09/22 Lake Powell 2012

Mike- the Stan Jones map is good because it includes short blurbs about great places to see on the Lake. It is not a great navigation tool. The Park Service map of Glen Canyon is worthwhile too. You can get a copy when you visit or might be able to access one at the Glen Canyon NPS web site (just Google it). Like the Jones map, it does not include bathymetic data. If you have an iTouch or IPad, check out the app called Topo Maps and download the relevant maps as these have both bathymetric and terrain elevations. If not you might have to get paper copies of those you need at your local USGS map retailer or online. Look for the "Page" quad and work your way uplake from there. If you have a chartplotter or iPad consider getting one of the Navionics brand charts or apps. In any event, watch your depthfinder and stay well in the center of the main channel when possible at Powell. There are plenty of hidden rocks, depending on water level. I wish I could post all my waypoints for the Lake - including all the sometimes underwater, sometimes above water hazards. June is a great time to enjoy the Lake. Have fun!
 
Tom,  yes it is!!   But sure hate to admit this about that.  Didn't get it on my first quick read.  Glad you brought it up because now I did get a good laugh.   Ain't  the first time a good ones been almost wasted on me.

Jay
 
I have always wanted to make this cruise but work and limited vacation time prevented me from even considering it. It's too early for me to commit for this year but if business and wife allow me well... maybe!

Keith
C-Pup16
 
We are finally in escrow waiting to close on our Cape Cruiser... then the wait for it to be shipped.... but the good news is, we will have a boat in plenty of time for the Powell Trip. Please put us on the list. All advice on what to bring on our first C-Brats cruise appreciated....especially what to do about the MICE. I'm still traumatized from looking at last year's pictures and posts. I may have to bring our cat (who would hate every minute and probably be clueless about what to do with a mouse anyway).

So excited to finally be a Brat!

Mary
 
Congratulations Mary on the new boat. You'll enjoy it. I have only been once to Lake Powell and will be there again this sept. most c brats use some form of barrier on all lines to shore. Some go bow on to the beach and put a frisbee or paper plate on the anchor rode. I used a lid off a bucket on the rode. Tin foil balled around lines would work too. Not too big a deal I think most of the critters like Chris's boat best. Keep ice box closed up and food items inside. See you on the lake George :smiled
 
Jody...Terry wants to order 6 ea of those devices.

Mary...bring some frisbees and we will show you how to rig them. Or...better yet...just plan on anchoring off at night. Doesn't hurt to bring a few traps just in case you pick up a visitor.

To the critters on the beach...boats on shore are just one big pantry!
 
Chris":ulrkb8ck said:
Jody...Terry wants to order 6 ea of those devices.

Mary...bring some frisbees and we will show you how to rig them. Or...better yet...just plan on anchoring off at night. Doesn't hurt to bring a few traps just in case you pick up a visitor.

To the critters on the beach...boats on shore are just one big pantry!
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With that many you should be able to catch 20 a night. I hear the filets aren't that big though.
 
Hi folks,

I'm planning on attending again this year. Had a great time last year. Still waiting though for my plans to solidify before I sign up.

Meanwhile I would like to recommend a couple Android Apps that can be used for navigation while on Lake Powell. If you have an android device they are cheap and very usable. Navionics and BackCountry Navigator Pro. $9.99 each. I used them last year on my phone and this year I have a tablet which works even better. In many respects I like it better and is much less expensive than my Garmin with the Inland Lakes charts. If you don't have an android device you can get great used ones that work just fine for less than $150.

Here is a link with some screen displays on my table and phone.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mowndr/set ... 899326094/

Scott
 
Diana and I are thinking of cruising up the San Juan arm again. In 2010, we went up as far as Cha Canyon with Chuck and Penny on Two Bears. If anyone is interested in joining us, feel free to send a PM or post. It's not as busy as some of the other locations, looks like good fishing, and there are some interesting places to hike. In Cha Canyon, we saw great examples of rock art that dated from modern (early 1900s) to ancient. Here's a photo of the rock art that is in the Kelsey book....

