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Cruising the Erie Canal 2012

We were glad to have asked the question about dinghy use on the Erie Canal and appreciate the sound advice. We didn't miss it one bit. The folding bikes came in real handy though. Peggy enjoyed pedaling the tow path for many miles and we also found them very handy in exploring the many...

Florida Keys, 2012

Mississippi River north of Guttenburg, Iowa 2011

After you get all the tanks cleaned, lines and filters replaced, consider trying to keep fresher fuel in your tanks. The best way to do this is use your boat!

I'm with Thataway. Even if you over power just a bit, you are opening up yourself to problems if there is ever a cause to be looked at closely by law enforcement. Its an unnecessary liability risk.

That would have been 'Annalee' and 'Lake Effect'. 'Lake Effect' is planning on cruising the canal to Tonawanda then turning back East and heading to Waterford. Dan

About a year ago, I installed the Blue Sea ACR system Les discussed and what a difference it has made in my battery care. So simple to operate and get top performance from the batteries and charging systems. Not only does it charge your house batteries from the motor alternator but combines...

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Congrats to Bill and Brenda Russell for their great cruising article published in Heartland Boating magazine, May 2012 issue.

Thanks to all for the friendly advice on dinghy usage on the Erie Canal. It appears bringing bikes and leaving the dinghy at home is the consensus. Dan

Rich, When you say you are keeping your boat at Seneca Lake...are you referring to the state park there? I called Seneca Lake State Park and asked about their 'free' parking and they advised they were in the process of reviewing the 'free' status and may soon decide to charge up to $8 per day...

We are preparing for an upcoming cruise on the Erie Canal and have a couple of questions for those have traveled before us. Did you take your dinghy and if so, how much was it used? Dan

The 'Traveler' was observed in Vaca Key, Fla. this morning outside the Hurricane bar and grill!

Nice meeting you Nick! We will be waiting on you to to organize a C-brat gathering next year in Boot Key Harbor! ..the crew of Lake Effect.

Sure was great meeting Bob and Marie Austin, Nick of Valkyrie and Andy and Molly of the Molly J today. Thanks to Bob and Marie for the generous hospitality! We enjoyed the conversation and cruise immensely.

Hey Will-C, Thanks for the wish! Its been so great so far weather wise. We aren't sure at the moment what our plans are and will probably be cruising the St. Johns river starting sometime in late Feb or early March but would sure like to cross paths with you. Dan & Peggy

We plan on meeting today! We are with Andy and Molly from the 'Molly J'. Nick from 'Valkyrie' is joining us as well!

We are back in the Keys!! ....anchored in Sisters Creek waiting a mooring ball in Boot Key Harbor.

Glad you had a good time! What's next?