Lakes and Rivers

[Hap-E-Cruzer]

I would like to know which brand of charts would be recommended for navigating the Tennessee River and Tom Bigbee from Knoxville to Mobile.. Hopefully, someone who cruises the Tennessee River will chime in. Also, does anyone have experience with Navionics electronic charts for that same area?

 

[captainwjm]

The Corps of Engineers charts for the Tennessee, Cumberland, and Tenn-Tom Watwrway are available in electronic form. I use Polar Navy with these charts. My Garmin has the inland package which provides a redundancy with the COE. Add to that the old Fred Meyers books and the new Quimby's Guide and you've got all you need [and really, all that there is].

 

[Hap-E-Cruzer]

Thanks Bill,
I ordered the 2014 Quimby's today so I'll start by reviewing that, then I'll load the Navionics into the E127 and go from there....any other info is appreciated. We are Florida boaters so things are a bit different on the rivers.

 

[Laissez-Faire]

there is a very good chart book, contact Erwin Marina in Chattanooga. Also get the book "crusing the tom Bigbee" its full of good information

 

[JHS3750]

Don't go without the legendary TennTom Nitty Gritty Cruise Guide by Fred Myers!
New chart books for the Tennessee and Cumberland Rivers (probably old data) have been reprinted recently and are available from vendors.
You won't need the Cumberland charts if you're just going from Mobile to Knoxville.
Incidentally, the TN River east of Chattanooga (where most people unfortunately turn around) is some of the most beautiful in the U.S.
I'm presently in Ft. Myers and have done that trip a number of times if you want to talk it over.
John

John

 

[captainwjm]

With no river experience, the toughest stretch for you will be from Mobile to Demopolis. That's all river (except for your first lock at Coffeeville). No diesel and no place to moor except Bobby's. After that, you will have easy cruising all the way with many delightful anchorages and good marinas. Active Captain is your source for current information. Take your time and enjoy some of the finest cruising in the country.