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I went out Friday afternoon and came across these two empty self unloadering freighters heading north, up to iron ore country. They are heading up the Livingston channel, which is actually the down bound channel. (the only place the in the great lakes that the shipping channel is split into 2 channels). I haven't seen them run in pairs in some time.

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The walled channel is about 4.5 miles long. The Army Corp of Eng. left a hole in the walls in the middle to allow the water thier pushing to exit and to let pleasure boats through,this creates an eddy of water re-entering the channel that spins around the point thats equal to any class 3-4 rapid. A 2-3 ft. hole spinning for 3-4 minutes. This time it was times X2. I should of shot video but this is at the end of its life cycle.
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And that exact point had a 30 ft SeaRay run up on it, with the entire boat coming to rest at least 5' out of the water about 15 yrs ago. Only a broken nose for the driver. GO LIONS! - WHAT A JOKE- NO THE NFL HAS BECOME A JOKE.
 
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Well, headed out Wednesday 82* plus. Properly for the last time. With near perfect water conditions I ran from out in Erie to half way up the Detroit river and back.

The Detroit Light House about 6 miles out into Erie, Flatest day ever, I ran 65 mph out to the light
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Detroit Skyline, Don't look to bad from here?
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The only mailboat in the country, It has its own zip code. Had a women captain sink it about 15 or so yrs ago while making a delivery to a passing freighter. 022_zpsc20f8c81.jpg

The Detroit Fire Boat, I'm surprised its still manned.
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Heres a skater that came down from rich side of town to enjoy the view!
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Zug Island, when this place was pumping out the steel in the 70's-early 80's after a calm summers nite, you would awake with thick rust covered coating on car and I lived 5 miles away. Ah the good old days!
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We do have a strong history of rowing in the area, local high school teams are national contenders every year. If I had a kid, this would be the one program I would push them towards.
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With that said " Its Still Detroit"







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It makes me want to HURL if I think about it! :sick::sick::sick::sick::sick:
 
I don't believe I'll be able to help myself, Tomorrow (Saturday) its going to over 80 again plus I just received my bonus holiday check from work. I think I can find another Hundy for Fuel, Oil and more Beer. Maybe by the end of tonite I'll have a date too! ;)
 
Yes I m not putting mine away til I see some much cooler temps. Might just have to meet you for a river run Jeff. Was planning to be boating this weekend but a small temporary setback put that on hold. Im still holding 40 gallons of fuel to burn. Love the river pics and all the memories to BoBlo island. Thanks
 
never sold the boat? transom holding up? Still one of my favorite boats on here, glad you seem to be stuck with it :poke:
 
teamhart2 said:
never sold the boat? transom holding up? Still one of my favorite boats on here, glad you seem to be stuck with it :poke:
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Thanks, No, never sold it, The transom is holding, it leaks but its holding. With recent events in my life, I couldn't possiably replace it at this time. But lets say in about 16 months, (:rof:)I could sell it, The hull is so used up I'll sell just the mota and throw in the hull and trailer for free! Then at that time I'll have to decide again. A down payment for a Harley or another boat? Merc245
 
Kurtster said:
Looks like you had some really great conditions for what might be your last run of the season.
Pictures are very kool --- love the lighthouse pic.
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Yeh, Michelob is about the only friend that is around that will go out on the boat with me anymore. All my other buddies from work are at home with wife and a kid or two now. :shakehead:
 
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