Bimini crossing looks to be fun. YouTube is full of videos. People cross over in everything from super yachts to bay boats, ski boats and even jet skis! I hope to someday make all the keys, dry tortugas and the marquesas.
I'm totally fine with cocktail speed! And, will spend most of my time there too. I like the idea of being able to outrun storms and to make good time across smooth water if needed.
Thanks for the info! I do agree a 280 can be small. I live in central Texas and trailering anything above a 280 will be a huge problem for me. It would take forever to run the icw all the way to the keys and even longer to make the Miami - Bimini crossing. I love the idea of trailering closer...
im looking to buy a bigger boat. Something I can run the icw, the Florida keys and make a fair weather run to the Bahamas. I like the idea of a trawler for fuel consumption and an express cruiser for the speed. could I drive a 280 like a trawler, Running 7 to 18 knots? Googled specs show fuel...