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We went up as far as we could get to on the San Juan arm, but debris in the water prevented our further progress after about 10 miles. We are game for another trip, especially if there is an " ice breaker"!
 
Our Cape Cruiser has total capacity of 60 gallons... which is bigger than some C-22's, so do we still need to plan to pack some gas cans? How about water? Is the water tank usually big enough or do you pack drinking water? We have two different brochures one says we have a 20 gal water tank, the other says 30, so we'll assume 20.

Also, is this the correct place (forum) to ask specific questions about the Lake Powell outing, or is their some email group or something? I hate to bother the whole group with all my questions.

Do you think we will need the new airconditioner? (will running our generator be irritating to others)? We figure we will need the generator to keep the batteries charged for the frig. At some point solar panels are in our future, but right now our projects are figuring out what needs to be brought and

How about the dinghy and motor? Will we be using those do you think? We have a one person Kayak but I don't think we can bring both.

I know, bring frisbees... not worried about forgetting about those mice. I wish I could forget actually.

Any suggestions on what to bring?

Really looking forward to it!

Mary and Rob McClain
Coccon (soon to be renamed Freedom to represent our recent retirement)
 
maryvmcclain":g2fzr081 said:
Also, is this the correct place (forum) to ask specific questions about the Lake Powell outing, or is their some email group or something? I hate to bother the whole group with all my questions.
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I don't know about whether or not this is the correct place, but I'm sure glad you're asking questions because I have never been to Lake Powell (or to a C-Brat Get-Together), and I'm hoping to come to Lake Powell :thup

Side note: I have browsed some of the threads from previous years' Lake Powell meetups and found some useful info (but I sure don't say that to discourage you from getting new/more specific info either).

Sunbeam :hot
 
Mary, You should have plenty of tankage for both fuel and water. The marinas are conveniently sited to allow for a couple days of putting around and exploring, and then topping off. Water is available at the marinas, so just bring a RV hose. There are a number of floating dump stations around the lake, so that is not a problem either.

I've only seen one boat in the Brat crowd that had an air conditioner, and that was Tex Allen's Bixby's Cub. His coming from Texas, I understand. In late Sept, you don't really need AC. The days are pleasant, and the water temp is inviting if it gets too hot. Nights are very comfortable.

The dinghy would be a help for exploring or fishing, but not really needed. Most folks beach the boats and tie off for the night. We are going to probably bring our two person Hobie this year.

If you fish, bring gear for stripped bass and small mouth. Wayne's Word has a good bit of information there. I recommend the Michael Kelsey book on the area as a good reference, as is the Stan Jones map. If you're a camera junkie (as I am), bring gear for a lot of good landscape and historical ruins.

http://stanjonesmaps.com/mapoflakepowell.html

http://www.amazon.com/Boaters-Guide-Pow ... 0944510248

Hope that helps.
 
Rob&Mary,

Our 2006 CC23 has a 20gallons water tank, which if used with reasonable care seems to be plenty for several days. At Powell (being fresh water) it's even easier. We don't drink the lake water but it's fine for washing dishes and one's self, rinsing dishes, etc. each Marina has potable water to replenish your water tank ... but you've got to remember the marina's are about fifty miles (and a few days...) apart.

We are using our "Dometic" freezer chest for the first time this summer (we're currently in the Broughton's). It seems to work Very well on 12V with recharges via daily cruising. It will be interesting to see how much power it requires in the warmer conditions at Powell in September. I have a good insulated cover for the Dometic(WAECO) unit and hope it will be useful at Powell.

I'm going to experiment with some materials to see if I can fabricate a sound-shield to make the Honda 2000 a little quieter ... stay tuned. (TEX: if you read this, I'd like your inventive Ideas on a sound shield for the Honda ... or a way to quieten the exhaust a bit.)

RE A/C at Powell in September ... I've never found A/C necessary at Powell (in SEP), but it can be warm during the day ... but that's a great excuse for a swim! ...and night's will be delightful! Once the sun sets the evening cools quickly and you'll find that a light jacket will be comfortable around the nightly campfires (IF we have firewood!).

Best,
Casey&Mary
...at the "School Dock" in Echo Bay (BC)
 
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