Erie canal

[Captain Sweetpea]

I have a 2000, Mainship 390 flybridge trawler. I'm want to know if I can cruise the entire length of the Erie Canal. My concern is air clearance. Thinking of taking the trip in the springtime.
Thanks in advance for any information or opinions.

 

[Comodave]

Welcome aboard. In order to cruise west of the Oswego Canal you can’t be over 15’6” tall. I don’t know your air draft is but I suspect it is over 15’6”. You should measure it yourself and not take someone else's word.

 

[RT Firefly]

Greetings,
Welcome aboard.

 

[boatpoker]

From the Hudson along the Erie and up to Oswego - 21'
From The Oswego River West to Lake Erie - 15' 6"

We've done around 60 transits on deliveries and on our own boat.

Cruising New York State Canal System, Erie, Cayuga, Seneca

 

[High Wire]

Unless they forget to put one of the flood gates full up. Saw that this July just outside Waterford flight/ It was 18 1/2. The boat in front of us lost about $500 in gear.

 

[Captain Sweetpea]

Thanks for the prompt replies. At this point, gathering information. Looking forward to future discussions.

 

[boatpoker]

Unless they forget to put one of the flood gates full up. Saw that this July just outside Waterford flight/ It was 18 1/2. The boat in front of us lost about $500 in gear.

Always, always, always wait for the green light which will not come on til' the locks/gates/bridges are fully open.

 

[Mischief Managed]

If you can lower the radar mast and drop the bimini, You should have no problem.