Take Boat from West Palm Beach, Florida to West End, Bahamas - Across the Gulf Stream

First Time Crossing the Gulf Stream and taking my Monterey 340SY Boat Across from West Palm Beach over the West End Bahamas. This would be the first time I have taken a boat into international waters or to another country.
Thinks you need
Bahamas Customs Papers: www.bahamas.co...
Yellow Quarantine Flag: amzn.to/2XCiFYF
Check Wave Height: www.ndbc.noaa....
Check Wind Forcast: www.windalert....
App I use for Navigation: Boating by Navionics - www.navionics....
Registration: Either from your State or US Coast Guard Depending on size of boat and you state laws.
Trip down the ICW: • Powerboat from RI to F...
BTC Bahamas Sim Card: www.btcbahamas....

[@jonludwig]

I made this same trip a dozen or so times when I was a teenager. Best times of my life!

[@X72__Edits]

Bro do u always have to go through immigration in the states

[@jonludwig]

@@X72__Edits We called them every time we arrived back in the USA but they never came out to inspect or check us. But, that was in the early 80’s, I assume things are much different now.

[@toddgardner8449]

Customs is my nemesis in any country I visit including the Bahamas via boat. I’m a widower with a ten year old. Even traveling with death certificates and all the paperwork I need I’ve been treated like a child smuggler initially every place I’ve been. I do appreciate what they are trying to accomplish though-it just puts a damper on the first day. Really like your videos-thanks for putting them out there.

[@Hello-ok9hq]

What if you are on the boat and duck but don’t check it? And do the same when you get back to the states would that be possible?

[@toddgardner8449]

@@Hello-ok9hq I suppose it’s possible but why on earth would you do that. At that point you have become a criminal in whichever country you are trying to enjoy.

[@bigdbigooo7829]

This is my dream to live in Miami with a sick boat. And just going to Bahamas when you want. Stay party. Come back do it again.i love it

[@ivybutler07]

My thoughts exactly 👍

[@signoresantinoburnett1169]

A bayfront condo in Coconut Grove with an Outerlimits tied up to your personally assigned slip.

[@WyattWryder]

Why not live in a cheaper place in the islands then go to Miami when you want? Seems for affordable and attainable that way right? Better yet live ON the boat...

[@benzboss5668]

Always been my dream, I’m planning on finally doing it this coming fall. I want to overhaul my engine on my stingray before I do it orrrr but another larger boat.

[@joemunk]

It's my dream to make this run with my wife some day. We look at a 27 to 32ft mid cabin cruiser to do overnights up and down the intercoastal as well. Thanks for taking us along on your journey!

[@sharonbraselton4302]

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[@sharonbraselton4302]

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[@Lord_Mau_]

Nice to hear my countrymen treated you well. It's better in the Bahamas.

[@thewizardofcroagz394]

I can believe it 💪

[@johnshelhorse]

Thank you for posting. Very informative. Finally, a video that comprehensively explains the process.

[@wrzl1675]

I travel from the states to Canada often and their border crossing laws and security checks are exactly the same as ours with the exception of one law, if you over stay they will actively look for you. Canada’s citizenships and work visa laws are a lot stricter than the states, a lot lol.

[@brianbavington4665]

In 2002 I frequently crossed truck driving first thing I noticed when I went in to customs the people on the Canadian side wearing jumpsuits and a smile very polite very professional when I came back to the United States and I'm an American I had to pay $10 to get back into my own country border patrol r9mm full uniform in an M16 and very rude I asked him why I had to pay $10 to come back into my own country they proceeded to completely tear my truck apart no not at all the same BC Crossing coming back in

[@MrGregess1]

Very informative. Well done!

[@neilnewton9023]

Respect and love from the 242 🇧🇸

[@Littlething41]

U.S. Customs is intimidating no matter how you travel. I flew into Ireland and was told I had nice shoes by one of the officers lol. Thanks for the video, glad you were able to get to the Bahamas when you did!

[@Reviewoutlaw]

I think the US can learn from some of the other Country’s how to treat people nicer and they might enjoy there Jobs more!

[@byronpink9061]

Thanks for sharing!

[@fcw1398]

What a nice journey 👌👍

[@paulkersey2179]

Pretty cool trip. Good video information.

[@KMT15]

Awesome! Planning on taking our Monterey 335SY to the Bahamas

[@Reviewoutlaw]

KMT15 Have a great trip!

[@elmiguel6725]

Enjoy. I'm jealous

[@sharonbraselton4302]

dó it

[@jerrysmallwood8099]

What an Awesome video. this is something on my bucket list. very informative.

[@Reviewoutlaw]

Thanks for Watching Jerry!

