seasalt007
Guru
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?
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?