On Tue, 25 Jan 2005 08:55:20 -0600, Tamaroak
wrote:
Good idea to include a minor detail such as boat speed! It's a trawler
that will cruise at 10 knots, but I like 8 better, and don't plan to run
more than six hours a day.

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Basically then you are talking about 50 mile days. On the canal
systems I allow an extra 30 to 40 minutes per lock when estimating.

If you have a trawler mast over 22 feet, you will need to drop it.

On a trip that long I'd factor in a few weather delay days also.
There is also some risk of becoming "stuck" in a canal system for
maintenace or water level delays. That can vary from days to weeks.
It happens at times, and people end up leaving their boats for awhile
until the problems are cleared.

We figure 4 days to NYC 2days to Albany 4 days in the canal via BUF. Lake Erie
3days, 2days Detroit & St Clair Rivers to Port Huron and 4 days to Mackinaw
You might consider going via the Oswego River and Lake Onterio with a visit to
Toronto. You will need extra crew for the Welland Canal to handle lines, not
required on the NY canal system. Anyway, a good trip, enjoy! Jim