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Day 13 24 September Satellite Beach to Stewart, FL. 91 SM, 7 hrs. Total: 1,157 SM, 81 hrs. Fueled up and set out. Storms coming from the south about 2 hrs. underway. Ducked into Sebastian River Marina for about an hour until the storms passed. They were very nice about it and even helped us tie...

Day 10 21 September Hilton Head to Jekyll I, GA. 120 SM, 8 hrs. Total Voyage; 838 SM, 58 hrs. Nothing eventful. Calm weather. Probably should have gone offshore. Jekyll Harbor Marina was very easy and convenient. Nice bike paths on this island. We'll return and stay for at least 2 days. Good...

Pantaneus took me our 1st year. I did have some experience and training from 20 years ago. Worth a call to them.

I recommend Chesapeake Anchorage Marina, Chesapeake City, MD. Really nice town to visit. This photo of a huge ro-ro heading east on the C&D, taken from our transient slip at CAM.

Maybe I missed: Make & Model of your vessel? Good luck and favorable conditions to you! Post photos via "manage attachments" when replying. Only trouble I've had is that ipad seems only able to post 1 photo per post.

Just to be clear, when you suggest "tilting up, a bit, not down..." Do you mean tilting slightly in the direction where the top of the engine moves toward the bow?

thanks. Yes, was using iPad. This is from my computer. thanks!

In my posts I want to add photos. I go to "manage attachments", "choose file" list appears, I do and select "choose existing", I click on one of my photos, and upload it. When I repeat the process only the last photo uploaded appears in my post. How do I put more than 1 photo in my posts? Thank you.

You are referring to the 2 traditional looking trim tabs mounted to your transom?. What is the length and weight of the RIB?

Day 9 Rainy Day.

Day 9 Day 9 20 September Harbourtown Marina Awoke to a rainy day. Whew! Staying put for a change. After a nice breakfast at a nearby cafe, Diana rode her bike for errands while I performed some routine maintenance. Great day off.

Day 8 Day 8 19 September, Charleston to Hilton Head I. 95 SM, 7 hrs. Total Trip: 718 SM, 50 hrs. Weather getting into an unfavorable pattern. There was a strong storm cell just east of Charleston. Assuming (wrongly) that these cells move to the east or north we left the Megadock. Not 10...

Dealer says it's a short shaft so I guess I was mistaken.

The one we used was provided by the Charleston City Marina. We have no knowledge of any others.

ActiveCaptain As new boaters ActiveCaptain has really flattened our learning curve. It was one of our most valuable resources in our recent voyage from Annapolis to Marco Island, FL. Thanks to Jeff, Karen, and all who provide input.

Day 7 Day 7, 18 September Georgetown, SC. To Charleston, SC. 67 SM, 5 hrs. Total trip from Annapolis: 623 SM, 43.5 hrs. Nothing remarkable except there isn't much traffic. I guess it's because we're ahead of the crowd. Been told they wait till after the boat shows and avoid the hurricane...

Day 6 Day 6, 17 September Southport, NC. To Georgetown, SC 97 SM, 6 .5 hrs. Trip totals: 556 SM, 38.5 hrs. Another nice day. No drama at the infamous "rock pile". Called on VHS to check on potential commercial traffic. No response, no traffic. Stayed in the middle. Pulled into Georgetown...

Courtesy Cutting Speed to Reduce Wake Another issue where we are seeking guidance. Got yelled at a time or two. We understand "official no wake zones". Not too hard to spot the unofficial ones. By the way, why not include the no wake zones on charts? Other reasons we found to cut speed...

Day 5 Day 5, 19 September Topsail Beach to Southport, NC 42 SM, 3-4 hours Trip Total: 463 SM, 32.5 Hrs. Easy day as good weather continued and ran less than 4 hours, for a change! Been sleeping really well. It's pretty exhausting to focus / run all day. We're biting off so much mileage for...

Magenta Line BTW, I understand the dangers of following the magenta line but why does it disappear from time to time? Like around around Moorehead City. It's a bit confusing to us, especially when we're relying on it as a general guide.

Diesel 1) Sept. 13. Alligator River Marina mm 83, $3.60 2) Sept. 16, Southport Marina NC., mm 309, $3.75 3) Sept. 19, Harbourtown Marina, SC., mm 564, $3.78 4) Sept. 23, Telemar Bay Marina, mm 914, $4.25

Pamlico to Topsail Beach Day 4 15 September Oriental to Topsail beach 92 SM, 7 hrs. Total: 421 SM, 29 hrs. Another good day, weather, too. Harbor Village Marina near Topsail Beach is another clean and fine facility. It's home to many boats but will accommodate some transients. Well protected...

Diana at the helm Heading for Pamlico Sound, southbound.

Alligator River to Grace Harbor at River Dunes Day 3 14 September From Alligator River to River Dunes 92 ST.mi./5 hrs. Total miles: 329. 22 running hours Easy trip. Good weather. River Dunes is just east of Oriental, NC. It is a very clean and fine facility in a well protected harbor. We'd...

Thank you all. I've emailed the dealer with the idea that the shaft is too long. Will let you know the outcome.