Finally got out onto Lake Michigan!

[goldnrod24]

I've had a Bennie since 2011 and the ramp into Lake Michigan is 2 blocks from my house, but it's just not ever been feasible. Lots of folks ask me if I boat on the Big Lake and until today, my answer has been "nope."

But, I can no longer answer that way. Today, the bay was mirror-flat, so I jumped. The Big Lake was lumpy with small rollers, so I didn't stay long, but I lingered longer in the bay and had great fun! See photos.

 

[Spoiledrotten]

Beautiful shots. Thanks for sharing.

 

[goldnrod24]

We also have an invasive species transmission law that requires rinsing off boats (and flushing engines) that come into inland lakes from the Great Lakes, so it's a lot of work afterward. I'll most likely stick with inland boating, but today was fun, none-the-less.

 

[lakeliving]

Looks like a good time. Do they make you rinse the interior too or just the exterior and motor?

 

[goldnrod24]

Looks like a good time. Do they make you rinse the interior too or just the exterior and motor?

No to the interior. I'll snap a photo posted at the launch next time I go by.

 

[Mike31406]

Thanks for sharing.

 

[goldnrod24]

Looks like a good time. Do they make you rinse the interior too or just the exterior and motor?

 

[ImTinkerbella]

Then I shall delete as I do not wish to offend...

 

[SEMPERFI8387]

Could be worse, I suppose...

My sister has this sign posted on the gate to her community pool!
I wonder who is distinguished with the, um, privilege (and method) of monitoring for this condition?

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[ImTinkerbella]

'Twas in response to lakeliving's: "Looks like a good time. Do they make you rinse the interior too or just the exterior and motor?"

Just my twisted sense of humor... understandably, not everyone can relate to it.

 

[goldnrod24]

Not seeing the value that this adds to my topic.