Stee6043
Well-Known Member
This past Sunday we returned from a 15 day boat trip up the eastern side of Lake Michigan, briefly hopping over to Lake Huron. It's by far the most miles I've run in a single trip at just shy of 600 total miles. Overall, it was a really great trip. The boat performed flawlessly in all manner of sea state. The dinghy got a whole lotta use. Ultimately, my kids have no idea how good they have it.
I thought I'd share some photos with you guys.
The boat ran like a champ fully fueled, 5 passengers, fully packed with booze and beer.
After our first stop in Leland we pushed on to Mackinac Island. This was my first time under the bridge (in my own boat) and the first time I've gone into another Great Lake (on my own boat).
It was a long run in beastly following seas to get the the island so I treated the fam to a great meal upon arrival....preceded by a strong pour for dad
The marina on the island has a reputation for being rough. I concur. I'm not sure I'll go back. The admiral and I did have to work a bit most mornings on this vacation and doing so in this marina was tough. The surge starts at 730AM with the first ferry, peaks at noon, and doesn't really stop until 10PM. Every 30 minutes +/-. I've been in worse docking setups due to weather but never something this sustained. We were kinda done with it after 2 days.
We spent one night on the wall in Northport on our way south to Elk Rapids, saw Tim Allens boat, enjoyed a decent marina with WAY too many spiders.
Then back south to Elk Rapids where spent a little over a week hanging out, hitting Torch Lake, running to sandbars, enjoying Harbor Days, all sorts of fun.
We hit Portage Lake on our way home, then a rather early morning run back to Grand Haven to beat some weather. Saw the sunrise as we shot south...
With that I guess I can start winterizing the boat now
I thought I'd share some photos with you guys.
The boat ran like a champ fully fueled, 5 passengers, fully packed with booze and beer.
After our first stop in Leland we pushed on to Mackinac Island. This was my first time under the bridge (in my own boat) and the first time I've gone into another Great Lake (on my own boat).
It was a long run in beastly following seas to get the the island so I treated the fam to a great meal upon arrival....preceded by a strong pour for dad
The marina on the island has a reputation for being rough. I concur. I'm not sure I'll go back. The admiral and I did have to work a bit most mornings on this vacation and doing so in this marina was tough. The surge starts at 730AM with the first ferry, peaks at noon, and doesn't really stop until 10PM. Every 30 minutes +/-. I've been in worse docking setups due to weather but never something this sustained. We were kinda done with it after 2 days.
We spent one night on the wall in Northport on our way south to Elk Rapids, saw Tim Allens boat, enjoyed a decent marina with WAY too many spiders.
Then back south to Elk Rapids where spent a little over a week hanging out, hitting Torch Lake, running to sandbars, enjoying Harbor Days, all sorts of fun.
We hit Portage Lake on our way home, then a rather early morning run back to Grand Haven to beat some weather. Saw the sunrise as we shot south...
With that I guess I can start winterizing the boat now