Bridge comment on US 11 Hwy. Bridge

Comment by: Thomas Holden Jennings, Lucky Pierre, on Jan 5, 2026
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 43'

Communicative operator. Quick response. Instructed to call 5 minutes prior to arrival.

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Bridge comment on CSX Railroad Swing Bridge

Comment by: Thomas Holden Jennings, Lucky Pierre, on Jan 5, 2026
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 43'

We fortunately arrived as it was opening for another vessel. They waited a while. The rumors are true…

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Anchorage Review for Pascagoula River

Reviewed by: Thomas Holden Jennings, Lucky Pierre, on Jan 5, 2026
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 43'
Draft: 4.6'

Nice Anchorage to break up run from Mobile to Bay St. Louis. Tucked a few hundred yards beyond the I90 bridge. Swung 180 as expected with tides. Exposed to N/NW winds.

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Anchorage Review for Big Bayou Canot South

Reviewed by: Thomas Holden Jennings, Lucky Pierre, on Jan 3, 2026
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 43'
Draft: 4.6'

Anchored at half way point from Mobile Channel and train bridge in 16' of water. Spun in the night as tides recessed. Peaceful.

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Marina Review for Bobby's Fish Camp

Reviewed by: Thomas Holden Jennings , Lucky Pierre, on Jan 2, 2026
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 43'
Draft: 4.6'

Rating: 5

Everything needed for a rest in the middle of nowhere. Transient dock easily accessible right off channel. Office attendant was kind. We'd happily overnight here again.

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Lock comment on Coffeeville Lock and Dam

Comment by: Thomas Holden Jennings, Lucky Pierre, on Jan 2, 2026
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 43'
Draft: 4.6'

Called ahead from Bobby's and lock master communicated when to head downriver to avoid up bound barge.

We arrived at shift change which slowed us 20 minutes in the chamber.

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Marina Review for Kingfisher Bay Marina

Reviewed by: Thomas Holden Jennings , Lucky Pierre, on Jan 1, 2026
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 43'
Draft: 4.6'

Rating: 5

Second overnight stay. Truly a Safe Harbor in Demopolis.

Exactly what you need after a remote run up or down the river:

Laundry. Bathroom/showers. Well stocked store. Kind staff. 10 minutes to Walmart.

Fair warning if loopers or harbor hosts aren't your thing. They will find you upon arrival.

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Lock comment on Demopolis Lock and Dam

Comment by: Thomas Holden Jennings, Lucky Pierre, on Jan 1, 2026
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 43'
Draft: 4.6'

Lock runs on the even hours. Lockmaster kindly spun the lock and allowed us to sneak through before an incoming barge.

Very kind. Speedy ride to get us out of the way.

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Anchorage Review for Tom Bigbee Oxbow Boat Ramp

Reviewed by: Thomas Holden Jennings, Lucky Pierre, on Dec 31, 2025
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 43'
Draft: 4.6'

Anchored beyond the ramp on the waterway guide icon in 11' of water. Zero current which made for a 180 spin all night. Good holding. Anchor came up clean.

Current does interestingly "shift" when lock releasing chamber.

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Lock comment on Howell Heflin Lock and Dam

Comment by: Thomas Holden Jennings, Lucky Pierre, on Dec 31, 2025
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 43'
Draft: 4.6'

Lock master was very communicative and allowed us to sneak through up and down bound barges. We briefly ran aground taking the advice of one tow while overtaking on the one five miles before the lock.

Lesson learned: trust your judgment not the tow operator.

Lock master dropped us swiftly in about 10 minutes.

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Lock comment on John C. Stennis Lock and Dam

Comment by: Thomas Holden Jennings, Lucky Pierre, on Dec 30, 2025
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 43'
Draft: 4.6'

20 minutes to turn. Smooth ride.

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Lock comment on Thad Cochran (Amory) Lock and Dam

Comment by: Thomas Holden Jennings, Lucky Pierre, on Dec 30, 2025
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 43'
Draft: 4.6'

Smooth 30' drop. Ready upon arrival.

