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I recently purchased a new anchor rode and chain, on Ebay from suncoastdeals, for about half what it would cost at West Marine. This was a "buy now" purchase and not a bidding process. Quality of the rode appears to be the same as the one I bought from West Marine. I did not buy any chain at...

My reason for waiting until May is because May through July appear to have the most calm days with seas less than two feet and winds not out of the North. My schedule will be fairly flexible and I hope to make a couple of trips across in early May. You will need a Passport and boat...

Hi, Looks like several of the C Brats might be interested in a Bahamas trip (-: We chose Bimini because it was close but mainly because it is not as developed as some of the other islands. Anyone interested in great restaurants, lots of action and people will probably be disappointed in...

I am making tentative plans for a trip to Bimini in May (2009). Is anyone interested in taking their boat across at the same time. Wave and wind conditions, for an easy crossing, appear to be best from May through July. Making an open ocean voyage (especially when crossing the Gulf Stream)...

I want to thank all of the C Brats that have taken time to post their ideas, suggestions and drawing for various projects. This information helped me outfit "We Bit" for our Gulf Stream crossing. We launched south of Miami at Convoy Point (Biscayne Bay) and "went out" through Caesar creek...

Steve, Thanks for the information. I already have Bimini charts and ordered charts of the launch area today. WeBit

Can anyone recommend the best place (Marina) to launch a boat and store the car/trailer for a trip to Bimini. I am interested in the Miami/Ft. Lauderdale area or sites further north as long as the distance from launch ramp to Bimini is not excessive. Thanks, Ernie S.