[@crazy3rdgen]

That's not a bad little boat

[@jameslooman6724]

Cool man. Thanks for sharing

[@RandomlyAwkward1]

Thanks for taking the time to chronicle your journey. My wife and I are looking at a similar trip from The Keys to Bimini. Did you take an EPIRB? I wouldn’t want to venture offshore without one...

[@YeahBeyJay]

Thanks for the visit! Should come back and visit other islands as well especially Bimini

[@Mad1Mike]

Are you from West End? You are open now?

[@Amariellah]

Bimini is the home of Atlantis you are living in paradise

[@jysofia00]

Love the video ! Thanks!

[@hawser27]

Gotta stop out in the middle to jump in for a swim. Nothing like that erie feeling of whats under you in the open ocean...

[@MrGregess1]

Did that a couple of times. Was about 20 feet from the boat the first time and started freaking out. Used every but of energy I had getting back to the swim ladder 😅 Good times!

[@cgirl111]

Lake Worth inlet to West End is 65 miles.

[@patriciagurwitz509]

I agree with your comment about US customs. I was a flight attendant for 20 years and every time I came back to the US I felt like a criminal. If you smiled you were suspicious. If you said nothing you were suspicious. US customs needs to lighten up a little!!!!

[@comradeyuri8492]

Hey mon you made it!

[@johnferrier2803]

I’ve had the experience when returning to the states from Canada. The border agents in Canada were extremely friendly. When entering the United States the kindest comments I can offer was that the border agents were rude and overly officious.

[@Reviewoutlaw]

John Ferrier I have driving to Canada a couple of times and fell the same thing when I left and came back to USA. I used the app on return to check in with customs that was much better.

[@donf3877]

Rude and officious??? Try coming back into the States after you went over and picked up a load in a semi........ several time sat for hours waiting for them to decide I could go. I finally quit the company because of the hassle at the border. Made as much if not even more with the next company and a lot easier just running the U.S.

[@Eric_In_SF]

Off topic, I spotted that Prego farmers market sauce! Definitely one of the tastiest grocery sauces hahha

[@ginabrown1142]

You made a awesome video for 2020 we plan on traveling to Bahamas this summer with our boat it will be our first time traveling by boat.

[@SUGAR_XYLER]

You seriously need to rethink that trip

[@leonhenry4861]

Did covid-19 disrupt your trip?

[@Paul-su6gw]

Did you do the trip?

[@MarioMartinez-mt9fo]

How was your fuel consumption for this trip and how much fuel you had when you got to Bahamas

[@S10JuMpEr]

who else is watching this shit right now wishing they could go to the Bahamas?

[@growlith6969]

Weirdly enough I have a hard time finding videos about people taking their sport yacht/performance cruiser/blah blah to the Bahamas. I feel like they have this reputation as intercoastal princess boats that never see the open ocean, but it would seem they would be ideal for longer trips like this. What do you think? Ideal, or leaves something to be desired?

[@DannyOvox3]

How big is your boat and how long did the ride take?

[@mistermiranda1995]

Good video thanks

[@seanhayes1965]

I've made that run a few times. Sailfish?!

[@jermainekallen471]

Love your video

[@DB-um2rb]

Welcome to FLORDIA!

[@leodanryan966]

Well, it was great not seeing your boat, not seeing you or your crew,and just seeing a lot of fast forward footage of your bow. So I suppose it was just perfect.

[@SUGAR_XYLER]

😄😄😄 You 2 must be from Key West

[@1589chicago]

same here entering back into US is almost like being bullied..other countries are friendly for travelers and specially their own ppl

[@ronnysterling7694]

I’m short and condescending with staff when I return to the States if staff are that way with me. Sometimes they’re ‘Hey how’s it going’ sometimes it’s the hardguy attitude they get it right back. I always return to my home either way

[@ethanmurray2203]

Yeah, I've seen them treat their fellow Americans like crap. Felt like telling the agent to chill out, the reason he had a job was because of people traveling. Seems like some job training/appreciation is in order for the Customs people

[@wildheartxxx135]

People bypass the border go to other way

[@Feedback4Utoday]

a nice drive.. didn't see the road at all.. but good driving

[@UrbanFisherman]

Anwsome video

[@JKVTrucking007]

👍 nice video man

[@johnspooner4128]

Wait what, $62 per ft for the night? So a 30ft boat would cost $1860? What am I reading wrong?

[@expresscruiserlife]

Great video!!

[@jaywhitestone4626]

You’re asking for trouble with those bananas in the galley!! 😳

[@donaldsimon4476]

Jay Whitestone I eat my bananas before getting on the boat. Is that still dangerous?

[@paulrudin5928]

How much fuel did you burn on the trip?

[@specjalista88]

How about video with the way back?

[@pauloakwood9208]

I have heard it called a sail, and I have heard it called a passage. But I have never heard it called a "drive."

