09/22 to 09/23 - Lake Powell 2018

The lake is still higher than it was last year only 3 or 4 feet right now. Still lots of water. The press is painting it as the end of the world because we had a bad water year, of course last year we had a great water year and got 2 years of water.

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Hi Everybody,

The boss of me (Diana) and I were talking about when we wanted to be on the water, and it looks like we are going to try and splash the boat around 9/13-14. We will spend a week or exploring, then head to Oak Canyon for the CBGT on the 23d. My best guess is we will launch at Bullfrog and stay in the upper end of the lake.

If you're thinking/planning on going, please add your name to the signup sheet.

Hope to see you there!

Steve
 
We are planning to be on lake powell the month of september and as long as we feel like staying. We have bought a (new to us 2004 22 cruiser with a 50 honda and a 9 kicker) no we are not in a hurry to go anywhere! We are in our 70's I have never owned a boat before and frankly the whole idea scares the crap out me (especially launching it with my wife) but this has been my dream for more than 5 years (a c-dory on lake powell) it is why we moved from Oregon to St George and I am going to do it or die trying. So actually hanging out with some of you might be a God send.
 
easy does it":2q0s47v8 said:
We have bought a (new to us 2004 22 cruiser with a 50 honda and a 9 kicker) no we are not in a hurry to go anywhere! We are in our 70's I have never owned a boat before and frankly the whole idea scares the crap out me (especially launching it with my wife) but this has been my dream for more than 5 years (a c-dory on lake powell) it is why we moved from Oregon to St George and I am going to do it or die trying. So actually hanging out with some of you might be a God send.
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Congratulations on buying the boat. However, I would use the trailer, rather than your wife to launch the boat.. :) The ramps at Wahweep are relatively shallow, and you will have to back in quite a long ways. Launching is easier than retrieving.. Go someplace on a week day, and take your time launching and retrieving as practice. I prefer State Line--parking is easier than by the hotel. Get fuel before you launch--will be cheaper in town--one Shell (?) station has a boat fill up in the back--with hoses from both sides. That is easier. Also get your fishing license for Utah. (Most of Powell is in Utah).

You are going to be even slower at Powell, since you will loose about 10% of the HP with the altitude. I would not even try to plane the boat (although a light 22, with a single 50 can get up to about 15 MPH, or slightly more.)

I will send you a PM or E-mail, about some suggestions about Powell later today. Unfortunately I can no longer go there because of my heart disease and the altitude. (or so my wife says).

Again, congratulations, and enjoy the boat!
 
thank you, that kind of info is very useful and appreciated. Sorry you cannot come, we are looking forward to meeting you, maybe at another place and time.
 
Just a bump for a date reminder. The potluck is scheduled for Sept 22-23 at Oak Canyon. Saturday 9/22 is the potluck...

We will try and be in to there at least a day early to stake out a site. Of course people will be on the pond before and after that weekend. I hope to see you there!
 
Well, there is a good possibility I may be back in the game for this gathering. Trying to work out some personal preferences, my wife's new work schedule, and some other changes to our calendar. Or too many C-Brat events in a short period of time or at the same time. All thrown in with my own extensive travel during the midwest's boating season...or safe trailering season! Colby :roll:
 
We are seeing if our schedule will work but would love to make it to Powell. We would come a week or two early. Is there anyone coming from the NW that we might travel with on the way down?

Fred and Robbin
 
We won't make the gathering this year as we have to much to do on the ranch. Also the weather is still too nice up here in the north and too hot in the south. We are planning to be on the lake between about October 4 and 18. We will be launching from Bull Frog. If you see us, we love to meet up with another brat or two.
 
Fred, I have wanted to get to Lake Powell for several years. I still want to, and kind of follow this thread quietly each time. Let's just safe it is not off the radar. If I go, I would love to travel and buddy boat along.

Harvey
SleepyC :moon
 
So, at this time, I am planning on Lake Powell. If my plans stick, right now I'm looking at launching at Bull Frog Bay late on Monday, Sept 17th, or early on the 18th. Then loading out late on the Thursday the 27th, or early on the 28th. Colby
 
Diana and I are planning on leaving the NW after 9/10, taking 3-4 days to get to LP. I think we are going to launch at Bullfrog.

I think our route will be via a lot of backroads, for two reasons. One, it’s more scenic. Two, I hate driving through Salt Lake. TBD... Fred, Harvey if you want to travel together, let me know.

Another thing to consider, take a day to rest and finish prepping the boat once you get there. You’re pooped from driving, it’s hotter than you’re used to, and we ain’t getting any younger.
 
".... Another thing to consider, take a day to rest and finish prepping the boat once you get there. You’re pooped from driving, it’s hotter than you’re used to, and we ain’t getting any younger."
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So true, and good advice, but wouldn't it be better resting on the water because, hopefully, it would be cooler?

I am giving it some consideration. As to driving through SLC, I have done it at almost every convievable time and found the best time, least traffic, to be about 03 - 04 on a Sunday morning. (For those unaware, SLC traffic on I-15 is speed limited at 70mph, and actually moves at 80 -85 in the slow lane. Below that you are impeding traffic. And the fast lane, 5 lanes over to the left is running at 90.) SLC traffice is really a near 90 mile stretch from Brigham City to Spanish Fork.

Worth looking at a "Go Around" route option, for sure.

Harvey
SleepyC :moon
 
Unless your going to drive an extra 200 miles I don’t know how your going to avoid SLC I drive it all day long most cars moving at 65 some at 75. Coming from the north get off of I-15 at Lagoon and get on Legacy south it connects to I-215 south. Stay on 215 south until it connects back to I-15 at about 7200 south. Take highway 6 at Spanish Fork to Price. Price Walmart is probably the best place to provision. Then head for Hanksville and into Bullfrog. The south end of the lake is 2 hours more depending on your route with provisioning in Page.
 
Harvey, if all you have to do is splash the boat and go, then yes. If you’re getting things out of the truck, readying the boat, then I’d take a rest day...
 
We often take the "Western Loop" around SLC. Also stay at the "Pony Express Campground" Just off the North end loop--and a nice day's drive to Powell from there...Never any problem driving a 22 or 25 thru SLC, but we have practiced in Los Angeles Traffic!
 
Thanks for the tips,

And

Bob, "L A traffic" YIKES :shock:

My little town has 5 traffic lights and 3 traffic circles. I like that.

Harvey
SleepyC :moon
 
hardee":1t47ej4m said:
Thanks for the tips,

And

Bob, "L A traffic" YIKES :shock:

My little town has 5 traffic lights and 3 traffic circles. I like that.

Harvey
SleepyC :moon
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Any town with a traffic light is too big!
 
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