Good boating locations in SF Bay Area for Express Cruisers

[Hai Nhi]

Good morning everyone.

I tried to search for SF Bay Area related posts but can't find any. So sorry if this has been posted before.

I'm still in a search for a 24-26 footer express cruiser. But wanna check out how you guys with similar boats enjoy yours?

I'm in Hayward. Where to go on a one day trip? 2? 3 days?

I've been to Lake Berryessa for jet-ski & camping for so many years. And I think Coyote Lake in Gilroy. That's it.

Thanks

Nhi

 

[tpenfield]

Re: Good boating locations in SF Bay Area for Express Cruisers

Have you and the Mrs. done the Power Squadron or Coast Guard Auxiliary boater courses yet? If not, it would be a good idea to take them before you venture out in the 'new' boat.

 

[Hai Nhi]

Re: Good boating locations in SF Bay Area for Express Cruisers

Hi Ted.

Of course we will. But still have not landed a boat deal yet. Still on the looking

Nhi

 

[Sandi_k]

Re: Good boating locations in SF Bay Area for Express Cruisers

The Sacramento Delta. Loads of waterways to explore...

Also love Lake Don Pedro, and New Melones as a second inland choice...

 

[Hai Nhi]

Re: Good boating locations in SF Bay Area for Express Cruisers

I've been in Camanche Lake so many times for jetski already. Plan to go to other lake this summer. So I know we've got a whole bunch of lakes, which are at least 2:30-3 hrs from us (car drive), add at least 30 minutes when towing. The delta is closer to us, but not sure what people impression about touring it for sightseeing.

I drive by a couple of sections last couple of months while checking out boats to buy, and it doesn't look impressive at all. Hahaha. I mean, there's no tall trees and nice sceneries. Just bushes and narrow slough. Maybe I haven't been to the correct marina / sections of the nicer part of the Delta yet. Any good parts of the Delta I should try first?

Thanks again.

Nhi