Lake Powell Boating

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Well life has thrown a curveball and my plans to move from Denver to the Chicago area to marry the g/f have now changed to having the g/f moving back to Denver. (This is all a good thing btw).

The 28' Celebrity express I have docked on Lake Michigan will be moving west as well. Considering taking it to Lake Powell next season. Found very reasonable dry storage there. I know the lake is houseboater friendly, anyone have any personal experience on the lake in general and any of the Marina's there. Thanks Jim.
 
We have been going there for years. We used to have a 31 foot monterey we towed from Denver to Bull Frog. Best place to camp is up Halls Creek if you like beaches and San Juan if you prefer seclusion.

Marina's: Bull Frog and Halls Crossing are the most convenient to Denver. There is the "Offshore" marina for repairs and storage about 5 miles from the Bull Frog Ramp. They will have your boat splashed before you arrive if you call ahead.

Be carefull with the low water. It is about 89 feet down and quite a few rocks sticking above waterline.
 
We have boated on Lake Powell for two weeks each of the last 4 years. We used a 22' C Dory--recently got a 25' C Dory which we keep out West. My wife loves it--a bit hot for me. We always launch from Wahweap, which is the largest marina, but if Hall's is easier access, (and I am sure it is) then it should be fine--probably not quite as convient for groceries etc (Page Az is a modest size town near Wahweap). We like the middle part of the lake--probably our favorite is Oak Creek canyon. An express cruiser is great for the lake. There are thousands of coves and back waters (often deep canyons) available. You can pick up fuel and supplies at other marinas $$$$. There are floating pump out stations available thru the lake. Our last trip up San Juan Arm, found it plugged with debris up about 40 miles. I didn't like it as well as the more open parts of the lake.
Certainly a good boating experience.
 
We have been visiting Lake Powell for 20+ years. Many were pulling a 26' express cruiser to Bullfrog. Now have small houseboat w/a runabout in a slip at Wahweap. We go all year and like the fall best. At least twice/month. Many more services in Wahweap. There are waiting lists for both slips and balls in the bouy fields. 5 years for large slips. We have been on both. Lake and Moqui Canyons are very close and have just a few great campsites. Go mid-week, early and maybe you will get one. Try www.wayneswords.com for info.
Jim
 
missnmountains-what route did you use to tow from Denver? I-70? or did you go the southern route to avoid the tunnel and Vail pass? Thanks. Would probably use the dry storage at Bullfrog vs a slip. What are temps like inthe winter?
 
A 28' cruiser is almost perfect for lake Powell, we a 25' cruiser stored at Offshore Marina for the "season" which is Mid-march to
sometime in early November. We also have a Houseboat share for use with larger groups & winter getaways, in a slip at Halls crossing. Boating can be done year around on Powell, but if dry stored, you will have to winterize. Slips
are very hard to come by, & run upwards from $400 month. You're looking at about 8hrs from
denver via 1-70, probably more by the southern route to Halls Crossing. The lake is down about
90' from full, and a little caution is needed at
times, but the ever changing levels are for me are great, you won't get bored. service at Offshore has always been great. We go down about every other weekend from april through oct
& about monthly thru the winter.
 
Glenncal1,

We always go through the tunnel. It is the quickest way. Towing 13000 pounds was tough on the assent to the tunnel and Vail Pass (max 15MPH). The rest goes smooth. Bull Frog is the best bet for your splash, but there is a ferry for smaller trucks and boats if you want to splash at Halls Crossing. There should be plenty of beach up Halls Creek with 89 feet down. We are planning another trip from Denver, but we are probably going to rent a houseboat with a group this year since our new cruiser is in
Florida.
 
Mailman,
I noticed you have a Holiday Mansion share. My good friend has a HM slipped at Wahweap. The bilges are completely dry, but the boat floats with the stern too low (bow high). You can even see the list in your soup bowl. Is this just a characteristic of these boats?
We have a old 50' Skipperliner. Going to Padre Canyon on Thurs for a long weekend.
Jim
 
jmorgan,
I don't have that problem, however ours is a single engine setup with genset. He may want to look at gear storage in the bow lockers vs the aft & bilge areas.
 
His is twin 5.7's with gensetin the middle...all in the stern. All inverter batteries are stored forward. I don't know what is stored in the aft cabin closets.
Jim
 
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