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Bridge Clearance at Chicago

Marilyn

Thu, Mar 15, 2012 8:55 PM

Fred's summary of height and draft limits is a clear and accurate summary.

An alternative to consider at Chicago, which seems to be a barrier for
you, is to have your boat hauled and trucked around the barrier. Then
launch on the far side of the limiting bridges.

I am not up to date with the status of the electric fish barrier at
Chicago to attempt to keep the Asian Carp out of the Great Lakes, but I
have read that several boaters have used a truck to avoid the hassles
going through the electric field. Other boaters have had their boat
trucked from the Chicago area to further South on the Great Loop to
avoid winter conditions after a late start, or other personal timing
issues. Talk to Jim Burt at Great Lakes Marine Services,
http://www.yachtworld.com/greatlakesmarine/index.html. Presumably a haul
and launch could be used at the Lake Erie low height between Albany and
Oswego, but depending on water levels you might be able to squeak
through there.

Enjoy the wonderful Great Loop! Marilyn

Fred's summary of height and draft limits is a clear and accurate summary. An alternative to consider at Chicago, which seems to be a barrier for you, is to have your boat hauled and trucked around the barrier. Then launch on the far side of the limiting bridges. I am not up to date with the status of the electric fish barrier at Chicago to attempt to keep the Asian Carp out of the Great Lakes, but I have read that several boaters have used a truck to avoid the hassles going through the electric field. Other boaters have had their boat trucked from the Chicago area to further South on the Great Loop to avoid winter conditions after a late start, or other personal timing issues. Talk to Jim Burt at Great Lakes Marine Services, http://www.yachtworld.com/greatlakesmarine/index.html. Presumably a haul and launch could be used at the Lake Erie low height between Albany and Oswego, but depending on water levels you might be able to squeak through there. Enjoy the wonderful Great Loop! Marilyn

Ocean Alexander

Fri, Mar 16, 2012 6:00 PM

We went through the fish barrier last September. It was a non-event.

I called into the CG and they said "there's no traffic...come ahead". We didn't feel anything or notice anything other than the large flashing green sign. We didn't have to be towed or disconnect the batteries.

Brian Deans -- OCEANUS

From: Marilyn adena3@charter.net
To: great-loop@lists.trawlering.com
Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2012 1:55 PM
Subject: GL: Bridge Clearance at Chicago

Fred's summary of height and draft limits is a clear and accurate summary.

An alternative to consider at Chicago, which seems to be a barrier for you, is to have your boat hauled and trucked around the barrier. Then launch on the far side of the limiting bridges.

I am not up to date with the status of the electric fish barrier at Chicago to attempt to keep the Asian Carp out of the Great Lakes, but I have read that several boaters have used a truck to avoid the hassles going through the electric field. Other boaters have had their boat trucked from the Chicago area to further South on the Great Loop to avoid winter conditions after a late start, or other personal timing issues. Talk to Jim Burt at Great Lakes Marine Services, http://www.yachtworld.com/greatlakesmarine/index.html. Presumably a haul and launch could be used at the Lake Erie low height between Albany and Oswego, but depending on water levels you might be able to squeak through there.

Enjoy the wonderful Great Loop! Marilyn

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We went through the fish barrier last September. It was a non-event. I called into the CG and they said "there's no traffic...come ahead". We didn't feel anything or notice anything other than the large flashing green sign. We didn't have to be towed or disconnect the batteries. Brian Deans -- OCEANUS ________________________________ From: Marilyn <adena3@charter.net> To: great-loop@lists.trawlering.com Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2012 1:55 PM Subject: GL: Bridge Clearance at Chicago Fred's summary of height and draft limits is a clear and accurate summary. An alternative to consider at Chicago, which seems to be a barrier for you, is to have your boat hauled and trucked around the barrier. Then launch on the far side of the limiting bridges. I am not up to date with the status of the electric fish barrier at Chicago to attempt to keep the Asian Carp out of the Great Lakes, but I have read that several boaters have used a truck to avoid the hassles going through the electric field. Other boaters have had their boat trucked from the Chicago area to further South on the Great Loop to avoid winter conditions after a late start, or other personal timing issues. Talk to Jim Burt at Great Lakes Marine Services, http://www.yachtworld.com/greatlakesmarine/index.html. Presumably a haul and launch could be used at the Lake Erie low height between Albany and Oswego, but depending on water levels you might be able to squeak through there. Enjoy the wonderful Great Loop! Marilyn _______________________________________________ http://lists.trawlering.com/mailman/listinfo/great-loop_lists.trawlering.com To modify your Great-Loop subscription options (change email address, unsubscribe, etc.) go to: http://lists.trawlering.com/mailman/options/great-loop_lists.trawlering.com