Northern Indiana?

I grew up in Angola and spent a lot of time on both James and Crooked.

IMHO: I think James would be a much better choice because of Pokagon State Park. It has a nice CCC era lodge, with more modern rooms in the new wing and very nice campgrounds. After the kids go back to school at the end of August, the lake really slows down.

There is one just west of pokagon beach on the other side that charges $7.00 but it doesn't have alot of parking. I'm not sure what the name of the place is but they do sell gas.

Wojo, awfully bold statement in your Sig Line, LOL
How fast is your "Natique" running??

Any of you Hoosiers going to Green Lake this weekend??

How far are those launches from Pokagon? I am sure folks from out of the area are not going to want to drive to far to launch their boats.

quinner

Leaving Indy for GL in the AM. Not getting in until Thurs.AM. Going to make a stop on the way.

Steve

DrStevens wrote: How far are those launches from Pokagon? I am sure folks from out of the area are not going to want to drive to far to launch their boats.

well, the Big Otter launch would be close. I'd say the others wuldnt be more than 15mins...

Below is the link to the map of Lake James which shows 2 launch ramps
http://www.lakejames.org/pdf/colormap%20publish%20web.swf

There is also a pay ramp at Northwest Landing Marina that is right across from the main beach and just down from the campground. But it's about 10 miles by car.

The free public launch on Otter Lake is probably the most convenient, if your staying at the park and need to return there with your car.
But Otter has a 10mph limit and it will probably take 10-15 minutes to boat back to Snow Lake, 20 to the campground and 25 to the Inn.

Indiana Chapter of the Antique & Classic Boat Society Show

Lake James Classics

The Indiana Chapter of Antique and Classic Boat Society hosted an Antique & Classic Boat and Antique Car Show July 28, 2012. The show was located at the old Boat House Marine on Lake James near the Jimmerson Lake bridge.

Registration is Saturday morning. The show runs from 10-4. For more information about this annual show contact Mike McBride at lakejamesmike@gmail.com or 260-833-1853

The Indiana Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society offers the public to see the antique boats in several venues in Indiana each year. One of the events in held at the old Boat House Marine location on Lake James in the month of July each year.

The boats that are on display are wood and fiberglass and range in ages from the 1940's to the 1970's. Some of these boats will be coming from Indiana, as well as surrounding states. We try to preserve these classics and hope the community enjoys viewing our passion. We encourage the public to talk to the boat owners about their boats and their restoration.

The Lake James show will also showcase local artists who will display and sell their art. The local antique car club has joined us in the past and will be included again this year. We will welcome again the Michiana Antique Outboard Motor Club who will have antique motors on display. Also on the agenda will be food, beverages and live music for everyone's enjoyment.

The boat show is being sponsored by the Lake James Association, Dry Dock Marine Center, Dave's Lake Shack, TLA Signs and The Antique Boat Shoppe. We hope to see you on July 28. Show time is 10-4.

The July event will again be the Lake James show in Angola on July 28. This seems to be a growing event and this year is no exception. Besides the antique boats and cars, the Michiana Antique Outboard Motor Club will be attending. The Angola Art Guild will be showing and selling their art work. There will be food, beverages and music. Anyone wanting to come early are encouraged to do so. We have plenty of dock space in our neighborhood. We are anxious for the day to get here so we can get together with all of you boaters and meet new people with other antique interests. We will be having a get together dinner after the show at our local Italian restaurant. The room is reserved and we need to get a head count before the actual date. Please let us know if you are planning on dining with us!

If you need further information, please contact Mike McBride at lakejamesmike@gmail.com or 260/833-1853. Read more about Wooden Boats in Indiana at http://indianaacbs.com/

The boat has had numerous modifications since we purchased it. The main thing was we changed out the engine and dropped in a Ford Racing 392 stroker motor that is 430 horsepower. It definately is nuts to drive it at high speed and I only would do it on calm conditions. As we boat on Lake James that means either early morning or mid week for a speed run. Right now we have to change out the steering cable which we have. Hopefully get it done this Saturday morning.

Sounds like a good time, Out on James and Snow Lake on Monday. I think it will be the last time I go out on Crooked until it rains about a foot. Ding my prop up again, going to order a new one today. I guy told me this morning that he picked up a rope in his prop and pulled a concrete block up. Really did some damage? Probably was tied to a water buoy at one time.

I'll be there, Hope to meet some of you guy"s

I'd like to go via boat but not sure how much boat parking will be available. It's tight quarters over there in that channel btwn James & Jimmerson Lake! I'll probably go early either way so I can get on the water after.

I know the calenders fill up fast, So I thought I would bring this back to the table ? I say we make this happen this year   2013 Lake James !
soooo to start what date?

Unfortunately July for me is pretty much booked. June might not be hot enough ?
I'm open for all of Aug, Sept
I'm willing to help any way needed
Kirk

Kirk, We need to find someone to organize the event. Any taker?