Sailing Boat Home ?

[valhalla360]

Originally Posted by JC Reefer

I would not recommend hopping the way north unless you really have time to burn and really want to see it all. Better to get away from the traffic and sail in the Gulf Stream. You’ll gain 2-3 kTs speed and avoid many hazards. Daily averages will be much better then 50 miles.

At the very least, do a jump from miami to North Carolina. Cape Hatteras is always rough. So a break before that or even taking the ICW from there works.

Inexperience couple, new to them boat...no offshore is not a great solution.

If you want to do a day hop outside once you've got a few days in and are comfortable everything is operating correct, sure but first thing doing a multiday offshore passage, not a great solution.

By staying inside and limiting the duration, you have 2 rested crew on duty and ready access to plentiful shoreside facilities for most of the trip.

Yes, the ICW has it's challenges but much more suitable for figuring things out.

[Celestialsailor]

Boat transport Semi-truck...60 MPH to weather...

[zGerman]

Insurance is a big deal, you need a policy that covers the entire trip. At least where I sail you can't go in to a marina without it. That may be expensive and/or hard to get. A more "local" policy is often easier and cheaper to obtain.
Contact a broker and get a quote for a fantasy boat that closely resembles in size and value what you are looking for.

[flyingnut40]

From my post on affordable prices......
You could just buy local.......

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Since you have the more valuable Ameri-bucks you might consider the Canadian boat market. You have not indicated your location or desired type of boat, but as an example of what can be had...... There is a 1979 Bayfield 28 in the Sunnybrook Yachts yard in Chester Nova Scotia that looks like a great buy for you. Looks good, no obvious needs other than cosmetic, yanmar engine is clean and self tailing winches etc look decent. Sails are bagged so no info on condition. $200 for a radio upgrade and you could be off!! If you are looking for a full keel boat that has great potential to sail away, this could be the deal for you.

flyingnut40