July 2015 Powell !

[Waterheater]

The girls decided they wanted to go for a walk. I was to busy enjoying my beverage to go.

 

[Why Not]

Well I apologize for the "asshole" comment, and yes truly a bad ass boat. but that wave he rolled into the wake less area tossed my 28 Bullet around like a bath toy. I'll be back down this weekend hangin around Escalante

No reason to apologize! That thing throws a wake as big as a tour boat. There are 3 of them at Antelope, we watch for them just like tour boats. You should see when we run it up Navajo!![emoji15]

 

[B-RAD77]

We will be leaving on Thursday A.M. and will come home on Sunday... As in Mike Swaze?

yup that's him I'll be hookin up with him Friday am in the Escalante

 

[TPC]

What did they put you through for the Quagga inspection before you got on the water?
What do they do?
What do we need to do and know before making the pull?

 

[B-RAD77]

What did they put you through for the Quagga inspection before you got on the water?
What do they do?
What do we need to do and know before making the pull?

I guess the Quagga muscles have already been found in Powell, all though I've heard that the NPS said they could trace the ones they found back to the great lakes. I think I heard something about the numbers weren't to high and they were working on a solution. They haven't checked my boat going in at Bullfrog. Just a guy at the top of the ramp that tells you to check out at the station when leaving There is a fine/ ticket if you don't stop. The check out has gone like this both times I was there. I always stop in the wipe down area to wipe down, clean up and move stuff from boat to truck we start putting the travel cover on, leave my wife in the boat pullover to the inspection station a young gal in a NPS uniform has us lower the drive to dump water out, then she shine a flash light up under and allover the drive and transom then she runs her hand under the side of the boat as she walks to the bow. She then hooks this little wire with an orange plastic tag that has a # on it through the bow eye and around the winch stanchion. she then hands me a little paper and say " don't launch at any other lake for 7-10 days and make sure to wash and dry the boat when home". we snap the rest of the cover up and leave.

 

[Ace]

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=TKbmVoEnF38

 

[Why Not]

Powell is infested with quaga muscles. Last winter they found 6 in all of the Antelope Point docks. 2 weeks ago I had divers go under my houseboat, they reported back that they are close to 6" thick. They scraped my drives so I can run to the fuel/shit dock. If you're at the south end, look at the cables on the dock, covered in the little bastards! Everyone I have talked to at Antelope agrees we need to pull the boats out every winter and have the hull cleaned! Shitty deal!

 

[B-RAD77]

Powell is infested with quaga muscles. Last winter they found 6 in all of the Antelope Point docks. 2 weeks ago I had divers go under my houseboat, they reported back that they are close to 6" thick. They scraped my drives so I can run to the fuel/shit dock. If you're at the south end, look at the cables on the dock, covered in the little bastards! Everyone I have talked to at Antelope agrees we need to pull the boats out every winter and have the hull cleaned! Shitty deal!

doesn't it suck that its all because people don't wash their boats. I understand that Lake Powell is already infected when I get home after this weekend I will scrub down Ms. Subtle. I will through the bunny ears on the hose and run the boat so that if the little bastards are cleaned out of my cooling system and I'll make sure that I don't go to my little local lake for at least 2 weeks (need the next weekend to do the cleaning). Supposedly the local lake is one that hasn't been infected yet. I will get in an argument with the ranger about how they will want to flush my motor because they don't do it right. I hope someone will figure out how to get rid of these little bastards so we don't have to deal with them anymore but, I'm doubtful.......

 

[Why Not]

doesn't it suck that its all because people don't wash their boats. I understand that Lake Powell is already infected when I get home after this weekend I will scrub down Ms. Subtle. I will through the bunny ears on the hose and run the boat so that if the little bastards are cleaned out of my cooling system and I'll make sure that I don't go to my little local lake for at least 2 weeks (need the next weekend to do the cleaning). Supposedly the local lake is one that hasn't been infected yet. I will get in an argument with the ranger about how they will want to flush my motor because they don't do it right. I hope someone will figure out how to get rid of these little bastards so we don't have to deal with them anymore but, I'm doubtful.......

I'm sure there's a way to work through this. I have heard several "Dock Professionals" discuss bass that will consume them etc! Our biggest challenge in my eyes is the NPS! The GD treehuggers have the strongest voice! If the solution in any way puts some stinging gnat at risk....no way we kill the quaga that are going to cost multiple tens of millions in losses at Antelope Point alone!! I must add, our boat hasn't been out of the slip in about 4 years. I believe that has contributed to the infestation on the bottom of the boat. Those that are used regularly seem to have far less of an issue. As far as your local Lake is concerned, I know I don't have live wells, my anchor lines are clean and the bilge is dry with plugs pulled! Every time I go to a local Lake and the current individual in a light brown costume asks me where my boat last entered water....I simply answer...here...2 weeks ago. Never been bothered on a local Lake!

