Water Taxi Cost Efficiency

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Water Taxi Cost Efficiency

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I did some calculations in order to compare and analyze various aspects of the Rock Harbor Lodge Water Taxi. Here are the results:

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8 trips, 1975 x 2, 1976 x 2, 1978, 1985, 2000, 2013
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Interesting chart. The costs are unrelated to whether they have to venture into the open waters of Lake Superior.

And, I didn't know they'd take you as far as Malone Bay or McCargoe Cove. How long do those trips take!?
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Boat ride to Belle isle is just under and hour, that is with good weather
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LISTEN UP.

Need to double up with anyone to "do" a water taxi: RH to Chippewa on Sept 10, 2012 (arriving on Queen). One way. I've got 2 of us. Save some bucks? Please post-up if interested.
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You might want to double check the water taxis. The greenstone 2012 says they close for the year September 8.
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Wow. I had no idea how much it cost.

I guess I should keep quiet about giving hikers a lift from time to time. I don't want the water taxi mafia after me...
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Was afraid of that. Well, not 'afraid but you know. Will check. Alternate plans.
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