I just started reading this book...
The book has a chapter on "what boat to buy" and it is a very practical chapter. Specifically, it goes into maximum draft, beam and air clearance. I was surprised to read that the maximum recommended air clearance is 19.5'. The reason given was an old railroad swing bridge in Chicago that no longer opens.
So if you are in a sailboat, do you have to unstep your mast before going through Chicago? I guess not a big deal on a Hunter 26 but if I were doing this trip, I'd want something larger than an H26.
Of all of the fantasy trips I have ever run by the admiral, the great loop is one she seemed most excited about. SOooo... I want to learn all I can about this trip.
Please pipe in if you have any knowledge of parts and pieces of this trip. The only legs I'm actually familiar with are the NC outer banks and the Chesapeake Bay.
The book has a chapter on "what boat to buy" and it is a very practical chapter. Specifically, it goes into maximum draft, beam and air clearance. I was surprised to read that the maximum recommended air clearance is 19.5'. The reason given was an old railroad swing bridge in Chicago that no longer opens.
So if you are in a sailboat, do you have to unstep your mast before going through Chicago? I guess not a big deal on a Hunter 26 but if I were doing this trip, I'd want something larger than an H26.
Of all of the fantasy trips I have ever run by the admiral, the great loop is one she seemed most excited about. SOooo... I want to learn all I can about this trip.
Please pipe in if you have any knowledge of parts and pieces of this trip. The only legs I'm actually familiar with are the NC outer banks and the Chesapeake Bay.