SOLO CROSSING TO BIMINI IN TOUGH CONDITIONS 2024

[@KD-gu2mb]

Love it. Your boat is a beast. We did that back in the early 2000s. On a 23ft with 2 115hp. That had two different props. Every time you hit a wave the boat would turn hard right. Took us 6.5 hours. Great memories

[@MiamiLiving305]

Long ride but for sure one you will never forget

[@amantedelmondo1787]

Nothing like a rough crossing to keep that good ol' sphincter in tip-top shape!!😂

[@MiamiLiving305]

Lmao

[@robertoluis1948]

The departures are both at early dawn always

[@stephenj8576]

Making me want to get out on my Pursuit, however here in CT it's rained 11 of the past 12 weekends, getting a bit depressed so I'll live vicariously through you, thanks!!

[@MiamiLiving305]

I got you covered till the summer arrives!!

[@RichardJames101]

😂 fish don't mind getting wet in the rain 🎉

[@MiamiLiving305]

@@RichardJames101 that’s for sure lol

[@henrydail6976]

Radio beach has got some beautiful water. Next time I go I'm gonna experience it for myself. Looks like you had a wonderful time, good friends, good food, good weather ooh man!! thats why they call it Paradise. Lookin forward to your return video. Be safe.

[@MiamiLiving305]

Thanks for watching Henry we got to do it this summer

[@RichyRich-k4p]

Absolutely my friend enjoy your independence

[@MiamiLiving305]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@rykehuss3435]

Loved the halfway point stop and chill. Great footage!

[@MiamiLiving305]

Yea needed a pee brake after so many hours and my adrenaline running

[@anonymousbusinessman9194]

Idk how i discovered your Channel but man im glad i did😀

[@MiamiLiving305]

Welcome to the Miami Living 305 Familia

[@XtremeSportsFueled]

That's what we call an Xtreme Adventure!, Amazing video captain, be safe!

[@MiamiLiving305]

Yes it was. Thank You!

[@PyrosPelagics]

Looked rough but the SH handled that! Worth the run i say!

[@MiamiLiving305]

Def worth it!

[@Miami_Chris]

Great video! not sure if you mentioned this in the video but what size is your seahunt? it took the waves pretty well, looking to get into a SH heard really good things about them.

[@MiamiLiving305]

It’s a 30ft gamefish and yes they do well in chop

[@gator-ii7sw]

magical as usual captain,,, safe travels

[@MiamiLiving305]

Thanks my brother

[@ANTHONY-mo7gk]

Sweeeeet! but for your family you should have a life vest on & even more important is the kill switch tethered to your vest or wrist. if you go overboad at least the boat will stop & you could hopefully swim to your boat! Please dont take it the wrong way. Be Safe. Beautiful Boat!

[@MiamiLiving305]

I did that’s the kill switch attached to me

[@ANTHONY-mo7gk]

@@MiamiLiving305 Awesome my friend!

[@insuafreightsolutions2014]

Great video as always bro. My wife, myself and another couple crossed alone on my 23 Concept this past August. Had the weekend of our lives. Cant wait to do it again. Freddy. Tampa FL

[@MiamiLiving305]

Hell yea Freddy time waits for no man if you can't find friends to cross with then go just you guys!!

[@bmoreforlyfe1278]

Idk how I stumbled upon ur channel algorithm Gawds I guess. But man this is mad cool bcuz I know nuffin bout the water and boating but you have my attention. I am from Bmore we have the inner harbor (cool spot) Fells Point and of course The Chesapeake Bay (naval academy ie) up here. A cool trip would be I95 the Atlantic Ocean way tho and come to Bmore. Keep up the great content!!

[@MiamiLiving305]

How's it going Bmoreforlyfe welcome to the Miami Living Family! Glad you enjoyed the Video I guess the Algorithm Gawds knew you would enjoy the content! Never been to Bmore before but now know who to reach out to if Im ever headed up you're way

[@bmoreforlyfe1278]

@@MiamiLiving305 that’s a whole fact bro 1❤

[@FX25SC]

Def rough crossing but effort worth the rewards..beautiful waters and scenery. On my bucket list, hopefully this year.

