how far can i go up minnesota river
- Thread starter TurboTim
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- Oct 3, 2006
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All the way to the scene of the crash.
Seriously I’ll let a local person answer. The further you go up a river the greater the odds stack against you.
Only you can determine your risk tolerance.
Seriously I’ll let a local person answer. The further you go up a river the greater the odds stack against you.
Only you can determine your risk tolerance.
chumbley
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Get a depth finder. They are relatively cheap and easy to install.
ghuskin
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- Jul 10, 2007
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Don't forget current charts for the areas you will be boating in.
- Oct 3, 2006
- 4,404
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- 280 Sundancer, Westerbeke MPV generator
- Engines
- twin 5.0's w/BIII drives
Looks like the common posters at this board do not have specific local knowledge for you.
I suggest you contact a local marina or boat club.
I agree with others, get a depth finder and local marine map however rivers can vary in depth fast. One bend you need to stick to the outside, the next inside. At least that is how it is where I boat.
I know where to go and where not to go in my area and I learned by talking to locals. Oh, and I learned the hard way a couple of times too.
I suggest you contact a local marina or boat club.
I agree with others, get a depth finder and local marine map however rivers can vary in depth fast. One bend you need to stick to the outside, the next inside. At least that is how it is where I boat.
I know where to go and where not to go in my area and I learned by talking to locals. Oh, and I learned the hard way a couple of times too.
randerson
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- Mar 15, 2006
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I grew up on the Minnesota River . . . it is navigable from the confluence with the Mississippi to roughly Shakopee, MN for larger boats. The main channel is marked for tow traffic at least through the city of Savage. You may be able to go further but as everyone mentions, a depth finder is a must.
