"Rose STEWART" <pagirl1950@msn.com> wrote: We have an Endeavour Trawler Cat 36' we are starting the great Loop this spring. My expereince is the Narrow Boats on the Oxford canal. Phil my husband has a lifetime of expereinces with small boats including the ocean to ocean race through the Panama Canal. He was born and raised in the CZ. He has sailed Tampa bay for many years. He is also a kayaker. I am a Philly girl with the canal and locks of Oxford my only real expereince. We live in Bradenton FLorida and keep our boat at Cutts Edge Marina in Palmetto. We are happy to read the adventures of people on the waterways. We have learned so much from others who have done the Loop already. Rose & Phil Stewart "Wings" ----------------------- Glad to have you aboard, Rose and Phil! What other boats were on your short list when you were shopping? Why did you decide on an Endeavour TrawlerCat? --Georgs -- Georgs Kolesnikovs Power Catamaran World http://www.powercatamaranworld.com