1973 ParkerDawson, Homeport: Plymouth, MA.  Upgrades; Refrigeration, CapeHorn Windvane Steering, Wind Generator, solar panels, 2 more gel batteries (1 starting battery, one dual purpose and 2 big gels), head with holding tank that can be pumped offshore, All new standing rigging this year.  I purchased this boat back in 1994.  The prevous and original owner was sick and his son hauled the boat for the winter.  Forgot to winterize and the inboard block cracked.  Illness forced the sale, but he didn't want to sell the boat w/o aux power.  A local boat yord put on a 35hp johnson o/b.  I upgraded to a 20hp a few years back.  Was sailing to the Cheaspeake from Cape Cod Bay and my rudder cracked.  I may of hit something, I was 15 miles south of Block Isl, RI.  Awaiting a new rudder.

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Chris Karo
s/v Kimberly Marie
Midship 25
Plymouth MA
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Chris,

I spent a lot of time flying over those water many years back.  So the question is, "How did you get back from south of Block Island ?"

Steve in San Jose
Dawson 26, "Banana Split"
Hull 270

Made the trip south this year!  Left Plymouth, MA in mid Sept. 09.  Sailed a straight course offshore to the Chesapeake Bay.  At times I was over 100 miles off the eastern seaboard.  What a great feeling.  The trip took me 7 days (singlehanded) to get to Elizabeth City, NC, where the boat is wintering.  After entering into the Chesapeake, I headed south down the Elizabeth River, took a right into the Dismal Swamp ICW.  This was a great trip and the PD handled well.  I was in a NorthEaster with winds gusting over 45kts.  I have some pictures with the boat in 18 foot seas.  Email me and I'll send you some shots of the trip.  I had to return to New England due to family matters, but looking forward to Spring where I will pick up and continue south.