On Feb 26, 12:17*pm, AGrigorof wrote:
I will be moving to Freeport, Grand Bahama this summer and I'm
thinking of purchasing a 32-34 feet / 600 HP, twin engine powerboat
cruiser. I have sailing experience (39-45 feet monohulls and cats) and
used to be a deck officer in the merchant marine but I'm not that
experienced on powerboats that size and the passage from Florida to
Grand Bahama. I know the Gulf Stream can have a big impact on
sailboats but how about a 34 feet powerboat cruiser with a cruising
speed of 30-40 knts? Is it fairly safe to make this trip? How long
does it take for example from West Palm Beach (or from somewhere in
the area) to Freeport? 4-5 hours?

It shouldn't be a difficult trip, but you do need to watch the
weather. I know people that make the trip in a 23 foot center console
with twin 150's, they just wait for a good forcast. Just give that
boat a few local "shake down" trips first, just to work the bugs out.