Nautiques in Ohio????

[Dave]

I know there are a few inland lakes in Ohio but have never been on any of them I would like to start checking them out. Any suggestions?

[cderosa]

Dave. We ski on a private lake near Berlin Res. (Youngstown/Alliance area) Around us there are several spots to find some nice water. Berlin is busy but good, Milton is better, West Branch is busy but great during the week. There are a bunch of private and smaller public lakes around here, let me know when you are out this way, I can get you more info. Get in touch with the guys at Mid Ohio Nautiques they are pretty up on the good spots from Sandusky to the east and even down to Columbus. They are a good bunch of guys and are always willing to help. Feel free to email if you want more info. cderosa@sssnet.com

[efox]

Indian Lake near columbus is nice, also Grand Lake St Mary near Bellfountaine. Lake Hamilton over near Ft. Wayne Indiana is supposed to be nice too. Berlin reservoir is over on the east side of Ohio and it tends to get a bit crowded.

Eric

[footinfool]

anybody boat in southern ohio??? south of columbus, east of cincy.

[slob02]

Shawnee Lake in Jamestown!

www.donet.com/~mmsimpson/SHBWSC.htm

[footinfool]

nice website! i have a coworker that lives at lake choctow. i live at lake waynoka in sardinia. i want to get a ski club started here. any ideas or information on how to get started and what to do first??

steve

[yellowdog]

Lake Hamilton over near Ft. Wayne Indiana is supposed to be nice too. Eric

Hamilton Lake is about 6 miles from us. It's okay for short day trips. The lake is 802 acres and the public access isn't very large. Couple that with having to fight the bass fishermen for a parking spot and lake space it becomes less attractive. There are 2 private marinas on the lake but I do not know what they charge.

Don

[Cpht1588]

I ride on Lake Erie believe it or not! I was looking at a Sv 211, does anyone know how that would ride on lake Erie??

[NautiqueJeff]

I ride on Lake Erie believe it or not! I was looking at a Sv 211, does anyone know how that would ride on lake Erie??

I know one way you can find out for sure. Eric and the guys from Mid-Ohio Nautiques are going to be hosting a Nautique Owners Reunion in June. The site is going to be Cedar Point, right on the lake. They will have the 2004 Nautiques available for demos, and I am sure they'll have at least one 211 there that day.

[Cpht1588]

Do you know what dates thats going to be held??

[NautiqueJeff]

The Midwest Correct Craft Owners Reunion will be at Cedar Point Amusement Park in 2004. The date is Saturday June 19th. We hope to make this even bigger and better than before. Ralph Meloon, Greg Meloon and myself meet with officials of the park on Monday. This site is gonna be great and the whole family will have a good time. I will see to it that Jeff gets a copy of the entry form just as soon as it is printed. Sorry about the date Jeff.. ..didnt have much of a choice.

[Cpht1588]

Thats for the info. Does anyone own an Air Sv 211?

[AbunDiga909]

Cpht1588, I'm sure a couple people do already, but i dont think anyone has theirs yet!

[jhiestand]

anybody boat in southern ohio??? south of columbus, east of cincy.

I periodically make it down to Rocky Fork Lake, maybe an hour east of Cincy. Also from time to time I hook up with friends at Caesar's Creek just south of Wilmington. Conditions there are pretty brutal most of the time, though.

My normal stomping ground is Griggs Reservoir in Columbus.

Joe

[footinfool]

we boat at rocky fork and paint creek lake fairly regularly, the ohio river is pretty nice for skiing also. just built a house on lake waynoka, a 350 acre private lake south of wilmington about 40 miles. will have to hook up sometime this summer

steve

[Jake]

we ride at Tappan and Salt Fork lakes. Both are about 60 minutes south of canton. we're always looking for new people to ride with..

-jake

[Socbum]

I'm a new correct craft owner :compress: and I'm looking for places to ride in central Ohio either during the week or for a short time on the weekends. So far I have played around on Alum Creek and the river but have not ventured on to other waters.

For long weekends I will go to the familiar waters of Lake Cumberland.

