newcastlegreg
Member
I have explored quite a bit of the Great Loop and would like to Cruise the Great Lakes more.
My boat is currently in the Tennessee/ Mississippi area. The various rivers seem doable but that last 230 mile stretch on the Mississippi people seem dubious about. The 32 foot trawler I have has a 280hp diesel and normally burns about 2gal per hour at 7 knots. Top speed about 14 knots. Going against current I am guessing about 5 gal per hour. It actually normally has an 800 mile range at around 7 knots - no current. I have some questions if anyone has experience with making this trip.
My Qustion:
Best time of year to go?
Ideas about what the river current speed would be?
People say hitting debris going upriver is really stressful as they are coming at you?
Safe refuge along the MS that last 200 miles?
Commercial traffic dangers?
Fuel stops?
Any stories from people who have accomplished that trip?
My boat is currently in the Tennessee/ Mississippi area. The various rivers seem doable but that last 230 mile stretch on the Mississippi people seem dubious about. The 32 foot trawler I have has a 280hp diesel and normally burns about 2gal per hour at 7 knots. Top speed about 14 knots. Going against current I am guessing about 5 gal per hour. It actually normally has an 800 mile range at around 7 knots - no current. I have some questions if anyone has experience with making this trip.
My Qustion:
Best time of year to go?
Ideas about what the river current speed would be?
People say hitting debris going upriver is really stressful as they are coming at you?
Safe refuge along the MS that last 200 miles?
Commercial traffic dangers?
Fuel stops?
Any stories from people who have accomplished that trip?