Anyone have experience running on Lake Michigan in March?

In a Carver aft cabin, late March in the water.

Earliest for hi-perf is first or second week in April. Milwaukee

a couple years ago, I went out a few miles on my snowmobile. Lol.
No experience, But I bet it's cold.
I live in Charlevoix County - Northern Lake Michigan. I watch the drift ice come and go in Little Traverse Bay. So I would be Cautious of ice damage to the hull.

Chit with a snowmobile suit, full face helmet & an ICE BREAKER .... thats a lil early for this state

Unless you wanna go out like the Titanic did, I wouldn't recommend it!

NOT recomended!!!! even if the water is 100% open, it's still gonna suck cuz of temps. just be a little more patient and wait a few more weeks!
BILL

Earlier this week it was 5 below, and all I can is think about is finding a newer boat for the season.

There is no place around here to launch in Lake Michigan. We all launch in Lake Charlevoix, which solid and crowded with ice fishing shanties.

Pookie - I'll bet you can do it! Sooner or later there will be a nice sunny day, dress very warm & watch for icebergs!

One problem is you may need to re-winterize engine as there will certainly be more cold days.

It could be pretty lonely out there if you have trouble. Life expectancy in water probally 10 minutes.

However, it probally won't be long & we will see fishing boats going out.

I drove along the lake from Petoskey to Charlevoix this afternoon. It was ice as far out as I could see 3-4 miles.

I am assuming your'e in the southern part?

near Chicago