I was talking with a boater that spends a lot of time on Lake Erie and she told me that I would be able to drop into Lake Erie in August. The lake is calm and I would be able to make it to Put-in-Bay with no problems. Any thoughts?

I plan on attending the reunion and will ask around at that time.

[jhiestand]

SocBum, what river are you referring to, Griggs? You won't get much better conditions anywhere near Columbus than there. Alum Creek is horrible. Another option is O'Shaugnessy, close to the Cols Zoo. Not as travelled on weekends and pretty darn good for the riding crowd.

As for Lake Erie, you couldn't pay me enough to put my SAN in that water. The conditions go bad in a heartbeat and we're running some of the lowest freeboard in the wakeboard community. My brother in-law grew up on Erie and has had boats all his life, and he gets nervous running his 24' Checkmate up there at times.

Awesome you're hitting the reunion at Cedar Point, though! I'm trying to wrangle that, too.

[SprintCar39]

SocBum, Hey look us up at the reunion and we can help you with some ideas of other places and what to expect in the Sandusky Bay and Lake Erie......Ask for Eric from Mid Ohio Nautiques.

[Socbum]

SocBum, what river are you referring to, Griggs? You won't get much better conditions anywhere near Columbus than there. Alum Creek is horrible. Another option is O'Shaugnessy, close to the Cols Zoo. Not as travelled on weekends and pretty darn good for the riding crowd.

As for Lake Erie, you couldn't pay me enough to put my SAN in that water. The conditions go bad in a heartbeat and we're running some of the lowest freeboard in the wakeboard community. My brother in-law grew up on Erie and has had boats all his life, and he gets nervous running his 24' Checkmate up there at times.

Awesome you're hitting the reunion at Cedar Point, though! I'm trying to wrangle that, too.

jhiestand Thanks for the info! I have not tried Griggs. O'Shaugnessy is the river/dam that I was referring to. I concur with you on your thoughts about Alum, it sucks!!

When I was told about going on Lake Erie I was skeptical and thought I would get some other peoples opinion. The lake can get nasty in a heart beat.

Good luck on getting to the reunion. I'm packed up and ready to go :lol:

I'm leaving tonight and will be staying in Port Clinton.




SocBum, Hey look us up at the reunion and we can help you with some ideas of other places and what to expect in the Sandusky Bay and Lake Erie......Ask for Eric from Mid Ohio Nautiques.




Eric -- Thanks! I will look for you in the morning.

[jhiestand]

Admittedly I don't have a ton of experience up on Erie but what I've seen doesn't seem too hospitable to a ski boat. Mid Ohio is up in that area so I'm sure Eric can fill you with better info on what's available.

Maybe I'll catch you out on some central OH water!

[NAUTI84]

Hey all you ohio Nautiques,
Anyone from the eastern border near Pa.?
I bought my boat from a guy named Burt Devries. (I think it was near Youngstown?) back around 1988. He was into Nautiques and buying a new one every few years. Just wondering if he's still around? If anyone knows him tell him the guy with his '84' 2001 says hi. :D

[Kurtsuncle]

I live on the Sandusky River. It's the best and only place to ski in Northern Ohio. Smooth as glass everyday.

[slob02]

We need more NAUTIQUE action down here is southwest OHIO. Too many Malibus.

[Nates78Ski]

I've got a cottage on Lake Seneca (about 300 acres) busy day on a weekend is about 10 boats... private lake located near Montpelier,Ohio about 5 mi from Indiana & Michigan

[97sport]

We do our skiing at Berlin Res. the water is smooth until 10:00 a.m. then all the weekenders come out with tubes, jet skis, and unlimited horsepower. Also during the week the water stay's flat all day. Plus there is alot of coves to sit in during the afternoon hours. Overall it's a great place to stay the summer at. If it ever get's here this year.

[Socbum]

97 Sport -- Welcome to Planetnautique :lol:

Where is Berlin Res? North, South, East or West?

[efox]

Berlin is N.E. Ohio. There are a number of slow areas too. Wide open, windy...best suited to tubing and recreational skiing from my experience.