 

[B-RAD77]

So. from the neg. to the positive just finished loading the boat with all of our gear, checked all fluids, loaded the beer coolers ready to head out tomorrow. I've got a few things to deal with at work tomorrow then home hook on to the boat and out of here. 4 more days of being a Powell brat. No worries or hurries! Here's a couple more random photos from last weekend

 

[B-RAD77]

here is a rare weather deal I saw last weekend the photo doesn't show it very well (I'm not the best photographer) but I saw a double sun dog 2 Rainbow type rings around the sun. I don't recall ever seeing this before. Sunday am after the Saturday night storm

I've seen one ring but not 2

 

[B-RAD77]

I forgot to add last weeks mud men

 

[B-RAD77]

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=TKbmVoEnF38

cool vid:thumbup:

 

[McKay]

Have fun down there. I'm taking this weekend off, could have been talked into bullfrog but my crew is headed to Page this time. I hate that drive and how busy it is down there. Been down 6 times this year already so could use some time at home to get shit done.

 

[Moody]

We drove to Hole in the rock last weekend and took a bath in the lake 400 +ft down.

 

[Moody]

It Would of sucked if I broke down. But this doesn't suck.
That little white speck in the middle is my truck.

 

[Moody]

 

[B-RAD77]

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It Would of sucked if I broke down. But this doesn't suck.
That little white speck in the middle is my truck.

That's cool I've done that a few years ago in my Mega Cummer also. I've hiked up Hole in the rock from the water and down to the water from my truck. The other side of the lake portion of the trail is also bitchen, I've done it a few times in my Jeep

 

[B-RAD77]

Have fun down there. I'm taking this weekend off, could have been talked into bullfrog but my crew is headed to Page this time. I hate that drive and how busy it is down there. Been down 6 times this year already so could use some time at home to get shit done.

Thanks we had another great time. again this past weekend and know what you mean. We went to Powell 3 of the last 4 weekends back to back on the last one man it's a lot of work the way we do it, camping out of the boat. My wife works her ass off getting all the food ready. I clean and prep the boat. she packs the food and cloths and I pack the beer . This last run we were only home for 3.5 daysKeeping my guys at the shop busy, making sure they didn't screw off to much while I'm out.... I hooked up with Randy and Jeff for a little bit and saw Randy's new DCB

Nice!

 

[B-RAD77]

I'll post a few more photos from this past weekend picking up kind of where I last left you guys. after returning home late on 7-19. Worked late Monday through Wednesday Had to deal with a few things at work Thursday and telling my accountant she'll have to wait for next week. we left Salt Lake at about 6 pm. spent the night in the parking lot at Bullfrog

 

[B-RAD77]

My life long buddy Swaze and his family went down Wednesday am and went to try to get one of the best camp spots in The Escalante up the Davis gulch arm but it was already taken. He went up the 50 mile arm and the spot where DaveH stayed and we stayed just 4 days ago was taken also. (Me and my little tough guy swam around and collected a ton of drift wood, piled it up so we could have it for this trip. You're welcome who ever you are). So he went around the bend and got this place.

We got there Friday and anchored on the other side of that little beach/ outcropping he was on

bitchin spot all the same. My boat is sitting in about 20 feet of water according to my depth finder

 

[B-RAD77]

we blew up our float toy and the cool little Connelly kayak played a bit. Swaze needed ice and gas so we went to Dangling putting the kids in the tube and dragging them down the Escalante, ya know my Bullet can put a fairly big wake on a plow the kids got some pretty air

 

[B-RAD77]

after gas, ice, and ice cream. one can get pretty hot in the boat transferring from the gas dock to marina dock, trash barge and packing bags ice back to the coolers. You can't swim near the marina. we started back up river. and decided to take a quick cool of dip in Balanced rock canyon (approx. mile maker 45). we saw a bunch of goats on the sand stone.

 

[B-RAD77]

the hunter in me wanted to give chase

 

[B-RAD77]

The fat guy tried the paddle board back at camp. I did pretty good for a while but I always ended up like this

 

[B-RAD77]

we ripped around a bunch and skied. another great trip. I'll post a few more tomorrow.

 

[RiverDave]

I love these threads B-Rad77.. I'd love to do a houseboat up there someday.

RD

 

[B-RAD77]

I love these threads B-Rad77.. I'd love to do a houseboat up there someday.

RD

Thanks, you really don't need a house boat while its cool having the kitchen and AC but when I was a kid my parents had some shares of a few different Houseboats but the best memories were when we didn't use it. In my opinion the best parts of Lake Powell are away from the marinas and those house boats take to long to get there. I know guys who go there and spend 2-3 days just getting the houseboat where they want it and back to the slip. it takes a long time to get any where when top speed is 15 mph

 

[B-RAD77]

How about just a few more.

