colbysmith
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Just tentative plans for now, but looking at finishing up the Tennessee River in October. I know several that went along with me two years ago, mentioned they'd be interested in the Harrison Bay State Park to Guntersville, Al., leg, if and when I did it. This was part of the original plans, but due to flooding, we decided to just do Harrison Bay to the end of the Tennessee River. The distance this time is 120 miles. I would be "slowboating", only running around 5 kts or 6mph. That speed of course would change with the current. (Ie, I'll set 1500-1600 rpm, and if the current is running at 1 kt, I'll be running 6 kts. Going up stream, I'll burn more gas to stay at least 5mph.) I believe there are sections of the river in this area that are no wake. Anyone that would like to join me, would be responsible for their own boat and navigation. Same as last time. At 120 miles, figuring 30 miles a day, it would take 4 days one way. Probably anchoring out most nights. I'm figuring an 8 day trip, leaving Harrison Bay on October 15th and returning on the 22nd. Again, this is all tentative. Ideally the colors would be turning, but that all depends on the weather. And again, this is all tentative. Last time, Harrison Bay State Park had a nice ramp and parking available. Colby