GL: Largest boat for the Loop

[V. H. Mitchell]

>From time to time there have been discussions here about the desirability of
small boats for doing the Loop.  And we're all familiar with Skipper Bob's
sage advice to get the smallest boat on which you can be comfortable.

But my wife and I, having reached a certain age, would like a captain and
cook, and whatever other crew might be needed, depending on the size of the
boat.  Toward that end, I've been thinking of winning the lottery, now that
it's reached an adequate 150 million.

So my question is, what is the largest boat that can do the loop.  Now we all
know about that Chicago bridge, and just how shoal certain section are, so be
realistic in your recommendations -- never mind that actually winning the
lottery isn't.

It's been a long winter, even here in South Texas.  Fortunately, for us at
least, it's about over.

Cheers,
Vaughan Mitchell
Rockport, TX