New Bahamas Cruiser

Frank · April 29, 2012, 08:50:19 AM

The lil boat was fun, albeit a bit cramped with a 70lb Golden Retriever along. I loved the diesel at 4hrs+ to the gallon and enjoyed the ease of the furling (confirmed hank-on guy) What I really enjoyed was how easy this was to dock. I guess with the big prop and lots of torque...backing down and lil turning blasts were easy. We truly did enjoy Christmas on 23ft.

Frank · April 29, 2012, 08:54:36 AM

A good crossing window was forcast, so we booted back up to Key Biscayne, then Ft Lauderdale and crossed from there. The light house is on the SE end of Key biscayne. The sunrise is about 20 miles out during the crossing. BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We cleared customs at "the west end"

Frank · April 29, 2012, 12:05:42 PM

Sun rise at the West End is awesome as well. Then it was off to Great Sale Cay. No wind blurred the line between sky and water. Lots of dolphins this cruise!

Frank · April 29, 2012, 12:10:22 PM

I got a new haircut over there. Sadie loves the beach.

Frank · April 29, 2012, 12:11:46 PM

Sunset at Great Sale....then off to Allens-Pensacola

Frank · April 29, 2012, 12:15:04 PM

From Allans-P, it was a brisk sail to "home waters" at Green Turtle. Always feel I'm back when I arrive at Sundowners Bar and their great sunsets

JWalker · April 29, 2012, 12:50:31 PM

Great pics Frank! ;D

Captain Smollett · April 29, 2012, 10:37:01 PM

Simply awesome. Thanks for posting.

Frank · April 30, 2012, 07:42:57 AM

Once we reprovisioned...it was off to the cottage to open it up. Luckily there was no damage fom Irene except for sand being re-arranged and only one tab of one shingle blown of. We spent a few weeks there before getting too bored. Never know what you'll see while walking the beach

Frank · April 30, 2012, 07:47:01 AM

Depending on the wind, we anchored out front or one bay behind us. Was nice to look out front and see the boat

Frank · April 30, 2012, 09:52:56 AM

hard to tire of the beachs!!

Frank · April 30, 2012, 09:56:08 AM

We headed out on mini cruises twice. Went to Man Of War...still building dingy's there

Frank · April 30, 2012, 02:08:01 PM

From there off to Marsh Harbour and a stop at "Curly Tails" bar overlooking the marina. We stopped for a few nights at Treasure Cay as well. A bit more Americanized...but a beautiful beach and only $10 a night in their protected anchorage included showers and wifi.

Frank · April 30, 2012, 02:20:26 PM

Had to stop at Gauna Cay as well. Yep Craig....our sticker is STILL on the painted up back hoe (by dogs head). The ocean beach bar has a pig roast every sunday...big party! The beach out front is great and protected by the 3rd largest barrier reef in the world.

Frank · April 30, 2012, 02:26:22 PM

Hope Town at Elbow Cay is really nice. Quante homes, narrow streets and lots of flowers...all overlooking the nice lil harbour and the striped lighthouse. PS...never know what you'll see float by ;D The dingy dock at Capt Jack's bar gets busy on "bingo night"

Frank · April 30, 2012, 02:29:20 PM

Hope Town harbour really is nice. PS...this sign was at Capt Jack's bar ;D

Tim · April 30, 2012, 08:11:40 PM

Too much fun Frank! thanks for taking the time to share, keep em coming!

Frank · May 01, 2012, 10:13:21 AM

Sadie turned into a "boat dog" down there. She loved dingy tours (back waters in Hope Town Harbour) and was a pretty cool buddy all the time. Craig....too bad "Peter dog" wasn't around for a play mate ;D

Oldrig · May 01, 2012, 11:52:29 AM

Great pics! Looks like you got the perfect boat for your needs (well, no boat is "perfect," but close enough).

--Joe

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