Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Trip Reports :: Trip Report - Mudro - Crooked Lake loop
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lars54 |
distract anything from your solo trip |
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mbeyer |
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Chief Bob |
The Autumn Mist performed beautifully, especially on the open water. When I was crossing Thursday Bay I got about 1/2 way across and the bay started kicking up whitecaps, wind from the south on my beam. I tacked a bit into the wind and had no problems whatsoever. I'll admit I was concerned, but the boat handled it with no problems. When I was planning the trip I was agonizing about which boat to take, my Merlin II is only 31 lbs, but has a lower shearline and more rocker than the Autumn Mist. The Mist was deeper, had a flared bow, tracked a bit better, but was heavier. I made the right choice. |
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Chief Bob |
I obtained the Autumn Mist from my best friend who passed away earlier this year. He bought it used as you see it in my photos except that I added the contoured cherry seat. |
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Chief Bob |
The foil is a wind screen that focused the heat from my old Optimus 99 stove. It really helps conserve fuel. Or, are you asking about the bubblewrap pot cozy? I made the cozy out of foil-faced bubble wrap (insulation available at home supply stores). When my meal came to a boil I would take it off the stove and put it into the cozy to finish cooking, rather than simmering it on the stove. Again, it saves fuel. |
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SunCatcher |
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Chief Bob |
Trip Name: Mudro - Crooked Lake loop. Entry Point: 23 Click Here to View Trip Report |
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oldgentleman |
The Sundew in your picture used to be in Charlevoix, Michigan. We saw it often. |
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nojobro |
Also, have you seen this post? I was in a silver Dodge minivan, which I am sure you don't remember, but when I went by I was so thrilled to see your bwca.com decal that I was grinning like an idiot. ;-) I passed you but then I could see you for the next half hour behind me until I turned off at Trego. As I was turning you sped on by. I'm 99% sure it was you, anyway.... Saturday, Sept. 5. |
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Chief Bob |
I don't know if you saw the caption to the photo of the Sundew, but a friend that I work with was stationed on the Sundew when it was in Charlevoix. I knew he worked on a Great Lakes bouy tending vessel, but didn't know he had been on that ship when I took the picture. |
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Chief Bob |
I was hoping someone would see the decal! I was driving a red Ford Ranger, you must have seen me while I was driving up from the Chicago area to Solon Springs WI, where I spent the night. I hope it was me, anyway! |
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airmorse |
Nice report. Good to see a fellow Hoosier on the board. We are planning on this exact trip for next year. Except we are going to take our time, 7 days. Take care, Curt |
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TomT |
I'm interested in your Autumn Mist. I had a white one with black aluminum trim back in the late 80's. Yours is creme color right? Did you recently get the cherry woodwork done? It's really a beautiful boat. I see you also have a Bell solo. Also, just curious why you wrap your pots in foil? Or is it something else? |
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mbeyer |
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Koda |
I like your closing comment about not feeling bored or lonesome. I've found that soloing facilitates the experience of really "being there." The Autumn Mist is a nice-looking boat, similar to the somewhat longer Mad River Independence and with a nice extra flare in the bow. How do you find the Autumn Mist on open water - does it track well with a load? I ask because next May I plan to take my Indy down the Isabella River, through the Kawishiwi Triangle, and out the South Kawish River. I'm hoping it handles OK on the more open water. |