As a relative newcomer, I can attest to the fact that the Forum is absolutely the best place to get information. If you live on the west side of Little Bear you can wave to me as I am just north of Harilla's. As far as boating, I have handled small outboards most of my life, but the boating here is different. As has been said, you really need a chart. We venture out on small exploring trips early during the week and are familiar with some of the Lake, but caution is essential. For example, there are two red markers in front of my house...they should be black but that is another story. Knowing I was new to the area, my neighbor pointed out that close to one of the markers, about 200 feet from shore, the water is abruptly as shallow as 1 foot. The most dangerous critter on the lake can be the other boater and it is safest to always assume he ( or she) will do the wrong thing. As far as island living, even though I also live on an island, we have a bridge,which is cheating, so you will need to ask the real islanders for information. Finally, Cow Island has a forum which is intimate and sporadic, but as they are your neighbors, you might take a look at it.
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