yes, it is fixed just over 4 foot draftI consider lake depth vs draft, isn't a CAL 27 fix vs your trailer sailor?
thank you, good adviceWhat are the differences regarding wind in the area?
Fun of sailing is water area, depth and wind. Once you have enjoyed the basics of discovery, it then becomes competition of whom am I sailing with/against. Some of the great sailing places like the NE, SF Bay or the Puget Sound provide what feels like unlimited variety of sailing locations/adventures. Lake sailing for me was the opportunity to have fun with friends or the thrill of competitive sailing against other racers.
John, in deciding wher to splash, I think you need to make some day visits to the areas. Maybe spend a night in a local hotel. Make friends with the locals and see what they say about their sailing experiences. Have a coffee in their diners or a beer in the pub. Only then will you have the info to help with your decision.
Sounds like an opportunity for fun to me.
thanks for your input and help.I look forward to reading about your discoveries. Who knows I may sometime get to visit Nashville and knowing which lake provides a great sailing experience would be wonderful.
thank youPercy Priest has excellent depth, better width for reaches, and reasonably forested shores. On Lake Erie, the key to escaping hordes of power boats and jet skis is to stay overnight, and to sail on weekdays.
When you are deciding on a marina, talking to them and their current customers will be helpful.
Good luck with your new boat!
Interesting. Guess the Google maps images of Old Hickory could have been taken in winter when the sailboats aren't at the docks, or I just missed them panning around. Sounds like an active sailing community in both in that case.Actually percy has three marinas (all having sailboats) and Old Hickory has like 6. There are at least three with sailboats. Both lakes have limited space available for sailboats and so far only one on each lake have space open.
The river in this instance seems cleaner that percy but it will have more traffic more of the time. Percy probably more busy in may june july and august.