If Your Ferrari Could Say to you for the 2004 Season...Take Me On A Special Drive !!

Lake Michigan is pretty darn wide. I remember the last time that I went out on a Fishing Charter Boat out of Montrose Harbor a few years ago. The boat was 55 Feet ,(does that then qualify it to be called a Ship? I'll have to ask my Coast Guard Cousin.) Anyway. we only went out maybe 10-12 miles,and it took about 3 hours. EACH WAY! And,I'm guessing that the Ferry is slower. Do they say how long it takes?

 

Frank, stop worrying, these things are safe, well for the most part. Especially when operated in civilized industrial nations...

The biggest threat you might get is people, children and dogs squeezing by your car or oogling at it while on the boat. It gets pretty narrow, but not worse than an Oakstreet event.


Dave, I love the idea of the flag. That is brilliant! I can provide the flag btw. If nothing else we can hang it from the side of the ship. Kewl!

 

I know. I'm just being silly. What kids and dogs????? BTW how many cars can fit on this baby? Is there a website where we can see what it looks like?

 

From Dave's post on page 2:

The Badger a 1950's coal fired ferry, is currently the only ferry service across Lake Michigan. It runs from Mantowac Wi to Ludington, Mi., and takes 4 hours to cross at a cost of $100 per car, one way, with one adult.
See this link on details on the new ship. http://www.port.mil.wi.us/ferrypress0703.html

 

Sorry 'bout that. I guess I should have went back into the thread. But,sometimes these get going...and going...and going... and they get a littIe sidetracked. I thought he said that it was a new boat. No,in all seriousness,it does sound like fun.

 

1950's? COAL Fired? Huh Huh HUH!!!! Now you're scaring me!!!

 

Wheeeew!!!! (as I wipe the sweat from my--brow !) O.K.,O.K.....I'm sold on the idea!!!! I am just being silly. I know how to swim really well. My Ferrari? Well,thats another story.

 

The movie "One crazy summer" comes to mind where they hack a 308 apart and use the engine for a sail boat. Gives the term Barchetta a whole new meaning...

 

LOL!. Yes."Little Boat". I like the 360's and all,but to me,kind of look like a Big Jet Ski,or,Little boat. they should have made the 360 Spider the Barchetta instead of the 550.

 

Dave, If you don’t come up with a flag to fly on the ferry I would be happy to send you one. Don’t worry about the ferry. We have even used the “old Badger” for the last 10 years to get our cars over to the historic races at Road American. It is slow but relaxing. The new boat should be really cool.
Two things to think about. 1. You may be able to get a break on the cost of the ferry tickets if you suggest to the ferry line that they could use your crossing as a promo event. I am sure that this summer they will be dieing to have the news papers on both sides of the lake write something interesting about the new ferry. 2. When you get a date nailed down I can call the people at Tubi in Holland to see if we can drop by. There is not always a lot to see there but they are nice people.
Skip (from Michigan)

 

One other thing to remember is that the Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival is July 30 to Aug 8. lots of fun events but the town is packed with people.

 

If you all want a great ride you need to take Hwy113 to the to the ferry that goes over the Wis. river to Devils Lake. Lots of twists and turns. It is about a 45 min. ride from Madison.

 

Dave, Don't forget the Historic races at Road America are July 16 to 18. I am already tired of this cold weather.

 

Hmm, good point.
Dave are we trying to avoid that date or are we trying to include Road America on the route?

 

I live out in St. Charles area. Do you still have your car. I have owned mine for 23 years and counting. Marty

 

What ever you guys decide on just let me know and I'll find the time. Nice to see you back Frank.

 

Ricky,

You're almost 4 years too late with your reply!

The Emp

 

Hey I thought it was a new thread but the date listed was wrong. Oh well, I'm still up for a good cruise.