Sea trial today after Volvo tech work was a 98% success - none of the old low rpm close quarter issues but one 2 second hiccup at 1600 rpm in open water - wouldn't even think about except for the ongoing issues we have dealt with. Anyway we plan to head down lake as the weather and marina vacancies allow.


Lake Charlevoix is a deep clear 11 mile long 90 foot deep  lake just off Lake Michigan - high rent district.

More of Lake Charlevoix.

Ditto.

Round lake is a little quiet bay between Lake Michigan and Lake Charlevoix - higher rent district and lined with large and small boat houses. Wonderful 5 star marina.

More of Round Lake boat houses.

Huge Round Lake boathouses.

Brett is doing well and has settled into the Looping lifestyle nicely - so has his son and sidekick Storm.

 

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Madeline Scheidt said…
He looks happy to be cruising around! Love you all
August 25, 2021 at 1:38 PM
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