Middle Bass Marina is Filled

The new great inner harbor on Middle Bass Island is now filled with water. The State of Ohio plans to open the marina in June of 2009. The floating docks will be in, but the electric and water connections will not be in place until later in the summer. Rental rates are not yet set for docking. Check this site in January for more information. If you stay at St. Hazards, you'll get both boat launching and boat storage for free during your visit. The boat launching area is right next to St. Hazards.
In 2009, Middle Bass will offer the best boating value on the Lake Erie Islands.

Rescue on the lake

The Miller Ferry has provided safe and reliable service to the Lake Erie Islands for more than 100 years. For what may be the first time ever, one of the ferry boats had to tow off another ferry boat from a submerged reef to the southeast of Put-in-Bay. The ferry boat was fully loaded with construction materials for Middle Bass and the lake was at low levels because of strong winds from the west. The captain of the towing ferry expertly towed the other ferry back to the dock at Put-in-Bay without any further problems. The cargo was then transferred to another ferry to make it to Middle Bass.

Take a 360 Degree Tour of the Marina Work

Click this link to see a 360 degree tour of the marina work. There's a selection of views on the top right of the page.

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Pilings for the Docks Installed at the Middle Bass Marina

This week much of the piling work that will support the floating docks was installed at the marina. When filled, it looks like the cement truck in the photo would be under water. This will be one of the deepest marinas in the region.

State Marina Boat Launching Ramp in Place

The cement was poured for the new boat launching ramp at the State of Ohio marina that will be handle to handle two boats at once. The entrance to marina is also being dug out now and may be up to 14 ft. deep. This new entrance will be to the north of the original Lonz marina entrance and right next to the St. Hazards condo building. Most of the basin has been excavated and water will be brought in during the next few weeks.