GL: Sailboat on the Erie Canal/NJ ICW - Pulling the Mast

[M S]

We prefer to run on the inside, but on the NJ ICW, the bridges will force us
outside for most of New Jersey. We are shallow draft (3' or less if needed),
so depths aren't a big concern.
 
Most guides have suggested pulling the mast when you get up the hudson just
before going into the Eire Canal.
 
I figure we won't be sailing once we get past NY city anyway. My thought was:
do we pull the mast at Cape May, that way we could take the ICW. I understand
there is a 25-30 mile stretch at the north end of NJ where there is no ICW.
 
Does anyone see any major issues with this idea? Does anyone have a
recommendation for where to pull the mast in the Cape May area?
 
Mike & Tammy
Valhall II (Gemini 3400)