You are going to enjoy it.
Welcome to the Island. We are about to close for the 5th time on the island. What drives us out is not usually on the island but is related to the boat.
The boat is OK as long as it is in the water but the problem is when we take it out and put it on the trailer for transport and waiting for the Marina to winterize. Mid November can get cold enough to cause damage as the boat is on the trailer. The other problem is the marina we go to runs out of work and wants to close down so that is usually what pushes us to finally give up.
The fall air temperature going across is usually not as bad as the ice out air temp can be when the water is very cold (and dangerous).
On the island we don't have any trouble with pipes in early November but I remove water pressure after about the 20th of October just in case. I worry about the line going into the water. Radiational cooling of the line is my biggest concern but has not been a problem yet. Watch the docks as the water on the dock can freeze quite easily.
I will say that we enjoy the fall at the island but rainy days in late October are a lot less fun than in July. It is nice having the lake to yourself.
We have a small compressor we use to blow the pipes out when the last day finally comes.
Now you will appreciate all the post about ice out.
Welcome and good luck.
Don't forget the water in the sink trap.....
PM if you need any advice.
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