along with us as the last 6 skis head back to Ft. Lauderdale.
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Are you guys repeating this trip on 2024? I truly enjoy this video and almost felt like I was riding along you guys.
The group that I rode with does the trip every year. I believe they are doing it in July this year. You can find them on FB. Just look for Gulf Streamers. They are a great bunch of folks
Awesome videos! Finally got thru all of them. Thank you for answering my questions. See ya on the water, sir.
Thanks! Join us for the ride with Florida Ski Riders on March 11!!
Looks like it was a great time for everyone. Glad you made it home safely. I just closed last weekend on a 2000 Sea Ray Sundancer 340 so I am back on the water after being boatless for 3 months.
Congratulations on the boat!! Time for life to begin again!! 😁
Hey Captain
What speed would you say you started out at ?
And after your first stop looks like waves picked up a bit. Did you stay at the same speed or would you say you adjust speed as you go so your not beat up to much ??
Thanks for the video
We did adjust the speed to the water but for the most part, we were doing in the 30 to 35 mph range.
Hi, how is you rack after the big trip?😊
I assume you are talking about the self made rack that I did a video on a couple of years ago. That rack has performed well. When it came to doing the Bimini trip though, I had second thoughts. After all, we were crossing the ocean in who knows what conditions and coming back. Because of that, I ordered a metal rack for my ski just to be safe. It turns out that two of the guys that did the Bimini trip with me had used my idea because they saw my video. They both had the self made racks on their skis for the Bimini trip and they worked wonderfully. Guess I should have had more confidence in my own video! 🤣
Captain frank did you make it across on one tank or did you have refuel with your spare gas container? Did you feel that you were trying not to get the supercharger to spool so you could conserve fuel? Last question, any premium fuel in the Bahamas?
Yes, I did make it across on one tank. I really never thought about trying not to spool the supercharger up. The water conditions allowed for a speed of about 35 mph so that was not really a concern. In Bimini, they said the fuel was premium but there were no markings on the pumps like in the US for us to confirm. I think a good quality octane booster is a good idea to be safe.
@@TheShipsLogg I know in a past video you shared with us your favorite octane booster … what brand do you get?
@@teachingrounds I use Boostane. It is the best in my opinion.
I’ve probably missed it but ….. how long did it take you this trip?
About 3.5 hours going from Ft. Lauderdale to Bimini. The water was a bit smoother coming back a week later so it took only about 2.5 hours.
Will you be going back next year?
I am thinking about it. I have so many things on the bucket list and only so much vacation time. I would like to do it again though
Will definitely be going in 2023
You're livin the dream Frank! 👍😎🤙 Beanie
Looking forward to this next year.
Looks & sounded like you guys & gals had a blast. I will say the same, the best part is the friendships & memories made during the Bahamas 🇧🇸 crossing & adventure. Thanks again for sharing.
Billy D
You are welcome!!!
Do you just pick out a good weather window last minute, or do they go no matter what?
@@jeffmullins1475 anytime you plan a crossing to Bimini, you have to be flexible. We actually had to delay by one day on this trip because of weather.
How much fuel did it take ?
I have two Yamaha FX SVHO 2020
I got over there on one tank. I did have an extra 5 gallons on board but did not need it. I would recommend taking the extra fuel anyway.
@@TheShipsLogg thanks captain
This was a nice bonus video from your channel.
Great way to end the day after a long day of work and then some yard work.
I really hope you do the trip in 2023. I would be 100% down if that is the case.
Wow, very nice 'big' trip. I'm wanting to start some smaller ones around north Florida.
been wanting to make the trip for quite some time. one of these days i'll finally get there.
Great video my friend! Great riding with yips! Until we rode again!! :)
Yessir!!! I'm looking forward to it!
That was so cool!
How fast were you coming back looks about 40 miles and hour and how did the creat hold out
We were doing 35 to 40 for the most part. We had two skis that were using the crate idea from my video last year and they both did great.
Great series of videos - thanks very much!
You are welcome!!
💯Great trip! Any crossing groups on Instagram?
I have not run across any. Not sure why. If you find any, let us know.