Eric

[97sport]

Thanks for the warm welcom Socbum. Berlin is in between Youngstown and Akron on Rt. 224. Yes there are alot of no wake areas but if you go thru them you end up where the lake narrows and thats where the best skiing is. efox must have been in area 1 or 2. There are 5 areas in this lake. Still love this lake, besides I'm not going to move.

[Christopher-W.-Becker]

Rumor has it that next year there will be a Nautique Dealer in the Cincy area.......hmmmmmmmmmm

[Socbum]

efox & 97sport,

Thanks, I'm always keeping my ears open for new places. We have a place that is similiar -- Alum creek. On the weekend tubing, recreational skiing and maybe some kneeboarding. During the week you can find some calm waters. The family loves it and it is close so we will continue to go.

[jeffsv211]

Efox... whereabouts do you live... I live about 15 min from Hamilton Lake (Auburn) and I will have my new SV211 out there (near Russell's Point).. if you are ever on the west side of the lake look me up! I'll be the one glowing from ear to ear with my bright Red Nauty! Stop by and say hi!

[efox]

Actually a really good friend of ours has a family place up there. We live in Lawrenceburg. My bud and his wife have a red 90 Ski supreme but I don't think they leave it there more than a month during the summer.

Eric

[efox]

As for the Nauti dealer in Cincy...I sort of doubt it. MD in Indianapolis and Mid Ohio..now with a couple of locations are a little too close. There have been a couple people start them, but they haven't lasted long. If anyone were interested in starting one...I'd be interested in getting on board. I have access to a private lake and perhaps have a line on a large private lake for sale...

ERic

[ajskier]

Hey SocBum,

Griggs is a good place to ski if you can't find a private site to ski on. Also, if you are looking for other places in central Ohio. I ski with some guys up in Mansfield that just finished up thier private lake. They are always looking for people to come and check out there site. As for taking the boat on Lake Erie, I have worked on the lake for a tow company, I would say just be very careful. On a calm day you should be alright, but if the weather turns bad, you are in big trouble. I would hate to have to come out and pull your boat off the bottom. However, there are a few bays and rivers up there that are really good to ski on. My friends and I ride a lot on the Sandusky River, the best kept secert up there.

AJ

[SprintCar39]

AJ, Where is the site in Mansfield? We would like to go and check out their site. Maybe we could put on a clinic there too. You can email me offline if you prefer that. eric@midohiowatersports.com Thanks

[ajskier]

Just sent you an e-mail.

AJ

[Socbum]

AJ -- Just saw your post.

Thanks for the advice about Erie. I think I will stick to the cruiser on Erie and leave the 210 for calmer waters. Last year we were hanging out by Cedar Point and a I saw a guy in a bu. I watched the water toss that thing around and I thought it was going to get swamped. YIKES!!!! I don't need to give you any more salvage business 8-)

Send me a PM about the site in Mansfield. I have a couple nephews that live in Ashland and they would love it if I could bring the boat to them for some boarding.

[ajskier]

SocBum,

Just sent you a pm.

[CHassmann]

I would say just be very careful. On a calm day you should be alright, but if the weather turns bad, you are in big trouble.

AJ

I have friends that live in Bay Village that can sometimes get great water near the shore on calm mornings or when there is a south wind. You do have to watch out for sudden storms though. Still can't beat inland lakes.

[Socbum]

I was out on Alum last weekend (raining today Yellow_Flash_Colorz: ) and passed by a '02 or '03 SAN with just about the same colors as me! (Blue secondary stripe instead of grey)

We unloaded at the same time and the ramp was very busy. When I finished with my wipe down I was going to stop by and introduce myself, but they pulled out and left quickly. (BTW -- Thanks for the compliment and back at you!)

First SAN that I have seen on Alum since I bought mine and I wondered if you are on this site as well? Great to have another one on the lake!

[David-Rock]

I HAVE BEEN FOOTIN ON THE OHIO RIVER FOR 8 YRS . TO ME THERE IS NOTHING BETTER. LAST EXIT IN OHIO ON ST RT 77.

