Paducah – Quimby's Cruising Guide
My Fun Five Picks for Your Cruiser Dad this Father’s Day!

#1 the BOTE Inflatable Hangout Chair Classic $349  If you’ve ever sat on an Adirondack chair and thought: ‘Dang, this would be cool in the water’, then the patent pending Hangout Chair is for you. Perfect for hot days when the sun is glaring and you need to keep cool while you float, the Hangout […] Read More

2024 Quimby's Cruising Guide

The Complete Listing of Marinas and Locks on the Inland and Gulf Intracoastal Waterways

For immediate release: YANMAR AND ASPEN POWER CATAMARANS ANNOUNCE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP TO REDEFINE EFFICIENCY AND PERFORMANCE

YANMAR Marine International (YMI) has announced a new strategic partnership with Aspen Power Catamarans which will see YANMAR’s engine fitted on board Aspen’s C100 model, aiming to redefine efficiency and performance in the power catamaran industry. The collaboration introduces the YANMAR 4LV250 engine to Aspen’s C100 which boasts remarkable improvements, achieving 4.1 mpg at 18 […] Read More

SUNSEEKER REVEALS A STUNNING MIDNIGHT GREY MANHATTAN 5

HIGHLIGHTS Sunseeker Manhattan 55 features a new Midnight Grey exterior finish. A harmonious interior color scheme promotes a calming atmosphere on board. Optional Volvo Penta D13-800 or IPS-950 engines, the Manhattan 55 reaches more than 30 knots. Well-equipped bathing platform with an optional electric grill, overhead rain shower and fold-down seat. Comfortable and spacious aft cockpit with a specified third helm station. Large flybridge […] Read More

Quimby’s 2024 Photo Contest Winners

We would like to send a big thank you to all that participated in the Quimby’s Cruising Guide 2024 Photo Contest. 2023 was a great year to cruise our Inland Rivers and Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. The ever-increasing interest in transient boating has sparked an even greater wanderlust for the American heartland. Cheers to a great year […] Read More

36 Hours In Paducah

Courtesy of Kate Carney. Kate and her husband Tim have been cruising the Great Loop since 2020 When Covid shook things up, my husband Tim and I left our jobs, bought a boat and embarked on the Great Loop. Experiencing the diversity of places and people that make up our beautiful country we likely never […] Read More

Paducah Transient Dock Continues Awards Streak

January 14, 2021 PADUCAH – According to a recent news release, Marinas.com has notified the City of Paducah that Paducah’s Transient Boat Dock is a recipient of the 2020 Boaters’ Choice Award.  This is the fourth consecutive year for Paducah to receive the award which honors marinas and docks that consistently provide an excellent home […] Read More

American Cruise Lines Launches New Music Cities Cruise In 2021

Guilford, CT—October 28, 2020—American Cruise Lines has planned the biggest season ever on the Mississippi for 2021; introducing two new modern riverboats, a brand new Music Cities cruise between Nashville and Memphis, fifteen new shore excursions up-and-down the River, all-private transportation on shore, and new enrichment programs on board. From late February through December, American’s […] Read More

2024 Quimby's Cruising Guide

The Complete Listing of Marinas and Locks on the Inland and Gulf Intracoastal Waterways

Cruising The Tennessee River

The boat is ready to go, and your course is charted. Traveling the river is a way of life for some and a bucket list adventure for others.  A cruise on the Tennessee River from Knoxville, Tenn., to Paducah, Ky., will take you through nine locks and dams and pass by river communities, historic sites […] Read More