Well, you are right, but being a homeboy from Lake Champlain, I think he really should see it! And the eastern section of the Erie is dismal as hell (well , perhaps overstated, but not by much), as far as I have observed. But, you are right, it's not the only way. But, with his boat, the Champlain section is both shorter and much more scenic. Good to hear from you! What's up personally? Dennis Dennis Bruckel, Cruising Editor Waterway Guide Albin 27 Sadie B website www.debruckel.com cell phone 407 414 0531 > [Original Message] > From: Jim Ague <ague@usa.net> > To: <dbruckel@earthlink.net> > Date: 1/26/2009 6:50:51 PM > Subject: Re: [PUP] Getting to St. Lawrence Seaway > > > > > The best (and only route) would be up the Hudson to Champlain and north, > > then east on the St. Lawrence. > > > Hi Dennis, > > Why do you exclude Erie/Oswego Canals to SE Lake Ontario as a possibility? I > think this route gives him enough depth and a few more feet of air draft. > > -- Jim