Tips for Powell

[KAP]

Wow! Thanks for the great responses.

I had some work stuff come up and couldn't reply.

We are staying near Antelope Marina so that will probably be our launch area.

I was thinking of booking a slip at the Marina. Is it safe or launch and retrieve everyday?

We will be looking to burn some fuel on this trip. The DW has a great GPS programmable for waypoints and points of interest...plus I bring a handheld.

Good call on the VHF radio...I will bring it.

You know we looked at a House boat and I concluded I did not want to be the Captain of two damn boats. Plus they cost a fortune for a family of 11 people. It was like 14K for the one we wanted. Rented a home and I can assure you we will not spend a fraction of that money on fuel...maybe at the local bar. The DW gets about 320 miles on a tank of gas...plus or minus. It is the Bennington I worry about it will probably be a base boat with dump cans on board for touring the family.

I have heard that Antelope Marina is the bomb when compared to Wah Weap...hope this is true.

Waterheater...thanks for the tip on bringing food and not wanting to come back. A few friends have said the same thing.

Really getting pumped up for this trip... everyone is so positive about this place. Hope the hype is warranted...as I have been to some amazing places.

Now for the travel route. Can I go up through Flagstaff?... or is it better to go around via St. George. Keep in mind we will be towing boats with longer than normal trailers the Bennington is 38ft. and the DW is 39ft. I don't want to experience some treacherous winding roads for miles

Again thank you all for the responses

[ChumpChange]

I know I want to go there someday.

[3queens]

slip in the marina is a must !!!!!!! it will be safe--just don't leave valuables, after being on the water all day sure is nice just tying up and going home
they are all nice marinas
being at antelope you are close to my favorite canyon
if towin from la 15 north easy way--taking 40e a lot of uphill till the top of flagstaff
powell is well marked with bouys hard to get lost if you have a map
even without with so many markers I suppose
hope they have the Castle rock cut out done and the snow melt is as good as they expect
makes is easier to get south end of lake if need be
best part is eastern areas

[Relaxalot]

Hype is warranted! One of the greatest memories of my life.

[Relaxalot]

Bring an enhanced first aid kit. Find a protected cove and use long lines to secure to the shore. I always felt better knowing my boat was secured to shore rather than anchors. Storms are common. What city are you staying in? Powell is a spiritual experience.

[rvrmom]

[KAP]

Awesome advice from all! Thanks 3Q! I am booking slips today! Great photos Rvrmom!

[Stainless]

I remember you posting about your trip, you guys had so much fun! Thanks for the reminder.


CH3NO2

[Slacker]

I have been going to Powell since '74 and to me it is the most awesome Lake! We had a Houseboat there for 20 years and got rid of it last year,,,,,bummer! The advice that has been said is right on, hopefully you are staying a few days after the Poker Run, that way you can explore the Lake much more. At times it is nice to have a smaller boat and or some PWC's to explore canyons further back that your boats wouldn't be able to go. But the fall time is the best time of year, Sept. and Oct., less of a chance for those afternoon storms, water temp still warm and a little cooler nights. Going north past Dangling Rope marina is my favorite area pretty much around the San Juan area. But really the whole Lake is awesome from one end to the other. Have a Great time,,, I will have some friends there also for the Poker Run and there will be party's at the Marina at some of the Houseboats that some of the entrants are staying.

[Slacker]

Here are some more pics,,,,,