Charles T. Low wrote:

I'm not trying to be confrontational, but the question does arise
about why you ever left port with this owner and on this boat? So
many safety concerns leap out of your report.

I'll just jump in where I don't necessarily belong to agree with Charles. I
have made the run from the US coast to Nova Scotia many times using many
different routes. This is not "kiddie" boating and making the run with a
vessel that is anything less than 100% ready is not at all a prudent action.

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Good luck and good sailing.
s/v Kerry Deare of Barnegat
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