[@MiamiLiving305]

You can do it!

[@RichyRich-k4p]

Love your KZbin channel shout out to the bird happy Independence Day bimini bay Hilton Bahamas 🇧🇸

[@MiamiLiving305]

@@RichyRich-k4p thanks my brother!! Thanks for being a part of the Miami Living 305 family

[@RIDINGMEME]

Awesome! Would you think the sea keeper system would help?

[@MiamiLiving305]

The Seakeeper only helps with the roll not with the pitch so in these conditions it would not have made a difference that’s why I did not turn it on

[@deanw194]

Not to sound like your parents, but when you are by yourself, shouldn't you be wearing a life vest? Otherwise great video!

[@djl0fne]

Eperp

[@MiamiLiving305]

Yes 100% I should be wearing one

[@deanw194]

@@djl0fne Great for the boat, but if a wave washes him overboard? He could be in trouble. The EPIRB may not activate if the boat does not flip or sink. It would just drift without a captain.

[@deanw194]

I enjoy your content and do not want to lose you to a rogue wave.

[@yjad27]

Wear an inflatable and attach a PLB to it.

[@raycreighton5042]

Great video!!! I say it all the time I need to trailer to Florida and just do this with you in my 229 w/250.

[@MiamiLiving305]

Hell yea you can do it!

[@JTCOOL892]

I went to Bemini last year. We left F3 marina and got to bemini in one hour and half. We caught it while everything was fair.

[@MiamiLiving305]

That’s a good time must have been going about 34-36 mph which is great

[@JTCOOL892]

Yes. Once you get past the port of Ft. Lauderdale into the open we were moving lol.

[@MiamiLiving305]

@@JTCOOL892 it’s always nasty leaving Florida once you get out there it clears up a little

[@nowaysam6349]

great video !! next time your in the clear blue water drop the gopro down there on a line for a little view . enjoy it and hope your fueling the boat up in the morning to take a nother trip . be safe and keep them coming

[@MiamiLiving305]

Great idea! Next time I go I will show you how clear it is down there!

[@dwayneroberts6616]

I'd be so worried the weather would get bad halfway there. I boat in Florida but just on the lakes. I've seen the weather change in minutes and the lake become pretty violent. I can't imagine being miles out in the ocean and having that happen. I love that the bird dropped by to give you a little company 😂. Beautiful boat !

[@MiamiLiving305]

He stayed around for a while which was pretty cool

[@AlexGarcia-ew2fv]

3 places I go to n stopped going 2 Bimini us..Elliott Key..Mosquito bank n Alligator reef..that good enough 4me

[@MiamiLiving305]

Those places are nice but you can’t compare the waters of the keys to Bimini! It’s the closest thing we have but not the same

[@robertruiz5417]

It's not bad slow and steady

[@MiamiLiving305]

Slow and steady wins the race

[@seldom_seen8713]

Old boy ain't playing...experience can't be bought. Well done Bigshot 😂

[@MiamiLiving305]

Smooth seas never made a skilled captain

[@seldom_seen8713]

@@MiamiLiving305 this comment is underrated.

[@MiamiLiving305]

@@seldom_seen8713 😎

[@kevinturpin7937]

Bucket list for me in my own boat thanks for sharing

[@MiamiLiving305]

Chase those dreams!!! You got this!

[@kevinturpin7937]

❤

[@alcabrera3648]

Solo, that's a no go for me personally. Recommend wearing a vest and locater beacon on you at all times, glad you had a safe trip.

[@MiamiLiving305]

I did have a beacon with me and the kill switch clipped on me also.

[@jonathan3784]

Awesome video as always. I would love to do that crossing but I don't think it would be a good idea to do it solo my first time. I have a 2020 Cobia 220cc that would be fine in calmer days but the single engine is what concerns me on that kind of trip solo. Can't wait to see part two the return!

[@MiamiLiving305]

Yea I always recommend to have two engines just in case especially if your doing it solo

[@traddtv]

Have you went to any other Caribbean country on your boat ?? Great video

[@MiamiLiving305]

No just to multiple Bahamas islands

[@RichyRich-k4p]

You welcome❤

[@MiamiLiving305]

🙏🏼

[@mattblansit3947]

Another great video! I would have probably taken the Cobia, but it definitely looked fun.

