First time to Havasu

QC · Feb 26, 2007

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MRS said:
but only to look.

LMAO 8) Anybody that's been through the Channel on a summer weekend, knows why . . . Combo boat show and soft porn movie . . . hey, I think I could sell that :^

BTW, I am gonna bump the iboats West get together thread on Dockside Chat. The Northwest guys are making us look bad. Is it too early? Also it's Easter weekend, is that dumb? Bad?

Bigrox · Mar 4, 2007

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What are the temps like over easter?

QC · Mar 4, 2007

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Bigrox,

Easter has always signaled the start of the River/Havasu season to me. It is low 70's to high 80's depending on storm tracks. If we get late winter storms . . . cold and windy. If not, warm with variable winds. Last year it was a little overcast on April1 and probably 70, the 2nd was gorgeous and close to 80. Water temp I am guessing low 60s. By May water will be 75 and air into 90s and even 100 . . . Goes up from there :^

You can get history here:

http://www.wunderground.com/US/AZ/Lake_Havasu_City.html?bannertypeclick=big2

Jeez looks like high of 85 this week. What are we waiting for? 8)

Bigrox · Mar 18, 2007

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I really need a little vacation and that sounds pretty good! Thats a long tow for me but I know it would be worth it, I have some friends that want to go on a big weekend but I don't know if I'm up for that. Thanks for the info.

blues · Mar 30, 2007

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well, I had a bad time at several launch ramps on havasu, launching a large boat,
lake havasu marina is the best ramp I ve found there so far.

QC · Mar 30, 2007

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BTW, I am canceling the April 7 & 8th trip for me. Boat will not be ready, so I am fooked

blues, is that a Sleekcraft 23 Executive? One of my favorite boats.

blues · Apr 2, 2007

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1979 sleekcraft, executive yes.
with a very long story,
Im launching from willow beach wednesday,, doing a lake mojave trip
then soon, I am heading to havasu

KRS · Apr 5, 2007

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[chanting] Hav-a-su, Hav-a-su, Hav-a-su !

8)

QC · Apr 6, 2007

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Ahhhhhhhhhh . . . my Gimbal ring is out, but I am chanting . . . Hav-a-su, Hav-a-su, Hav-a-su, Mead-some-too, Mead-some-too . . .

jeffengle · Apr 19, 2007

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I went to Havasu last Sunday. A bit crowded but not too bad. The wind kicked up to white caps, and the only boats on the water were tunnel boats. It was about 80 degrees there. I stayed at the Nautical Inn last year and it was $269 per night in the dead of summer. A wonderful experience. I would stay there again and again if I am able get a room.

QC · Apr 20, 2007

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Hey Jeff,

Another Sleek right? 26 Ambassador? Yes, wind is always the concern early season anywhere on the Colorado except maybe Powell (well at least not as much).

I am going to be doing this Havasu camp thing the May, 4, 5 and 6. All of the related stuff on this thread and the other applies if there is still any interest . . .

jeffengle · Apr 20, 2007

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Yes it is a 26ft SleekCraft Ambassador. I pickes it up 3 years ago for $2500. I have spent a lot and am still spending on the thing. I am removing the 350ci and am having a 500hp 454ci put in it. I still need to replace the floor, stringers, and upholstery. Unfortunetly I lost my business in February so I have put a hold on the restoration

jeffengle · Apr 20, 2007

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I go down to Havasu and Bullhead city as often as I can. I have 2 lots in Golden Shores (Topock) which are FOR SALE and 1 lot in Fort Mohave which I will build my retirement home on. The garage will be built first so I can store my 3 boats and other truck.

QC · Apr 21, 2007

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I grew up going to Willow Valley . . .

jeffengle · Apr 21, 2007

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QC
Did you go to Havasu last year on Labor Day? I was looking at the pics I took and thought I saw yer boat in the channel.

QC · Apr 21, 2007

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I don't think we were there Labor Day, but I could check. If we were in the Channel we would've been underway. We rarely stop, but usually cruise through 2 - 3 times a day.

P.S. You need to turn your PM receive thing on. It won't let me answer you . . .

jeffengle · Apr 21, 2007

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I think it is on now.

gerds · May 15, 2007

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Well after going from Havasu, to Mead, we are now set on Park Moabi on the river. Again, never been here before, but our friends family have a mobile home at the park there. My brother used to go there and get a pennisula campsite and he absolutely loved it.
I can't wait, the mobile home will mean launching the boat every morning since I don't think they have overnight slip rentals there. But still, the convienience of being able to stay in a house on the river way outways that. From what I'm hearing, the ramp at Moabi never really gets to bad anyway. We will be there for the first week of June, TO WEEKS AWAY!!!(sorry about the excitement, first trip of the year). If anyone has any experience at Moabi I would love to hear about it.
And thanks again, QC, for all of the helpful advice.

QC · May 15, 2007

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My advice around Moabi is always follow another boat, especially if you are going upriver. South is pretty safe, but there are some shallow areas and the water level changes through the day, if you are following somebody and they stop suddenly . . . abort mission

I don't know the water level timing there so ask around. You can go down river though all of the way to the end of Havasu with out having to worry much. Make sure to go through Topock Gorge as it is very pretty. Watch for knuckleheads on the river as there are few escape routes. Be safe and have fun!!

jeffengle · May 16, 2007

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I am heading to Havasu at about noon today to fix a 71 Campbell 24ft Daycruiser. As I understand the temp down there has been over 100 degrees.so about June it will be hot

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