Door County WI to Frankfort MI
09-11-2018, 09:07 AM
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If you are crossing by yourself get a sea anchor and a PLB. It is also not a bad idea to have some big float toys on board. Remember cell phones are useless around 10 miles out and your VHF probably doesn't have a tall enough antenna to reach much farther.
July is usually the best month to cross the lake
July is usually the best month to cross the lake
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09-11-2018, 09:45 AM
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or you could do this and avoid the fresh water whales that are known to ram boats just south of Beaver Island.
https://www.ssbadger.com/
https://www.ssbadger.com/
09-11-2018, 10:14 AM
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I was reading my ship-to-shore manual and it says with that proper antenna on high output the range is generally up to 25 miles. Have not tested that but sure m curious. if that is the case that will just about give you 50 miles of coverage. may have a 10 mile window with no coverage.
09-11-2018, 06:36 PM
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or you could do this and avoid the fresh water whales that are known to ram boats just south of Beaver Island.
https://www.ssbadger.com/
https://www.ssbadger.com/
09-11-2018, 08:38 PM
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09-11-2018, 08:44 PM
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If you are crossing by yourself get a sea anchor and a PLB. It is also not a bad idea to have some big float toys on board. Remember cell phones are useless around 10 miles out and your VHF probably doesn't have a tall enough antenna to reach much farther.
July is usually the best month to cross the lake
July is usually the best month to cross the lake
09-12-2018, 07:10 AM
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personal life beacon or something like that.
When activated it transmits a signal on an emergency frequency so you can be found.
Not a bad idea.
I wasnt aware that lakers hitting other vessels was a semi-common occurrence.
When activated it transmits a signal on an emergency frequency so you can be found.
Not a bad idea.
I wasnt aware that lakers hitting other vessels was a semi-common occurrence.
09-12-2018, 08:41 AM
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The weather is looking good for this weekend - go for it. Tell some friends you're going, an idea of your planned route and times of departure/arrival, call when you get there/back,etc... an informal float plan of sorts. You'll have a blast, do it.
09-12-2018, 09:18 AM
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I agree...unfortunately I have prior obligations this weekend......isnt that how it always works? Great boat weather for when one is busy.
09-12-2018, 12:36 PM
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