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thataway
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 20779 City/Region: Pensacola
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: thataway
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Posted: Sat May 12, 2018 10:34 pm Post subject: |
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Colby,
Our analysis shows a driving distance of 388 miles via Highway 64/24. Most of that is Freeway driving, and should be fast (as fast as we run--which is 55 to 57.).
We are familiar with this route, since it is part of the trip from our home to our farm in Illinois.
We do have an advantage of two drivers, but we stop every 2 hours to switch drivers, inspect the rig, and do temp checks on the wheel bearings. If we get underway by 9 AM. We should be in Granville Marina by about 5 PM (8 hours). Launch should be quick. We may try and be underway by 8. _________________ Bob Austin
Thataway
Thataway (Ex Seaweed) 2007 25 C Dory May 2018 to Oct. 2021
Thisaway 2006 22' CDory November 2011 to May 2018
Caracal 18 140 Suzuki 2007 to present
Thataway TomCat 255 150 Suzukis June 2006 thru August 2011
C Pelican; 1992, 22 Cruiser, 2002 thru 2006
Frequent Sea; 2003 C D 25, 2007 thru 2009
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Home port: Pensacola FL |
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colbysmith
Joined: 02 Oct 2011 Posts: 4523 City/Region: Madison
State or Province: WI
C-Dory Year: 2009
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: C-Traveler
Photos: C-Traveler and Midnight-Flyer
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Posted: Sun May 13, 2018 9:52 am Post subject: |
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I'm showing 405 miles, which is fairly close to the 388. I may have to make a stop at STL to drop Rosanne off for her to fly back home. Unless we find a C-Brat at the gathering that lives in our neck of the woods that she can ride home with. I plan 15 minute stops every 2 hours, but still manage to take an hour or two longer during the day. Probably longer stops or more frequent. Yesterday I drove 470 miles, and left at 8am stopping for the night around 6p. (10 hours, using my Wisconsin time. lol). Some days just take me longer...lol. While I drive at 65mph, my average day works out to about 50 mph. So I plan 10 hours for a 500 mile day, and that works out pretty well.) I may take a look at that marina planned for the first night along the trip. All things to do later. Today I plan to get to my brothers house south of Seattle and get the boat cleaned back up for the boating planned in the next 6 weeks! Colby |
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Jim Gibson
Joined: 21 Feb 2006 Posts: 612 City/Region: Sacramento
State or Province: CA
C-Dory Year: 1998
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Pounder
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Posted: Sun May 13, 2018 11:05 am Post subject: |
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Sorry for my spelling.
Yes, it is Granville (Wildwood) Marina, not Grandville. _________________ Jim on M/V Pounder
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johnpurvis
Joined: 11 Sep 2013 Posts: 22 City/Region: Meridian
State or Province: ID
C-Dory Year: 2003
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Firefly
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Posted: Sun May 13, 2018 11:45 am Post subject: Parking & more |
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Jim and Kathy, thank you over and over for all the work you are doing. It is a big adventure and we are extremely grateful for your efforts. We are going to take the truck to the fishing guides location on Sunday the 9th.
Please send me the itinerary details to: jkpurvis@gmail.com
We are very excited about this trip and anxious to get started. John & Kitty. |
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Jim Gibson
Joined: 21 Feb 2006 Posts: 612 City/Region: Sacramento
State or Province: CA
C-Dory Year: 1998
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Pounder
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Posted: Sun May 13, 2018 1:18 pm Post subject: |
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Wow Bob and Marie.
Good on you and your stamina to go the additional 185 NM up the Tennessee from Chattanooga to Knoxville! I got pooped out by the time I saw us getting to Chattanooga. Very inspiring. |
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thataway
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 20779 City/Region: Pensacola
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: thataway
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Posted: Sun May 13, 2018 2:04 pm Post subject: |
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Jim Gibson wrote: | Wow Bob and Marie.
