GL: Knoxville to wherever

[DWB]

Let us assume Sandra has already encountered the largest rollers she could
possibly see on this trip, (around her home waters). When that 44 to 54 foot
Carver going by as fast as he can, they make a 5-6 foot wake with ease and
slowing down is never an option.
DWB

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From: great-loop-bounces@lists.samurai.com
[mailto:great-loop-bounces@lists.samurai.com] On Behalf Of Bill Donovan
Sent: Friday, October 13, 2006 12:42 PM
To: Sandra Barber; great-loop@lists.samurai.com
Subject: Re: GL: Knoxville to wherever

Sandra:

While I agree there are great risks attempting the Great Loop on a
pontoon type houseboat, take a look at what Larry and Joanne Haftl
cruised the Great Loop aboard.  It is less than 32 feet, but very
well equipped.  They had no real problems.  However, they did have
one advantage you don't:  they could move quite fast when they needed to.

I would suggest trading the houseboats for something a little more
seaworthy, not necessarily larger.

Good luck!

Bill Donovan
formerly of Integrity (Monk 36)



At 10:37 AM 10/13/2006, Sandra Barber wrote:
>I love reading these posts.
>
>In May or whenever you all advise we will be going fro Knoxville south for
2
>weeks to see if the loop trip might be for us later when we have
appropriate
>boats. For now we have a 32 ft. three pontoon cabin type houseboat with
most
>of the comforts. Two other couples are going with us, one in a runabout
with
>a cuddy cab, the other boat similar to ours but 28 ft.
>
>Is this a doable trip in our boats? Any tips? I have most of the Skipper
>Bob's recommended books and a few others.
>
>What charts are needed? Computer and paper?
>
>My gambling buddies wonder if there are any casinos on this route?
>
>Don't miss places?
>
>Any tips and suggestions are appreciated.
>
>Leon & Sandy aboard Funmonster II
>
>
>
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