Well, it's time for us to acquire the needed charts for our trip from Chicago to Mobile this Fall. Will be floating down the Illinois, Mississippi, Ohio, Tennessee & Tom-Bigbee river systems. Here are some questions for those having done this: 1. Are the Corps of Engineers chartbooks adequate? We have all the numbers to order, but are concerned about accuracy and level of detail. Are they sufficient? Are there alternate or add'l charts would you recommend? 2. Guides - Would anyone recommend specific guides for this trip? Right now, we just have Fred Myers' "Tenn-Tom Nitty Gritty Cruise Guide". Thanx in advance for any advice you might offer! Jim & Jan Hamlin M/V Wooden Duck - GB36/236 Cedarville, MI HAMLINS' HOMEPORT . . . JIM, JAN & BOSUN