Originally Posted by coopsmirage (Post 4155276)

The ramp at the hotel is on the river. It is going to be a challenge to say the least. FYI the hotel is under a renovation the last time I passed by it. Port of Blarney and Watts are both great ramps. Not alot of "modern" hotels in the area near the water. If your up to it Port of Blarney's even rents slips with power for the night instead of staying at a hotel.

If you do stay there you MUST go to Epic Deli across the street from the hotel in Johnsburg. Places to go I agree on Snuggery is a must. Famous Freddies has a great outdoor bar and good piers. For swimming Pistakee Bay is very nice. If your looking for people watching then Petite Lake, Channel Lake, and Columbia Bay on Fox lake are all good.

Yes it isnt ocean blue water by any means. In fact I dont think it is even a shade of blue. You would really have to try to not have a good time on the Chain.

Originally Posted by MILD THUNDER (Post 4155280)

Be careful by the waterfront hotel. I stayed there years ago, when it was paradise motel (total dump, I slept with my shoes on in that place). Looks like the new place is nice though. Anyhow, we went out for a ride on my buddy's 21ft deckboat and we were coming back to paradise, and getting off plane in the river out front when he smacked a rock/stump right in the middle of the river. He had started the weekend with a 3 blade prop, and finished the weekend with a single blade prop after that, and a half a skeg.

At that time I had a Four winns 241 Liberator. I was lucky and didnt hit anything that weekend, but I kinda followed the advice from some locals. I remember going to blarneys island, and had to trim the drive way up to get in there, lots of mud splashed all over the transom.

I did a night cruise on the river down to Vicki's place for a bite to eat and a few beers. That was fun. I wouldnt be afraid to go back for a day or two if I had a smaller boat. You're still on the water getting some sun. I wont take my Fountain there, because for starters I dont know the lakes that well, and I am not gonna tear up my speedmaster style props, they simply cost too much. I dont want to be dodging jet skis, and all kinds of boats when I am trying to run mine. Lake michigan you get wide open area to sit back and relax and enjoy the boat. Im all about relaxing on the weekends.

Hook up with one of the guys from here if you can. Have them lead you around a bit. Thats what I did, and had an uneventful weekend as far as hitting anything. I think you'll have fun with the scout there. Be sure to bring something to clean the yellow stains off the hull though when you pull it out.

Originally Posted by Awash (Post 4155303)

Good looking boat I'm going to date myself but there was no Casino back when I lived in the area!!

Originally Posted by Smitty (Post 4155489)

I run a 36 footer out there every weekend. Been out there for 25 yrs. Sure it is muddy/murky water, but it is water with no speed limits and the cops leave you alone on the noise as long as you are not completely ignorant. There are some nice spots to anchor/float or even get out of the boat and stand on the bottom. I can give you some general ideas of where to go/not go. PM if you want to discuss anything.

Smitty

Originally Posted by tbirdusa (Post 4155399)

What is the casino brand? Caesars? MGM?

Originally Posted by J-Bonz (Post 4155777)

Thanks for the offer Smitty

Originally Posted by dsparis (Post 4155946)

A plus is if you break down you can get out of your boat and walk for help.