New wife likes watching the freighters in the Straits. My 10x42 binoculars don't cut it for details (ship names, etc). I have a BIG telescope that we have not tried yet, but may. We are driving there (usually near the bridge) and back (I'm about ten miles or so from MC), not living lakeside. I know it will need to be mounted to make it steady, but the dual eye use of binoculars may be better for her rather than a spotting scope or a telescope. I also know they can be crazy expensive, but I am not looking to be THAT crazy. Any experts out there? Thanks.