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An update to all of you that responded to my original post: We did the trip early March under a full moon. The route was departing Palmetto FL at 11:00am, exit Tampa bay south of Egmont, then direct to Dry Tortugas arriving roughly 11:00am the next day after a non stop run. The only pots we saw...

Being a KK I'm not concerned about fuel, water or ice. (My rough calcs indicate I could do 7 round trips from Tampa to Tortugas if I start out full of fuel). BEER, on the other hand, could be an issue especially if I were to use some in a trade for shrimp.:)

My biggest concern are the stabilizer fins grabbing a floating net or line. I have a Spurs line cutter for the prop, but hope to not have to test it, especially at 2:00AM.

John- Perfect! Thanks for the response- that's what I was hoping to hear. If we have a mild Florida winter I'm hoping to do a run about February and since it will be the Admirals first overnight passage I want it to proceed without a hitch.

Thanks, good advice. My main concern are those things that radar probably won't pick up, as opposed to shrimp boats and towers.

That has been my experience as well when only 2 to 4 miles off shore. I'm curious how many obstacles exist when out 15 to 25 miles in 50' to 150' of water. The last thing I want is to snag a pot at 2:00AM while the Admiral is on watch :)

I am currently planning a trip from Tampa Bay direct to the Dry Tortugas for this winter. At my cruising speed of 8 knots the trip is about a 24 hour run non stop, requiring an overnight passage. My previous overnight passages are all associated with the Atlantic ocean side of Florida: crossings...