I am an off roader as well and there is a micro brew restaurant/ pub in Moab called Moab brewry. they are having a contest on their web site for picture of their beer in other places and although Moab and Lake Powells red rock are kind of simular I thought I might add this photo

 

[B-RAD77]

this cool wild flower was growing right out of nowhere

another

 

[tkrrox]

We just got back. So much fun and way too much to look at.

 

[B-RAD77]

here is a reason to slow down and check shit out here and there. This cool swim through tunnel is at about mile maker 66 across from hole in the rock and just down river from Ribbon canyon on the main channel

it was approximately 100' long and real deep. sorry I don't have a water proof camera but when I swam through I had to turn on my side to get to the other side

 

[B-RAD77]

Swaze and family

another of the kids tubing

 

[B-RAD77]

Of coarse H2OChick rides the paddle board like a pro the first time she climbs on.

Chef B-RAD chasing lizards while cooking and dinner time

 

[B-RAD77]

I'm trying to not post photo's of the same place from earlier posts but the place is that cool

 

[B-RAD77]

I've got so many looking over the bow how about one aft

 

[B-RAD77]

Ms.Subtle in the dark

Rock jumpers

saw this big Nordic at Halls on a Ice ,gas run on Sunday

 

[B-RAD77]

Swaze left Sunday we stayed until Monday. Sunday evening we where met with another storm heading back down to Escantle.


we scooted around it in canyons and by the time we were back on the anchor it was gone.

 

[B-RAD77]

Not wanting to leave Monday as this may be the last trip to Powell for the year. we didn't get back on the trailer until almost 5 pm. I took a picture of Bullfrog bay walking up to get Mr. Cummer remembering the late 70's. My dad and I watching to pumpkin seed with giant motors racing here and one went boom. The blower and two carbs blew off and over board. It was then when I realized what those straps over the blower on dragsters were for

All totaled up after basically back to back to back 3 weekends. !3 days spent at Powell in July almost 900 miles added up in the boat, on the water, and on the GPS . before you ask I did not keep track of the gas cost or at least I can't say it out loud. and the ice expense is a close second

 

[B-RAD77]

We just got back. So much fun and way too much to look at. View attachment 423316 View attachment 423317 View attachment 423318 View attachment 423319 View attachment 423320 View attachment 423322

I wish we could of Happened in to you guys. looks like you had a great trip.

 

[tkrrox]

I wish we could of Happened in to you guys. looks like you had a great trip.

We went up to escalante, moki canyon above halls and a couple others. Great time had. I'll post up more pics once I download off my camera

 

[tkrrox]

 

[B-RAD77]

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Looks like you guys had a great time as well I'm surprised we didn't happen in to you some how. We went up and down Davis gulch a few times.Must have been one of or marina runs or just in the wrong canyons

 

[tkrrox]

Looks like you guys had a great time as well I'm surprised we didn't happen in to you some how. We went up and down Davis gulch a few times.Must have been one of or marina runs or just in the wrong canyons

We did the up lake trip Tuesday/Wednesday.

 

[B-RAD77]

We did the up lake trip Tuesday/Wednesday.

Oh, through more photos up I think people are getting board with mine

 

[77charger]

All loaded up and headed out tomorrow after work.should be out there sat afternoon sometime.Drive past vegas tomorrow night sleepover then finish drive sat morning.

 

[tkrrox]

All loaded up and headed out tomorrow after work.should be out there sat afternoon sometime.Drive past vegas tomorrow night sleepover then finish drive sat morning.

Have fun

 

[mswasey]

Ok so I'm new to the forum, but I must say I had a great time with B-rad77 and his family at Powell. The lake was super cool as always, canyons are amazing, weater was great, and without a doubt Ms. Subtle is the sickest boat I have ever been on! B-rad77 has outdone himself on that build for sure, thanks for the ride and the great trip!
Also Randy's F-29 was impressive, looked and sounded bad a$$!

I have a some pics from the trip, I'll try to figure out how to post a few.

 

[B-RAD77]

Ok so I'm new to the forum, but I must say I had a great time with B-rad77 and his family at Powell. The lake was super cool as always, canyons are amazing, weater was great, and without a doubt Ms. Subtle is the sickest boat I have ever been on! B-rad77 has outdone himself on that build for sure, thanks for the ride and the great trip!
Also Randy's F-29 was impressive, looked and sounded bad a$$!

I have a some pics from the trip, I'll try to figure out how to post a few.

Hey, right on Swasey I'll spell it correctly now that you're on board. We needed another Utahrd to keep Mardonzi happy. welcome

 

[SHOCKtheMONKEY]

We're thinking about beach camping out of the boat next year. We've done the houseboat there. What do you bring for the shitter? All I've seen are the five gallon bucket deals. Thanks for posting up a GREAT thread!:thumbup: