Don't think you need to come as far south as Miami but for sure you don't want to fight the Gulf Stream all the way there. We leave about 1am which makes it 2am by the time we get out of the bay, that way we get to west end midday with enough time to do customs, get fuel, etc. before the noseums attack. The route you are considering is fine. I just cant see me doing that with my boat, I like to prep her myself. We will probably see you out there since we plan on leaving the 15th June for 3 weeks.
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