Maiden voyage

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Hi all.Im bringing a (new to me) 44 ft IG 44ft motorcruiser from Melbourne fla to Carrabelle fla. I know its bad timing but I have no choice. I do have trepidation. We'll be headed by way of the Ocachobe canal up through the west side Icw not sure what we'll find for good Anchorage reasonable fuel and good marinas we probably cross the gulf at Tarpon springs or crystal river.any advice would be appreciated other than don't go.lol