Bullhead to Pirates on the river.

[ChrisV]

Usually I launch from springs and head up river to Pirates. Want to change it up and go the other route. Is this possible? Shallow sections? How long would it take if cruising at 60?
Thanks guys.


PFA.

 

[monkeyswrench]

What kind of boat, and when? I used to go Needles to Laughlin. Water used to be higher in the summer, but been pretty high for a year now. Some real pucker moments just south of Avi and some more up around the south end of Bullhead. Not bad in a jet though, but the outdrive and my skill level made it tough.
It's been years since I did it though. Very doable, I didn't even trash my prop, so somebody that is decent should be fine.

 

[ChrisV]

What kind of boat, and when? I used to go Needles to Laughlin. Water used to be higher in the summer, but been pretty high for a year now. Some real pucker moments just south of Avi and some more up around the south end of Bullhead. Not bad in a jet though, but the outdrive and my skill level made it tough.
It's been years since I did it though. Very doable, I didn't even trash my prop, so somebody that is decent should be fine.

20ft boat with a jack plate. So prop should be pretty high. This would be mid summer so around August.

 

[Ladsm]

I just ran my 21' Shockwave I/O Saturday from Bullhead down to Pirates meetup and down to the Channel and back.. As long as Davis Dam has 3+ units coming out no problem. Once you hug the left side of the island in Bullhead then stay to the right, you will see some rock jettys come out and follow the water ripple. As soon as you get to AVI bridge hang to the left the rest of the way till you get to the needles bridge.

 

[ChrisV]

I just ran my 21' Shockwave I/O Saturday from Bullhead down to Pirates meetup and down to the Channel and back.. As long as Davis Dam has 3+ units coming out no problem. Once you hug the left side of the island in Bullhead then stay to the right, you will see some rock jettys come out and follow the water ripple. As soon as you get to AVI bridge hang to the left the rest of the way till you get to the needles bridge.

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Sweet thank you.

 

[Riverryder]

@02HoWaRd26 knows the route aswell. @hallett21 goes up there too. i have wanted to do this so bad im scared. i only go a little past the bridge and float back down.

 

[Ladsm]

Maybe this summer we can organize an upper river run... Some of the best water is above AVI

 

[MPHSystems]

Maybe this summer we can organize an upper river run... Some of the best water is above AVI

I want to do this but I am a giant pussy, I’d fallow somebody though.

 

[Riverryder]

Maybe this summer we can organize an upper river run... Some of the best water is above AVI

yes!! im so down!! will be in mohave valley every weekend. starting last weekend. dropped the trailer off at its spot.

 

[ChrisV]

Maybe this summer we can organize an upper river run... Some of the best water is above AVI

What's AVI?

 

[Marios Metalworks]

Maybe this summer we can organize an upper river run... Some of the best water is above AVI

Count me in. Some of my favorite boating is between Pirates and that bridge. GREAT boating and even better beaches.

 

[Ladsm]

What's AVI?

AVI casino thats at the bridge crossing into fort Mohave.

 

[monkeyswrench]

Maybe this summer we can organize an upper river run... Some of the best water is above AVI

As long as you can cross the gauntlet by the park in Bullhead! That's some crazy stuff right there. The area about a mile or two north of Avi used to be where we'd go find a beach...10 or 12 years ago.

 

[ChrisV]

AVI casino thats at the bridge crossing into fort Mohave.

Thank you

 

[JFMFG]

Maybe this summer we can organize an upper river run... Some of the best water is above AVI

I would be game for that

 

[Ladsm]

I would be game for that

Gotta make sure your dad shows up for that.

 

[Riverryder]

Gotta make sure your dad shows up for that.

sooo when are we doing this summer is going to be before you know it...

 

[H20 Toie]

Tank is trying to talk me into doing this next week, i'm a bit nervous, those Herring props aren't cheap, guess ill follow him

 

[hallett21]

@02HoWaRd26 knows the route aswell. @hallett21 goes up there too. i have wanted to do this so bad im scared. i only go a little past the bridge and float back down.

I’m in. Once you do it once it’s not that bad.

 

[HBCraig]

Tank is trying to talk me into doing this next week, i'm a bit nervous, those Herring props aren't cheap, guess ill follow him

I priced a Hering for my boat. Holy shit

 

[FROGMAN524]

Tank is trying to talk me into doing this next week, i'm a bit nervous, those Herring props aren't cheap, guess ill follow him

If you two make it, I can make it. Let me know how it goes.

 

[ChrisV]

Tank is trying to talk me into doing this next week, i'm a bit nervous, those Herring props aren't cheap, guess ill follow him

Don't you have a huge ass boat? I'll follow you

 

[Riverryder]

I’m in. Once you do it once it’s not that bad.

i know going up river i just followed the boat up one time! now i only spend time on the river.

If you two make it, I can make it. Let me know how it goes.

i was a rotary last year cheking the river out and ramp saw a big fun deck and nordic deck going down river. thought the balls on these guys!

