@WiskyDan and
@Brad460
Trip was awesome! I keep an eye on the wave forecast. 2' to 4' waves isn't fun. But if the forecast says 'near calm' to 1' then it's game on! Just because that lake is big doesn't mean it's always rough. There are plenty of days when it's smooth like glass. I like running close to shore when under way because it's so cool to see the shore line but typically don't go too far from shore. I've gone a good 1/2 mile off of shore and it's all good.
Big Cedar (West Bend) is our go to lake but it gets sooo busy on the weekends and feels small at times as all you do is go in circles when tubing. We really like Lake Michigan because it's so big and you can go any direction at any time. As long as it's warm enough and the waves are 1' or less we'd rather do Michigan over Big Cedar.
The run from Port Washington to Milwaukee was great. Took about 45 minutes doing 32'ish MPH (ran the motors at 6,000 RPMs the whole way and only went through a 1/2 tank of gas). The bluffs and homes are awesome to look. Cruising the river was great. There were sooooo many people & boats. We go up to Oshkosh at least once a year and stay at the Best Western on the river and that's cool to see all of the boats. However, Milwaukee was WAY busier and so much more to look at. I'd love to do it at night sometime. Near Milwaukee the water is brown but up by Port Washington it's crystal clear blue. We anchor like 5' from shore and walk the buffs. It's miles of not seeing anyone or any boats. Feels like your own little Bahamas.
I live in Jackson/Cedarburg.. I'd be happy to meet you at Port Washington and show you how the big boys do it. =)