calling all lake mead boaters! nevada

[sam60]

Re: calling all lake mead boaters! nevada

Does anyone know of a place that lists the launch ramp slope angles for the ramps that are left at Lake Mead? At TB I had to launch to the West of the ramp where the paving sort of rolls down into the lake. At such a slight incline as the ramp was, I would get water in the cab to float the boat.

Just curious what the slopes are.

 

[12vMan]

Re: calling all lake mead boaters! nevada

Does anyone know of a place that lists the launch ramp slope angles for the ramps that are left at Lake Mead? At TB I had to launch to the West of the ramp where the paving sort of rolls down into the lake. At such a slight incline as the ramp was, I would get water in the cab to float the boat.

Just curious what the slopes are.

At T-Bar the ramp slopes steeper on the felt side going down so you can launch deeper if necessary. They no longer parking on the ramp as in the pics either.

 

[sam60]

Re: calling all lake mead boaters! nevada

At T-Bar the ramp slopes steeper on the felt side going down so you can launch deeper if necessary. They no longer parking on the ramp as in the pics either.

Yes, we launched parallel to your arrows. The problem was not much water there as you know. We put in and out twice with no issues. It might suck with wind out of the east or north.

 

[fishrdan]

Re: calling all lake mead boaters! nevada

Don't worry JJ, I get ignored a bunch too... :facepalm:

... definitely looking forward to that beer Dan!

I'll pack 2... 1 for you and 1 for me (I don't drink at the lake, not that I'm a teatotaler or anything )

mz, I've had to launch "across" the ramp at several places to get water deep enough to float the boat. Good to know that's possible at TBar. Last time I launched at Overton the truck was 30-40' out in the water, and I still had to wiggle the boat off. That was right before they closed it down.

 

[sam60]

Re: calling all lake mead boaters! nevada

Don't worry JJ, I get ignored a bunch too... :facepalm:



I'll pack 2... 1 for you and 1 for me (I don't drink at the lake, not that I'm a teatotaler or anything )

mz, I've had to launch "across" the ramp at several places to get water deep enough to float the boat. Good to know that's possible at TBar. Last time I launched at Overton the truck was 30-40' out in the water, and I still had to wiggle the boat off. That was right before they closed it down.

Question, once you are beached or anchored for the night, is it ok to enjoy a few beers?(we did) I mean, I was compliant with the 360* light and all and in a cove.....that was a fun time for the 30th anniversary!

As for the deep launch, I wish this-- http://captainslog.janktheproofer.com/trailerextension.htm -- would work for me but not with the surge brake in the TS. I have a couple of other ideas to entertain...

 

[12vMan]

Re: calling all lake mead boaters! nevada

Question, once you are beached or anchored for the night, is it ok to enjoy a few beers?

Absolutely! It's perfectly OK on the lake as long as you don't have any glass containers. You can have campfires and all the comforts of beach camping.

Must have been a great 30th!

 

[jjacobs007]

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Thanks guys. I just have been feeling that winter blues and havent had my boat on the water since october.Im so glad this thread has been great and i enjoy reading every post here.Im gonna go to calville bay on sunday with some friends and other boats to try to spot some large mouth beds if anyone is there swing by and say hello.I would like to meet all of you.I wish i could make temple bar but with a new 4 month baby and all its only afternoon trips for me now.

 

[12vMan]

Re: calling all lake mead boaters! nevada

Thanks guys. I just have been feeling that winter blues and havent had my boat on the water since october.Im so glad this thread has been great and i enjoy reading every post here.Im gonna go to calville bay on sunday with some friends and other boats to try to spot some large mouth beds if anyone is there swing by and say hello.I would like to meet all of you.I wish i could make temple bar but with a new 4 month baby and all its only afternoon trips for me now.

I know how it is with real young ones. We started taking our kids out when they were tiny. My daughter was born in August so she went out with us right away. My son was born in Dec so he was a few months old. They both grew up on the water during their summers and have had the fortune to also grow up not ever knowing what life is like without a boat

 

[fishrdan]

Re: calling all lake mead boaters! nevada

Question, once you are beached or anchored for the night, is it ok to enjoy a few beers?

Oh yes, it's OK. I've had a couple trips out there where too much whiskey was involved and I'd rather be feeling good instead of hung over. I just made it part of "what I do" to not carry alcohol. Been years since I've had it on the boat and I haven't missed it. Too each their own, I don't hold it against anyone for enjoying a couple while out there and I won't refuse one if one is passed over...

I just have been feeling that winter blues and havent had my boat on the water since october.

OCTOBER!!! There's the problem, get out to the lake and have some fun.

 

[sam60]

Re: calling all lake mead boaters! nevada

Thanks guys. I just have been feeling that winter blues and havent had my boat on the water since october.Im so glad this thread has been great and i enjoy reading every post here.Im gonna go to calville bay on sunday with some friends and other boats to try to spot some large mouth beds if anyone is there swing by and say hello.I would like to meet all of you.I wish i could make temple bar but with a new 4 month baby and all its only afternoon trips for me now.

It won't be long until your baby is asking "can we go fishin' this weekend?"!!!!

Last day of October was our last outing also. Been too long and can't wait to get out there. Still have some work to do on the boat though...

 

[sam60]

Re: calling all lake mead boaters! nevada

Slow weekend here on the old JJ Lake Mead site....What's up?

 

[12vMan]

Re: calling all lake mead boaters! nevada

Slow weekend here on the old JJ Lake Mead site....What's up?

I got away for a long weekend since it was the end of Spring Break for my kids. We went riding in the Mojave Desert and had a great time. I know by how sore I am

 

[fishrdan]

Re: calling all lake mead boaters! nevada

What's up?

Getting ready for next week...

 

[sam60]

Re: calling all lake mead boaters! nevada

I got away for a long weekend since it was the end of Spring Break for my kids. We went riding in the Mojave Desert and had a great time. I know by how sore I am

Contorted myself to repair a leak on boat most of weekend. I know by how sore I am!!!:facepalm:

 

[12vMan]

Re: calling all lake mead boaters! nevada

Contorted myself to repair a leak on boat most of weekend. I know by how sore I am!!!:facepalm:

haha.. there are so many places on the boat that can happen. Where was the leak?

 

[sam60]

Re: calling all lake mead boaters! nevada

haha.. there are so many places on the boat that can happen. Where was the leak?

The water side of oil cooler way down low. Bolts to the motor mount.

 

[fishrdan]

Re: calling all lake mead boaters! nevada

The water side of oil cooler way down low. Bolts to the motor mount.

Why do they always put "stuff that breaks" in places that are next to impossible to reach...

Oh yeah, T- 4 days and counting

 

[12vMan]

Re: calling all lake mead boaters! nevada

Oh yeah, T- 4 days and counting

Windy there now but turning to awesome

 

[fishrdan]

Re: calling all lake mead boaters! nevada

Windy there now but turning to awesome

Awesome is right... (Tbar forecast)

Monday 75*
Tuesday 83*
Wednesday 85*
Thursday 79*

With lows around 60

Can't wait!

mz, I hope the weather holds out for you (and I)

 

[12vMan]

Re: calling all lake mead boaters! nevada

This just in, in case anyone may be interested:

National Park Service - Lake Mead National Recreation Area
Volunteers Needed for Seed Collection Days on April 26th or May 5th– You will assist our Native Plant Nursery staff in collecting seeds to propagate in the nursery this next year. You will also learn from our botanist about some of our native plants, why we collect seeds, and learn how. For more information or to register, contact Chris at (702) 293-8711 or Christopher_Pietrafeso@nps.gov.