On the Water with All Hanz On Deck

This blog will offer an account of the voyage of two couples and a dog aboard a 33' express cruiser from Occoquan, VA, outside Washington, DC to Palmetto, FL on the Gulf Coast. This journey is due to start June 17, 2011.

26 September 2011
Trip Photos
03 July 2011 | Palmetto, FL
Captain's Log
01 July 2011 | Rialto Harbor, Alva, Florida
That one particular harbor is so near and yet so far
30 June 2011 | Stuart to Clewiston, FL
Day XIV
29 June 2011 | Cocoa to Stuart, FL
Day XIII
28 June 2011 | Daytona Beach to Cocoa
Day XII
27 June 2011 | Jacksonville to Daytona Beach
Day XI
26 June 2011 | Isle of Palms, SC
Day 7
26 June 2011 | Hilton Head Island, SC
Day 8
26 June 2011
Yes, Virginia, there was a Day IV
23 June 2011 | South Carolina - FINALLY
Day VI
23 June 2011 | the ICW North Carolina
Evening IV into Day V
21 June 2011 | Southport, NC
Captain's Log
20 June 2011 | The ICW Great Dismal Swamp Route
Reflections of Day 2
20 June 2011 | Belmont Bay Harbor, VA
Reflections of Day I
20 June 2011 | Elizabeth City to Bellhaven, NC
Reflections of Day III
20 June 2011 | Morehead City, NC
SailBlogs Back in Action
13 June 2011 | Belmont Bay Harbor, VA
Ready to Launch
09 June 2011 | Belmont Bay Harbor, VA
Emergency Communications
09 June 2011 | Belmont Bay Harbor, VA
Electronics Update

Ready to Launch

13 June 2011 | Belmont Bay Harbor, VA
Don - Clear, Breezy, 71*
The in-hull fish-depth finder has been replaced with a thru-hull model. Apparently Chaparral adds 1/8" of foam to the hull that is not mentioned in their specs. That resulted in the in-hull finder sensing an air pocket. Thanks to Kevin at Abaco Electronics in Richmond for working through all of this.

For Don & Judi it's all about closing out nearly 21 years in Fairfax County, VA. The movers will pack boxes on Tuesday and load the van on Wednesday. Commander Chloe will spend a few days at Dogtopia to reduce stress until the boat becomes her temporary home.

Jack & Sudzy arrive Thursday evening and weather should cooperate for a Friday morning departure with an outgoing tide on the Potomac River.
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Vessel Name: All Hanz On Deck
Vessel Make/Model: Chaparral Signature 310
Hailing Port: Chicago, IL
Crew: Don, Judi, Jack & Susanne (and Commander Chloe)
About:
After nearly 21 years in Fairfax, VA, vessel owners Don & Judi are making a pre-retirement move to Palmetto, FL. This also involves the relocation of All Hanz On Deck, a Chaparral Signature 310 Express Cruiser. [...]
Extra:
MMSI - 338087931 LOA - 33' 4.5" Beam 10' 7.5" Bridge Clearance - 15' Deadrise - 18 Degrees Fuel Capacity - 147 Gallons Twin 275HP Volvo-Penta Gas Engines Draft-Up - 25" Draft-Down - 33" Water Capacity - 29 Gal Holding Tank - 28 Gal Cabin Headroom - 6' 6" Sleeping Capacity - 5 Passenger [...]

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Who: Don, Judi, Jack & Susanne (and Commander Chloe)
Port: Chicago, IL

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