On 14 Jan 2007 18:14:06 -0800, "tt" wrote:

The boat is a 1932 Cheasapeake Bay modified Sharpie. It is fully
restored and this will be its first voyage. It has a 2/12 hp outboard
that will most likely be upgraded to 5 hp. A small cabin provides a
V-berth and a porta potty.

There are boats much bigger running the ICW every day so it is
unlikely you will have a problem running aground if you stay in the
channel. I think your biggest issue is power, or the lack thereof.
You really need an outboard big enough to buck a stiff headwind and/or
an adverse current. Sailing opportunities are limited due to the need
to stay in the channel, so reliability is an important factor also.