We're planning a vacation up to the Lake Erie Islands next month. We're probably going to get a cabin at St. Hazard's resort ( http://www.sthazards.com/ ). Just wondered if anyone here as any experiences or advice to share going up to this area.
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Anyone here boat at the Lake Erie Islands?
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Re: Anyone here boat at the Lake Erie Islands?
You will not be disappointed, I assure you. If you catch good weather, the Erie Islands are incredible. My only advice is, don't get caught up spending all your time at Put-In Bay. There is a ton of great history and nature to see on the islands, make sure you do some exploring and check it all out!
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Originally posted by ThePostMan View PostYou will not be disappointed, I assure you. If you catch good weather, the Erie Islands are incredible. My only advice is, don't get caught up spending all your time at Put-In Bay. There is a ton of great history and nature to see on the islands, make sure you do some exploring and check it all out!-Adam
1987 Wellcraft Classic 190
Mercruiser 470
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Re: Anyone here boat at the Lake Erie Islands?
Well, you're going to get some conflicting opinions on that. Some will say your 19-ft open bow isn't Lake Erie-worthy, others will tell you they fish the Western Basin in a 12-ft rowboat. :-)
Personally, I have no problems putting my 20-ft cuddy in at Marblehead and making the run to the islands. . .IF the weather cooperates. SInce you'll be out there vacationing, you run the risk of actually being stuck out on the islands if the wind kicks up for a few days, which is quite possible.
All things being equal, I'd say make yourself a ferry reservation out of Sandusky (Miller). . .that guarantees your boat and your gear arrive dry and safe, and you can spend the week exploring the islands without relying on your boat as your sole transportation.
Just my $0.02, though. I also think you'd be fine making the crossing, maybe with the addition of a bow cover to keep the spray out of your boat.
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Re: Anyone here boat at the Lake Erie Islands?
You will also be in the area of Sandusky Bay and Cedar point Amusement park.
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Re: Anyone here boat at the Lake Erie Islands?
I've made the crossing many times in a 1967 Stingray V-20 from Port Clinton. Stay true to your compass setting unless you have GPS. With Erie being more shallow on the west end, some bad waves can kick up in a big hurry. Make sure you have a VHF and stay up on the weather. I never went out if a small craft warning or if the forecast was over 2-4' waves. For your open bow, I would make sure you have a cover on it. Most times it is the open bow type boats that will stuff the bow into a wave and not make it. The waves may not seem that big, but it is the close frequency in which they are that make it dangerous.
Also the large ships and the jet express can put off some serious wake if your not prepared for them. There is some great perch fishing off of Green island which is just west of Kellys Island. It is truly a great experience and even better is you have a thick walletBEER........Helping ugly people find true Love since 1862
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Re: Anyone here boat at the Lake Erie Islands?
Originally posted by SS MAYFLOAT View PostI've made the crossing many times in a 1967 Stingray V-20 from Port Clinton. Stay true to your compass setting unless you have GPS. With Erie being more shallow on the west end, some bad waves can kick up in a big hurry. Make sure you have a VHF and stay up on the weather. I never went out if a small craft warning or if the forecast was over 2-4' waves. For your open bow, I would make sure you have a cover on it. Most times it is the open bow type boats that will stuff the bow into a wave and not make it. The waves may not seem that big, but it is the close frequency in which they are that make it dangerous.
Also the large ships and the jet express can put off some serious wake if your not prepared for them. There is some great perch fishing off of Green island which is just west of Kellys Island. It is truly a great experience and even better is you have a thick wallet
I better go get a bow cover quick too.-Adam
1987 Wellcraft Classic 190
Mercruiser 470
Alpha One
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Re: Anyone here boat at the Lake Erie Islands?
Originally posted by tswiczko View PostYou will also be in the area of Sandusky Bay and Cedar point Amusement park.
www.cedarpoint.com-Adam
1987 Wellcraft Classic 190
Mercruiser 470
Alpha One
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