 

[sintax]

Don't you have a huge ass boat? I'll follow you

and i'll still pick my feet up along with holding my breath...

 

[H20 Toie]

Don't you have a huge ass boat? I'll follow you

 

[ChrisV]

Badass

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[Todd Mohr]

I would be game for that

Me too, I'm afraid and need a guide, props are spendy.

 

[HOOTER SLED-]

Dammit.....the douchebag filter at Pirates is starting to leak. I guess it’s good I never go to the river.

 

[rivrrts429]

Meanwhile... @Bullhead bully reading this thread laughing his ass off

 

[Riverryder]

Meanwhile... @Bullhead bully reading this thread laughing his ass off

if i had a plane to see the lines i would too...

 

[rivrrts429]

if i had a plane to see the lines i would too...

He was running the river from the Springs to Laughlin by boat long before he was flying. He has some great videos.

 

[BHC Vic]

@jeepdog lets make a trip this year. My boat or your boat, let’s do it!

 

[mash on it]

He was running the river from the Springs to Laughlin by boat long before he was flying. He has some great videos.

I've been a time or two, no plane though, just a ditch pump.

Dan'l

 

[Riverryder]

@jeepdog lets make a trip this year. My boat or your boat, let’s do it!

me too me too i follow you guys!

@rivrrts429 i was kidding...

 

[H20 Toie]

I priced a Hering for my boat. Holy shit

 

[Riverryder]

@H20 Toie does @Tank have a set too? i would love to witness tho to big bitches make there way up to the dam! the looks on peoples faces would be priceless

 

[H20 Toie]

Ok i made a mistake, Tank was talking about going up to Needles not Bullhead,

i use to run Lauglin to havasu years ago with my 21' commander jet boat, no way in hell i'm taking the Cigarette up that far

 

[H20 Toie]

@H20 Toie does @Tank have a set too? i would love to witness tho to big bitches make there way up to the dam! the looks on peoples faces would be priceless

Tank has a Cigarette 35' Cafe

 

[monkeyswrench]

Ok i made a mistake, Tank was talking about going up to Needles not Bullhead,

i use to run Lauglin to havasu years ago with my 21' commander jet boat, no way in hell i'm taking the Cigarette up that far

There's still hope for me!
I currently have a 21' Commander jet boat. Maybe when I grow up I'll be able to get a Cigarette

Hopes and dreams!

 

[Joker]

Meanwhile... @Bullhead bully reading this thread laughing his ass off

We made the run with Paul and @SJP last year.

 

[H20 Toie]

There's still hope for me!
I currently have a 21' Commander jet boat. Maybe when I grow up I'll be able to get a Cigarette

Hopes and dreams!

 

[Joker]

@jeepdog lets make a trip this year. My boat or your boat, let’s do it!

Vic, i used to do it every weekend in the Nordic where I could see the water lines. Not so much in the 22

 

[Tank]

I’ve seen big skaters and shit roll past the needles bridge plenty. We stayed up in bullhead just down from rotary park and a Doug Wright And a big eliminator blasted past heading for Laughlin then ran back down about 30 later.

I’ve talked to people that run their inboard boats up to Laughlin and say it’s no big deal but there’s a couple spots you need to know where the sand bars are. I won’t go past needles bridge going up river. Don’t know it well enough. I don’t think I’d have a problem in an outboard boat though. Stay in the center and stay on plane.

Im Gonna get Dan up tiger from pirates next weekend though! get him to at least needles bridge.

He needs some more river exposure.

 

[81Sprint]

Back bay near Big Bend park north of Avi is a cool place to hang out when the waters warm, we will be there early May with SoCalJetBoats. Lazy Harry's is a cool place to stop and grab a beer and burger also. Avi has a nice sandy beach in a cove out of the current, pic of my Sprint (blue and white one) with us hanging out at Avi

 

[HBCraig]

Back bay near Big Bend park north of Avi is a cool place to hang out when the waters warm, we will be there early May with SoCalJetBoats. Lazy Harry's is a cool place to stop and grab a beer and burger also. Avi has a nice sandy beach in a cove out of the current, pic of my Sprint with us hanging out at Avi

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How long have you had this? Did you buy it from a guy named Steve by chance?

 

[81Sprint]

How long have you had this? Did you buy it from a guy named Steve by chance?

The Sprint? I bought it in 2011 and sold it in 2016, it is in florida now last i saw

 

[rivrrts429]

We made the run with Paul and @SJP last year.

I remember that. There was a thread on it I thought?

 

[Tank]

We made the run with Paul and @SJP last year.

Pretty sure I saw you guys. The two boats ran up to Laughlin and back to havasu right? We were in bullhead at the time. Just missed getting video (both times )

 

[HOOTER SLED-]

You big boat fags are gonna fuck up your props....just stay where you belong and don't come fucking up the water...hitch a ride with a river runner peon.

 

[Bullhead bully]

He was running the river from the Springs to Laughlin by boat long before he was flying. He has some great videos.

Lets go…Anytime

the line hasn’t changed in years. No problem