[@MiamiLiving305]

Yea she’s would have did a little better but still would have been tough

[@k7roger]

Now that made me tired, rough water will do that, good job!! great video!

[@MiamiLiving305]

Thanks man glad you liked it

[@stryanx4395]

Love your show Hope to go there someday

[@MiamiLiving305]

Thanks man glad you enjoyed it

[@gilbertoperez8530]

You handled that trip like a boss. 💪💪💪

[@MiamiLiving305]

Thanks Gil I enjoyed the challenge

[@dees9502]

He handled it like an amateur. Never fight those northerly winds and the Gulf Stream. Nice boat doesn’t make for a wise sailor

[@MiamiLiving305]

@@dees9502 I’m sure I have more experience in the ocean then you have and again they are not northerly winds they were from the east! If you were paying attention while watching you would have known this as it’s referenced multiple times!

[@dees9502]

@@MiamiLiving305 I’ve sailed and motored those waters for decades to and from the Bahamas, through the straits, up and down other coasts. Heavy seas entering the Gulf Stream are almost always a sign of northerlies. It takes up to two days for the sea to settle. Stay safe out there and definitely keep the wife home in choppy seas! ✌️

[@MiamiLiving305]

@@dees9502 only reason I was able to make the cross if not she would have been barking in my ear to turn back

[@desball239]

Great video ! This may be a dumb question but it’s possible to cross with just 1 motor in those same conditions ?

[@MiamiLiving305]

yes but it will take you 3 times as long and you might need a change of underwear and dry set after

[@tomd.43]

Really enjoy your boating adventures and keep them coming. Do you have autopilot and if so did you use it on the trip to Bimini?

[@MiamiLiving305]

Yes but not in these conditions

[@ZYXWVUQ992Q]

I’m not a boater, but man I love your videos bro✌🏻🇺🇸

[@MiamiLiving305]

I’m glad you enjoy the videos

[@Andrico77]

PFD man especially when by yourself - stay safe!

[@MiamiLiving305]

I have one but did not think it was bad enough to put it on! I did have the kill switch on just in case

[@clide427]

Sea turtle 🐢 between the big boat and him just chilling and the bird 🐦 ... lol

[@MiamiLiving305]

We got to find a name for the bird lol

[@ReelTeaseFishing]

Great channel, just subscribed! I will be headed that way July 19th departing out of stiltsville. had a quick question. can you recommend me your go to for golf cart rental. Thanks

[@MiamiLiving305]

I forgot the guys name but it’s cj or Chris book before you get there

[@ReelTeaseFishing]

@@MiamiLiving305right on! I’m guessing right there at fisherman’s village?

[@MiamiLiving305]

@@ReelTeaseFishing I would stay away from those! They will over charge you and the carts are shit!

[@contractorus1337]

I was just there two weeks ago and rented at entrence of the port and the carts are sht . Cant really say any of does places have anything good

[@MiamiLiving305]

@@contractorus1337 you can still find some decent ones if you know some people

[@musntang1]

Nice video bud, what happened to the other boat that was supposed to cross with you?😮

[@MiamiLiving305]

60 sec in he had to turn back too nasty for them

[@CptKelv]

Love your videos. I made the crossing with a group of friends on a yacht. I want to bring my boat down next year and make the crossing. Keep posting .

[@MiamiLiving305]

Have fun!

[@Daywalker_27]

Are we ever gonna get to see the Sea Doo again?

[@MiamiLiving305]

Of course

[@Daywalker_27]

@@MiamiLiving305 😎👍

[@rlyonsiii]

Seems like the subscribers that teamed up with you at stilltsville must have turned back? Or were they the ones you met up later in the video? Safety first, still an excellent video, my wife and I loved it...

[@MiamiLiving305]

They turned back and never made it out more then half a mile

[@sfsaltwateradventures]

Great video, has this been the roughest cross to Bimini for you?

