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Wobble 01-15-2008 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by gerritm (Post 2406192)
We have been talking about it for a while, but it has been some time since anyone has been up that way. The guys I run with have short memories, we need a guide. I heard there are a couple of beaches and some nice areas on the river. Count me in on a run.

The markers are in better shape than they have been for a while, both the TPA and some TOPPS boats make a run up here a couple of times a year, there are a couple of areas that need local knowledge. So running with someone who knows is always a good idea.

33 Miles from the Turtle Club to Banana Bend

Wobble 01-16-2008 08:49 PM


Originally Posted by gerritm (Post 2406090)
Never been up the San Jac. How far up the river is this. Looks like fun.


It's about half way between the I-10 bridge and the Lake Houston dam.

Most of the channel is 12-18' deep from I-10 past Banana Bend and up to the railroad bridge just north of the new Hwy 90 bridge. At that point it can be as shallow as 3-4' for about half a mile then good and deep from there up to the dam.

There are several beaches an island and 3 bars accessible from the river.

Only way past the dam is by trailer:D

Griswald 01-17-2008 06:50 AM

That looks like a lot of fun. Might be worth a trip later this year. I assume the crowds get pretty big along the beaches in the summer?

gerritm 01-17-2008 08:31 AM


Originally Posted by BY U BOY (Post 2406263)
It will definitely be a shorter run than on the way to the casino:evilb::D


Cheaper too? Did anyone ever figure out what the total cost was in boat and motor damage? I am in for 6K.

BY U BOY 01-17-2008 09:54 AM


Originally Posted by gerritm (Post 2409764)
Cheaper too? Did anyone ever figure out what the total cost was in boat and motor damage? I am in for 6K.


Not sure
lefty had to get a new drive
BM22 Sent both engines to ateco, one for a full rebuild,I think he threw a rod.
Louie's was fixed under warranty from what i heard.

Nothing like blowing an engine in front of a barge coming at you full speed:eek:Or having your chit catch fire and don't have a fire ext.:grinser010:
We started with 6 boats and only 2 made it under full power.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=rUQn7la9abE

Wobble 01-17-2008 11:01 AM


Originally Posted by BY U BOY (Post 2409872)

where are the women? talk about a pickle party:drink:


BTW we make a run to Lake Charles every Memorial day and Labor day weekend.

tomtbone1993 01-17-2008 11:18 AM


Originally Posted by Wobble (Post 2409979)
where are the women? talk about a pickle party:drink:


BTW we make a run to Lake Charles every Memorial day and Labor day weekend.

It was my Bachelor Party:cool-smiley-026:

Wobble 01-17-2008 11:27 AM


Originally Posted by tomtbone1993 (Post 2409997)
It was my Bachelor Party:cool-smiley-026:

So you're saying that they are below deck then:cool-smiley-011:


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