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15-08-2008, 08:20
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Join Date: Aug 2008
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Bahamas in a Bayfield 25
Anyone done this or know of anyone having done this? A blog or website would be really nice. I am looking to go on the cheap for about six months. Just finished grad school and I am thinking a little trip would be nice. Years ago I looked into going, but just could not swing it. Now I am going to give it a go unless a job op pops up that I can not turn down.
sorry if this is in the wrong forum please move it mods if that is the case
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15-08-2008, 08:23
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Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Toronto
Boat: CS36Merlin, "La Belle Aurore"
Posts: 7,557
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No problem. Have seen a couple of small Bayfields out there. Lots of good spots for anchoring with that draft, you'll be in with the multi-hulls.
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Rick I
Toronto in summer, Bahamas in winter.
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15-08-2008, 09:41
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CF Adviser
Moderator Emeritus
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Virginia
Boat: Island Packet 380, now sold
Posts: 8,943
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You shouldn't have any problems in your Bayfield, Slim. Make sure you have a good anchor, with 50' of chain or more to ward off the coral.
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Hud
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15-08-2008, 10:59
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Moderator Emeritus
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Hayes, VA
Boat: Gozzard 36
Posts: 8,700
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Bayfields were all built very well. They were made to haul lots of stuff. Since they are all more than 20 years old a surveyor is needed to really say if that boat is still in great condition. Many still sail fine today.
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s/v Bright Eyes Gozzard 36
37 15.7 N 76 28.9 W
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15-08-2008, 11:33
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Cruising NC, FL, Bahamas, TCI & VIs
Boat: 1964 Pearson Ariel 'Faith' / Pearson 424, sv Emerald Tide
Posts: 1,531
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Yews you can!
Yes you can!
Here is a link to our 3.5 month cruise aboard our 26' (25'8") Pearson Ariel Faith. The Bahamas portion starts after page 5.
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24-08-2008, 11:19
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Live Iowa - Sail mostly Bahamas
Boat: Beneteau 32.5
Posts: 2,307
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I've done several trips to the Bahamas in 26-footers with drafts of 2 to 3 feet. You will be able to enjoy many wonderful places not easily accessible to bigger, deeper draft boats.
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24-08-2008, 12:13
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Senior Cruiser
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Minneapolis MN
Boat: Searunner 40 Trimaran, Siruis 22 mono, 16 foot MFG daysailor
Posts: 515
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Back in the late 1980's to early 90's on yearly trips to Lake Huron we would occasional meet an older retired gentleman who lived aboard and traveled between the Bahamas and Lake Huron with the seasons on a Bayfield 25. Screw the job go for it. 
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