pontoon to Mackinac Island?

[steve258]

Anybody ever take their pontoon to Mackinac Island or around that area?

 

[rogerwa]

Re: pontoon to Mackinac Island?

Those more familiar with those waters I'm sure will comment, but I took the ferry out there once and there would be no wy I would go on a toon. The large cabin cruisers were getting a rough ride. Maybe the day I was there was rough, but I am sure that conditions can change with the wind and leave you either stranded or taking a risky ride.

 

[lakegeorge]

Re: pontoon to Mackinac Island?

I wouldn't trust those waters, been there several times and it's not toonin waters.

 

[TheKs]

Re: pontoon to Mackinac Island?

My take would be toons & the Great Lakes generally not a good combo

 

[junkman41]

Re: pontoon to Mackinac Island?

i wouldnt attempt it

 

[5150abf]

Re: pontoon to Mackinac Island?

Can't remember the companies name but a toon company ran one from Chicago to Macinac to show how good thier boats are, I would assume they had a chase boat just in case.

I suppose it could be done but it depends where you are starting from but I could see it getting pretty scary, been up there a few times,not in a boat, and it seemes like the water always had a pretty good chop to it.

As everyone else pointed out, you probably could do it but really don't want to.