I’ve just moved out of a 52C and into a 75CMY. New boat draws 6’, old boat drew 5’. Spent most of adult life around Abacos in various Sport Fishers that I’ve owned and am proficient reading water. Will be single handing boat with help from fam.

Wife does NOT like being on hook, am attempting to remedy by installing SeaKeeper on new boat. Planning a inaugural Thanksgiving trip with family, rondevous at Palm Cay Marina (Nassau) then on towards Exumas. As a family, we all enjoy active rather than passive vacations. Like to spearfish and fish.

With an emphasis on CALM anchorages and nearby snorkeling, spearing, fishing as a secondary want; does anyone with local knowledge have specific recommendations?

Will the 6’ draw be a problem. In the Abacos I had to be careful with 5’.

Tow a 20’ open fisherman or stick with on board 16’ dingy? I’m shying away from the tow as it further complicates a trip that I’m trying to make as seamless as possible.

As a plan B, I can pre position boat in Exumas if weather forecast looks to be sporty, then bring fam in.

If I blow this trip remainder of boating life will be limited to marinas....

Brett