Vero Beach to West Palm

[psagion]

Hello Everyone!

I'm new to the sailing community with limited sailing experience. I recently acquired a small sailboat and I'm planning to move it from Vero Beach to West Palm.
I was thinking of taking the trip using the ICW but I could some advise.

The boat is 25' with a working 8 HP engine and sails, however, the lights are not 100% so I do not think night time traveling would be possible.

If I were to start the trip early in the Morning where do you guys recommend me to do the first stop and continue the next day?
Also where in West Palm/Lake Worth would any of you recommend anchoring for a few days.
I'd prefer free anchoring or mooring given that my schedule is unpredictable and I wouldn't be sure if I can go back to the vessel within 24 hours.

Please feel free to PM or reply. I'm super excited given this is my first sailboat ! (No name for her yet)