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I'll check that out!

Thanks! That thread was very helpful!

I bought a Sea Ray 300 Weekender that I need to motor on Lake Erie from North East Marina, PA to Port Clinton, OH. Being new to motor boats, having been a sailor all my life, I have some questions about the trip/boat and one other. To be the most fuel efficient, but getting where I need to go...

I'm WA0RJ. Anyone have suggestions for a Ham Radio HF setup on a 1988 300 Weekender? Thanks

Bonnie Dahl's book "Superior Way" is essential for cruising Lake Superior. One thing to remember is the lack of marinas and fuel on the Canadian side. Can be VERY wild up there! https://www.amazon.com/Bonnie-Dahls-Superior-Way-Dahl/dp/0942235924

That is a very nice photo!

I appreciate your detailed route advice. Thanks so much!

I want to thank everyone for your very helpful replies. So much great info. I appreciate your assistance very much!

Thanks for the very useful information!

Thanks! I think you have a good idea here.

Yes, I was planning on breaking the trip up. Go approximately half way and stop for the night. How I break it up depends on conditions.

I bought a 1988 300 Weekender in Erie, PA (North East, PA) and I plan to motor it (not going alone) on the Lake to Port Clinton in May. I have been a life long sailboat guy, I'm now almost 69, and this will be my first ever motor boat. What I'm trying to figure out is how far I should plan on...

Ok, thanks.

Thanks, JimG

Docking a twin screw powerboat (especially an express cruiser style that does not have the windage of a flybridge) is tremendously easier than a 31' sailboat (which is what we had, a '71 Westerly and then '01 Catalina). Get one with a bow thruster and it will be even easier, but not necessary...

The transoms and stringers have just been professionally rebuilt. What should I do to keep them in good shape? The boat comes with the full camper type cockpit enclosure.

We found a Sea Ray. It is a 1988, 300 Weakeneder. It is in nice shape. I'm going to go and do a thorough inspection on Friday. It has been well maintained by the previous owner. I'll take photos on Friday. The final sale will be contingent on sea trial.

For everyone who would like to know, I'll be at Sandusky Harbor Marina (Sandusky Safe Harbor) Thanks everyone for your very helpful replies!

I will be at Sandusky Safe Harbor (Sandusky Harbor Marina) I've always liked it there. I'd be open to looking for someplace else.