[C320-list] Erie Canal

[ART HARDEN]

Tom:

The canal was one of the most pleasurable trips I have taken. We bought a Catalina 28 in Burlington VT and brought it back to Sandusky via the canal. Some pics and the story are on FB at
https://www.facebook.com/SeaQuence-Catalina-285-2070296769776550/

The only concern I ran into was diesel fuel. Check for the locations and plan accordingly. The people along the canal are wonderful and extremely service oriented to boaters. We would  definitely make the trip again. 

Going west to east the first lock (20’ +/- ) is COE controlled. The rest are controlled by the NY state. The second one is Lock Port and a double lock (40’, 40’ guess). The rest are generally around 20’ until you get to the end and then it is 3 locks in a short distance. 

Enjoy you trip. 

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Art Harden
Catalina 320 "Tortuga" E-62
937.885.9380 (o)
937.477.5544 (m)

> On Jul 3, 2021, at 3:12 PM, Tom Grass <tgrass462 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Has anyone traveled East Bound on the Erie Canal - where they took their
> mast down and constructed supports to hold it on deck?  If so - what
> marina(s) would you recommend?   Thinking about doing this this fall (late
> August - early September).
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Tom Grass
> S/V Bucket List
> 2008 Catalina 320 MK II
> # 1135