I can't remember the name of the marina I stopped in to drop the arch on a 52' Jefferson that's south of the fixed bridge, but I can look it up. I'm sure it's on the thread I posted about the trip. They could help you out.
The only thing I would add to the above is figuring on tying up at Kaskaskia Lock & Dam below Hoppie's. From there, I would recommend anchoring in the diversion canal at Cape Girardeau. From there you can make Green Turtle Bay in a day and be in an actual marina.
From there, marinas are good until you pass Bobby's on the Tenn-Tom. Not much of a marina, but it beats dropping a hook. I'll look up the mile marker guide showing recommended anchorages from "Nitty Gritty On The Tenn-Tom", and post it here. I can tell you from experience, it's not exactly accurate. It still helps though.
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Re: Chicago to Mobile to Florida...Bridges...
Randy Register - Kingston, TN
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Re: Chicago to Mobile to Florida...Bridges...
Forgot I had it saved on my phone. If there's ever a time to push up the throttles, it's that stretch between Bobby's and the convention center in Mobile. There's a whole lot of nothing and a tight channel full of barges. Watch your wake, or you'll get cussed... or worse. A few marked "No Wake" zones, but just watch for fishermen and docked boats, hiding in the bushes.
Not sure why that posted sideways.Randy Register - Kingston, TN
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08-12-2017 07:24 PM #13Senior Member
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Re: Chicago to Mobile to Florida...Bridges...
Thanks Freebird. All the talk of barges, locks, and debris scared the daylights out of my buddy. NOW... He's decided he wants to take the scenic route up Lake Michigan and around instead. Besides...Since I've got to help bring it back, why would I argue against a boat trip that's going to take 18 MORE days? Survey is next week.
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08-12-2017 07:28 PM #14Senior Member
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Re: Chicago to Mobile to Florida...Bridges...
Thanks Freebird. My buddy now wants to go the long way around Lake Michigan and Huron. Survey next week. Since I've got to help bring it home, why would I argue against a 15 day LONGER TRIP?