End-of-Summer Houseboat Adventure - Lake Powell

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Summer in Utah is quickly drawing to a close...and that means LAKE POWELL HOUSEBOAT ADVENTURE.  We just returned from our annual trek to Lake Powell for some serious skiing along with amazing scenery.  This year, we were in Last Chance Bay (Lat / Lon coordinates:  37.119653°, -111.257420°).  The Jonny Quest armada consisted of two Ski Nautiques, one 'Bu thurf boat and one runabout I/O thing.  For the first time in several years, there were no mechanical gremlins on the little boats or the houseboat.
Cool nights, warm days, calm winds and flat water.  One day I got 5 sets in as the flat water kept calling.  Lots of ibuprofen.  My cousin is a licensed massage therapist and her skills were in high demand with the geriatric participants.

JQ

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Jonny Quest Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: August-20-2013 Location: Utah--via Texas Status: Offline Points: 2982	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jonny Quest Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: End-of-Summer Houseboat Adventure - Lake Powell Posted: October-05-2023 at 12:43am
	Summer in Utah is quickly drawing to a close...and that means LAKE POWELL HOUSEBOAT ADVENTURE. We just returned from our annual trek to Lake Powell for some serious skiing along with amazing scenery. This year, we were in Last Chance Bay (Lat / Lon coordinates: 37.119653°, -111.257420°). The Jonny Quest armada consisted of two Ski Nautiques, one 'Bu thurf boat and one runabout I/O thing. For the first time in several years, there were no mechanical gremlins on the little boats or the houseboat. Cool nights, warm days, calm winds and flat water. One day I got 5 sets in as the flat water kept calling. Lots of ibuprofen. My cousin is a licensed massage therapist and her skills were in high demand with the geriatric participants. JQ
	Current 2003 Ski Nautique 206 Limited Previous 2001 Ski Nautique Open Bow 1994 Ski Nautique Open Bow Aqua skiing, ergo sum

Morfoot Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: February-06-2004 Location: South Lanier Status: Offline Points: 5320	Post Options Post Reply Quote Morfoot Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: October-05-2023 at 5:43am

	"Morfoot; He can ski. He can wakeboard.He can cook chicken.He can create his own self-named beverage, & can also apparently fly. A man of many talents."72 Mustang "Kermit",88 SN Miss Scarlett, 99 SN "Sherman"

fanofccfan Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum Member Joined: December-13-2009 Location: North Bend NE Status: Offline Points: 1781	Post Options Post Reply Quote fanofccfan Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: October-05-2023 at 8:01am
	Nice trip! Calendar photos as well.
	2004 196 LE Ski 1969 Marauder 19 1978 Ski

1980SN2001 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: August-01-2022 Location: Rocklin, CA Status: Offline Points: 109	Post Options Post Reply Quote 1980SN2001 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: October-05-2023 at 9:07am
	Beautiful lake and scenery! Sounds like a great trip.
	1980 SN Project

MrMcD Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: January-28-2014 Location: Folsom, CA Status: Offline Points: 3750	Post Options Post Reply Quote MrMcD Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: October-05-2023 at 12:15pm
	Very nice JQ, we used to do that at Lake Shasta almost every year. So much fun. The scenery on Powell is incredible. 5 sets in a day for a retired guy! Wow, you are my hero. It is hard to quit when you have perfect water all day long. Glad you had a great trip.

Hollywood Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Joined: February-04-2004 Location: Twin Lakes, WI Status: Offline Points: 13516	Post Options Post Reply Quote Hollywood Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: October-05-2023 at 12:22pm
	Beautiful

Jonny Quest Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: August-20-2013 Location: Utah--via Texas Status: Offline Points: 2982	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jonny Quest Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: October-05-2023 at 3:24pm
	Here is a pic of the old, fat, bald guy skiing... JQ
	Current 2003 Ski Nautique 206 Limited Previous 2001 Ski Nautique Open Bow 1994 Ski Nautique Open Bow Aqua skiing, ergo sum

Tomrupp Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: October-14-2021 Location: MI Status: Offline Points: 81	Post Options Post Reply Quote Tomrupp Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: October-05-2023 at 4:34pm
	Nice turn! Great pictures JQ.
	Tom 94 Ski Nautique Open Bow 351 with Carb 95 Double Decker Aqua Patio with 50hp Honda (3 carbs).

MrMcD Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: January-28-2014 Location: Folsom, CA Status: Offline Points: 3750	Post Options Post Reply Quote MrMcD Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: October-05-2023 at 8:52pm
	Nice Photo JQ, I was not able to wear trunks like those or they would catch on the water and tear. The picture reminds me it has been 15 years since that was a problem, I don't even think about grabbing the old neoprene ski shorts any more. I no longer have the muscle to pull it down that far on a cut. ( but in my mind I am still doing it) I like seeing seasoned guys still out having fun!

gun-driver Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: July-18-2008 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Status: Offline Points: 4127	Post Options Post Reply Quote gun-driver Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: October-08-2023 at 9:00am
	BRING ON THE WHITE GOLD

HydroManiac Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: August-24-2021 Location: North Carolina Status: Offline Points: 6	Post Options Post Reply Quote HydroManiac Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: October-10-2023 at 1:19am
	Great pics! Thanks for sharing.

End-of-Summer Houseboat Adventure - Lake Powell

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