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SAILING TO BIMINI BAHAMAS & NEEL 51 Trimaran Walk Thru
March 30, 2025 · 17 min · 4K views
What this video covers
A crew of friends delivers a 2020 Neel 51 trimaran from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to the Bahamas in January 2025.0:39 The 50-nautical-mile overnight passage to Bimini requires navigating the New River’s tight turns and bridge openings, necessitating a hired captain with local knowledge.4:49 Upon arrival in Bimini, the crew clears Customs and Immigration before provisioning for the next leg.11:03 The subsequent 45-nautical-mile transit from Bimini to Nassau occurs in shallow waters, with depths frequently measuring 12 to 13 feet.12:55 During this offshore passage, the vessel’s AIS system fails to transmit or receive, forcing the crew to rely on radar to monitor for shipping traffic.13:18 The Neel 51 features a full-size galley, a central salon, and multiple cabins with private heads located in the hulls.14:35 The trip concludes with a fuel stop in Nassau.15:53
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