Looking for advise on upgrade to cruise the TN River & FL loop

[Jonathan Loyd]

I’m interested in everyone’s advise:

We purchased a 2006 320DA as a re-introduction to boating after a 25 year absence, 3-kids, etc...

Based in Chattanooga, we’re facing retirement and lots of free time.

The 320 is OK for Chickamauga, but am concerning we will want something bigger for river cruising and maybe a FL loop.

What should we consider?

 

[Golfman25]

I think that depends on what comforts you desire and how much room you need. If it's me, I'm looking for something with easy access fore and aft to handle the river locks with creaky bones.

 

[Steve S]

Check out www.greatloop.org

I am going to use my 400DB.

 

[FootballFan]

@carterchapman could probably offer some good advice, he has made the trip a few times.

 

[carterchapman]

Jonathan - we are at Chickamauga Marina on C Dock for the summer and early fall. Where are you docked?

 

[Jonathan Loyd]

Sorry, been out of pocket. We're D dock. Have spent most of the summer in Cincinnati. Hope to make the color cruise this year. I'll stop by this weekend.

 

[carterchapman]

This heat and drought have really affected the leaves this fall. Not sure if there will be enough fall color this year! Looks like they are turning straight to brown and falling off! Drop over sometime - will be glad to talk. We are there most weekends until mid-Oct when we leave for FL.

 

[Jonathan Loyd]

I never made it by. How is FL this new year?

 

[carterchapman]

Great. Had dinner with FootballFan and SteveS tonight.

 

[Steve S]

Great. Had dinner with FootballFan and SteveS tonight.

The company and the dinner were fabulous.