By Scott Papp (BonaireTalker - Post #16) on Saturday, April 12, 2008 - 11:01 am: |
Slightly off topic, and I apologize in advance if any offense is taken. My wife and I are relocating to the Florida Keys soon, leaving New England weather behind finally(!) and we will be buying a boat for diving the local reefs and wrecks. Any thoughts or recommendations as to size, manufacturer, sources of specific dive boat info? I'd love to get into a big old Hatteras that we could cruise to Bonaire on, but I suspect a twenty something Grady White or Sea Ray is more in the budget.
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By ModCyn (Moderator - Post #657) on Saturday, April 12, 2008 - 11:42 am: |
Scott, congratulations on the move. I've also moved your thread to CC where it is more appropriate.
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By Timmmy - Bonaire Bound in September (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #5220) on Saturday, April 12, 2008 - 1:34 pm: |
Scott - here's a directory of almost 350 Florida boat builders.
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By Timmmy - Bonaire Bound in September (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #5221) on Saturday, April 12, 2008 - 1:49 pm: |
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By Timmmy - Bonaire Bound in September (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #5222) on Saturday, April 12, 2008 - 1:50 pm: |
This is a typical set up for the Keys ... 36' - 42' - a nice cabin with head, to get out of the rain storms that can come out of nowhere - a nice Bimini top to shield you from the sun ....
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By Freddie (BonaireTalk Deity - Post #10078) on Saturday, April 12, 2008 - 1:54 pm: |
don't forget our resident ship builder Wally Bell.. hummm anyone have his website??
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By Kathy Hall - Bonaire in September 08 (BonaireTalk Deity - Post #10551) on Saturday, April 12, 2008 - 2:19 pm: |
Here's how to finance your dream boat: Take BT's out for dives and take us cheaper than the dive operators.
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By Scott Papp (BonaireTalker - Post #17) on Saturday, April 12, 2008 - 2:48 pm: |
Anyone with a Bonaire park pass on their BC gets an automatic 50% discount...works for me!
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By PADISue-VOTE FOR CARLOS!!!) (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #4222) on Saturday, April 12, 2008 - 2:53 pm: |
I've got mine!!
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By Kathy Hall - Bonaire in September 08 (BonaireTalk Deity - Post #10552) on Saturday, April 12, 2008 - 3:07 pm: |
Hey hey! You've got a deal!
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By Vince DePietro (Bellevue Condos ) (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1426) on Saturday, April 12, 2008 - 3:18 pm: |
My vote is for a nice Boston whaler; specifically the 245 Conquest which I've got my eye on!
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By Gail T. (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #2868) on Saturday, April 12, 2008 - 10:36 pm: |
As a former Connecticut Yankee - Welcome to Florida!
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By KrisPi-step into my WAYback machine! (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #760) on Sunday, April 13, 2008 - 10:22 pm: |
WHOO-hOOO, have my park pass also...gorsh, now I need to move to the Keys huh?
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By emilio (BonaireTalker - Post #18) on Monday, April 14, 2008 - 9:36 am: |
I have a 21' privateer here in NY that would be perfect for the Keys.You should be able to find one in the keys for sale in the 21' to 24' range.I have a 200 hp hpdi yamaha on it it with 6 divers on board gets on a plane easily.I plan on taking it south when we retire and trailer it around the keys.
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By PegiSue-VOTE FOR CARLOS! (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #4228) on Monday, April 14, 2008 - 10:09 am: |
We'll be down here waitin'...and we'll leave the light on for ya!!
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By Timmmy - Bonaire Bound in September (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #5230) on Monday, April 14, 2008 - 12:13 pm: |
I wouldn't go out to the reefs in a 21 ft. boat with 6 divers and 12 tanks ... nope ! Afternoon winds can whip up 6 - 8 foot swells .... been there!
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By emilio (BonaireTalker - Post #19) on Monday, April 14, 2008 - 12:34 pm: |
privateer boats are very sturdy and heavy with thick fiberglass hulls.Normally I would say the same thing as you as 21' too small.I have had it off shore here and the conditions here are usually not as nice as in south Fla.Just choose your days.
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By Neil Godbee (BonaireTalker - Post #45) on Monday, April 14, 2008 - 1:34 pm: |
Wally's Place is:
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By Neil Godbee (BonaireTalker - Post #46) on Monday, April 14, 2008 - 1:37 pm: |
Wally's e-mail
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