South From Michigan in October?
Let's say one found a 8-9 kt trawler on Lake Michigan and wanted to start it south to Florida this month. Is this trip doable this time of the year? I know that weather fronts would be a problem but am wondering about the other variables such as:
Transient docking available between Chicago and Pickwick on the Tenn Tom? I don't like to anchor unless it is the only option.
Fuel availability also might be an issue but the boat in question has a pretty good range.
I have made the trip from Mobile to Pickwick once in December. 17 degrees upon arrival.
I made the return trip exactly one year later and leaving Pickwick in 20 degree weather.
Both times I was very cozy in the pilot house of my 42' Nordic Tug.
My best guess is that the purchase process would take a couple of weeks on the Michigan boat setting a departure date close to the end of October.
My question is are there any deal breaker problems in doing the trip?
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