"keith_nuttle" wrote
I have traveled the turnpike for over thirty years and enjoyed the scenery
and the tow boats. I am sure you know tow boats do not see small boats
very well. So the biggest problem you may have will be the other traffic.

I'm familiar with barge traffic and the need to stay clear of it from
motorboating and canoeing on the river. I figure careless power boaters are
probably a greater safety concern. (Barges/tugs don't generally make a lot
of sudden moves.)