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bottleinamessage · 30-06-2009, 14:20

While I can't assist in advising which boat on your list maybe the best choice, I cannot agree with Rising Star's comment on vessel draft. I, and many of my friends, have sailed the Bahamas for the last four years. We've been as far south as the Jumento's and up to and around the Abacos. I draw almost 6' and most of the boats (sail) seem to draw 5'+. Have yet to run aground (knock on teak). All said I would not shy away from a boat with 5' draft.

30-06-2009, 14:20	#17
bottleinamessage Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Temporarily a C.L.O.D in Velcro Beach Boat: Jeanneau, SO 42.1 "Far Niente" Posts: 234	While I can't assist in advising which boat on your list maybe the best choice, I cannot agree with Rising Star's comment on vessel draft. I, and many of my friends, have sailed the Bahamas for the last four years. We've been as far south as the Jumento's and up to and around the Abacos. I draw almost 6' and most of the boats (sail) seem to draw 5'+. Have yet to run aground (knock on teak). All said I would not shy away from a boat with 5' draft. __________________ I wish I'd done this sooner!