West Bay Traverse City

[18ft checkmate]

I was out on West Bay yesterday evening with my two little ones - there was a red, newer Checkmate putting in at the same time we were. I'm guessing it was 24-27'. Really nice boat. Anyone know if this person is on this forum?

 

[ross]

i boat on west bay all the time. actually have a season pass for the elmwood marina ramp, never seen the boat you are refering to and have not heard from them on the forum...

 

[18ft checkmate]

I always put in at Elmwood. That is THE best launch I've ever been to. I should look in to a season pass next year.

 

[18ft checkmate]

Trim

I'm learning ... tonight the water was amazing. I was out with a buddy - he's got a 25' Outlaw - nice boat. We ran to Power Island for a bit, and on the way out, it got more choppy. I found (for the first time) that if I trimmed it just right, I could sail through the waves no problem at all ... no pounding, no coming out of the water, it was amazing, really, because all previous times in rough water I had the trim all the way down and we took a pounding - it seemed like I couldn't go more than 10-15 mph. THIS time I ran about 50mph 99% of the way out there IN THE CHOP and sailed through it - no pounding, nothing. It was really amazing how smooth it was.

 

[ross]

we are planning as of now to be out sunday if the weather holds

 

[18ft checkmate]

I'll be in Denver until next weekend - hopefully the weather holds up for you guys.