Central Michigan Mates

[kct11]

I figure I would start a thread for us. chime in when you are going out in this area (saginaw river/bay, sanford,wixom,houghton, ect., ect. lakes).

we all might be able to meet up a few times this year and hang out.

with the forcasted weather in the 40's-50's all this coming week, i think i am going to put a few hours on the motor this coming week end. i know its cold, but i want it broke in for the nice weather when it comes.

[TheNerd]

Count me in on any get togethers.

Keep in mind Saturday, June 21st is the Country music festival on Ojibway Island. Even if you arent a country music fan, its a pretty good time. Lots of boats will be on the Saginaw River that day.

Sanford lake is one ofmy favorites, I can often be found on the sand bar at the north end of the Lake. Good place to hang out, relax, and have a few. Takes a bit of a ride to get up there from the public launch. But beware of hidden sand bars they are all over, just ask my prop.

[kct11]

i like to go to sanford myself. i like to hang out at both ends of the lake and slip in some time at the public grills for dinner....... the rides back and forth are the best part!

[illMATTic]

you guys are killin me. ill have to make it up there for a couple passes this summer.

[wizard8575]

Im down as soon as i get my floor done. flint saginaw bay city where ever its only gas right:bigthumb:

[ross]

when are you guys gonna come up to the traverse area and run on the bays................. or on torch lake-the 3rd most beautiful lake in the world?:poke::welcome:

[kct11]

meet ya half way at houghton lake.:)

[TheNerd]

There are a lot of nice lakes in Michigan that I should visit. The problem is I am about 10 minutes from the river, and 30 minutes from Sanford Lake. As a result I dont get up north all that much. However, I do plan on hitting Old Orchard in Oscoda this summer.

[TheNerd]

I am amazed there are not more members in this area, there are boats every where you look.

[TLB]

I figure I would start a thread for us. chime in when you are going out in this area (saginaw river/bay, sanford,wixom,houghton, ect., ect. lakes).

we all might be able to meet up a few times this year and hang out.

Sounds like a plan for this summer.:bigthumb:

[ross]

kct11- houghton would be ok w/ me-never been there! i meen on the lake. we will chat when it gets a lil' closer to summer:cheers.........ross

[wizard8575]

I will more than likely be in traverse this summer. Father in law lives close by. I will get a hold of you when I will be there so i know of a good launch to put my boat in.

[Needafunboat]

We have a pretty full summer planned already - Mem. day down at lake st. mary's in OH (meeting family there).

I need to get to the saginaw at least once to see that white / purple / yellow (black??) streak too. Curt - why don't you pick a weekend day - maybe early june??

Elk lake 3rd wk in july.

A few wkends on bradford lake (small lake near otsego lake)

One wkend at indian river campground at burt/mullet (early july)

The starliner will be at my place in South Lyon until mid-June, so I'd be up for something local here before that - cass, bellville, wherever..

Ross - can I get out into grand traverse bay with my starliner? I've heard different opinions. I had a buddy go out to a winery in a 19' aluminum deep V boat and it sounded rough to do with kids. I know it's weather dependant, but just wondering

[81 enchanter]

kct11- houghton would be ok w/ me-never been there! i meen on the lake. we will chat when it gets a lil' closer to summer:cheers.........ross

i'll be out on houghton quite a bit this summer. parents have a place on higgins and my bro has a place near houghton. BUD BASH 2008!!!

[kct11]

all right! sounds like a few of us will be hanging out this year.

Anthony, sounds cool. you know how easy it is for me to get down to the river, so just about any time is good for me.......but not this weekend. LMAO

[merc245]

Traverse bay is no proplem for a starliner,If the weather whips it up there you'll properly won't be out anyway.I spent the best 2 weeks of my boating life there. 85* and sunny 2 weeks straight. On the water from 10 am to dusk most everyday.(while the girlfriend was at class at Northern University until 2pm.) The East bay is the nicer bay and beach area

You have to ride out to Old Mission Pointe and drop anchor in and around the sunken boulders.3-400 yds out from the Mission Pointe light house.But you'll need to have a six of Old Mission Pointe Beer with you make it just right.As yours truely happen to.

And for Houghton lake. Why go there, Its brown, shallow and weedy when Higgins Lake( voted the 7th most beautiful lake in the world is so near.


:bounce:

[Needafunboat]

Yeah - I agree. I've only been on Higgens once, but it's NICE. Nice campground there too... if you reserve a site about now. We used to get 4 sites together for the neighborhood gang up there. Maybe a single site would be easier to get...

We'll be hitting higgens once this year for sure.

