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Bahamas Chatter: Traveling to the Exumas
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Bahamas Chatter: Traveling to the Exumas
Traveling to the Exumas
Posted: 27 Feb 2017 05:24 AM PST
We were planning to travel from West Palm to the Exumas in June however the boat that was going to travel with us has backed out. Is there anyone going to the Exuma’s during that time if not maybe next year?Comments from Cruisers (1)
- Reply to Pete
We’re planning to be in Miami mid Dec 17, the over to Exuma around Jan 18
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Bahamas Chatter: Propane Tank Dates
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Bahamas Chatter: Propane Tank Dates
Propane Tank Dates
Posted: 22 Feb 2017 04:08 PM PST
I want to make sure my tanks are legal for refilling when we get to the Bahamas. In the US it is 12 years from the date stamped on the tank and 5 years after retesting.Does the Bahamas have any requirements?bh
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- Reply to Harold
I expect you will have no problem anywhere in the Bahamas.
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Bahamas Chatter: Repost: Another source for weather forecasts
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Bahamas Chatter: Repost: Another source for weather forecasts
Repost: Another source for weather forecasts
Posted: 22 Feb 2017 08:06 AM PST
Another source for weather forecasts
Here is a link for Marvin Market’s free weather forecasts:Marv has been offering this service for a number of years. Marv says… After checking out our daily buoy reports if you find them of use, feel free to sign up for our free service and we will add you to our daily eMail list …
also once you have had a chance to check out our free service please feel free to share our free service via your Bahamas Chatter …
please let us know if you have any questions .
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Bahamas Chatter: “ALIV Phone Service” plus 1 more
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Bahamas Chatter: “ALIV Phone Service” plus 1 more
ALIV Phone Service
Posted: 21 Feb 2017 09:41 AM PST
There is a new phone plan available called ALIV with calls to the Bahamas, U.S. and Canada. Their website is bealiv.com. They offer 7- and 30-day prepaid plans as well as smartphones of various brands.Has anyone of our subscribers used this plan? Can you give us a report on how and where it works. All of our Chatter subscribers would be interested in knowing about this new phone service and/or company for Bahamas cruisers.
Clearing in at West End
Posted: 20 Feb 2017 05:09 PM PST
White Pepper cleared in at West End last Sunday. Everything went well. Customs and Immigration were very professional as always. However, I was asked about pets for the first time in 5 clearings. Just a heads up. If you clear in at West End have your pet documentation in order.Comments from Cruisers (2)
- Reply to Jamie
We are in Freeport on our boat. We just got an ALIV phone and one month package. Great so far. Had to phone back to US and Canada with no problem. 500 minutes goes a long way.
- Reply to steve
make sure you understand where it works as it does not every where I bought the service and it did not work in the berries
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Bahamas Chatter: New Vet established in Eleuthra
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Bahamas Chatter: New Vet established in Eleuthra
New Vet established in Eleuthra
Posted: 20 Feb 2017 04:59 AM PST
Eleuthra has a vetinarian now. Dr Sands-Johnson has established a roving practice here in Eleuthra, and should have a clinc up and running sometime in the next month in Rock Sound.
The practice is called Noah’s Ark Animal Center.
She does house/dock/boat calls!
Reasonable rates as well.
Email is noahsark.eleu@gmail.com
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Bahamas Chatter: Explorer Chartbook Waypoint Corrections
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Bahamas Chatter: Explorer Chartbook Waypoint Corrections
Explorer Chartbook Waypoint Corrections
Posted: 16 Feb 2017 06:20 AM PST
Three errors have been found in Waypoint Lists in two chartbooks. Please note the following in your books:EXPLORER CHARTBOOK NEAR BAHAMAS
On the Waypoint List on p. 62, there is an error in the Schooner Bay waypoint. (The same waypoint on Chart 4 p. 13 and Chart AB 25 on p. 46 is correct on the charts; the error is only on the Waypoint List.)
Please change the Schooner Bay waypoint on p. 62 to26° 10.50’N
77° 09.95’ W.EXPLORER CHARTBOOK FAR BAHAMAS
On the Waypoint List on p. 55, there is an error in the French Bay (San Salvador) waypoint and the French Cay (Turks & Caicos) waypoint. (The same waypoints on Chart SAN 1 p. 41, Chart SAN 3 p. 42, and Chart TC1 p. 74 are correct on the charts; the error is only on the Waypoint List.)
