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britinusa
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Response Posted - 08/27/2005 :  13:22:29  Show Profile  Visit britinusa's Homepage
Good Post Ben.
I read through those regs that you linked to. Didn't see where there is a $150 fee, unless you want an annual sportsfishing license.. Was it elsewhere?
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SailFisher
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Response Posted - 08/27/2005 :  21:03:28  Show Profile
<font face="Arial">Count me in and here's some info I found on the Web,

Bahamas Cruising Permit (pleasure boat) -
Valid for 2 entries during a 90-day period:

$150 for boats up to 35 feet LOA and
$300 for boats 35 feet and over LOA

These fees are inclusive of a cruising permit, fishing permit and departure tax for up to four persons with no overtime charges for Customs or Immigration. Each additional person above four will be charged additional departure tax of $15.

The clearance fees are not applicable to dinghies and life rafts imported via such vessels - except, that a further $150 is charged for a tender over 18 feet LOA.

Bahamian Customs Officers will now require the ORIGINAL of your State Registration or Coast Guard Documentation to be submitted with your application and a copy of same. They will return the original but will retain the copy for their records.

U.S. telephone numbers for The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism:
NYC: (212)-758-2777
FL: (954)-888-5900
Nassau- Bahamas Customs (242)-326-4401 or 325-6551
Nassau- Bahamas Immigration (242)-325-2668

You may enter the Bahamas by boat at any of these Ports of Entry.
http://www.bahamas-travel.info/ports_of_entry.htm
There are immigration and customs forms that need to be filled out.
You may request the forms in advance by writing or emailing:

Comptroller of Customs
P.O. Box N-155
Nassau, Bahamas
cofrolle@batelnet.bs

On-line Bahamas Customs forms:
Crew List: http://www.sailhook.com/bahamas/crewlist.pdf
Customs(1): http://www.sailhook.com/bahamas/customs1.pdf
Customs(2): http://www.sailhook.com/bahamas/customs2.pdf
Health(1): http://www.sailhook.com/bahamas/health1.pdf
Health(2): http://www.sailhook.com/bahamas/health2.pdf
Manifest: http://www.sailhook.com/bahamas/manifest.pdf
Vessel Info:http://www.sailhook.com/bahamas/vessel.pdf
Pet Info: http://www.sailhook.com/bahamas/petfee.pdf</font id="Arial">
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osmepneo
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Response Posted - 08/29/2005 :  10:33:33  Show Profile
What a great idea, and a great way to promote the cruise of our yachts to the Bahamas. I hope everyone who expresses interest will be able to join the cruise.

Thanks Paul for getting the discussion going.
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britinusa
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Response Posted - 08/29/2005 :  21:02:55  Show Profile  Visit britinusa's Homepage
Does anyone know BoatUS's policy regarding upgrading/modifying the insurance to cover the trip over to GBI area. (Am I correct in thinking that 'coastal' insurance does not cover the trip?)
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Tom Potter
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Response Posted - 08/29/2005 :  21:31:49  Show Profile
Paul,
I was concerned about that as well, this is what I found on BoatUS web site. I plan to call and find out how much the extension to the Bahamas is?

Q. Where do you provide insurance coverage?

A. Coverage is available anywhere in the United States (excluding Alaska) with seasonal cruising extensions available to Canada, the Bahamas, Bermuda, and Mexico. Premium discounts are available for selecting restricted cruising areas such as the Chesapeake Bay or Puget Sound. Let us know where you will be using your boat and we will match you to an appropriate area at the best rate available.
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britinusa
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Response Posted - 08/30/2005 :  01:07:24  Show Profile  Visit britinusa's Homepage
Thanks Tom, good research.
Here's the info on Rental EPIRBs.
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Quote form BoatUS Magazine Sept 2005 (Arrived today)
"... The Foundation heavily subidizes the rental of these life saving devices and makes them available for $50 per week"

For reservations, (once we know the date of the cruise :) visit web site [url="http://boatus.com/foundation/epirb/index.htm"]boatus.com/foundation[/url] or by calling 1-888-66-EPIRB Order online and receive a 10% discount.
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Tom Potter
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Response Posted - 08/30/2005 :  18:20:07  Show Profile
I called BoatUS insurance today and ask about an extension to the Bahamas for my insurance. The fellow told me that since my boat was only 25 foot that they could not just add a extension. He told me if my boat was bigger 30' or up, then they could just add it to my policy. (I guess the bigger the boat the more trust worthy the skipper ) He told me that they would need information to review to see if they would grant me an extension. Things like; destination, number of other boats going, date of trip, number of passengers names etc., safety equipment and boating experience. They will review each person independently. He told me they would need data a couple months before the trip.
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Scooter
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Response Posted - 08/31/2005 :  08:21:14  Show Profile
I assume it's just for those with "BoatUS" insurance.
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Gloss
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Response Posted - 08/31/2005 :  21:32:44  Show Profile
I hope that I am able to buy the gas to travel to Florida next winter to sail.
I wouldn't mind going to the Bahamas on this trip. I have to put in my entire next year's vacation schedule this October, doesn't leave much room for spontaneous vacations. If this doesn't pan out I'll go to the Keys again (gosh, what a rut) in late February to early march for about 3 weeks.
Assuming we can buy gas. I bought 20 gallons today for 65 bucks
I'm looking at 2000 miles round trip at 9 mpg pulling that beast,,,,I don't want to think about it.
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britinusa
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Response Posted - 08/31/2005 :  21:50:09  Show Profile  Visit britinusa's Homepage
yup, gas prices are only going up. I used to own a car that got 65mpg in england, not exactly an suv, but hey with that low a consumption, it could be made to work. Might have need a special hitch attachment though.

Found a pic of the car on the web... [url="http://www.motoringpicturelibrary.com/preview_image.asp?lcID=20&fleID=3507"] check it out... :) [/url]
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Buzz Maring
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Response Posted - 08/31/2005 :  22:37:51  Show Profile
<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by britinusa</i>
<br />yup, gas prices are only going up. I used to own a car that got 65mpg in england, not exactly an suv, but hey with that low a consumption, it could be made to work. Might have need a special hitch attachment though.

Found a pic of the car on the web... [url="http://www.motoringpicturelibrary.com/preview_image.asp?lcID=20&fleID=3507"] check it out... :) [/url]
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That car brings back memories ... back in my high school days (a looong time ago), a friend of mine had an [url="http://www.cqql.net/bmw.htm"]Isetta[/url] ... it put the "ug" in ugly, but it would go halfway around the world on a gallon of gas ... it had a one-cylinder engine!
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Don B
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Response Posted - 08/31/2005 :  23:05:01  Show Profile
Paul, since there are no hills in Florida , you might be able to use the "Mr Bean" car to haul JD over to the "west coast".
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Tom Potter
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Response Posted - 08/31/2005 :  23:10:03  Show Profile
$4.99 per gallon for regular here in Atlanta tonight
On a positive note it may keep the power boats off the lake this weekend
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