[aj_552000]

Hello

I'm a new member and I just got my mate last year and I only had it out 2 times. I can't what for soft water


:thumb:

[ross]

wait guys........ higgans? being the 7th most beutiful??????????? torch lake is the 3rd most beautiful lake in the world! trust me on this one!!!!!!!!!:poke:

[TheNerd]

Whats the plan for Memorial day weekend?? Any one going out on the Saginaw River, Bay, maybe Sanford Lake?? Cant decide if we want to bother driving up north and taking a gamble on the weather, still kinda early in the year.

[TLB]

Whats the plan for Memorial day weekend?? Any one going out on the Saginaw River, Bay, maybe Sanford Lake?? Cant decide if we want to bother driving up north and taking a gamble on the weather, still kinda early in the year.
Need to check and see if the wife is working the weekend first, but I would hope to be in the Saginaw river at least one of the day's on the holiday weekend.

[kct11]

not sure yet, but most likely sanford or the river. saturday there were 2 beached and the end of the midle grounds.

[TLB]

kct11, how did the boat do this weekend?

[kct11]

kct11, how did the boat do this weekend?


http://checkmate-boats.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11233

[TLB]

Thanks for the link

[Mr. Buss]

ill be hittin' the saginaw river probably every weekend.. maybe a few trips to higgins, the campground is always full there though..:brickwall:

these gas prices will probably keep me close to home:pissed:.

[illMATTic]

hey buss, we'll have to make it up on the river while your out. allthough it'll kill me to see you drivin drivin my boat.:yell:

[jehovahswettness]

Higgins is where it's at. I've got weekend campsites reserved at south higgins state park all through the summer - and a full two weeks at the end of july/beginning of august.


look for my starflight in, or just outside of the lagoon. the superboats hang out at the end of the channel and it's a freakin' riot.

:popcorn:

[kct11]

sounds cool, higgins is one place i would like to go this year.

[ross]

torch lake guys!!!!! you wana see some hot chix?

[TLB]

torch lake guys!!!!! you wana see some hot chix?
I don't think that the wife would let me look :shakehead:

We are planning a trip to higgins this summer.

[TLB]

look for my starflight in, or just outside of the lagoon. the superboats hang out at the end of the channel and it's a freakin' riot.
from the ramp at the south state park which way do I head for the hot spots?

[merc245]

You'll find them the lake is not THAT big.:banana:

[TLB]

You'll find them the lake is not THAT big.:banana:
then I guess they will here me coming too ;)

[TLB]

just walked outside and man is it's cold, only 30* I thought it was spring:confused:

[TheNerd]

Anyone been out? Weather has been pretty nice, river is looking tempting.

[TheNerd]

ANYBODY?????

[kct11]

about 4 times doing some trouble shooting...........i gots me a bad stator:irked:

[81 enchanter]

plan on heading out this weekend weather permiting!

[TheNerd]

Get some pics this weekend, will help motivate me to get working. I would love to get out, but I am swapping my engine and took my outdrive all apart. I WILL be out in a couple weeks. Mota should be ready soon, but that outdrive may be a bit tricky.

[TLB]

river is looking tempting.
the river looked like a sheet of glass the other day, a little cool out but we can deal with that:thumb:

[kct11]

anyone in in the tri city area have a 23 pitch prop i can try for a bit? 3 or 4 blade, just needed for a base line. the prop i have is not marked so i have no idea what i have..........my boat and your prop gets you out on the water for a bit:bigthumb:

[slickster]

I live here on HoughtonLake so find me here on the water between long point and the north shore .

[Needafunboat]

Curt,

I have a 23p aluminum prop. Also have the 23P stainless on the sportfire, but it looks like it will be enroute to Pittsburgh soon.

Not sure how to get the prop to ya, but you're welcome to it for a few days for a test run. My schedule is crammed, so I can't get up there soon for a run.

Let me know if you have ideas...

[kct11]

thanks Anthony, if nothing turns up in about a week, i might take you up on that.

[TheNerd]

I have a 24, but is shows a bit of use.

[kct11]

waiting on a new stator, i should be up and running for the week end. i might give you a shout.

[TheNerd]

Any plans for the holiday weekend???? I hope to be on the water somewhere.

[TheNerd]

Any body getting their boat out for the Holiday weekend? I hope to be on the river at least one day.

[Mr. Buss]

i plan on spending a few days on the river this weekend...

hopefully its cleared out for the weekend, i tried it about a week and a half ago, i went about 1/4 mile turned around and put it back on the trailer, tons of floaties out there.:irked:

[kct11]

i am staying in town myself, so........ i am hoping to do sanford lake one day and saginaw river another. anyone heading out?

[ross]

i'll be out 3 days in a row but up here in the boonies:brickwall: i'll be on torch lake 2 of the days and lake bellaire the other.......let me know how everyones weekend turns out!

