<Skipper Bob wrote: In fact if I had bought a vessel as you have described and wanted to move it to Lake Michigan I would definitely go via the St Lawrence River and not the Erie Canal.> Does the river system from Mobile to Chicago have sufficient draft currently for this vessel? It has been several years since I was thru it but seem to recall the loaded barges are of 8-10 ft draft. I had no moments of concern with 6 1/2 ft. in 1995. The concern with this route I would have is the lack of any facilities to work on a vessel of this size if there were a major issue requiring a haul-out or such. This route would be the least expensive and take the shortest amount of time if it can be run. Looks like the St Lawrence may be the better bet unless this boat is in top nick and the draft is OK. The need for lots of new gear certainly will add to the cost of delivery via this route, IMHO What say Bob and other's? Cheers Dave Swan Song