CGOE tour 2017

[dorelse]

So...we have a few confirmed visitors to the 10th Annual Meet in Red Wing.  (Very exciting!)

There has been a request...they're looking for any and all boat graveyards in the area so that they can explore and see what's out there.  Any bone yards still around up there?

Also they're looking to meeting up with any and all area members that might like to hang out and accompany them to said boat yards, explore any dealerships, generally, just absorb the boating life in MN.

I'm not sure if that graveyard is still open?  Any other places or ideas on where they could go?

Chime in!  I'm sure they'd love to hear ideas!!!

[Hyperacme]

Not sure if Tim's (Grantsburg) is still open ?
Don talked about one in the northern suburbs.

[Plugcheck]

      Heck, I'd like to do that also, but didn't know any yards existed.   My yard, however, is beginning to take on that persona.

[fireman24mn]

I was thinking the other day. If a few people wanted to they could rent a houseboat and slip it at TI. I could help drive to and from if they would like.  Beanies on the St Croix has one they rent. 1500 aprox for 3 day weekend split by 6 people would be 83 a day thats way cheaper than a hotel. You would also have gas and slip fee though, I would guess that would be another 250 or so depending on how much gas they use. If you want to experience boat life thats the way to do it.

From their web site http://www.boatingatbeanies.com/houseboat.html  houseboat is designed to sleep 10 people. The legal limit for this boat is 12 overnight guests. Please add $50.00/ night per person for each guest in excess of 10. The boat is equipped with 4 sleeping rooms, 2 bathrooms (one with shower), two refrigerators, a full kitchen and living room, central heat and air, front deck with a gas grill, upper sun deck with fly bridge, and water slide.

Alma Marina also rents them. They are a little further down river on the bottom side of Lake Peppin.
http://almamarine.com/houseboat_rentals


There may be a few others but I just knew of these off the top of my head.

[dorelse]

That's a good idea Shawn.

[Jason]

A weekday on Minnetonka would be fun too.

[martijn]

Guy's, we have booked the tickets and will be there with the meeting with now total of 3 guys might be a few more comming also but depends.

Does some of you also know some nice areas we have to see?

[Jason]

The 2-4 hour drive to the north shore of MN between Duluth and Canada is a must if you have the time. The entire area should be a national park as far I am concerned. Depends how much time you have though. Otherwise Minneapolis around St. Anthony Falls/Stone arch bridge is a cool area. Minnehaha falls. Skip the Mall or America..... It's just a really big mall.

[dorelse]

The 2-4 hour drive to the north shore of MN between Duluth and Canada is a must if you have the time. The entire area should be a national park as far I am concerned. Depends how much time you have though. Otherwise Minneapolis around St. Anthony Falls/Stone arch bridge is a cool area. Minnehaha falls. Skip the Mall or America..... It's just a really big mall.

I'd disagree on skipping the MOA...if you've never experienced a Mall in your home country...this is the one to see.

[75starflight]

I'd disagree on skipping the MOA...if you've never experienced a Mall in your home country...this is the one to see.

I disagree also, It is just a huge place you have to go see even if you only walk in and walk back out. Amber had never been there until we had our trip in December to pick up Ben's old boat. She really enjoyed it. If we would have had the time Amber wanted to go to the aquarium in the basement.

[Hyperacme]

"A weekday on Minnetonka would be fun too."

That would be cool ...

[Diamond Chad]

We would be in for a weekday Mtka run. 

[CVX Fever]

I'll have my cruiser slipped on Minnetonka this summer so if you guys want to go for a boat ride in the evening during the week let me know. Lot's of places on the lake to grab an adult beverage and some food while you people watch! Way better than the MOA.

[Jason]

Guess to us local twin cities guys the MOA is just another mall. I am sure if we were going to Germany and looking for advice you'd say skip the castles.

[DL-North]

There used to be one on HW 65 just south of Isanti, but he sold the property a couple years ago, supposedly he moved his "stock" to another location farther North, don't know where or if he's still open.

Dan

Don talked about one in the northern suburbs.

[Tonka Jim]

I would be all in for a day on Tonka.
I'm not sure if our guest would consider a day in Kip's cruiser.
As noted, he did not post the brand 

[Plugcheck]

    Not certain the thread stayed on point, but my question would be how much time do they have, and what do they want to see?  I'm not against malls, but my assumption is these are Glastron folks who wanted to be around Glastrons in the water or grabbing some parts maybe from boneyard Glastrons?  I love the auto boneyards, never been to one that specialized in boats except for repair places back lot areas.   

[CVX Fever]

I'm not sure if our guest would consider a day in Kip's cruiser.
As noted, he did not post the brand 

Maybe Mike will borrow me his CV27!

[Diamond Chad]

Looks like there is a yard/collection down in Rochester.

[Retro Performance]

I know the guy in Rochester, sold him some Chrysler stuff..........There is a boneyard near Elk River and also one near Boyceville Wisconsin