[merc245]

I think I'm heading down to Sandusky Bay on Saturday morning thru Sunday morning then load up and drive home and hit my home waters (sugar Island/ crystal bay) for sunday afternoon/nite then to work on monday.

I'm going to give that bonfire ideal on Friday afternoon, August 1st at the sand bar a dry run.I'll stay on the boat saturdaynite after the fire goes out.


The Only proplem is ITS THE STANLEY CUPS OPENING GAME SAT.NITE plus the PISTONS 3rd GAME.:brickwall:

Every have fun this weekend and drive it like you stole it.:cheers

[TheNerd]

I am very close to being ready for the water, hoping to be out this weekend.

[kct11]

I am very close to being ready for the water, hoping to be out this weekend.
good luck. where ya going?

[merc245]

I am very close to being ready for the water, hoping to be out this weekend.
Being close and being on the water is two completely two different concepts! Only kidding LOL.

What are U lacking to on this weekend? GOOD LUCK:thumb:

[TheNerd]

Thanks for pointing that out Merc. Things are looking very promising for a weekend on the water. If indeed it happens, I will do a complete photo documentary.

[illMATTic]

ill be in oscoda at old orchard for the weekend. come on over for the day. site 3.

[TheNerd]

:banana::banana::banana::banana:FINALLY GOT IT FIGURED OUT :banana::banana::banana::banana:


WILL BE ON THE RIVER THIS WEEKEND


IF ANYBODY IS GOING OUT LET ME KNOW

[Mr. Buss]

Ill probably be on the river sat afternoon and sunday. depending on who else is comin out...


com'on guy lets burn some $4 fuel!!!! :banana:

[kct11]

:cheers:banana::banana::banana::banana:FINALLY GOT IT FIGURED OUT :banana::banana::banana::banana:


WILL BE ON THE RIVER THIS WEEKEND


IF ANYBODY IS GOING OUT LET ME KNOW



what was it? no update call???

[shawn22]

merc245 i know what you mean about the wings and pistons ive decided just to wax the boat in between periods of hockey and take it out once we have won the cup :thumb:

[kct11]

any one going out on the saginaw river sunday? 99% sure i am.

[Reed]

~Waves~ hello to everyone in Michigan , I'm in NE Indiana and love to play on the lakes. I hear there is a big party on Coldwater Lake in July called " Korn Fest " My buddy that has gone says it's a Wild Party ~winks~. I'm gonna have my Trimate II back together in July. I will say the lakes around here are up to 4.65 + a gallon, and it's not even peak season yet. I'm ready to take a loan to go play lol, I'm ready to feel the rush of the speed and air from flying across the water.

[Jasmin]

WE normally go on our local Lake here in Clare county, or Isabella county.

We have family of 5 .so I am sure you single guys or just married people dont wanna hang out with us :) lol

[Reed]

I'll hang out with anyone that ( Loves the water ) it's a lake thing lol

[aj_552000]

Hay Reed we need to get together I live in SE michigan, not to far form you.
I just got home form the lake with may trimate 4.

what a great day it was on the water!!!!!!

AJ

[TheNerd]

June 21 is the Country music concert on Ojibway Island in Saginaw, I am pretty sure the Bay City River Roar is the same weekend. The Saginaw river should be a blast that weekend.

[kct11]

i know..... i planed on going to the island from vet's in bay city, but i think that launch will be closed up for the races:irked:. it should be a cool weekend.....country in the moring, and ratt and roll in the evening:thumb:

[kct11]

saginaw river today..........anyone?

[Mr. Buss]

saginaw river today..........anyone?


im gonna try!!

[TheNerd]

I am still not on the water, hope to be by later this week. :pissed:

[kct11]

awsome day! made it out to boaters beach on the bay.............wish i had my camera;)..... there was a lot to look at! i had a few blue and silver sodas so the chop was not near as big on the way out as on the way in ....... if you know what i mean...........i think the miami vice music came on while on the way back. good times with only memories and sun burn to show for it.

[ross]

little rough? man the wind kicked up here fast and turned me away from putting the boat in! i was gunna head 10miles up the bay for lunch and i'm glad i decided on a nap to cure my hang-over from last night! got up and the wind was blowing 25plus mph!!!!! 3-4footers on the bay.......it is still 82though!

[TheNerd]

So I FINALLY have all the bugs worked out of my boat and will be hitting the river this weekend. Ended up taking it in and having the motor aligned and the outdrive reinstalled. Best money I have spent in a long time.


Anyhow, this weekend is going to be jumpin on the Saginaw river.

[jehovahswettness]

I'm gonna have my Starflite on Higgins this upcoming weekend at south shore near the park, then again from July 26 - Aug 9.

Saw a few posts about Sanford lake; I'm doing the triathlon there on Aug 16, maybe I'll take the boat there to chill out afterward. Are there any decent maps avail online for that lake?