Please change the French Bay waypoint on p. 55 to
23° 56.35’N
72° 33.05’ W.and the French Cay waypoint on p. 55 to
21° 30.30’N
72° 12.40’ W.Thanks much to Captain Bradley Elder for pointing out two of these errors and helping us to find the third. Many times we are asked for a digital waypoint list so the captain can plug in the entire list of waypoints into the GPS chartplotter. This type of transcription error is exactly why we don’t make available a digital waypoint list. We always say that it is not wise to enter a list because of the possibility of errors in the original list. It is best to type in and verify your own list of the waypoints you actually use. It’s not necessary to have all the waypoints on your GPS; you can never use all of them. On our vessel, we put in waypoints only as necessary that we need for the trip. We check them carefully as we enter them to see if they appear on the right place on the chart.
After all the proofreading we do, we still somehow missed these errors. We greatly apologize for these mistakes but are grateful that they have been caught and corrected.
We encourage you to let us know of anything else you suspect might not be correct so that we can check it and rectify any mistakes.
Monty Lewis
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Bahamas Chatter: “Abacos Update” plus 3 more
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Bahamas Chatter: “Abacos Update” plus 3 more
Abacos Update
Report on Questionable Fuel Service
Treasure Cay Valentines
Spanish Wells Update
Abacos Update
Posted: 09 Feb 2017 12:29 PM PST
Abaco UpdateAs we travel the Abacos, we are pleased to share with you things that have changed since our 7th edition of the Explorer Chartbook Near Bahamas. We recently updated you on Spanish Cay and Green Turtle Cay and now we can add our findings for the rest of the island group.
Sara and Monty Lewis
NAVIGATION NOTES: North Bar Channel—wreck of a stranded barge on the north tip of Linyard Cay.
Marsh Harbour— entering the harbour only the red buoy is lighted, not the green buoy. The flashing green lights shown on the chart at Outer Point Cay and Inner Point Cay are not functioning.
GREAT GUANA CAY
Guana Hideaways Marina is not operational.
TREASURE CAY
American and Delta now fly to both Marsh Harbour and Treasure Cay airports. Tropic Ocean has added flights to MHH as well.
The phone number for the Treasure Cay fuel dock is 242-365-8869.
New numbers under MEDICAL SERVICES. Integrated Medical Center 242-365-8186/8092 and Emergency 242-458-1234.
The price of the moorings is now $30/night and the anchoring fee in the basin has gone up to $20/night.
Add Bahamas Beach Club and Treasure Sands Club to RESTAURANTS.
MAN O WAR CAY
A disappointment for lovers of baked goods, Lola Sawyer no longer delivers her sweets and treats by golf cart. However, Ena’s Place Bakery (242-365-6060/475-8118) has taken over providing bread and other goodies. She comes around to the marina and the MOW Grocery and you can also call her for custom orders.
Under FERRY, add G&L, a new enterprise from Grant Albury with regular schedules to Marsh Harbour and other spots as well as a charter ferry service for special needs, such as your guests flying in to meet you on the island 242-366-6208.
The government clinic is closed. There is no set schedule for the doctor visits.
Some changes under RESTAURANTS: Islanders Seaside and Island Treats Ice Cream are closed. The good news is, in addition to the Dock n Dine at the marina, the Hibiscus has reopened and also added an ice cream shop to the side of the building.
There is a new gift and straw shop as part of the marina complex. It is called Native Jewels and it carries high quality all- Bahamian straw work, jewelry and other gifts. 242-425-0265.
HOPE TOWN
For GROCERIES, Albury’s Fish Market, Salty’s Sky Market and Sweetings are no longer in operation.
The former Hope Town Hideaways Marina is now a part of the newly expanded Hope Town Inn and Marina.
Sea Spray Resort and Marina is undergoing some improvements and expansion of the dockside restaurant and bar under its new ownership.
As with most Bahamian communities, public phones are no longer available in town.
The Sugar Shack burned and its Sun-Dried T’s is gone along with it.
MARSH HARBOUR
Customs and Immigration will come to the marina docks to clear you in.
Long’s Landing (seafood market) is closed. In its place is the Island Sports Bar.
Marsh Harbour Boatyards also has fuel
The Double R Convenience Store is across the street from the Conch Inn.
The number for the Ambulance is 242-359-6282.
FLIGHTS: Baer Air and Island Express are no longer flying in to MH or Treasure Cay.
No obvious changes in the other island communities.
