Well the area they, the folks that drowned, were in when the anchor line got
caught in the prop is an area only fisherman and fools enter outside the
marked channel and get that close to a dam either up or down stream.
You have not said what size you boat is. I would definitely take a boating
course. I would also have a Coast Guard Auxiliary Safety Check.
http://safetyseal.net/

You will find the Coast Guard Auxiliary inspectors a good source to answer
questions you may have about the river and your trip.
Jim

"JR-CJ" wrote in message
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The area your boat is in, is the most beautiful part of the Mississippi.
On the Mississippi just stay between the buoys, that is the channel and
is
11ft deep minimum.
Going up river, green buoy to the right.
Once you are used to the river, you can venture off the channel.
All kinds of sand to pull up onto and spend the night or longer (free).


In case you missed the news, 4 lost in boat accident, just north of
Lacrosse,WI on the Mississippi Sunday.
Got too close to the down river side of dam fishing, and when he pulled
the anchor, his motor would not start.
Current pulled the boat back upriver into the tail water of the dam.
Father, wife and two kids. They found 3 today, 1 child still missing.
Always start you motor and make sure it is running properly, before
pulling the anchor.
And the current downriver of a dam will pull you back upriver to the dam.



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