"Netsock" wrote in message
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To celebrate the wife's Master degree (graduation was Aug 28th) we decided
to take a small trip to Lake Erie. Took the 25' Malibu up, and rented a
slip
within walking distance to our water front hotel, in Port Clinton on
Sandusky bay. Drive time was only 2 hours, 10 minutes.



Went to Cedar Point (large amusement park.16 coasters) on the first day. I
always love using their marina, as you basically "pass" all the auto
traffic/parking on the causeway, and their docks are like 50' from the
entrance. The park was a blast. The lines were short, and the weather
perfect.



Through out the week, we cruised all the hot spots and sights on
Marblehead
and Catawba Islands, but we had to stay in on Tuesday, as the lake report
was 4-7' waves on the lake, which translated to 2-5' in the bay. A little
much for my Malibu, but no big deal, as we made our rounds to the many
(hic)
winery's and other "land locked" sites. We (or should I say "her") even
got
in a lot of shopping.



We were planning to stay pretty much in the bay, but Thursday's lake
condition report called for calm waters with low wind and 1-2' waves, so
we
cruised out to the Bass Islands. What a blast Put-In-Bay was on South
Bass.
Plus, I always like to get out in some real open water, even tho the bay
is
100 square miles.



On Friday, we took in some fishing, and snagged some 5 lb+ walleyes, and
some smaller perch. Dinner was great that night. We also got in some good
skiing, inside a few calm harbors.



The only thing we could complain about, were the gas prices. Marinas were
hitting $3.899 per gallon of premium. That's ok tho.the boat ran good, and
we had absolutely no problems whatsoever.



We just got back last night, and where talking last night at how much fun
we
had. We were going to go back to Cancun, but basically changed our minds
at
the last week, to stay a little local. I'm so glad we did.the trip turned
out perfect, and we both agreed we had just as much fun, as we would have
in
Mexico.



Just thought I would share, and ask if there are any other boaters here in
the Sandusky area?



Later.



--
-Netsock

"It's just about going fast...that's all..."
http://home.columbus.rr.com/ckg/



Glad to hear you had a great time. We love Cedar Point.....when we had
bigger boats we would spend 2 or 3 days at the marina while the kids had a
blast in the park. Being able to get into the park an hour earlier than the
general public was also a plus.

We love to go swimming in the Bay near Johnson's Island. We have even
anchored overnight in that area when conditions were right. You have to be
pretty careful in the Bay as it is pretty shallow throughout.

Check out Kelley's Island next time you are back up in the area and stop at
the Village Pump for a basket of perch and a pitcher of their famous Brandy
Alexander's. Plenty of guest docking available at SeaWay or the Unique
Marker (members only on weekends).

A nice marina on Put-in-Bay (South Bass) is the Crews Nest (again, members
only on weekends). We are planning to rent a house on the Island
overlooking the water next summer and trailer our boat up with us.

"*JimH*" wrote in message
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Glad to hear you had a great time. We love Cedar Point.....



Yup. Been there probably over a dozen times, but this visit was the first in
about 5 years.



when we had
bigger boats we would spend 2 or 3 days at the marina while the kids had a
blast in the park. Being able to get into the park an hour earlier than
the
general public was also a plus.



I didn't know you could get in an hour earlier! Wow, I sure will remember
that next time, thanks.


We love to go swimming in the Bay near Johnson's Island. We have even
anchored overnight in that area when conditions were right. You have to
be
pretty careful in the Bay as it is pretty shallow throughout.



We visited the Confederate Army Officers Cemetery on Johnson Island. First
time we were ever there. The 1812 and Civil war history of the area is very
interesting. Very rich indeed.



Speaking of rich, have you seen the new harbor cliff homes there?



Are you talking the Mineyahta portion being shallow, or the whole bay? The
main bay averaged 15-20'+ in open water by my sounder, but I do know you
have to be very careful when "close" to shore.


Check out Kelley's Island next time you are back up in the area and stop
at
the Village Pump for a basket of perch and a pitcher of their famous
Brandy
Alexander's. Plenty of guest docking available at SeaWay or the Unique
Marker (members only on weekends).



So noted. I have been to Kelly's in the past, but did not go this trip. If
memory serves me, that is where the glacier grooves are.


A nice marina on Put-in-Bay (South Bass) is the Crews Nest (again, members
only on weekends). We are planning to rent a house on the Island
overlooking the water next summer and trailer our boat up with us.



Lots of beautiful houses there. I love the "north coast" when thing get a
little windy. Watching that clean fresh water surf is somehow different than
the ocean's surf. I don't know, it just seems "purer" to me.



Take care.


--
-Netsock



"It's just about going fast...that's all..."
http://home.columbus.rr.com/ckg/

"Netsock" wrote in message
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"*JimH*" wrote in message
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Glad to hear you had a great time. We love Cedar Point.....



Yup. Been there probably over a dozen times, but this visit was the first
in
about 5 years.



when we had
bigger boats we would spend 2 or 3 days at the marina while the kids had
a
blast in the park. Being able to get into the park an hour earlier than
the
general public was also a plus.



I didn't know you could get in an hour earlier! Wow, I sure will remember
that next time, thanks.

You can also use the marina pool.




We love to go swimming in the Bay near Johnson's Island. We have even
anchored overnight in that area when conditions were right. You have to
be
pretty careful in the Bay as it is pretty shallow throughout.



We visited the Confederate Army Officers Cemetery on Johnson Island. First
time we were ever there. The 1812 and Civil war history of the area is
very
interesting. Very rich indeed.



Speaking of rich, have you seen the new harbor cliff homes there?

We have seen them all along the Lake and around the islands including
Johnson Island and South Bass Island. Several of our neighbors have summer
houses on Johnson Island.

My wife's father built a house on the Lake in the 1960's. He passed away
shortlly before we got married. My wife's Mom sold it in the early 1980's
for just under $150,000. The house had a deep front and back yard, complete
with outside pool.

The house sold for around $400,000 about 15 years later and a new 4,000+
square foot house sits in its place....market value of over $1 million. The
same story all along the shoreline in Bay Village and Avon Lake, with some
homes well over $4 million.

Sam Sheppards house (the movie "The Fugitive" was based on the murder case
against him http://crime.about.com/od/history/p/sheppard_sam.htm ) in Bay
Village was torn down in the mid '90's with a mansion built on the property.




Are you talking the Mineyahta portion being shallow, or the whole bay? The
main bay averaged 15-20'+ in open water by my sounder, but I do know you
have to be very careful when "close" to shore.


Check out Kelley's Island next time you are back up in the area and stop
at
the Village Pump for a basket of perch and a pitcher of their famous
Brandy
Alexander's. Plenty of guest docking available at SeaWay or the Unique
Marker (members only on weekends).



So noted. I have been to Kelly's in the past, but did not go this trip. If
memory serves me, that is where the glacier grooves are.


Yep.





A nice marina on Put-in-Bay (South Bass) is the Crews Nest (again,
members
only on weekends). We are planning to rent a house on the Island
overlooking the water next summer and trailer our boat up with us.



Lots of beautiful houses there. I love the "north coast" when thing get a
little windy. Watching that clean fresh water surf is somehow different
than
the ocean's surf. I don't know, it just seems "purer" to me.



Take care.


--
-Netsock



"It's just about going fast...that's all..."
http://home.columbus.rr.com/ckg/