Report on Questionable Fuel Service
Posted: 09 Feb 2017 08:09 AM PST
Thanks to the Salty Southeast cruisersnet.net for sharing the following:J.D. French – February 7, 2017 – 9:11 pm
After 31/2 weeks of mixed activities (fishing,snorkeling, cruising) very active and on the boat a lot. We traveled from Walkers down to Hopetown and back up to Walkers with several hotel and fuel splashes at same locations each direction. Returning to Ft. Pierce mid June from Walkers area with a safety margin of fuel of 8o gallons. I have been powerboat crossing since the 1980s to Bahamas . Without boring detaiils we ran out of fuel 30 miles out of Ft Pierce. Coast Guard Came to our rescue. Gotta Love those great guys ! To be honest my fuel gauge is very accurate , but my Flo-Scan is spot on. I logged all fuel gallons I paid for. After all said and done , I did not get all of the fuel I paid for. . Buyer Beware.Treasure Cay Valentines
Posted: 09 Feb 2017 08:02 AM PST
Treasure Cay, Abaco, is offering several Valentine’s Day specials. Check our their website at www.treasurecay.com.Spanish Wells Update
Posted: 09 Feb 2017 07:54 AM PST
Spanish Wells Yacht Haven has completed its major renovations and additions and is in full operation now. In addition to the 30-slip all-weather marina with its full services of dockage, fuel, water, and electricity, there is a new restaurant, pool and luxurious suites, plus laundry facilities. Dockage is $2.50/ft; suites, $250/night.1 Facebook Likes, 1 Facebook Reactions
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Bahamas Chatter: Indian Cay Channel, West End GB report
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Bahamas Chatter: Indian Cay Channel, West End GB report
Indian Cay Channel, West End GB report
Posted: 07 Feb 2017 05:27 AM PST
A Chatter subscriber reports:Just came thru Indian key channel 2 days ago. It’s fine–deeper than charted I thought. There is a good anchorage just around Settlement Point West End. An abandoned development in the canals is done with. Breakwater and lighted markers. 15? depth we saw. Made st lucie inlet florida from there in 12 hours in a 6 knot boat.
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- Reply to Hominid
Are you saying it’s permitted to anchor overnight in the canal on the right after entering through the jetties?
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Bahamas Chatter: Railroad bridge, New River, Lauderdale…
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Bahamas Chatter: Railroad bridge, New River, Lauderdale…
Railroad bridge, New River, Lauderdale…[and see /161648]
Posted: 05 Feb 2017 05:17 AM PST
Not exactly Bahamas chatter, however, I have learned that the railroad bridge that goes across the New River in Ft. Lauderdale, will be down, meaning really down, and not up from the 11th of Feb to the 23 of Feb. The Marine industry up the river and boaters are really upset about this…DenO
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- Reply to Rich
Now that’s really STUPID ! I guess the Billions of Dollars spent by the marine Industry in Ft. Lauderdale has no Value. What ever happened to Govt. “By the people, Of the people and For the people”
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Bahamas Chatter: Still looking for info on depth south of andros and south of the tongue
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Bahamas Chatter: Still looking for info on depth south of andros and south of the tongue
Still looking for info on depth south of andros and south of the tongue
Posted: 03 Feb 2017 05:06 PM PST
I asked a while back but haven’t really received any reply.I’d like to be able to get to the southern exumas and Gtown by running the bank on the west and south of andros, then stay south of the tongue and its shallows just south of the tongue before heading up toward pudding cut.
All the research I ve done on line thru forums, blogs etc confirm the charts showing the run to the tongue around andros is deep enough with the usual occasional coral heads.
The only unknown section is about 10nm SW of Hawksbill Rock (west of great exuma, just off the edge of chart EX 3) where there seem to be some 2 meters sounding.
Does anyone have info on this area?
It would be a nice route when the NW is its usual rough stretch.
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Bahamas Chatter: “Staniel Cay News: Watermakers Air Adds New Cessna Grand Caravan” plus 1 more
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Bahamas Chatter: “Staniel Cay News: Watermakers Air Adds New Cessna Grand Caravan” plus 1 more
Staniel Cay News: Watermakers Air Adds New Cessna Grand Caravan
Posted: 02 Feb 2017 06:32 AM PST
New! Starting March 1st, 2107Now fly in even more luxury to the Out Islands of the Bahamas.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL: Watermakers Air is proud to announce the powerful Caravan EX as the newest
addition to their fleet of Cessna 208B Grand Caravans. Delivered direct from the Cessna factory, this
state of the art Caravan EX will be the newest, most comfortable Caravan available in South
Florida. The modern Caravan EX boasts a luxurious cabin our passengers are sure to enjoy, with
executive leather seating, a wide aisle, and large windows to savor the beautiful views of the
islands. Equipped with the most advanced technology in its class, the EX features the exceptional
Garmin G1000 glass cockpit avionics suite. In addition, the larger engine and four-bladed prop allow
for a faster cruising speed and provide an ultra-quiet and smooth ride.
