Jonbabco
Junior Member
Boat Move
I am receiving an “84 35’ Mk III located on Lake Champlain, I will be moving it to the Apostle Island area in WI on Lake Superior as soon as school is out in June. I will have about 6 weeks to get the boat ready in NY and move it to WI. Lots of unknowns —- Lots of questions:
Love to here from some one who has made the trip —- I am thinking I have two possible routes but I am unsure if I can do the all water route with only 4 weeks left for boat moving after spending 2 weeks getting the boat ready before departure.
1) The All by water —— Champlain Canal to the Erie Canal into Erie at Buffalo past Detroit to Huron to trough the Souix locks into Lake Superior to Bayfield Wi.
2) By truck and water —— Truck the boat to the eastern end of Georgian Bay then sail the boat through Georgian Bay through the Souix Locks into Superior and on to Bayfield WI
Love to hear from any one who has made the East to West journey —- Especially if during the June-July time period. What are the prevailing winds like? How much motoring should we expect? Are we very likely to experience much sever weather. ETC.
Anything experience you can share would be greatly appreciated including links or references to informative material would be great.
Thanks in advance for any help you can provide
Jon
I am receiving an “84 35’ Mk III located on Lake Champlain, I will be moving it to the Apostle Island area in WI on Lake Superior as soon as school is out in June. I will have about 6 weeks to get the boat ready in NY and move it to WI. Lots of unknowns —- Lots of questions:
Love to here from some one who has made the trip —- I am thinking I have two possible routes but I am unsure if I can do the all water route with only 4 weeks left for boat moving after spending 2 weeks getting the boat ready before departure.
1) The All by water —— Champlain Canal to the Erie Canal into Erie at Buffalo past Detroit to Huron to trough the Souix locks into Lake Superior to Bayfield Wi.
2) By truck and water —— Truck the boat to the eastern end of Georgian Bay then sail the boat through Georgian Bay through the Souix Locks into Superior and on to Bayfield WI
Love to hear from any one who has made the East to West journey —- Especially if during the June-July time period. What are the prevailing winds like? How much motoring should we expect? Are we very likely to experience much sever weather. ETC.
Anything experience you can share would be greatly appreciated including links or references to informative material would be great.
Thanks in advance for any help you can provide
Jon