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Location: Hayward, WI | If you're anything like me, or most anybody I know, buying a different boat for just one trip would be hard to justify. If you were wanting a different boat anyway, then the trip might be enough of an excuse to look for something else.
With that said, I fished LOTW a few times probably 15 years ago out of different boats. None of them very big boats. Last year my wife and I went - 1st time taking my own rig. I have a Alumacraft Navigator 165 with 50hp 4 stroke. Capable, but not a "big water" rig either. We were out of Mylies and ran into some pretty big wind one day on the open water side of the resort. It was a slower ride back to camp, trimmed all the way down to keep the bow down, and I was glad to get to calmer waters, but we made it without really feeling like we were in danger.
I'm sure in certain areas LOTW can whip up some huge waves, but in my experience so far, I think you'll be just fine in your boat if you pay attention and play it safe.
From a speed perspective, I imagine that boat does around 30 mph? I cruised most everywhere around 25 mph and felt like I could easily get to good water.
Unless you need an excuse to buy a new boat, I think you'll be fine with your rig.
Tucker |
