Florida west coast

[doug.dsi]

Just purchased a GB 46 classic and need to bring it from Mobile, AL to Stuart, FL.
Wife and I plan on taking it slow, for the first 8 days until we get to Carrabelle. Then she will have to go back to work and I will continue.
Having never cruised the west coast, I am looking for suggestions. Running straight through to Tampa is a possibility, but I am not looking forward to a 23 hour run on an older vessel I have only spent a few days on.
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[HeadedToTexas]

The last couple years have been tough on that area and services may be unavailable. Careful research will be important.

 

[DavidM]

Due to the hurricane damage along Florida’s west coast, I wouldn’t make this a sightseeing, casual trip. So go for a 10 hour run the first day, maybe to Destin to shake things down. If all is ok head straight for Tampa and then ten hour legs to get past the hurricane devastated area. You should be able to easily make it to Stuart in eight days.

David