[@jackwinalski361]

thats a pretty small boat for such a big treck?

[@JohnBraman413]

how much fuel did you burn crossing?

[@hby7768]

yep, every time I come back to the US, the customs agent is "interrogating a suspect"

[@arrowshot3000]

I know that marina in WPB! We have a timeshare there on Singer Island

[@thomasrudder9639]

Time share.....you fell for that gig? I got some peanut butter you could gargle.

[@IEATU95]

Bruh how you not gonna do a lookover on your boat

[@SaidouBah-qm5mb]

it's grate ; but how do you make These boart

[@Feedback4Utoday]

agree w you about customs & law enforcement in general. In US the employees look at it as a way to have power.. having a false power makes them feel great... whole reason they try to land the job & uniform... in Canada & Bahamas etc... much more realistic. They work for the people.. enjoy the people & the job more. US definitely has a 'I power over You' mindset.

[@livingonmytime1076]

Hey man great trip. I didn't read through all the comments. Which marina did you check in at? 👍

[@RobertoJose1982]

Very nice

[@AdventureWithCharlie]

this was interesting and I am planning a trip in the future. I might try to hitch a ride from a boater or chart something.

[@williamcowan568]

Adventure With Charlie 3

[@brianbavington4665]

Did I hear you right $62 a foot for Transit doc

[@glasshalffull2930]

I just checked the marina he stayed at, Old Bahama Bay, and the rate is 2.99/foot. That’s as of Jan 2023.

[@AS-tv7sy]

Can you rent a boat from Florida to the Bahamas or is there a boat that will Charter into the Bahamas from Florida

[@MrGTO-ze7vb]

You would not believe what it looks like now after Hurricane Dorian.

[@Cruisingthesouth]

Very cool my friend! I’m about to make the trip to Bimini from Fort Lauderdale for content I can’t wait 😊

[@901tsharper]

will you be videoing? if so will you please add day to day onboard - I would love to see your trip

[@Cruisingthesouth]

R M Well getting the content is the fun part and I definitely want to do all that the content implies so kind of the same thing 😊

[@Cruisingthesouth]

Troy Harper I absolutely will my friend I love making these videos and is just one more excuse to get out there and you can’t have enough of those LOL thank you for the support my friend

[@grimyjersey6499]

A drive?

[@bahamasking2063]

Cool video

[@lesterwicklein717]

good stuff thanks

[@Reviewoutlaw]

Thanks for watching have a great weekend!

[@Reviewoutlaw]

Thanks for watching more to come soon!

[@ethanmurray2203]

Fellow power boater from San Diego. You guys have some pretty cool trips you can make there. Just constructive suggestion; say your speed or wind speed in knots. Some other names to help you sound more experienced:fenders, galley, stateroom, head, salon, bow, stern, starboard, port. Not trying to be a smart aleck or snooty, just that's the lingo. Safe travels!

[@williamgonzalez6020]

how you do as far as fuel wise

[@alexcooke9805]

I think you forgot your Bahamas courtesy flag after you take down your quarantine flag you have to put the courtesy flag up.also you need to bring a small gift to the immigration and customs people like some box of mints or something that's what we used to do. Things go much faster 😉

[@mariejulesjiy7136]

How far can this boat go only bahamas

[@tylertucker4478]

I just figured out this is a thing.... I live in arkansas born and raised but would love to do this just to say ive been to a different country.

[@johnholly1923]

What kind of boat is that is looks like a sea ray

[@NatureRecycleFlorida]

neat

[@endlessflorida]

Great video! Thanks! What size is your boat? Would i be a fool to try this in my 24’ proline 23 walk cuddy?

[@Stwarrior23]

I mean that chop doesn’t look very rough to me def been in way rougher with our 23 walk around with no issues. Be a cool trip to try!

[@sharonbraselton4302]

wroñg dó it

[@jasonmillner6416]

love it

[@jasontalley803]

Will a 19 foot boat make it???

[@Bingwadc]

Nice

[@Reviewoutlaw]

Have a Great night!

[@Runarukaya]

Please l want to cross from Bahamas to Miami or Florida

[@loriwilliams2632]

So on the return, is there a process to check back in to US customs? I need to know how I will get all my fish back in! HAHAHA

[@Reviewoutlaw]

I used an App from Customs on the return super simple and this way I did not have to go anywhere special, I recommend that do some google searches on that and you should find more info!

[@michaelrutledge7048]

What was your heading out of FLL to comp for the gulf stream??

[@bobbeckstead8340]

Just use the GPS and you don't need to think about compensating for the Stream. Also - if you can run across at 18 kts or faster, the Stream is pretty much irrelevant. Different story in a sailboat or an 8 kt trawler.

