I am deeply indebted to all of you who responded to my request for information, both here on the list and by e-mail. You've provided me with truly useful information. Now I just have to determine how to get my air draft down to a workable level. I'll do some measuring, but my first thought is to remove the paravane poles and replace the mast with a smaller, temporary mast to carry a small radar, a steaming light, an anchor light, and an anemometer transducer. With a little luck, I should be able to get my air draft down to 15 feet or less. Thanks again to all hands . . . . what a great resource you are! --Milt Baker, Nordhavn 47 Bluewater, Palm Beach Gardens, FL

> I'll do some measuring, but my first thought is to remove the paravane > poles and replace > the mast with a smaller, temporary mast to carry a small radar, a steaming > light, an anchor > light, and an anemometer transducer. With a little luck, I should be > able to get my air > draft down to 15 feet or less. > My advice for you would be to the the route using Eastern Erie and Oswego canals. (Hudson River to Albany/Waterford, Erie Canal to Oswego Canal to Lake Ontario.) I don't think you need to get down to 15' this way, but more like 21'. Double-check by going to http://www.nyscanals.gov/, specifically http://www.nyscanals.gov/exvac/boating/bridgeheights.html. Most boaters drop their gear at Troy, NY, or the free docks at Waterford. -- Jim Ague