Part 2 of the journey home documents the voyage from Demopolis, AL to Pass Christian, MS. This portion of the trip spanned three days and a distance of 318 miles. It began on the Tombigbee River, followed by a short run down the Mobile River and then into Mobile Bay. The journey ended in Pass […]
To get Aegis back to its new homeport required a 550 mile voyage that spanned six days. It began on Pickwick Lake just north of Iuka, MS and ended on the Gulf Coast in Pass Christian, MS. Given the uniqueness of this experience, we decided to make a family trip out of it. My mother,
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Thankfully, the search for a new boat did not last very long. We knew we wanted a Hatteras Motor Yacht in the 53’ – 58’ range. Three or four staterooms was a must. Spacious exterior entertaining areas was also high on the wishlist. The Search – Part One The search began in April 2024 as
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Encore is a great boat that my Father and I have spent countless hours restoring and maintaining. After a lot of consideration, the tough decision was made to sell Encore. We have spent many nights at Chandeleur, Biloxi Marsh, and The Hurricane Hole onboard Encore. We have also snapper fished offshore in the Gulf and
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Spending the night on the hook can be a stressful, restless experience for a lot of boat owners. Every sound you hear becomes more pronounced. Most will at some point will wonder: is the anchor dragging, am I visible enough to other vessels, what’s the weather/tide doing, what am I going to do if I
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Hurricane preparation is a necessary evil if you keep your boat anywhere on the Atlantic or Gulf Coasts. You should have a plan well in advance of any storm moving into your area. We use boatus.com for our boat insurance and they provide some great tips and information to help your boat’s chances of surviving
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