[@MiamiLiving305]

Not but it’s up there in the top 5

[@sfsaltwateradventures]

@MiamiLiving305 wow brother and great call to those in the smaller boat. Would not have been fun for them.

[@MiamiLiving305]

@@sfsaltwateradventures yes and to be honest it would have been a liability for me because they would force me to go slower to not leave them behind and my trip would have been twice as long

[@danwhite4086]

What size is your sea hunt? We are looking at the ultra 27 and 30, leaning more towards the 27. Would you be comfy crossing in a 27 Sea Hunt?

[@MiamiLiving305]

I mean the extra 3 ft and 100 hp does come in handy when it’s nasty out but the difference is not too crazy

[@kenanwalsh6030]

Seeing this video makes me wonder how much more it could take if it had bigger trimtabs

[@MiamiLiving305]

Would like to know that too

[@anncervi2663]

You are a beast !

[@MiamiLiving305]

@@anncervi2663 smooth seas have never made a good captain

[@RichardJames101]

Just fueled up and heading to bimini from Jupiter inlet .

[@MiamiLiving305]

I’ll be heading to west end midweek

[@RichardJames101]

Nice. I was picking up my throttle man now, headed tp saint pete by dinner time.

[@MiamiLiving305]

@@RichardJames101 safe travels

[@austincollins6264]

How do you like the ride of the 35 cobia compared to the 30 sea hunt ??

[@MiamiLiving305]

The 35 cobia is way bigger and heavier with a step haul so for sure it rides better but the SeaHunt would not be far behind if both were running in a chop together

[@nofameculture]

Amazing adventure

[@Nezzer57]

Great vid. Glad you're hooked up to your kill switch. Would have neen happier if you'd been with a homie or some other boats, but i know you're very experienced 👍

[@MiamiLiving305]

Yea o always try to find boats to cross with me but when no one is available I don’t let it stop me from enjoying life

[@KIWI_ADVENTURES]

Damn Bro it was windy as hell!! Im glad you made it alright!!

[@MiamiLiving305]

Yea man it was def a tough one

[@jaylusounds5136]

bro definitely ran the stop sign at 20:16

[@MiamiLiving305]

What stop sign lol

[@clinthinz9308]

What size is your boat? We planning on doing this trip in August 35’ Cape Horn

[@MiamiLiving305]

30ft seahunt

[@Lonewolfx959]

Vest with secured sat beacon and phone is some good insurance

[@MiamiLiving305]

@@Lonewolfx959 I have a sat beacon but did not thing the weather was bad enough for the lifevest

[@KnottyHawg_Adventures]

Awesome trip!

[@MiamiLiving305]

Thanks!

[@2BearsOutdoors]

Swweeeeettttttt!!!!!!! Beast mode!!! Love the video. ❤❤❤ Besafe

[@MiamiLiving305]

Thanks for the comment Gus

[@2BearsOutdoors]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@JohnWalker-qd4rs]

Amazing video, can you hit the Tortuga one video

[@MiamiLiving305]

Yes I that’s in my bucket list

[@devinmcclendon8271]

Do you favor the Seahunt more than the Cobia?

[@MiamiLiving305]

Depending the situation because in this weather the cobia would have came in handy but a lot of boat for a solo cross

[@captainracoon7805]

I find it really funny how when i was there I got yelled at by harbor patrol for my speed behind North Bimini as it all no wake according to harbor patrol as its a 1000-10000 fine

[@MiamiLiving305]

Been going to Bimini for years and there I just do as all the locals do. You really do not bother any boats past big game marina

[@RichyRich-k4p]

Lmao 😄 love the Bird ma man he enjoyed the ride to Bimini more than you! You channel rocks nice meeting you Boss

[@MiamiLiving305]

It was my pleasure

[@timothyhowell127]

As usual thanks for sharing :)

[@MiamiLiving305]

Anytime

[@rod272727]

would have been fine at 45 angle from key largo but you didnt remember what i told you last time what going into a head sea feels like

[@MiamiLiving305]

I would have but it might have taken me longer having to go slower from key largo instead of zipping up fast to Miami and knocking off 30 miles off the trip

[@rod272727]

@@MiamiLiving305 bro are you serious?.....you added 12 miles to your trip by going to Miami. And it was rougher. Key largo direct to Bimini is 83 miles. Through Angelfish and Biscayne Bay to Bimini is 95 miles.

