I think I could spend a couple of days on the river with these guys, everything you need, a place to sleep, good food, good music, and even a trap door to fish in the winter.
Just tow your dredge until you find a good spot with some gold.
I guess you would have to stay out of the Intercoastal Waterways, I'm not to sure what the Coast Guard would think about this craft!!
http://www.coolestone.com/media/882/Ret ... _Ole_Boys/
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