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Roger, the flatest route is to take 65 south to 231 south to 10 east and over. I have taken 65 ll the way to 10 then east and it takes you about 400 miles out of your way vs. the 65-24-75 route. I am told 231 through Alabama moves along pretty good. Dennis (Obnoxious) friend uses 231 when he hauls cars down there. You might talk to him. The worst part of the tri[p is on 24 between Nashville and Chattanooga. Theres one real tough stretch in there. I would avoid that area. If you need more info, shoot me an email at [email protected] or Candyman has my telephone number.
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Thanks for the directions. I'll take 65 to 231 to 10 way. It doesn't look like it adds too much to the trip and I want to drive through Decatur AL. The company that I work for is planning to build a new plant there and I would like to see the area.
Roger
Thanks for the directions. I'll take 65 to 231 to 10 way. It doesn't look like it adds too much to the trip and I want to drive through Decatur AL. The company that I work for is planning to build a new plant there and I would like to see the area.
Roger
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Mount Eagle isnt bad at all. If you have a good truck and a good trailer then its really no big deal. Ive done the Ill to Fl trip with a boat in tow twice a year for the past 10 years. 65 to 24 to 75 is by far the fastest, and Ive tried all the routes. Done the 65-231-10-75 route....seems too long for me. I've even gone to Indy and taken...I think its 70 or 72??....over to 75 and down. I always come back to 65-24-75. Mount Eagle doesnt even come into question when I hual my boat down. The only time it was even a little tough was when I brought my boat back in early early srping and I went over the Mountain in a snow storm. That wasn't a lot of fun. But other than that my trips have been very uneventful.
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OK, I have a good truck and trailer and Todd's making me feel like a wimp. My original plan was to go the 65-24-75 way. I'll go back to that plan. The shorter the trip the better.
I just remember when I brought the boat home from Maryland and passing through West Virgina. I had a few tense moments.
I just remember when I brought the boat home from Maryland and passing through West Virgina. I had a few tense moments.
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I have some flatbeds available in OH, email me [email protected] if you want me to see where they are headed. I have 3 going to Miami to pick up some new boats so let me know...
I have some flatbeds available in OH, email me [email protected] if you want me to see where they are headed. I have 3 going to Miami to pick up some new boats so let me know...
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Roger, I wouldn't worry about Mount Eagle. You shouldn't have to worry about the weather now. I went that way last winter when I pulled my Thunder down and back.
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I'm leaving in the morning and will let you know how it went next Tuesday.
I will drive down and fly home. Leave my truck there until the boat is finished then fly back and drive home.
I will drive down and fly home. Leave my truck there until the boat is finished then fly back and drive home.