Skipper Bud’s in Winthrop Harbor

Charlesoceanone

Charlesoceanone

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Dec 14, 2014
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Harbor Shores Marina, St Joseph, Michigan
Boat Info
2013 58 Sedan Bridge
2021 Walker Bay LTE 11
Engines
Man 900
I got a little excited today when my launch form came. Still a long way away but gets me in the mood! I’m usually farther south for my winter storage so I was curious when does everyone start launching on south Lake Michigan?
 
May 1 the Chicago harbors open officially. :)
 
Just got my launch packet from them today also, which will make the rest of this winter seem like it's going even slower, but there's hope! We typically launch the last weekend in April or first weekend in May.

Did you happen to notice the significant rate hike for storage next year?.....
 
stg099 said:
Just got my launch packet from them today also, which will make the rest of this winter seem like it's going even slower, but there's hope! We typically launch the last weekend in April or first weekend in May.

Did you happen to notice the significant rate hike for storage next year?.....
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I about fell out of my chair when I saw that. So far I’ve been very pleased with the service and staff but for those prices I’m not coming back next year. I’ll be going back to Springbrook. It’s closer to my home anyway and I can do more in the winter this way. Thanks for your info. I was sorta thinking mid to late April.
 
Charlesoceanone said:
I got a little excited today when my launch form came. Still a long way away but gets me in the mood! I’m usually farther south for my winter storage so I was curious when does everyone start launching on south Lake Michigan?
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Depending on weather and Ice, they typically start launching boat first week of April. Procrastinators like me struggle to get in by Mother's Day. :)
 
stg099 said:
Just got my launch packet from them today also, which will make the rest of this winter seem like it's going even slower, but there's hope! We typically launch the last weekend in April or first weekend in May.

Did you happen to notice the significant rate hike for storage next year?.....
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What did you see? Mine went up about $400 or 8%.
 
My launch date is 4/1, as long as the ice is gone and the harbor is open. Haul date is 11/1. For me, summer is too short not to use it all.
 
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