AboutMan O War Cay Boatbuilders’ Memorial Dedication
Posted: 02 Feb 2017 06:07 AM PST
On April 1, 2017, a dedication of a memorial to the Boatbuilders of Man o War Cay. The 2,400 pound lead keep from a man o war ship is being worked into a permanent exhibit on the island. The festivities include the launching of a locally-built sailing vessel plus demonstration of local crafts and other accompanying festivities. On April Fools Day, Man o War Cay in the Abacos is a good place to celebrate the past and link with the future.Here are two links to information on the memorial and planned dedication on April 1st:
http://mowmemorial.org/dedication.pdf is the current plan for the dedication.http://mowmemorial.org/ describes the memorial itself. In the lower right corner is an animated GIF of a model of the memorial. There is a prize for any who spot the pelican and jumping dolphins :-).
Join the islanders, ex-pats, boaters and other visitors for a great day in the Abacow.
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Watermakers Air Expand Their Fleet for Flights to the Bahamas
This good news for air travelers to the Bahamas announcement from Watermakers Air comes from our friend Chris Pitney of Staniel Cay Yacht Club, A SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR! Watermaker Air is a sister company to Staniel Cay Yacht Club.
New! Starting March 1st, 2107
Watermakers Air Adds Brand New Cessna Grand Caravan EX To Their Fleet.
Now fly in even more luxury to the Out Islands of the Bahamas.Ft. Lauderdale, FL: Watermakers Air is proud to announce the powerful Caravan EX as the newest addition to their fleet of Cessna 208B Grand Caravans. Delivered direct from the Cessna factory, this state of the art Caravan EX will be the newest, most comfortable Caravan available in South Florida. The modern Caravan EX boasts a luxurious cabin our passengers are sure to enjoy, with executive leather seating, a wide aisle, and large windows to savor the beautiful views of the islands. Equipped with the most advanced technology in its class, the EX features the exceptional Garmin G1000 glass cockpit avionics suite. In addition, the larger engine and four-bladed prop allow for a faster cruising speed and provide an ultra-quiet and smooth ride.
About Watermakers Air: Watermakers Air offers comfortable and reliable scheduled air service for both passengers and freight from Ft. Lauderdale Executive Airport to 10 Out Island airstrips in the Bahamas. Watermakers Air also offers private charters to destinations of your choice.
Scheduled Passenger and Freight Service to:
• Andros (San Andros, Fresh Creek, Congo Town)
• Chub Cay
• Great Harbour Cay
• Eleuthera (North Eleuthera, Rock Sound)
• Staniel Cay
• Great Exuma
• Cat Island (New Bight)Private Charters to the destination of your choice
• Anywhere in the Bahamas or within 500 miles of Ft. Lauderdale
(excluding Haiti and Cuba)
Meet your Watermakers Air flight at our beautiful, private hangar at Ft. Lauderdale Executive Airport
• Convenient to all South Florida international airports
• Complimentary parking for passengers
• Spacious, comfortable lobby with TV & WiFi
• Complimentary snacks & beverages
• Discounts offered to our passengers by local hotelsYour Way To The Out Islands
All scheduled flights are operated by Exuma Cays Travel, Inc., a Public Charter Operator under the approved
U.S. DOT 380 Public Charter Program, prospectus number PC-15-191.Jennifer Valencia
Watermakers Air
954-771-0330
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Bahamas Chatter: free wifi
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Bahamas Chatter: free wifi
free wifi
Posted: 30 Jan 2017 04:59 AM PST
Free wifi spots in the Bahamas please?Comments from Cruisers (1)
- Reply to Ted
I am at Marsh Harbour and will be crossing the Gukf in April from West End. I am interested to know if the Indian passage has the same course and depth as it did prior to hurricane Mathews.
Thanks
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Bahamas Chatter: Entrance into the pond at Normans
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Bahamas Chatter: Entrance into the pond at Normans
Entrance into the pond at Normans
Posted: 22 Jan 2017 04:53 AM PST
Does anyone know, if the inside entrance over the sand bar, will still carry 6 feet at high water? This is inside the rocks into the pond at Normans, and not the normal anchorage area of the dock. DenOComments from Cruisers (2)
- Reply to Norman
If, by chance, you get in there on a higher than normal tide, you might find yourself in there longer than you care to stay until another higher than normal tide AND decent sea conditions combine to allow you to leave. We sailed our 6′ draft sailboat over there for 10 years and after sounding out the channel on numerous occasions, made the prudent decision NOT to chance going in and getting trapped. That being said, it is a somewhat tricky entrance to navigate as well…good luck and fair winds.
