GL: Route request

[curtis crain]

Dear All,

Thanks for all your good advice so far, I have been reading in the  
back round for years as I have planned my adventure.
I would like to give a little more info as to the particulars so your  
excellent suggestions are based on fact.
Again I would like to get back home to Lake Michigan from Ft.  
Lauderdale as soon as possible this next Spring Weather and safety  
first of course.

The Boat
Condition is above average with new paint everywhere for what that  
matters.
Length             77'
Beam               18'.6"
Draft                 8.6"
Mast height     75'
Weight             50 ton
Hull                  Steel
Rig                   Ketch
Cruising speed under power:  10 kts
Yes, it does have a pilothouse w/heat

I've gotten the impression No to the  St. Lawrence for sure.
I had not even considered coming up the Tom Bigbee, I just assumed  
Spring runoff  would be too much.
An ocean run to New York, then a trip up the Hudson, step the mast,  
and enjoy the Erie through to Buffalo, mast up and sail home?

Thanks again,

Curt