[Rhodes22-list] What Size Outboard?

[Dennis McNeely]

Rob -

 

One other comment about western Lake Erie - the lake's east/west axis works
with the prevailing westerly winds, barometric pressure of storm systems,
etc., causing seemingly random 'tides' on the lake from time to time. Here
at the west end of the lake, I've seen 5 or 6 foot changes in the water
elevation overnight (although changes that big are rare). Look for signs of
the 'normal' water elevation on piers, seawalls, etc - and don't anchor out
in water that's relatively shallow if the lake water is already near
'normal' elevation. 

 

Some people we know spent the night on their boat. The picture was taken in
the lower Detroit River, after the wind came up and blew the water out. It
wasn't a huge deal, the water came back later that day - just something to
be aware of.

 

Pardon me if I'm telling you something you already knew. How was I to know??
<grin>

 

 

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Dennis & Sassy

s/v Magic Moments

berthed in Gibraltar, Michigan

 

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I would probably be sailing in the western half with occasional excursions

east.

 

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