[ryanandrews]

:grin: yes ohio has many lakes..one of them being chippewa lake..were about 15 min south of medina..45-1 hr south od downtowne cleveland..we have a ski team and they finished 2nd 2 years ago in d-2..

[ScarletArrow]

ryan - is Chippewa private?

Anyone ski out at Stillwater near Berlin? Very nice.

Hey ajskier, I would interested in your Mansfield location too...send me pm.

[jthooker]

Scarlet Arrow,
I'm one of the guys ajskier was referring to in Mansfield.
I'll send you a PM later today.
Jim Hooker

[jthooker]

Scarlet Arrow,
Just PM'd you.

[ddk435]

anyone in northwest ohio have some good ideas on where to ride around the toledo are

[ajskier]

ddk435,

Probably one of the best places to ride, is the Sandusky River just outside of Fremont. Depending on where you are at in Toledo, it would be about 30 minutes for you to get there.

[SprintCar39]

You might want to also look at the Maumee River around Napoleon area. If you PM me I can give you a contact to call and get more details of the area. Eric

[ScarletArrow]

Anyone been out yet? Weather's nice, but the water is still probably dry suit temperature.

[jhiestand]

Hey SA, I was out on Griggs on Monday and water temp was nearly 60 with air temp closing on 80. Planning on heading out and dropping my boat this afternoon. Water is nearly past drysuit temperature, although it's supposed to cool back down next week.

You can keep an eye on Griggs temp online via the USGS (http://waterdata.usgs.gov/oh/nwis/uv/?site_no=03220510&PARAmeter_cd=00065,00060,00010) site. You have to convert temperature from celsius, but it's accurate. Check it out.

[hollister]

I just relocated to Cincinnati and I'm taking delivery on a new SAN 220 this week. I was wondering about sites on the Ohio (upstream from Cinci) or how East Fork or Ceasar's Creek are.

[ScarletArrow]

Hey SA, I was out on Griggs on Monday and water temp was nearly 60 with air temp closing on 80. Planning on heading out and dropping my boat this afternoon. Water is nearly past drysuit temperature, although it's supposed to cool back down next week.

You can keep an eye on Griggs temp online via the USGS (http://waterdata.usgs.gov/oh/nwis/uv/?site_no=03220510&PARAmeter_cd=00065,00060,00010) site. You have to convert temperature from celsius, but it's accurate. Check it out.

Nice...I was just at my dealer today and he said someone skied this past week on their lake and the temp was in the 55-60 degree range.

Spring cleaning on Sunday, wetsuit is arrives on Monday, maybe hit the water on Wednesday!

Thanks for the link...I had found that site earlier but could seem to figure it out...makes sense now.

[jhiestand]

So SA, who/where is your dealer? I bought my boat at MD Boats in Indy, then used Nickayle Lake Sports in Newark for a while (went out of business), then Mid Ohio when they were still affiliated with Mid Ohio Nautiques and now the closest dealer I know of is MD again?

BTW, the daytime high is supposed to drop 30 degrees on Wednesday, so if you can scoot out a day earlier you may be better off. Gotta love Ohio weather!!!

[ScarletArrow]

So SA, who/where is your dealer?

I use Vandevere Marine. They are right here in Akron, literally 4 minutes from my house...pass them every Sunday on my way to church. Jason Hoychick is the sales guy and Dan Mendolera is the service guy. Dan used to work at Mid-Ohio. I have been pleased with their service.

www.vandeveremarine.com

You can see their lake (Emerald) from I-76 (heading west from Akron) after the Barber road exit; or you can drive by the entrance. It's gorgeous. They host practice for a ski team there every Wednesday during the summer, it's free to come and watch and it draws a crowd of over 500. I think they even held nationals there several years ago.

To me it's a great example of an owner (Mike Vandevere) having an ambassador's spirit for the sport. He's and most of his family participate on the ski team, so you can chat with him and get to know him.

The rest of boys from Mid-Ohio (Chris and James) set up their own dealership near West Branch (there's a post somewhere in the Off Topic section).

