Where's the best boating in FL??
07-06-2008 | 11:39 AM
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hotstang has the same idea as we do. We are from Michigan and do not want to have one more winter here just thinking about boating. All this feedback is awsome, howvere there is something I need help understanding. It would make sence to me that because of prevailing winds it would be calmer on the east side of the state. I don't dought what anyone is saying, I'm just looking for help understanding. I will also add that here in Michigan the best boating is on the west side of the state because of beaches and the waves roll rather than chop. Maybe I already answered my own question. Is there a differnce in the type of wave from your east and west sides?
07-08-2008 | 11:56 AM
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The water in Biscayne Bay is usually crystal clear. You are minutes from the ocean that can give you a great mixture of calm, light chop or rough Cigarette/Apache water on any given day. Helps if you speak Spanish, however.
You're 45 miles from Bimini and about 95 from Freeport if you like crossing the Gulfstream. You never have to put your boat in storage and can be on the water on New Years Eve if you so desire. The warm saltwater is very corrosive, so your maintenance will have to be ever vigilant. You're within striking distance of the Keys every day.
You're 45 miles from Bimini and about 95 from Freeport if you like crossing the Gulfstream. You never have to put your boat in storage and can be on the water on New Years Eve if you so desire. The warm saltwater is very corrosive, so your maintenance will have to be ever vigilant. You're within striking distance of the Keys every day.
07-09-2008 | 07:59 PM
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The water in Biscayne Bay is usually crystal clear. You are minutes from the ocean that can give you a great mixture of calm, light chop or rough Cigarette/Apache water on any given day. Helps if you speak Spanish, however.
You're 45 miles from Bimini and about 95 from Freeport if you like crossing the Gulfstream. You never have to put your boat in storage and can be on the water on New Years Eve if you so desire. The warm saltwater is very corrosive, so your maintenance will have to be ever vigilant. You're within striking distance of the Keys every day.
You're 45 miles from Bimini and about 95 from Freeport if you like crossing the Gulfstream. You never have to put your boat in storage and can be on the water on New Years Eve if you so desire. The warm saltwater is very corrosive, so your maintenance will have to be ever vigilant. You're within striking distance of the Keys every day.
07-10-2008 | 10:00 AM
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Think of the Gulfstream as a north-moving river in the ocean. How rough it is depends on the combination of many factors. Without any tropical storms around upsetting the applecart, the worst set of conditions is winter, ( river is much warmer than the ocean), prevailing, heavy winds from the North, ( kicks up the waves pretty good). It's not unusual to get stranded on the other side once in a while until the wind dies down or changes direction.
Gas in the Bahamas is more expensive, but it is a higher octane. Buy only from a high volume location to get the dry, fresh stuff.
If I think of anything else, I'll post.
07-10-2008 | 08:21 PM
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Yes. You must have a valid passport and your boat is charged a flat fee whether you need a fishing license or not. Fee includes all arrival and departure taxes, etc.
Think of the Gulfstream as a north-moving river in the ocean. How rough it is depends on the combination of many factors. Without any tropical storms around upsetting the applecart, the worst set of conditions is winter, ( river is much warmer than the ocean), prevailing, heavy winds from the North, ( kicks up the waves pretty good). It's not unusual to get stranded on the other side once in a while until the wind dies down or changes direction.
Gas in the Bahamas is more expensive, but it is a higher octane. Buy only from a high volume location to get the dry, fresh stuff.
If I think of anything else, I'll post.
Think of the Gulfstream as a north-moving river in the ocean. How rough it is depends on the combination of many factors. Without any tropical storms around upsetting the applecart, the worst set of conditions is winter, ( river is much warmer than the ocean), prevailing, heavy winds from the North, ( kicks up the waves pretty good). It's not unusual to get stranded on the other side once in a while until the wind dies down or changes direction.
Gas in the Bahamas is more expensive, but it is a higher octane. Buy only from a high volume location to get the dry, fresh stuff.
If I think of anything else, I'll post.
07-22-2008 | 11:36 AM
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The water in Biscayne Bay is usually crystal clear. You are minutes from the ocean that can give you a great mixture of calm, light chop or rough Cigarette/Apache water on any given day. Helps if you speak Spanish, however.
You're 45 miles from Bimini and about 95 from Freeport if you like crossing the Gulfstream. You never have to put your boat in storage and can be on the water on New Years Eve if you so desire. The warm saltwater is very corrosive, so your maintenance will have to be ever vigilant. You're within striking distance of the Keys every day.
You're 45 miles from Bimini and about 95 from Freeport if you like crossing the Gulfstream. You never have to put your boat in storage and can be on the water on New Years Eve if you so desire. The warm saltwater is very corrosive, so your maintenance will have to be ever vigilant. You're within striking distance of the Keys every day.
Thanks, Divenstar