[@KidPersepolis]

What is Flordia? Is it close to Florida?

[@darrenlevy6656]

I live in West Palm Beach. Shopping for a used Searay Cruiser. Thinking about Sundancer 260 which is easy from my SUV to tow. Is this boat large enough to go to Bahamas?

[@thomasrudder9639]

Dood, my buddy romps his 16 foot Boston whaler from delray to treasure cay regularly.

[@sharonbraselton4302]

chief has the 260 suñdaçer genertaor ac oot8ñs girlds wabt have fun mives haçe 260 sundacers in there kives 198⁰

[@warpedone2]

THANKS for filming

[@mikecaruso1986]

That was a really good and helpful video. As soon as my boys are out of HS, we plan on moving to S Florida part time and buying a boat to travel the area. (Bahamas/Keys). In the very begining stages. Can you help me with the the pros and cons of a center counsel, express sport and your boat. Not sure what it would be called. I heard you refer to it as a Monterrey. I am leaning toward something similar with a cabin down for comfort for my wife. I enjoy fishing but I don't think I need a center counsel. I would assume a center counsel would go faster, built more for fishing, but less for comfort. I would appreciate any thoughts you could offer. Thank you very much!

[@FloridafishingwithRick]

I live on the emerald coast. You hit it dead on. I fish all the time and have a CC. I couldn't get a what I call a cruising boat. It's all about what you want to do. Yeah you can fish out of any of them but Just like you said ones for fishing and ones for cruising. Look into something like a pro sport boat. They have a small cabin and a bigger back deck for fishing.

[@mikecaruso1986]

@@FloridafishingwithRick Thank you!

[@signoresantinoburnett1169]

Depending on your budget, I'd say look at some Sea Ray cruisers. late 2000's- 2015 years in the 30-50ft range. My personal favorite cruiser is the 2008-2013 Sea Ray Sundancer 580. Their layouts for the size are phenomenal.

[@ejr5480]

Wind height?

[@stevemckenzie6334]

how much gas did you use going over? I have a searay 320.

[@sharonbraselton4302]

do it

[@samhouston5217]

This is all PRE Hurricane right?

[@davidsteben5953]

Did you say $52 a foot

[@sharonbraselton4302]

yes

[@fromnowon7311]

Flordia????

[@ClubDoobie]

What kind of boat

[@dreed7312]

Where is Flordia?

[@NewUser-ni5tx]

Wheres the live strong braclet

[@sivavithu5218]

Can I go Bahamas to Florida or near in us like you in water have any prosos for it or just can I take an bord and travel freely plz let me know

[@hughmulls8439]

😎cool

[@pauloakwood9208]

Miles per Hour? Does he mean Knots?

[@cullenmurphy365]

Either os acceptable, knots is most common.

[@whalder214]

How long did it take you ? To get to the Bahamas

[@Reviewoutlaw]

3-4 hours

[@ScoutyBoyO]

Great trip that I've done multiple times. Boating is the best and I am jealous of your trip. Too bad Marsh Harbor got the brunt of the recent storm. One thing about navigating in the Bahamas is that the reefs are everywhere and can play hell on your boat and engine. Be aware when navigating and do an thorough map recon, but great places to see. Do it!

[@Reviewoutlaw]

Good advise a couple of times the Navigation App had me go with in 5 feet of some Reefs that would have ripped off my Engines so I really had to trust the GPS but also use my eyes and know when to slow down, Have a great night Steven!

[@PlanBMarketing]

Chicken Nest!!

[@elmiguel6725]

In the beginning, you didn't sound overly confident in you boat. It has 2 engines and seems plenty big to make the crossing even in slightly rough seas.

[@thomasrudder9639]

That’s because he’s a pussy.

[@redorchidlawncare8810]

How long is your boat what's the dimensions

[@kevg644]

How much gas was used and how many hours was the trip?

[@qafmbr]

So you guys were there right before Dorian? BTW I agree with you about US Customs also. Bunch of $10 an hour losers trying to act all powerful because their lives suck.

[@kathrynw3]

As a member of the $10 an hour losers club i just want to say...Welcome to The No Fly List....

[@leonhenry4861]

@@kathrynw3 ha ha ha ha ha

[@poserwannabe1]

I feel like smuggling coke would be an exciting and rewarding profession...

[@thomasrudder9639]

Me too. Let’s go into biz together.

[@poserwannabe1]

@@thomasrudder9639 😂😆🤣

[@michaelsmith9308]

I have been smuggling coke for years and i had NO idea it was illegal to have onboard even when the custom agent was talking to me i was drinking my coke:) Well it was cherry coke.

[@franciscourena5636]

Great presentation

[@franciscourena5636]

Question What is the name of the Sim Card to order before going to bahamas?