Lake Powell 2009

Pat

Oh how I feel your pain I have been trying to find 2 front shocks for my Tahoe it has autoride suspension. The dealer wants $600 a shock and $125 each to install them. They have a sensor in them and if you disconnect them you get the check engine light.
 
We, Ken & Lynn (aka: wood duck) are planning for the Lake Powell trip this year...at last! My question is, should or should I not purchase a generator? We have a 25' C Dory cruiser powered by a 150 hp Honda. We don't have air conditioning and will use our propane stove for cooking, but without generator we won't enjoy hot water. So, what is the concises? Buy or not to buy a Honda 2000 watt generator? Cost of the generator is approximately $950.00 or so. Would the Honda 1000 watt generator at $690.00 be a better route considering we don't plan on installing an air conditioning unit? See you all soon.
Ken
 
Well, one person's vote:

When we camp at Lake Powell we have up to a dozen boats or more grouped together. No one's run a generator in the past as far as I know, and I don't think the noise would be welcome.

I heat water on the stove for cooking and dish washing. The lake's plenty warm for swimming and bathing. They're reporting 80 degrees now. A plastic Sun Shower bag would work great at Lake Powell if you wanted even hotter water for bathing.

Spending money on a generator and making noise to heat water and run microwave ovens doesn't sound like C-Dory boats to me. It sounds like 50' ocean cruisers.

It's beautiful and quiet at the lake. We sit around a camp fire and visit and fish (no, Chris, you still can't have me committed to an institution). We get by nicely without generators and amplified music.

Again, just one person's vote.
 
I should have posted this link also:

http://lakepowell.water-data.com/

If you come from a hot, humid evening kind of place where it's hard to sleep, you might feel like you'd want air conditioning in the desert, but at Lake Powell, because of the elevation and the fact that we're talking about September, the evenings are nice. The average low temperatures for Aug 15 are 69 degrees, and it's dry, not humid.

There's tons of data at that website.

Jeff
 
I have had good experiences with Discount Tire/America's Tire. They are very common here in the Southwest and offer a good road hazard warranty. Now that we will be trailering north into Nevada and Idaho, I wonder if they are there too?
 
KISS method. Heat water on the stove to approx 200F, pour into either a sunshower or pressurized sprayer with nozzle, add 1/2 cold, perfect shower! That's what I do for winter excursions to our islands. Otherwise, just put a sun shower (or 2) on the roof for a few hours.

I wish I could make it this year, I say that EVERY year. Too many other boating adventures I don't want to give up throughout the year though, not enough vacation to go around. Ugggh. I'll certainly enjoy reading and checking out all the pictures after.

Have a great time!
 
Dear Ken and Lynn, Toni Here. We love Lake Powell and enjoy meeting other C-Dory owners there. It is one of the most beautiful places to go. September is a great time of the year. School has started and most people have enjoyed the lake and have gone home. So there are a lot of secret places to go and spend time exploring. We meet our C-Dory families for a few days then off we go exploring the nooks and crannies. We have a 25' C-Dory also. The first year we went to Lake Powell we brought a generator, small air conditioner, and a microwave. Most of the time we were off the beaten path, down a canyon arm, away from everyone and would use our generator to have a quick dinner without having to using the HOT stove. I really enjoyed that! Not having to heat the inside of the cabin and no dirty pots and pans. This was a treat for me. One night it was so hot, we started our air conditioner before going to sleep, just to cool the cabin . One more treat. And to top that off, a nice hot shower!! If you have battery problems, it's good to have a generator along. There are pros and cons and a time and place to use a generator. We plan on bringing our generator and microwave this September. We also have a propane BBQ and are bringing a propane stove for outside use. We are in love with our C-Dory and a few little "Treats" just add to our fun!! You need to decide what is best for you. Take more then you need because next time, I promise you, you will bring less. I KNOW!! Our boat is now half empty of what I thought we would need. That is the best part of owning a C-Dory. You make it your own. Can't wait to meet you both on the lake.
 
We are planning to attend the CBRAT gathering at Lake Powell for the first time. Please comment about the availability of potable water...where is potable water available and is there a charge for the water? Parking for truck & boat trailer???? Please comment on this issue, too and describe the security at places where trucks and trailers are left.
Many thanks and see you at Lake Powell.
Ken aka: Wood Duck
 
Where is Chris :?: . He has been the man at Powell. :thup.He launches at Waheap mid day on the 17th. Page has all you need as far as supplies and such if you don't bring'em. :beer
Baxter also knows the ropes... :dog
 
Potable water is available at all of the marinas no charge. The marinas are ruffly 50 miles apart. You can drink all the lake water you like just pass it through a filter. If you are going to use the water at the marinas bring one of those rv water filters you screw onto the end of a hose, that water tastes nasty. If you are drinking bottled water then your good to go. There is parking at all of the ramps, the only problem one is Antelope Point they been having breakins there but I think they caught the people who were doing that. If you would like to know more about Lake Powell here is a good website. www.wayneswords.com
 
OK, (A) do they still have the "lifetime pass" (or whatever they call it) for seniors, and (2) can I get it when I enter the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, or do I have to have it when I get there (I was surprised to find last year you can only get it in person, and that would mean driving to Mount Rainier if I need to get it before arriving)?
 
Yes, Pat, the "Lifetime Pass" still exists but now it costs $10 (for Life). It's now simply called a "Senior Pass" (previously it was called the Golden Age Pass).

You can get it at most any National Park Service, US Forest Service, US Fish & Wildlife, or BLM, or BOR visitor center. (most entrance stations are not set up to issue them as the passes are supposed to be a 'controlled item)

As before, you must provide documentation to prove age 62 or higher, and the pass is valid for US Citizens or permanent residents (e.g. Green card holders). There is a similar pass (used to be called a Golden Access Pass) available to folks who meet certain disability standards (I can't recall the various standards...) who are less than 62.

Best,
Casey
CC23 no name yet...
 
I'm changing jobs and there's a lot going on, but I arranged to have just over a week off for the trip anyway. Looks like I'll be launching from Wahweap Friday night or Saturday early and catching up with the group at Oak Canyon on the 19th. I'll need to leave the lake the following Saturday morning I think. I'm really looking forward to the week.

For the people on here from the area, I'll be working in Woodland Hills, CA and relocating to that area pretty soon. Looks like some Channel Islands fishing trips coming up for me. I lived in the same area years ago, but I've spent almost no time out at those islands.

Jeff
 
OK Pat and Patty, my fancy two person yellow peril Tahiti arrived from Amazon today. Still in the box, but I thought I would toss out the challenge... Please note, I even stole your font color and size in order to really heat things up.

A Tahiti race is definitely called for. No bets, no prizes, just the glory of being the Lake Powell YPR winner. That YPR is Yellow Peril Regatta.

Whaddaya say?

 
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