[@layercake17]

Is it better to go fast in rough waters to cut the waves or go very slow

[@MiamiLiving305]

In the middle not to slow because it’s rougher but if you go to fast you will start jumping out of the water so it’s best to find a good middle ground

[@AngelZLopez]

Crossed in a 237 cobia in 6 foot seas. Took us over 6 hours to cross.

[@MiamiLiving305]

That’s never fun!

[@robertoluis1948]

Not experienced: To and from Bimini , the departures are both at early dawn always

[@MiamiLiving305]

You can leave at whatever time you want usually the mornings the seas are common

[@rolandvance6663]

Great video 👍🏼

[@MiamiLiving305]

Thanks Roland

[@juanserrano4668]

What side of the island is radio beach on?

[@MiamiLiving305]

West side facing Florida

[@thecaptainindustrialsales4560]

good job!

[@MiamiLiving305]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@jasonmekush5280]

Huge fan and sub of ur channel. why go to bahamas and only eat pizza ?? well either which way maybee one day ill make the crossing w my waverunner. prob not but still a dream.

[@MiamiLiving305]

It’s just a tradition and aside from pizza they have chicken wings and lobster rolls! When I go with my friends we also go to joes’s! The pie is our celebration of crossing in a way

[@Los526]

Can you tell use about customs what did you have to Bring etc luv the videos Bro

[@MiamiLiving305]

Immigration you show your passport and passengers manifest in customs you show your cruising permit that you fill out in click 2 clear

[@darkchild1983]

When it's that bad, do you ever get sick?

[@MiamiLiving305]

Thank god I have never gotten sick even in the worse conditions

[@SteerlytePlus]

Wonderful Boat 😍

[@MiamiLiving305]

It really is!

[@motoXkiddvlogs]

You rented the golf cart vart ?

[@MiamiLiving305]

yes to get around on the island.

[@dybon787]

Guys question Do you think I can go Bimini from Ft Lauderdale with others boats in a SVX 171 with a 115:Yamaha and the Tank is 19 Gallons.

[@MiamiLiving305]

I mean people make it in jet skis you would have to get a perfect window which have been hard to come by this year

[@keithphillips6111]

This is probably a stupid question....but is that scary when its rough like that??? And is it dangerous????

[@MiamiLiving305]

Not scary more annoying then Anything! It can be dangerous if you don’t know what you are doing

[@robertruiz5417]

A little music easys the trip

[@MiamiLiving305]

Very true most of the time I just ride to the sound of the waves slashing off of my boat!

[@shorts_asmr_74]

​@@MiamiLiving305don't add music your video we love the sound of the engines and the waves❤

[@MiamiLiving305]

@ I do a little bit of both to not bore people but I agree I like that raw sound way better then with music

[@henrycole8705]

12 knots is fine less pounding easy on boat and fuel

[@MiamiLiving305]

But longer trip also

[@dillonbotich6005]

Conditions suck this year

[@MiamiLiving305]

The ocean has been spicy all year we are over due

[@AndrewTa530]

Haven’t heard from you in a minute

[@MiamiLiving305]

Where you been?

[@Corvette_pilot]

You should have shot me a PM bro! I would have road the chop out with you and got the gas! 😎🤙🏼 That would have been some amazing content, me puking my brains out! 😂👍🏼

[@MiamiLiving305]

Thanks man glad you enjoyed it

[@fierceflyer5]

Wow that got snotty fast.

[@MiamiLiving305]

Yep

[@leticiatorrescabreja7866]

Anyone heading out towards Bimini this Friday?

[@MiamiLiving305]

Heading to west end this thursday!

[@brandonlee8467]

What was your transit time

[@MiamiLiving305]

2:30 min from miami to Bimini

[@brandonlee8467]

@@MiamiLiving305 wow that's it. Going 25-30kts

[@MiamiLiving305]

@@brandonlee8467 Yep only 50 miles from Miami if you include from key largo you have to add about another hour

[@MoviesSam]

I usually hate running with my flags flying. The noise annoys me.

