Motor Boat Boys Down the Coast; or, Through Storm and Stress to Florida

Six spirited teens from a Midwestern town have just turned a school‑fire disaster into a bold seafaring plan. Armed with three well‑kept motor boats, a stash of supplies and the confidence earned on previous cruises of the Mississippi and Great Lakes, they set off from Philadelphia, eager to ride the Atlantic down to Florida before winter closes in. Their leader, Jack Stormways, pilots the sleek Tramp while Cook Jimmy Brannigan sounds the horn, announcing the start of what promises to be a “bully” adventure. The boys’ youthful optimism is matched by a practical know‑how that makes the ambitious journey feel within reach.

Early on the lower Delaware, the flotilla navigates crowded waterways, exchanges friendly blasts with passing craft, and tests the limits of their engines. A sudden storm looms, challenging their skill and teamwork as they wrestle with wind, wave and the ever‑reliable wireless for clues. Yet each close shave only deepens their bond, turning the trip into a rite‑of‑passage where bravery, humor and a taste for discovery steer them forward. Listeners will feel the rush of the open water and the camaraderie that fuels these boys’ quest for the sunny coast.