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Yes Colby, I remember your recounting the experience after leaving Baie Fine… harrowing. I’m still leaning towards the eastern half of the North Channel. The islands are so close to each other as are the port towns, marinas, restaurants and grocery stores roughly 10 to 20 miles apart. Just...

Let me start with respect for the Big lakes born from my total void of experience in those waters… not that it has dampened my curiosity or fascination. In reviewing the areas, there doesn’t seem to be a lot of places to shelter on Superior. The Portage Canal by Haughton/Hancock on the...

solid welded hinge point (was not great handling before)

Electric over hydraulic replacement along with new socket fitting

welded head piece and welded trailer hinge point

no reverse without pin (had to be taped into place)

Surge Brake sender (NOT OK)

was able to use a clear spot on a scrap of starboard - heated and bent to match foredeck camber - countersunk screw heads

there was a section of gelcoat between roller and windlass that needed protection from chain run

IMG 9365

was able to salvage customized bow roller from ENDEAVOR

Anyone have contacts or ideas for safe truck/trailer parking in that area? I’ve not been yet.

Apostle islands in August anyone? Any experiences to hare?

These are some of the least pointed I’ve seen. Good for a bridle setup rom the side window cleats. I’ve had them in my Amazon “hold for later” bin awaiting their turn. First time asking a url… here goes nothin’ https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B081T ... tle_2?th=1 Described as “ MarineNow...

Amazing and a little terrifying but EXCEPTIONAL! Was exciting to read. Were you along on the Princess Louisa side trip? Such a bucket list adventure

Apostle islands in August anyone? Any experiences to share?

August is nice up north… (while we’re enduring “ thermal lockdown” here) A few years ago, I took the family to Gore Bay (Manitoulin Island) September 11 - 18 and we did the last night of the season at two restaurants before we left. So they were pretty much ready… the weather was mostly great...

I would love to join in. I have finally gotten the replacement boat/trailer/truck together enough to travel. Not totally finished, but enough to start back. Will be checking in for updates. Looking forward to seeing y’all again Best Dale

Thanks for the rec Colby, Anacortes no salt launch sounds worthwhile… I just replaced calipers when converting from surge to electric over ’hydraulic.. boat not quite ready and we have two weddings in May. Will be heading North July/August. Will see y’all at a rally if not before. Vicariously...