Bones, This "Admiral" is taking a leave of absense for 2008. Go for it! Might even be able to join you guys. Won't know for a while, though.
Larry On Fri, 5 Oct 2007 04:09:44 GMT "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > Hello Sean And Listers, > > I will need to investigate a marina/launch area for Lake of the > Woods. There are large power boats on the lake and I know there are > marinas in Minnesota and in Ontario. The Lowisa launches out of > Kenora, on the far north side. Staying in Minnesota will save a lot > of driving time. > Of course, launching and retrieving an M15 or M17 is rather simple > compared to an M23. I know in the San Juans, a travel lift is > employed. However, at my marina, My M23 gets pulled by the > harbormaster using my trailer (on a rather steep ramp) and his > tractor. I launch each spring on my own by simply floating the boat > off the trailer. So, the question here is, given a steep launch > ramp, is a travel lift needed? I think not. Albeit, 4 wheel drive > from a tow vehicle will be required. > We can also think about Vermillion, or Leech Lake. I do know of > marinas on those lakes which slips sailboats. > If there is interest in a Monty regatta, I can certainly begin > investigating possible launch areas and looking over charts. Hate to > horn in on Larry Yake's, Todd's or Doug's "Admiral" positions! > (smile). > > Later, > > Bones > > > _______________________________________________ > http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats > > _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats
