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Bahamas Chatter: “North exit/entrance to Grand Bahama Waterway” plus 2 more
North exit/entrance to Grand Bahama Waterway
Posted: 03 Mar 2017 05:12 PM PST
I know that Monty Lewis checked out the waterway’s north exit/entrance for depth, and found it to be passable for drafts of 5 to 6 feet at high tide. However, just recently talked to a fellow boater with a power cat, and indicated that he touched bottom, with 3 1/2 feet draft at high tide.

I know there is a hard spot that must be avoided on the right side going out and he was not sure if this was what he touched or not.

Has anyone been through the waterway recently, and if so, what was you draft and tide situation. Thanks…DenO

Buddy Boat to the Abacos
Posted: 03 Mar 2017 05:09 PM PST
Planning Abaco trip from SW Florida (Punta Gorda) via Okeechobee leaving April 7, 8, or 9. 17+ knot power boat. Would like crossing buddy boat.

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Tyler Swanson

Exuma Yacht club update
Posted: 03 Mar 2017 05:04 PM PST
Good news, they are fixing up the docks at Exuma Yacht Club. We were there a week ago (late February) and new planks had been installed on the main dock and there were making progress on the finger piers. Power working at some pedestals and both gas and diesel pumps working. Restaurant open as well.