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Beach hopping the Abacos - Green Turtle Cay

May 30, 2024 · 18 min · 485K views · Orchid Bay Yacht Club, Great Guana Cay

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A 34-ft Sea Ray motor vessel transits from Great Guana Cay to Black Sound on Green Turtle Cay in the Abacos, Bahamas.2:43 The crew navigates the shallow Don't Rock Pass at high tide, noting that low-tide depths can reach only 3.5 feet.4:04 Upon arrival at Donnie's Marina, the crew secures a slip for $75 per night, which includes 30-amp shore power.7:09 Because the vessel typically requires 50-amp service, the crew uses a power-management strategy that involves alternating between a single 30-amp leg for air conditioning and a portable lithium battery system for overnight power.13:19 The crew explores the island via golf cart, visiting Pineapples beach bar and Sundowners for dinner.7:39 They observe that Bahamian docks are constructed significantly higher than the water line to account for potential storm surge.15:10 The crew notes that while credit cards are widely accepted, ATMs are scarce in the region.14:31

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