Boaterhoming

[trailertrawlerkismet]

Since the Ranger Tug Rendezvous Lisa and I have been trailering our new R27 south and west, while dropping it into the water in Portland, Lake Tahoe and Monday on Lake Powell. We've really never quite experienced all the attention our Ranger Tug gets, we were warned, but this is something else (which is a good thing). Just today we stopped at a Walmart to pick up a few things and had at least four separate cars stop and get out of their cars to come over and ask about our boat, where it was made, take pictures and all of that. We've also been experimenting with staying at RV parks while we're moving the boat from one body of water to another and the experience is even more entertaining. Sunday night we had several people ask permission to take photo's, offer help for Lake Powell anchorages and the typical other questions....and to think we've only owned the boat for 6 weeks.

We'll be on Lake Powell for the next two weeks, if there are any Tugnuts in the area please drop us a note.

 

[Bruce Moore]

Sweet. Ranger Tugs, the one boat boat show.

Jeff has highly recommended Lake Powell as a destination. We look forward to seeing pictures and reading about your explorations.

Cheers,

 

[JamesTXSD]

Lake Powell is truly amazing - SO many canyons and coves. Pull up to a beach, drop the anchor on shore, and run lines from the stern to shore to keep you in place. This time of year is spectacular - the weather is still plenty warm, but the summer crowds are mostly gone. Pick well and stay away from the party houseboats, and you can find coves where you will have it all to yourselves.

We launched at Wahweap, left the truck and trailer in their parking, and went exploring. We've done it with a C-Dory group and on our own... both unique experiences. You may well find some remnants of the last C-Dory gathering that was there recently - plenty of folks stay on longer to experience it on their own. They like Ranger Tugs.

Down right spiritual.

Enjoy!

Jim B.

 

[Stella Maris]

I agree with Jim. It is a very spiritual place. I have spent many weeks on Powell in the past and there is nothing like it. We have anchored in a cave, as well as in a pool that was no larger than 50 feet around (we had to go down a canyon that was no more than ten feet wide with many "S" turns to get to the "pool"). We also anchored in a spot we called the "Cathedral". It had a very small beach just big enough for one boat to pull up to. The walls curved downward all around with the exception of the opening. Since we were the only ones tied up, we cranked up Pink Floyds Dark Side of the Moon on the stereo and went for a dip. The acoustics were incredible!

Plan to use your dinghy to check out the small side canyons. What appears to be nothing can turn into a great place to anchor. As with the "pool", we went in with the kayaks first. From the outside looking in, it appeared to be nothing.

There are also the indian ruins to visit, trails to hike, waterfalls to see (after it rains of course...), natural stone arches everywhere, and hilltops to climb.

Be sure to keep your eye on your fuel. Fuel docks are far and few between. Wahweep to Halls Crossing (the closest once you leave Wahweep with diesel) is ninety miles away. You can stop in Dangling rope just before getting to Rainbow Bridge but they carry gasoline only. Also be sure to carry plenty of water. Since we used to do the summer months where temperatures hovered above 100 degrees 24 hours a day, we would carry 12 cases (35 count) of bottled water for two of us. Along with the water we also carried four cases of gatorade. (All on a 25 foot Catalina sailboat) By the end of a week, we would be down to the last of it.

Cell phone coverage is very spotty. Once you locate a signal, you need to just go in circles until you finish your call.

Keep your eye on the weather as storms can come up quickly and be quite strong.

The night sky's are incredible as there is very little light pollution.

Have a great time!

 

[Bruce Moore]

The walls curved downward all around with the exception of the opening. Since we were the only ones tied up, we cranked up Pink Floyds Dark Side of the Moon on the stereo and went for a dip. The acoustics were incredible!

Last night David joined us in our downtown canyon perch overlooking Elliott Bay. We grilled burgers, drank some good red wine, and listened to "Dark Side of the Moon" while looking out across the Sound. Acoustics were good, company was great, but I don't think it was quite the same.

Guess I'll have to add Lake Powell to the list.

Cheers

 

[Stella Maris]

Fall of 2013! (Yes, I plan that far out. Maureen calls it Anal....) We are there! Anyone else want to join Karma and Moondance on Lake Powell?