Thanks for all the responses, I may go the inside route since it is a viable choice if I plan the tides which I will be living by in the Hudson and St Lawrence anyway. The reason for this is that my wife will not go offshore but will cruise inside, so it is worth it to me to share with her this part of the journey! Take care, Tom No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.21.7/1335 - Release Date: 3/19/2008 9:54 AM