"JohnH" wrote in message
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On Thu, 18 Sep 2003 10:28:42 -0400, Harry Krause

wrote:

some stuff cut out
Uh, before you attempt that sort of voyage, you probably ought to get a
few years of experience in boat handling in your local waters, and not
out of sight of land, at least not the first year.


I could not agree more. You really don't want to even start trying to plan
a long trip till you and your crew know your boat inside and out, as well as
the electronics, backup navigation methods, and how your boat handles
weather. Not to mention learning the rules of the road, and getting some
experience dealing with idiots who ignore them. Also, you will have a
better idea of how you and your crew enjoy spending the day on the water.
It's very easy to sit down and take your cruising speed, multiply by however
many hours, and think you will really be able to maintain that. Probably
not realistic.

Dave