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Here is an article in our paper this morning. Was planning to head up there to see the 20-24 waves and grab a beer.

Last time we were towed, would have been $1,600, wonder what the charge would be on this if he does not have insurance...

http://articles.southbendtribune.com/20 ... e-michigan

Current weather forecast


Storm Warning in effect until 4 PM CDT this afternoon

Gale Warning in effect from 4 PM CDT this afternoon through Wednesday evening

Gary To Burns Harbor-Burns Harbor To Michigan City-

Rest Of Today

North storm force winds to 50 kt. Showers likely...mainly this afternoon. Waves 20 to 24 ft occasionally to 31 ft.

Tonight

North gales to 45 kt becoming northwest gales to 35 kt overnight. Showers likely. Waves 19 to 23 ft occasionally to 30 ft...gradually subsiding to 14 to 18 ft occasionally to 24 ft.

Wednesday

Northwest gales to 35 kt diminishing to 30 kt in the afternoon. Chance of showers in the morning...then slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Waves 14 to 18 ft occasionally to 24 ft...subsiding to 10 to 14 ft occasionally to 18 ft late.

Wednesday Night

Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt. Partly cloudy. Waves 10 to 14 ft occasionally to 18 ft subsiding to 8 to 12 ft occasionally to 16 ft.

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1994 235 Sundowner w/351 Ford

That sucks.

It seems he was trying to get where he had to go before the storm (Sunday) and the shallow water killed it....dang.

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'72-Chris Craft Commander 31 Sedan Twin-350Qs

Firecadet613 sent me a link to really good pictures of this on CSR this morning. Sounds like the Captain has had some problems with hitting things in the past.
http://clubsearay.com/showthread.php/55751-54-Carver-beached-at-New-Buffalo

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2005 268 Vista "Sea Pickle II"
1979 AMF Alcort Puffer
Previous:
2003 FW190 Horizon
1973 Startcraft 18ft "Sea Pickle"

My BIL has a similar 530 Voyager. He has not had an experience like that before, thankfully.

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Current Boat: 2004 Chaparral 235 ssi cuddy

Wish I could take the day off tomorrow to check out the waves and see this first hand. Bliss36 your close enough!

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2007 358 T-5.7GXi IB
Previous Boats
'08 H240, '08 V318, '04 268, '04 225

We might run out to New Buffalo tomorrow to take a look. We had every intention to go see the waves today but they kept showing it on tv so we figured better to watch it in our living room vs. getting sandblasted at the lakeshore.



I'm sure your BIL picks his battles with mother nature a little more carefully. I have no sympathy for this guy, only for a waste of a beautiful boat. This isn't the 1800's, everyone has a smart phone and access to marine information. Ignore the gale force,waves height predictions,small craft warning and 24/7 news coverage of this storm for the last week..... you pay the price. The only positive I can see here is he helped the local tow and salvage economy. Rant complete..thank you for listening

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2005 268 Vista "Sea Pickle II"
1979 AMF Alcort Puffer
Previous:
2003 FW190 Horizon
1973 Startcraft 18ft "Sea Pickle"

I went out today in Grand Haven and wasn't that impressed. Don't get me wrong, they are big, but I was expecting more.

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