June 3, 2006 – Well, we’re back underway. Today we left Muskegon, MI for Frankfort, MI, about 95 NM. Weather was good, with Lake Michigan flat as we started out, building to 1-3 ft and later 2-4 in late afternoon. The diesel service returned with our AC generator yesterday. We moved over to the service slip and used the marina’s forklift to set it in the pilothouse through the back boarding door. From there, Ed, the diesel tech, used a series of homemade picks and trolleys to move it down the stairs and into the engine room. Ed’s the man!
During our little layover, we were able to make improvements and repairs that needed done. One of those was the autopilot and what a difference it made in today’s run. Use the Raymarine unit to set your waypoints, set the autopilot and keep a watch! Sure makes a difference in your fatigue level at the end of the day!
We got into Frankfort around 4:30pm and stayed at a nice place called Jacobson Marina. Great location. Within walking distance of everything. Restaurants, bars, theaters, etc. We had an early dinner and retired to the boat, with Vinny taking in MI3 at the local movie house. Tomorrow we’ll try to make Makinaw. Pics are from the breakwater coming into Frankfort and the dunes that make the coastline of Lake Michigan.