Three Lakes, WI Reunion 2017

Joel,
I'd say both sides of the dam are about equal with the SNW's. The SNW's I mentioned on the ER side are between all their lakes some of which are channels. From my house to the channel to the dam I have one SNW under the hwy. X bridge. You can google map me at 1318 hwy. 32.

When i was a kid, the lady "very old" that worked the hoist and lived across the street state provided home at the time, said it was the only lift of its kind joining two bodies of water in the world. Its pretty cool the first 3 times, 4 if your going back where you came from. Slow no wake channel 25 minutes one way and probably

Pete: Have you ever used the Burnt Rollways Boat Hoist

It appears that opens up the Eagle River Chain of Lakes, which would expand the number of resorts hotels. Of course, I have no idea how long it would take to get there from Three Lakes or Eagle River, but the concept is cool.

I wonder if they have special hook ups for inboards (Use only the lifting rings) as opposed to the trailer sort of cradle they show in the pictures.

Anyway seems like a cool thing to go do!

Dave,
So far there hasn't been anyone camping but there are some campgrounds around. The Harbor Also there is a state/dnr in town.

Joel is correct regarding the musky tournament. I confirmed it last night and hotels are filling up.

Joel,
The Oneida Village has a great Friday night fish fry. If you so decide to dine there, ask for Diane as your server. Then, I want a full report on her. She's my wife!!

BTW, I will be adding some details for the area as we get closer.

Looks like we'll keep it on the 19th. The issue is the driver of the ski clubs 200 for the slalom runs. He told me today he had forgotten that his sister was getting married the 19th! No real big problem, I'll find another driver. I just thought I'd throw the idea out there..

Brian and Joel,
Where are you staying?

I would be out the weekend of the 12

I've been putting a rough schedule together for the mini. So far it's the slalom coarse Sat. morning then to Pine Isle on Medicine lake for lunch. Weekends they have the BBQ going for brats, dogs, burgers and pulled pork sandwiches. From there, we'll head up towards the dam and anyone interested in sand bar swimming can hang out next to the island between Island and Round lakes or continue up to the dam to take a look at the Burnt Rollways lift/dam. Then I'd say around 6:00 we'll all meet up ether by car or boat at Charlie's boathouse for the evening. There we'll have the charcoal going for a BYO but, if so desired a pass around side dish (or anything) would be welcome.

NOW, I know the date was pre set for the weekend of Aug. 19th but I'd like some input for the weekend of the 12th. The only reason the 12th was passed up is CQ mentioning that's the weekend of the nationals. So, how about input on ether the 12th or the 19th?

tjs1295 wrote: It's not so much the lift, it's the journey up the channel. I can't count how many props I dinged going up there with the boats of my younger days. Then once I get over the dam I don't know the Three Lakes chain at all. Yeah, I'm a wimp!!!

The water level hasn't been this high in 30 years. They have the dam wide open so your level is high too. We have had so much rain that I understand WVIC was starting to worry about th emergency spill way that has never been used. BTW, the lift operator has free maps!

SWANY, I got space for you (5500 sq ft in the building behind the my purple SNOB project). You are welcome to tuck another Nautique in there. Just shoot me a message

I agree Pete. I should have been clearer, I don't want to take MY boat up there. It's not so much the lift, it's the journey up the channel. I can't count how many props I dinged going up there with the boats of my younger days. Then once I get over the dam I don't know the Three Lakes chain at all. Yeah, I'm a wimp!!!

Jim,
Full details are still in the works but so far it's the slalom coarse in the morning of the 19th and then the boat house late afternoon into the evening.

Yes, inboards will go over the lift but, they do close it down I think around 6:00 pm??

I am on the Eagle River, just up from Watersmeet lake. Not sure about trying to get an inboard across the Burnt Rollways lift

What are final details? Laurel Lake Aug 19th? My 93SN is on the hoist over on the Eagle River side. Will have to trailer it over

Joel,
I've got a spot for it next to my shop for the 2 weeks.