David, I plotted an all outside trip out as well. Down the Chesapeake and up outside LI from Norfolk. Added up to just over 500 miles iirc. If I decide to make the trip, I'll keep an outside route as a contingency if the weather holds. I have an autopilot but I haven't seen friends go on sale on Defender. With my winning personality, that might be the only way I could get one. As it stands right now, I'm on vacation from 9/2 - 9/19. Plenty of time.
Rick Bushie Anchovy, 1971, 30-1 Tolchester, MD
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