Bobthebuilder heading back to the Islands, looking for a new adventure
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Hey Bob, the trip sounds like a great time, I did about 10 weeks working in the bahamas this past winter, and we hit all the same spots you have gone to. if you are still down there, you should try to get into compass cay, it is only 10 minutes from Big majors, and it is by far the most pristine water in a marina I have ever seen, the sharks come up onto the dock at high tide and you can pet them. We also spent a lot of time at atlantis, hurricane hole and Highbourne cay.
Here are some of my pics of feeding the pigs at staniel cay, thunderball cave, and some others from the area.
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Here are some of my pics of feeding the pigs at staniel cay, thunderball cave, and some others from the area.
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1)Bob and Hans removing prop at Highborne Cay
2)5 blade prop now a 4 blade. 3rd one I have broken in 2 years.
3)Bob in his perch bringing boat back to Nassau at idle speed with no steering.
4) Hans goofing off......again!
2)5 blade prop now a 4 blade. 3rd one I have broken in 2 years.
3)Bob in his perch bringing boat back to Nassau at idle speed with no steering.
4) Hans goofing off......again!
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1) marina guys could not believe we brought boat back 40 miles and down this fairway to lift with no steering LOL
2)in the lift at Nassau. After boat was in slings ready for lift guy tells me he has no insurance for boats over 40 ft and should he go head ? Yes !
3)fuel dock attendant. Was not sure if he was dead or having a nap. Too funny. It was 2 PM and over 90 deg and here he sleeps in the blazing sun!
4) Hans and Marc at the helm crossing the bank south of Nassau
5) boat secure at February Point Maina at Georgetown, Exumas
2)in the lift at Nassau. After boat was in slings ready for lift guy tells me he has no insurance for boats over 40 ft and should he go head ? Yes !
3)fuel dock attendant. Was not sure if he was dead or having a nap. Too funny. It was 2 PM and over 90 deg and here he sleeps in the blazing sun!
4) Hans and Marc at the helm crossing the bank south of Nassau
5) boat secure at February Point Maina at Georgetown, Exumas
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Bob,
I love the picture of you sitting on top of the front seat bolsters, while underway. I assume Mr. Autopilot had things under control. I just read the picture caption, no steering means no Mr. Autopilot.
What an awesome adventure, and this is only the beginning.
Thank you for sharing it with us!
I love the picture of you sitting on top of the front seat bolsters, while underway. I assume Mr. Autopilot had things under control. I just read the picture caption, no steering means no Mr. Autopilot.
What an awesome adventure, and this is only the beginning.
Thank you for sharing it with us!
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Thanks for sharing bob. Those pictures look awsome. Good luck and be safe. Hope you make it to T&C this time
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Bob,
I love the picture of you sitting on top of the front seat bolsters, while underway. I assume Mr. Autopilot had things under control. I just read the picture caption, no steering means no Mr. Autopilot.
What an awesome adventure, and this is only the beginning.
Thank you for sharing it with us!
I love the picture of you sitting on top of the front seat bolsters, while underway. I assume Mr. Autopilot had things under control. I just read the picture caption, no steering means no Mr. Autopilot.
What an awesome adventure, and this is only the beginning.
Thank you for sharing it with us!
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Yes, being safe is number one. We never felt unsafe at any time since we left. Boat is now put away until we return late next week. I am now back in Toronto and looking forward to continuing the trip / adventure.