7ft Draft Plows through Fields Cut, AICW Statute Mile 575
Fields Cut lies just north of the intersection of the Waterway and the Savannah River. Shoaling there has always been an issue and even with last year’s dredging, shallow depths can be expected. Fortunately, most of us do not have a 7ft draft with which to contend.
If Captain Dennis had favored the northern and northwestern banks as he cruised south, round the last turn to the south, north of Savannah River, he might have made it without imitating a plow. Follow the link below for the detailed specs on this AICW problem stretch to learn more!
Came thru Fields Cut today with our 7ft draft Catalina 42 and had to plow our way thru the last 100 ft before the Savannah River with tide at +1 ft. This was center of channel.
Dennis Lawrence
S/V Thate Wata
Catalina 42 #758
Center and green is indeed shallow, you must favor the red side there (see my notes posted in October) and you ll have plenty of water!
Pascal
Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s “AICW Problem Stretches” Listing For Fields Cut
Click Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To the Location of Fields Cut
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