I hear you about the Ohio weather, my ski buddy just spent a couple of days in CA skiing so I've got the itch!

[other1]

Just joined the board, hope to have my 83 2001 in the water by next weekend. I am on Griggs most of the time and I think I'll be out this Sunday in my buddies Malibu. Hopefully spring has decided to stay this time!

[jhiestand]

Hey other1 -- will be looking for you out on Griggs! We're going to try & drop in this afternoon. What colors are your 2001 and your buds' Malibu?

[jhiestand]

other1 -- did you make it out this past weekend? We hit it late Sunday and Tuesday. There still aren't a ton of boats out yet and water temp starting to climb back up.

[joelhern2]

we opened up the season down here in the "Nati last weekend...64 degree water temp. still a bit cold, but not bad at all with a long sleeve wet suit shirt.

[jhiestand]

You're a lot more hardcore than I am! I took a couple sets in 65ish water, first with dry suit then since water kinda felt warm I jumped in with the neo shirt. A tad too brisk for me still! I felt a little too fragile and like I was going to break apart everything I did so I'll probably look for another 5 degrees or so before I give up the drysuit. :grin:

[hollister]

We put in at East Fork on Tuesday night, water temp was 68. Had the place to ourselves except for the local high school rowing crew. Felt great with just a spring suit.

[65'cuda]

I'm in Loveland and am going to purchase an empty lot at lake waynoka for lake access, also hit rocky fork, east fork and ceasars a little, I've heard good things about the river east of new richmond, but with my little boat, I'm leary of the river a bit. Looking for other family boaters, my kids are four and six and I want to get them excited about the skis, not just the tube.

Gary

[nautique06]

Where is Lake Waynoka? We are just east of Columbus and keep our boat at buckeye lake but like to try out new places, went to Ceasars last weekend but was really busy. We have a 3 year old but she is still a little leary of getting out there by herself.

[65'cuda]

Lake waynoka is a small private lake (300 acres) in Sardinia Ohio. an hour east of Cincinnati .

http://www.lakewaynoka.com/go/directions

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=lake+waynoka+map+&hl=en&rls=com.microsoft:e n-US&um=1&sa=N&tab=wl

[ScarletArrow]

Anyone here been to Austin Lake State Park in Toronto, OH? I hear there is a slalom course there.

[nautique06]

Does anyone have any info on the empty lots at Lake Waynoka? I was looking at their web site and saw several lots for as little as $1000....am I missing something?

[slob02]

www.shawneelake.org

[peteb]

All Nautique fans in Cincinnati area. I live on the west side of Cincy and live about 10 minutes from my 90 SN. Private marina with glass water. Allways looking for skiers to hit the Ohio River in the am on weekends or pm during the week when river is in good shape.

Boat mostly used for skiing and footing. Wakeboard a lot but as you know SN's are no launch pads.

Drop a line and let me know.

Picture Comment: Future salaom champ

[TravisFling]

Hello all!! I've got a '89 2001 SN that I got last year. Red Z71 Chevy to go with it... Gotta rep the scarlet and grey!!!

Live on Lake Choctaw just west of Columbus, where it's always nice!!! Especially during the week... hit me up if someone's looking to check the lake out. I usually have every other Wednesday off.

Travis

[slob02]

Know the lake well.............Great place to ski. Nice course too.

[M3Fan]

Peteb- nice boat. That thing looks mint!

[Hollywood]

Travis, I recall seeing a burgandy/gray '89 a few years ago while traveling through Ohio. I will post a pic of it later, it may have been your boat!

[TravisFling]

Nope, I've got a light grey on Dark grey on black '89 SNCB 2001, but the truck is fire engine red...

I love taking trips around to see everyone else's lakes, so let me know if you ever wanna get together. Just refinished the teak, buffed it out, and got a stereo up and running with 4 new Polk DB651's and a sub... Sounds great, but she's picking up a little engine noise, which is unfortunate, so i'll have to figure that one out. Anyway, happy boating and how are those wetsuits smellin' after sitting for the winter?