[@MiamiLiving305]

These don’t make much noise thank god

[@grippgripper555]

Do you have tours for couple's ?

[@MiamiLiving305]

No I have never charted the boat before and crossing the ocean is not everyone's cup of tee

[@dees9502]

It’s nasty because you didn’t check for those northerly winds fighting the Gulf Stream. That trip needs to be planned better

[@MiamiLiving305]

You think I did not know what I was gonna deal with? I mean I called it from the start of the video and that weather for me or not considered horrible enough to cancel my plans! Ps. the winds were from the east not north

[@dees9502]

@@MiamiLiving305 i hear ya, brother. I’d just personally prefer not to hit the meds after a rough crossing 😆 Stay safe and have fun🙏

[@MiamiLiving305]

@@dees9502 I feel you lucky I’m still in my early 30’s and can take 12 rounds of it, down the line I’m sure that will change

[@dees9502]

@@MiamiLiving305 oh, it WILL change lol. I have 20 years on you. You’ll start to feel it in about 10 years like old high school sports injuries BUT well worth the memories ✊ it’s precisely why I switched from my last power boat (Mako 26 cuddy) to sailing. My power boat days were mostly fishing off south shore of Long Island off the shelf. Then I moved to SW FL and lived in The Grove for a few years. Now back in Sarasota and keep it to wind power. Planning a trip down the coast to the keys and Dry Tortugas, then over to Eleuthra at some point. With sails I HAVE to watch those winds when battling the Gulf Stream

[@MiamiLiving305]

@@dees9502 sailing is way harder maybe when I get older I will also make the switch to sailing also

[@contractorus1337]

By the way i have a 30 foot scarab complet redone with real nice twin 250s must see 60k

[@MiamiLiving305]

@@contractorus1337 that’s awesome that will get you to Bimini with no problems

[@mynameiswrm]

What size is your boat?

[@MiamiLiving305]

30ft SeaHunt

[@joshuablack4575]

I want to go and use you as a pilot boat!!!

[@MiamiLiving305]

Lol what boat do you have?

[@joshuablack4575]

@@MiamiLiving305 2 Yamaha one gp 1800svho and a fx ho cruiser It would have to be a clam day! But it would be an adventure to never forget!!! We live in south ft myers

[@contractorus1337]

Can you send me the link to house for rent

[@MiamiLiving305]

@@contractorus1337 it’s in the discription of the video

[@Bingwadc]

Nice

[@MiamiLiving305]

Thanks Derrick!

[@Charlieto305]

305 What is the contact for the room renter

[@MiamiLiving305]

Link in bio

[@Runarukaya]

Please l want to cross from Bahamas to Miami or Florida

[@MiamiLiving305]

I will be doing a group trip now 6-9 to west end

[@Runarukaya]

@@MiamiLiving305 okay thanks for the information please can l get your contacts so that can we link up when I come

[@Runarukaya]

@@MiamiLiving305 okay thanks for the information please can l get your contacts so we link up when I come back

[@Runarukaya]

@@MiamiLiving305 okay thanks for the information please can l get your contacts so we link up when I come

[@Runarukaya]

@@MiamiLiving305 okay that's great please can l get your contacts so we link up

[@santiagoego1825]

Isnt it lonely?

[@MiamiLiving305]

@@santiagoego1825 not long enough to feel lonely, I feel like it’s great to have a few hours of nothing but the sound of water splashing and the humming engines and your thoughts

[@tracehensley5481]

Let that gamefish eat

[@MiamiLiving305]

All day baby!

[@roger9453]

That was definitely a washing machine! Nice job Capt!

[@MiamiLiving305]

Thanks Roger

[@NiurkaValdes-eh1ln]

Me encanta ese azul del agua

[@MiamiLiving305]

Vamos de nuevo

[@dwayneroberts6616]

Your going to need a deep tissue message by the time you get there😂.

[@MiamiLiving305]

With a happy ending? Lol