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by Oliphant
Tue Sep 24, 2019 4:52 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Lake Michigan Water Level
Replies: 22
Views: 28532

Re: Lake Michigan Water Level

There can be about a six-foot change in the water level in Lake Michigan, but the usual period for the change to occur seem to be about 50-years. It is a bit slower cycle than the normal semi-diurnal tide of the ocean. If the level fluctuated twice a day over six-feet, the marinas would have figure...
by Oliphant
Tue Sep 24, 2019 4:36 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: 2013 130 Super Sport Self-bailing
Replies: 15
Views: 17630

Re: 2013 130 Super Sport Self-bailing

My 2016 130SS with the 40HP Merc lets a LOT of water in when the drain plug is pulled out. I have two 6.5 gallon tanks and swivel seats mounted that add extra weight, so I would never do it, anyways. Our boats are kept at anchor in Lake Huron for no more than two weeks at a time and used every day, ...
by Oliphant
Tue Sep 24, 2019 3:02 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: 130 SUPER SPORT Seat for less than $700
Replies: 23
Views: 23775

Re: 130 SUPER SPORT Seat for less than $700

For me, swivel seats are an absolute MUST when running around in my 2016 130SS. I also needed the fold down backs that make it much easier to step over the bench to get to the rear of the boat. Nothing but OEM for my Whaler, but to each their own. I even bought a Bimini for my boat directly from Gre...