[C320-list] Elk Rapids (MI) Water Level

[Myron Welch]

Hi Joan,

We too have the wing keel and have never had difficulty getting into 
Elk Rapids or around in the marina due to the low water in Lake 
Michigan.  The channel is clearly marked and just stay in the middle 
until you are well past the outer mark.  They do a good job of 
dredging the entrance when needed.  We have found the Edward C. Grace 
Marina extremely well run with a great harbor master and staff. 
Enjoy the wonderful little town.

We also have not had difficulty with the water level in the other 
Grand Traverse Bay marinas.  Suttons Bay can get a little thin in 
places, but the marina staff does a good job of directing you to 
slips that have sufficient water depth.  There is also a good 
anchorage if the weather is right.

Let me know if I can help with any other questions about the area.

Myron Welch
Wind Instrument #238
Iowa City, Iowa



>Myron-
>
>Totally off topic, but I would like to know -
>Have the low water levels in the Lake caused problems in Elk Rapids?
>We might be heading up to GT Bay later this summer and it's always helpful
>to know which ports are difficult to get in/out of. Persistence has the wing
>keel with a depth of @ 4.5 feet.
>
>Joan
>C320 #90 Persistence
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com
>[mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Myron Welch
>Sent: Sunday, April 01, 2007 12:32 AM
>To: C320-List
>Subject: Re: [C320-list] Looking for Light Fixture Cover
>
>Karl,
>
>I changed my V-berth lights a few years ago with inexpensive ones
>from West Marine that had both white and red bulbs.  I believe I have
>the old ones in my storage unit in Elk Rapids, Michigan.  I will be
>launching the last week of May.  If you can wait that long, I'll
>gladly send you one of the old units.  I'm sure they are the same as
>yours.  Contact me if interested.
>
>Myron Welch
>Wind Instrument #238
>Iowa City, Iowa


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