2019 Bahamas Grand Cay MOAG (Mother of All Gatherings) - Page 4

cdavisdb · #1 03-06-2018, 07:01 PM

40 gallons and an Etec should be fine. I did several Bahama trips in my 20 seafari with a gas guzzling carberated Black Max.

cdavisdb · #2 03-10-2018, 02:23 PM

Vezo, yes, I'm pretty sure it was 40 gallons. I think it was getting about 3 nmpg, loaded medium heavy. Yours should do much better than that, plenty for all but the longest runs you can make in the Bahamas.

Another way to look at it, we used to run out 40 miles loaded way over the load limit for the boat, run around to dive spots, idle all day waiting for divers and run back, took about 45 gallons.

cdavisdb · #3 03-10-2018, 08:34 PM

Mine was about the same vintage as Bushwackers.

Vezo, Part II · #4 03-10-2018, 10:36 PM

My refurbed ‘77 is said to be 40 and the current fuel gauge is very accurate at 1/4’s and agreed by new 94sv and NMEA 2000. I’ve got a certified 18 gal above deck RDS Aluminum tank ready to go on a BW 15 Sport floating around yet. I’m not scared. Thanks Conner.

Michael.

Vezo, Part II · #5 03-10-2018, 10:38 PM

Captain Terry, I realize gallon fluctuations. Trying to maximize my ‘79 MA which my house was built around and my brother, or someone in the family, will inherit. Haha.

Michael.

bumpdraft · #6 03-16-2018, 10:43 PM

Years ago, we would display a yellow flag before customs. I haven't been there in a while though.

ocuyler · #7 03-28-2018, 08:40 PM

I would love to do this trip with you guys. Not sure if the 19’ Moesly will be ready by then, but would rather take our Rosborough 246. We launch at Hobe Sound and can leave from anywhere you all would like.

Vezo, Part II · #8 03-28-2018, 11:54 PM

HEY OTTO!!! How are you? Where/how have you been? I’m crossing in a 20’ Seafari! May have room!!!

Vezo, Part II

I’m currently supporting the Four Boat Theory, but only three are SeaCrafts!?!

Rybones · #9 03-17-2018, 08:04 AM

Sounds like a great trip, plan on doing it in a 20SF. 2 of my 3 kids are definates to join me and other will likely end up joining us but is hesitant to commit to any "long" boat rides". At the moment we would likely bookend the 3-day stay at Grand Cay with an overnight at OBB, West End on the way there and the way back. Break up the ride a little bit and change of scenery. However all that could change depending upon what the CSC gang has in store. Nevertheless, the flotilla of CSC members would make for a more comfortable Crossing with my teen and tween on board. We are looking forward to it. FYI, as far as accommodations there is a very large, very nice house with a pool on the island that used to do the occasional rental. It sold in the last few years but might be worth the inquiry if anyone's interested and might be able to find the Realtors email address again and take it from there.

Gnoz · #10 03-23-2018, 10:05 AM

Hi everyone!
I would definitely be in for this! I am 20 months in on a 23’ 71’ restore and will be done next month. I am located in West Palm/Jupiter and would really like to get in the SC community when she’s done.
Anyone local who wants to sandbar meet and greet or knows of any local gatherings or wants to start one! Contact me [email protected]
Thanks