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Lock comment on Glover Wilkins Lock & Dam

Comment by: Thomas Holden Jennings, Lucky Pierre, on Dec 30, 2025
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 43'
Draft: 4.6'

Smooth ride down. No leaks. We stayed @ Smithville Marina the night before. Called on channel 10 and lock was "green" upon arrival.

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Lock comment on Fulton Lock & Dam

Comment by: Thomas Holden Jennings, Lucky Pierre, on Dec 29, 2025
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 43'
Draft: 4.6'

12/2025 still operating channel 71.

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Marina Review for Smithville Marina

Reviewed by: Thomas Holden Jennings , Lucky Pierre, on Dec 29, 2025
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 43'
Draft: 4.6'

Rating: 5

Scott met me after hours ,in the dark, with below freezing temperatures and heavy winds.

He guided us in over the phone. Navigate past final red buoy before lock, proceed as if locking through, 150 yards from extended lock wall veer hard to port turning back toward marina. Keep 100 yards minimum off starboard shoreline and arrive to a helping hand.  No frills 2nd generation family marina, yet everything you need for a stop along the TennTom…

A friendly face, reliable electric and safe harbor. Thank you Scott.

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Marina Review for Safe Harbor Aqua Yacht

Reviewed by: Thomas Holden Jennings , Lucky Pierre, on Dec 29, 2025
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 43'
Draft: 4.6'

Rating: 5

We stayed on the transient dock for 2 weeks May 2025 for small repairs. Service team, deck hands and store manager were all very courteous. The slip holders were all nice. This marina has an excellent community feel.

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Marina Review for Grand Harbor Marina, LLC

Reviewed by: Thomas Holden Jennings , Lucky Pierre, on Dec 29, 2025
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 43'
Draft: 4.6'

Rating: 5

Stayed overnight to weather a storm. Hated to miss the expansive marina shop as we arrived after dark, yet will be back.

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Lock comment on Fulton Lock & Dam

Comment by: Thomas Holden Jennings, Lucky Pierre, on Dec 29, 2025
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 43'
Draft: 4.6'

As smooth as can be. Quick 30' drop. Tied to first bollard on the RDB to let door block wind. Lock master was informed by previous lock and he informed the next one we were coming. Cannot say enough good things about the TennTom lock operators.

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Lock comment on G.V. Montgomery Lock and Dam

Comment by: Thomas Holden Jennings, Lucky Pierre, on Dec 29, 2025
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 43'
Draft: 4.6'

Agree with all comments below. Approaching the lock 12/29/25 water levels were quite shallow outside of the main channel. Lockmaster courteous. Quick drop.

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Lock comment on Jamie Whitten Lock & Dam

Comment by: Thomas Holden Jennings, Lucky Pierre, on Dec 29, 2025
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 43'
Draft: 4.6'

Courteous. The RDB gives a nice shower, particularly at the middle bollard.

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Free Dock Review for Ingalls Harbor

Reviewed by: Thomas Holden Jennings, Lucky Pierre, on Dec 28, 2025
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 43'
Draft: 4.6'

Rating: 5

As described. We entered after dark on the upstream side of the no wake buoy 12/27/25. Depth dropped to 5' (measured from hull bottom of 4'6" draft). After buoy 6-7' measured along dock. Plenty of space for many vessels and numerous trash cans to dump waste. Will return.

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Anchorage Review for Battery Hill

Reviewed by: Thomas Holden Jennings, Lucky Pierre, on Dec 20, 2025
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 43'
Draft: 4.6'

Excellent holding. Just as described above. 12/19/25

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Marina Review for Florence Harbor Marina

Reviewed by: Thomas Holden Jennings , Lucky Pierre, on May 26, 2025
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 43'
Draft: 4.6'

Rating: 5

Excellent! Harbor Master very informative and kind. Downtown Florence fantastic. Well be back for a longer stay.

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