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Old 08-24-2012 | 11:46 PM
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Default Labor Day Wknd, Torch Lake, Grand Traverse Bay

Friends...Gonna be up there with about a 3-4 boat crew,... a mostly yellow 32' A/T w/SC556cid named Severe Turbulance, 40' Profile w/SC540cid, a 35' Nordic, and possibly a 32' Skater w/tripp OB's,.....will be hanging out on Torch Lake most of the time---Saturday for sure all day, but may do some boating on GrndTrvsBay out of Elk Rapids on Sunday or Monday.

If you see us wave hello or come over and talk to us---we will also have a Pontoon boat rental.
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Old 08-30-2012 | 09:45 AM
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Where do you launch with the big boats, it will be our first time on the lake. I have a red IMO with 540 in it and friend has 38 PQ with 525s. Getting there Saturday morning sometime and still unsure where to launch
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Old 08-30-2012 | 09:53 AM
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Of note, water patrol is cracking down on noise on Torch. I was told by a deputy this year it will be warnings and next year tickets. Point is, plan to be pulled over if your loud.
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Old 08-30-2012 | 10:15 AM
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Originally Posted by BigWetDog
Where do you launch with the big boats, it will be our first time on the lake. I have a red IMO with 540 in it and friend has 38 PQ with 525s. Getting there Saturday morning sometime and still unsure where to launch
Luhrs landing said they can handle a 38 at there launch, which is just down the river.

13707 West Torch River Road
Rapid City, MI
(231) 322-2868
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Old 08-30-2012 | 10:52 AM
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Guess I will be getting my hand slapped again for noise, grand haven a few times too. Luhrs it is then, thanks for the information. Not looking forward to the police peep talk, but comes with owning a load boat.
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Old 09-03-2012 | 10:59 AM
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Hit Torch Saturday and East Bay Sunday. Perfect weather and that 20 mph wind that kicked up out of the North on Saturday made for the best ride of the year on Torch!
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Old 09-03-2012 | 11:24 AM
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Here's a vid leaving the sandbar. Best 10 miles of the year! Was getting wet(yes I am a puss) while looking for the external mic so there's wind noise and mic rattle.

[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5r6IlE8i6w&feature=youtu.be[/YOUTUBE]
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Old 09-04-2012 | 11:22 AM
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Originally Posted by onesickpantera
Here's a vid leaving the sandbar. Best 10 miles of the year! Was getting wet(yes I am a puss) while looking for the external mic so there's wind noise and mic rattle.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5r6I...ature=youtu.be
Looks like it was another great week end for you guys.
This is the first year since I can remember that we did not make it to Torch even once. Its always a good trip.
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Old 09-04-2012 | 08:18 PM
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Made it down to Torch Sunday, 3rd time this year, had not been there for three years prior to this year. Had a great time each time with awesome weather! The only bright side of the 38 going down was the getting out with the dingy to the other lakes this summer!
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Old 09-14-2012 | 01:22 PM
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Originally Posted by onesickpantera
Here's a vid leaving the sandbar. Best 10 miles of the year! Was getting wet(yes I am a puss) while looking for the external mic so there's wind noise and mic rattle.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5r6I...ature=youtu.be
Nice Vidio, sweet Boat! you were haulin the Mail!! how fast were you going? sounded Great
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