"Roger Long" writes:

I'm contemplating an early spring, west to east, trip the length of Lake
Erie to deliver a 32 foot sailboat.
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I will give you the same advice I got about early spring sailing on L Erie
when I started sailing there.

DON'T even think about it until the water temp off the Cleveland water
intake crib reaches 50F.

Translation:

Don't plan on leaving before May 15, the earliest.

June 1 will not only be more comfortable, but safer.

If your customer insists on an earlier delivery, add $5,000 USD to the fee.

HTH

Lew