Good on you and your stamina to go the additional 185 NM up the Tennessee from Chattanooga to Knoxville! I got pooped out by the time I saw us getting to Chattanooga. Very inspiring. |
Sure beats a 3500 mile passage across an ocean at 6 knots! We will probably poke along that last few miles. Let Marie cast a few minnows etc... |
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Jim Lefers
Joined: 07 Feb 2014 Posts: 28 City/Region: St.charles
State or Province: MO
C-Dory Year: 2006
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Bobcat
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Posted: Sun May 13, 2018 6:16 pm Post subject: River trip |
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I've done both the Cumberland and the Tennessee in 2016-2017 and have both of the guide books that Jerry Hay sells. I seem to have maybe already given away the Tennessee one ( cruise 2016) but have 2 of the Cumberland ,one from 2012 ( a cruise that fell thru) and other from 2016 (cruise that I made) and would be glad to send to a intended cruiser. I'm planning a cruise on the Erie and cross at Oswego into Canada and then a loop on the Rideau ,down the Ottwa ,down the St.Lawerence to Sorel, up the Richelieu back into the USA ,across Lake Chamberlain into the Champlain canal and back across the Erie to my starting point in early July. Any help on the Tennessee - Cumberland I can help with give me a shout.Both (rivers)are well marked and I also have a 2015 Quimbys that I'd be glad to offer. Kinda think, although I had charts, your on board electronics are enough. I've got Garmin and Radar and spent for charts but didn't really use them! Happy Cruisin ! |
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colbysmith
Joined: 02 Oct 2011 Posts: 4523 City/Region: Madison
State or Province: WI
C-Dory Year: 2009
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: C-Traveler
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Posted: Sun May 13, 2018 10:58 pm Post subject: |
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Bob, nothing definite, but would you enjoy another boat continuing on with you if I decided to tag along? Colby |
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thataway
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 20779 City/Region: Pensacola
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: thataway
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Posted: Mon May 14, 2018 8:17 am Post subject: |
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Colby,
Definitely would enjoy your or other company. |
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Lew 25
Joined: 26 Oct 2015 Posts: 52 City/Region: Billings
State or Province: MT
C-Dory Year: 1996
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: CAT CLAW
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Posted: Mon May 14, 2018 1:05 pm Post subject: Parking |
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Jim, I plan to use the guides parking. Will be there Sunday and ready to go early Mon. That will be along day to start the cruise. GREAT work!! Please send me the the the float plan to drrlvk@charter.net I am still computer illiterate without any grand kids to educate me. Thanks Lew |
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Jim Gibson
Joined: 21 Feb 2006 Posts: 612 City/Region: Sacramento
State or Province: CA
C-Dory Year: 1998
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Pounder
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Posted: Mon May 14, 2018 1:18 pm Post subject: |
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Dr. Lew
Is that the correct email? It bounced back on me. |
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Jim Gibson
Joined: 21 Feb 2006 Posts: 612 City/Region: Sacramento
State or Province: CA
C-Dory Year: 1998
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Pounder
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Posted: Mon May 14, 2018 9:47 pm Post subject: |
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Jim
Thanks for your kind offer of the charts. I have already purchased the guides for both the Cumberland and Tennessee Rivers.
Your Erie Cannal cruise sounds great. I will be interested in reading about that trip.
Best,
Jim |
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Jim Gibson
Joined: 21 Feb 2006 Posts: 612 City/Region: Sacramento
State or Province: CA
C-Dory Year: 1998
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Pounder
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Posted: Mon May 14, 2018 10:04 pm Post subject: |
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Jennykatz (Jim & Loree)
Will you be using the Granville fishing guide parking for your truck and trailer?
Thanks,
Jim |
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jennykatz
Joined: 15 Dec 2003 Posts: 1678 City/Region: naples
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2006
C-Dory Model: 23 Venture
Vessel Name: Little Treasurer
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Posted: Tue May 15, 2018 9:49 pm Post subject: jim |
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yes I hope so .We will leave naples Fl. on Sat early and get up to granville Tn Sunday afternoon or dinner time
Jim plz send me a pm with phone number thanks _________________ retired 8/08 from UAL, still working pt tm
Duck c-22 cruiser sold 6/23/08
06 Venture Cruiser with merc115CT
00 cd16 cruiser honda 40 sold 3/12 |
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jennykatz
Joined: 15 Dec 2003 Posts: 1678 City/Region: naples
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2006
C-Dory Model: 23 Venture
Vessel Name: Little Treasurer
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Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2018 10:32 pm Post subject: Float plan |
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Jim please send me the float plan also. Widmannfla@aol.com |
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