Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos

Posted by bobhil on 06/10/07 - 5:06 PM

My 55 year old wife and her 65 year old female cousin did a 99 mile ocen crossing from Bimini Bahamas to Jupiter Fl. in her 17' Montauk with a Honda 90. Now the ocean was pond flat and they were following our big boat but still Damm Impresive just for bragging rights. You have to love those Whalers

[img]http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p112/BOBHIL/CarlasBoat012.jpg[/img]
[img]http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p112/BOBHIL/bimini034.jpg[/img]

Edited by Jeff on 06/10/07 - 8:03 PM

Posted by Joe Kriz on 06/10/07 - 5:26 PM

That is impressive Bob...

How long did it take both of you to do the 99 mile trip?

If you were cruising at 25 or 30 it should take about 3 to 4 hours depending on wind and current.

Just curious...

Edited by Joe Kriz on 06/10/07 - 5:27 PM

Posted by bobhil on 06/10/07 - 6:59 PM

Left Bimini 9:30 AM arrive Jupiter at 1:30 PM back on the lift and an additional 15 miles on the ICW at 2:30 PM Oh why do the photos not show up???????

Posted by DelawareDan on 06/10/07 - 7:39 PM

photos show up if you paste the URLs into browser

I too am impressed! I guess they were moving a little too quickly to be trolling with those spinning outfits! Nice day trip!

Posted by Bob Kemmler JR on 06/10/07 - 7:54 PM

I have heard of guys doing it in 13-17 foot whalers before and even heard the host of "Ship shape" tv did it on a jet ski one time lol I can't wait to do the trip from naples to Key west in my 21 and maybe one day doing the bimini crossing in it. Has to be a fun ride when the weather is right for it

Posted by bobhil on 06/10/07 - 9:20 PM

I have to abmit the as a young and dumb 12 year old did Miami - Bimini in a 13' Whaler with a 40 hp and 2 / 6 gallon tanks with a compass and lot" of LUCK

Gosh my parents were pissed

Edited by bobhil on 07/02/07 - 4:24 PM