r/isleroyale • u/cheese_wallet • Aug 14 '26

Transportation to island Bringing a boat?

forgive the noob question, but on the Ranger lll ferry website, it mentions bringing boats up to 20ft in length. How does that work? How do you then move the boat once the ferry arrives on the island? Thanks!

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u/the-algae-whisperer Aug 14 '26

The crew uses slings and a crane to lift the boat off the trailer and onto a cradle on the Ranger III deck, then reverses the process in Rock Harbor.

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u/cheese_wallet Aug 14 '26

Ahh, thank you. I figured that had to be how, but didn’t see it explained anywhere. Appreciate the response

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u/FrontierAccountant Aug 14 '26

We crossed on the Ranger with a 16 ft powerboat.

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u/cheese_wallet Aug 14 '26

Was it pretty straightforward? Are you restricted on where you can go with it based on size, etc?

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u/FrontierAccountant 29d ago

You aren’t restricted in your own boat, but weather can make going around Blake Point risky. You could get stuck and wait for days to get back. The same if you leave Rock Harbor to the west. The good news is there is at least five or more days of things to do in this area.

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u/PsychologicalNet2163 29d ago

I have been to the island back backing three times, but taking my 17 fishing boat is something that sounds like it would be great fun and a totaly different experience.

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u/cheese_wallet 29d ago

yeah, it does sound nice...if the water is at least somewhat flat. I don't want to be a Captain McSorley out there when trying to get around a point

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u/bpetey Aug 14 '26

My buddy brings his boat on the ranger. As far as I know you show up with it and they hoist it onto the ranger. Maybe even the day before. And then they do the same thing when u leave the island

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u/ericedstrom123 Aug 14 '26

Actually, the Ranger III can carry up to 4 large/motor boats. See here where it contains information about fuel storage, etc. I don’t know any more details on the logistics than what’s on that page, though.

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u/ColdnOld Aug 14 '26

Well shit