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I have to retract my recomendation for Saugatuck. We struck some submerged pilings this past weekend, causing over $1K of damage to the whaler. Fortunately I was only going at idle speed or else the damage would have been much worse. There were absolutely no visible markers to indicate the hazard to watercraft. If you go to Saugatuck, make absolute certain that you stay in the channel and bring current charts.

On the positive side, Travelers insurance has already cut a check to us, so hopefully my new whaler will be back to new condition shortly. Nothing worse than the sound of metal dragging unseen across the bottom of your boat.