Pontoons on the Erie canal

[Baysidejoe]

Re: Pontoons on the Erie canal

Mr Crabbs,
I some what in same situation. I also have a 20 PT, an (Avalon w/50 Yamaha 4 stroke). I was looking into building a front enclosure. Got some idea not sure if they will work. Also thought about bringing camping gear and staying at state parks. I know you camp over at some of the locks. Trying to keep the cost to a min. On the canal it is mostly 10 mph. If have a couple of bikes you get around in the towns easily.

 

[insanity]

Re: Pontoons on the Erie canal

Is this going to be a 1 day out and one day back trip?

 

[Baysidejoe]

Re: Pontoons on the Erie canal

I wanted to hear what other people wanted to do. Mr Crabbs is from SW Ohio, and I think He and his mate are planning for a week. I was hoping to do several trips during the summer. With two parts of the canal within 20 miles, it makes easy for me. I ordered the Canal guide from NYS. It should help in answering questions, and I can info. share with others. Look up (Tug 44) on the net, lots of info. and great pictures. How is your motor work coming?

 

[insanity]

Re: Pontoons on the Erie canal

Thanks for the info I will look it up soon. I cant start on the boat yet, I have a school coming up on Tuesday. May not beable to get to it till spring due to collage.

 

[Mr Crabbs]

Re: Pontoons on the Erie canal

If we can manage it, we'll most likely be overlapping the groups plans. No reason to drive that far just for a long weekend. There is a lot to see too.

Right now we are booked (at this point anyway) until mid July. Our summer ends the first full week of August.

 

[Baysidejoe]

Re: Pontoons on the Erie canal

Hey Guys, and Girls..

I just located another website that has a lot of useful information on the canal. Stuff like travel distance and average times including lock passage. That would be a great help to you Mr Crabbs to help locate your stops.


http://offshoreblue.com/cruising/nyscs.php
Also that (tug 44) site, was very well done by the owner of Tug 44. He traveled the whole system. (I'm jealous) Well maybe someday. A dollar and a dream.