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Forum: Monohull Sailboats 23-04-2017, 08:35
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Re: Navigating the Mississippi to the Gulf

You will have a steady current - the only unusual current is at New Madris. you should have enough fuel on board to run to NO. all you need is steerage. to keep the pointy end downstream
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 23-04-2017, 08:23
Replies: 36
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Posted By texingram1
Re: Navigating the Mississippi to the Gulf

I've seen a Waterway Guide at West Marine - I haven't had a need for it. But, with a boat as large as you have - the Mississippi would be fun and most memorable. I saw a total of 2 pleasure craft ......
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 23-04-2017, 08:14
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Posted By texingram1
Thumbs up Re: Navigating the Mississippi to the Gulf

My youngest son and I took a small 23' sailboat from Charleston, WV to Clear Lake Texas the summer of 1988 - one of worst droughts in US history - over 1,000 barges aground at Memphis.
I used US...
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