- Reply to Dave
We went through that cut in 2014 with our PDQ-41, 3 ft draft. I’m sure 6 ft at high tide could get through. It is worth the try. The anchorage inside is totally protected but totally isolated. We stayed two or three days. Our reviews on active captain are under Crusher.
My suggestion is take the dingy through and sound it out. There was a weird turn at the entrance that was the most challenging.
Saw a shark while cleaning the bottom of the boat inside. He hung around and got my attention.
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Bahamas Chatter: Old Bahama Bay
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Bahamas Chatter: Old Bahama Bay
Old Bahama Bay
Posted: 19 Jan 2017 04:25 AM PST
Although Hurricane Matthew hit Grand Bahama with a wallop, Old Bahama Bay Marina is able to accommodate traveling yachts. Electricity at the slips is not yet restored, but there is fuel, water, an excellent restaurant, and dockage at the reduced rate of $1/ft. The dockmaster brings Customs forms right to your slip, so clearing in is easy.1 Facebook Likes, 1 Facebook Reactions
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Winter Carnival at Staniel Yacht Club, Exumas, Bahamas
Like No Other Place On Earth.
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Bahamas Chatter: QUESTIONABLE FUEL MEASUREMENTS IN BAHAMAS
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Bahamas Chatter: QUESTIONABLE FUEL MEASUREMENTS IN BAHAMAS
QUESTIONABLE FUEL MEASUREMENTS IN BAHAMAS
Posted: 23 Dec 2016 12:16 PM PST
NOTE TO CRUISERS: Based on the article below, it is a good idea to verify that you are getting the amount of fuel that you pay for in the Bahamas. Please post on the Chatter any discrepancies you find.Excerpts of article By NEIL HARTNELL
Tribune Business EditorSir Franklyn Wilson yesterday said he was “shocked” and “amazed” by assertions from a Government regulator that consumers are being short-changed at 50 per cent of the Bahamas’ gasoline pumps.
The FOCOL Holdings chairman said he was unaware of the Bahamas Bureau of Standards and Quality (BBSQ) findings, but emphasised that neither his firm – nor any other oil industry player – would seek to deliberately cheat the Bahamian public.
“I couldn’t agree more; you should get what you pay for. There’s certainly no intent from us other than for people to get what they paid for,” he told Tribune Business.”
Dr Ferguson-Bufford gave little insight into her findings at last week’s conference other than the headline ‘50 per cent’ figure, and there was no mention of the gas stations and companies where consumers were not receiving the volume of gasoline they were paying for.
Disclosing the Bureau’s ‘rip-off’ findings, she said an inspection of fuel stations by the Bureau had found only half of the pumps measured volumes accurately.
“We have three major service providers, and we’re talking about all of them; we’re not targeting one over the other. We found issues with all of them. We have work to do. We found deficiencies.”
“We spoke to them, and they got their technicians to deal with the issue right away. You should get what you pay for.”
The Bahamas has three major fuel providers – Sol Petroleum/Esso (Bahamas); Rubis/Texaco (Bahamas) and Freeport Oil Company (FOCOL)/ Shell.
The oil/gasoline industry has subsequently been tight-lipped on the Bureau’s findings, with retail dealers contacted by Tribune Business referring this newspaper to their supplier head offices.Comments from Cruisers (1)
- Reply to J.D.
After 31/2 weeks of mixed activities (fishing,snorkeling, cruising) very active and on the boat a lot. We traveled from Walkers down to Hopetown and back up to Walkers with several hotel and fuel splashes at same locations each direction. Returning to Ft. Pierce mid June from Walkers area with a safety margin of fuel of 8o gallons. I have been powerboat crossing since the 1980s to Bahamas . Without boring detaiils we ran out of fuel 30 miles out of Ft Pierce. Coast Guard Came to our rescue. Gotta Love those great guys ! To be honest my fuel gauge is very accurate , but my Flo-Scan is spot on. I logged all fuel gallons I paid for. After all said and done , I did not get all of the fuel I paid for. . Buyer Beware.
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Bahamas Chatter: West End Customs
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Bahamas Chatter: West End Customs
West End Customs
Posted: 20 Dec 2016 05:08 AM PST
Has the customs and immigration office reopened at the West End?…thank youBe the first to comment!
Bahamas Chatter: West End Old Bahama Bay
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Bahamas Chatter: West End Old Bahama Bay
West End Old Bahama Bay
Posted: 19 Dec 2016 11:04 AM PST
Passing thru Old Bahama Bay in the next few weeks. Last update was no water,electric, but docks OK. Any update from boaters who have stayed? Thanks, JimmyBe the first to comment!
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