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You might want to consider the fast ferry at Muskegon/Milwaukee (https://www.lake-express.com). Transit time 2.5 hours vs. 4 hours.
On the ferries I’ve ridden, including the cross-gulf ferry to Whittier in Alaska, the crews have had no issues with me tying down my own bikes and appreciated that I came prepared. I carried a half-dozen soft ties and three or four regular tie-down straps that I normally use on my trailer—like the ones in Lee’s picture. On some ferries the tie-down points in the deck are configured to hold a t-shaped metal end on the ferry straps, but I had no trouble getting hooked in. If you tie the bike on it’s sidestand make sure to include a strap to tie the sidestand to the front fork so it can’t be accidentally retracted.
Best,
DeVern
Hi Michiganders and Wisconsinites. I am thinking about taking the Badger across the Lake on my cross-country trip this year. Has anyone done this before? What kind of tie-downs would you recommend and from where (to purchase)? Thanks - Mark
I've used Ancra Tie downs for decades. You only need 2 of them...
It’s been a few years since I rode the Badger and at that time they did not provide tie-downs but the attendant there told a guy that didn’t have them that they sold them in the office. I didn’t actually see if the guy ever got some so I can’t confirm that. I brought my own with soft ties.