West Michigan Offshore

Do we have anyone that has participated in any of the West Michigan Offshore events. I have communicated with the group and they sound terrific. However, we only have a 226 and before we pull the trigger on membership - was wondering if out smaller boat could run with the big dogs at their events. We go to lake Michigan a few times a season but our son wants to do a poker run - just to do it (to be honest so do I)

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Shawn, thanks for taking the time for the response. Lord willing this winter we hope to run up to Grand Rapids for their Boat Show- and I've been told West Michigan Offshore typically has a booth and a performance boat on display. I thought I would be able to get a better feel for what this is all about. All I know when the stars align on the big lake you can't beat it - However, going out isn't to be taken lightly.

Take care and again thanks

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Hi everyone -- YES SPRING IS AROUND THE CORNER !!!

Had an opportunity to meet with the West Michigan Offshore in Grand Rapids - I joined this group and it sounds like a blast. I think the thing that is really neat - if you look at where they have the poker runs or fun runs there is a substantial inland lake that is associated with the "big boy" runs. Long and short from what I was told there are a number of folks that will stay within the smaller lake if Lake Michigan is too rough and run around there. It really sounds like a group of folks that really love the water and boating - I've already made hotel reservations for the Muskegon run in June and Lord willing the lake will cooperate with us !!!!

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HI everyone - thought I would share some of my "limited" experiences with Michigan West Coast Offshore - First let me tell you that I couldn't have asked to meet a better group of people - yes there were a few party hardy folks but the folks that I got to hang with were just down to earth boat loving critters ! All of the water activities for 2018 basically got rained out. Muskegeon Power Boat weekend for the most part was a bust. The weather front wouldn't budge and it rained like a cow peeing on a flat rock. Rock the Coast wasn't much better- However, the lunches that were arranged were just great. We were still able to raise a fair amount of money for "Make a Wish". Regarding the boats - most that were there were over the top (like 200 lifestyles away). I just loved them

My son and I were able to run at Hardy Dam (a little south of Big Rapids, Michigan) which was interesting to say the least. The water level was a little low and we had to watch out for floating stuffs-

Later in the summer we were out on Lake Michigan and really had a great ride - from South Haven to Holland with a stop at Saugatuck - The wave forecast was less than 1' -- they lied-- let's put it this way - we know the engine rev limiter works very well !!! We caught more air - and just had a blast - My wife is still talking about the fuel cost that we went thru that day !!! Boat ran perfect - as a side bar I'm trying to arrange a "Cobalt Fun Run" in July August 2019 around the Holland Michigan area. You can check this on Facebook - Cobalt Boats - If there are any of you in that area that have an interest send me a message.

take care and think spring !!


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