Bimini trip Advise

[Diamondwatercraft]

I am planning on doing a Bimini trip next year. I have never done one and would like to know from people that have gone what I should bring, time of year best to go, best places to see, best place to stay, and just general information that I would need since I have never been.

Spring break next year is when I am thinking of going but I am not sure. Is that a good time to cross? Will my 212 SS make it? What kind of supplies do I need?

thanks,
Jim

 

[Bruce]

Start with this thread https://jetboaters.net/threads/preparing-for-bimini.3800/

My understanding is that June and July have the smoothest water. There will be a group trip during that time frame next year.

 

[robert843]

March and April are spotty it can be good or real bad the are still a lot of storms and weather coming from the north that time of year which can make the gulf stream rough.

 

[Diamondwatercraft]

WOW! That link has all the information you could ever want!!! Good to know about that Gulf Stream. I figure if weather is bad that we could wait it out a day or so before heading there or back right?

 

[Bruce]

Having flexible dates would help but there are times of the year when our boats simply cannot cross. I believe that @tim h crossed in 9 foot seas in his 31' or larger boat earlier this year. June and July are the best times of the year for small boat crossings.

 

[Jr15g]

I'm definite going next year.

 

[Speedling]

Love the low profile windshield btw... but I may be biased!
#bimini2016 here we come!!!!
Now we just need dates...

 

[shane hric]

We are definitely in for the #bimini2016 trip!!! I am super excited about going on this one!!!