Two sailors are shoving off from Annapolis on 3/19/23 and headed to St. Pete, FL in a 2021 Cutwater C32 Control Bridge. No prior experience in these waters. Tons of Qs. Any and all recommendations and cautions from those who have made the trip are welcome. Some basis Qs:
- Approximately how long will it take if coastal cruising at ~30mph in good conditions motoring between 6-8 hrs per day?
- Approximately how many times should we expect to have to fuel up if starting with 300 gallons to power 2 Yamaha 300's?
- Other than Wilmington, NC and Charleston, SC (Kiawah) what other overnight stops make the most sense?
- At this time of year, will it be difficult to get an overnight slip with shore power? Recommendations?
- Other than for overnight docking, are there other points at which we should duck into the ICW for safety or sights?
- Any precautions for the trip?
Many thanks mates.
- Approximately how long will it take if coastal cruising at ~30mph in good conditions motoring between 6-8 hrs per day?
- Approximately how many times should we expect to have to fuel up if starting with 300 gallons to power 2 Yamaha 300's?
- Other than Wilmington, NC and Charleston, SC (Kiawah) what other overnight stops make the most sense?
- At this time of year, will it be difficult to get an overnight slip with shore power? Recommendations?
- Other than for overnight docking, are there other points at which we should duck into the ICW for safety or sights?
- Any precautions for the trip?
Many thanks mates.