Notices

Lake Havasu Depths

Thread Tools
 
Old 05-25-2006, 10:57 PM
  #1  
Registered
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Orange, Ca
Posts: 120
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Lake Havasu Depths

Hey Guys,

I have a 2005 29ft Monterrey it has a 36" Draft. Im taking it to Havasu in two weeks and Id like to take it up river to the sand bar etc. is it to shallow at the mouth of the river to go up there. Or is there a technique to making it through the shallow water at the mouth. Any advance would be a real help guys.

Thanks John
Blackedoutf250 is offline  
Old 05-25-2006, 10:59 PM
  #2  
Registered
 
blaniac's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Thousand Oaks, CA
Posts: 483
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Re: Lake Havasu Depths

Originally Posted by Blackedoutf250
Hey Guys,

I have a 2005 29ft Monterrey it has a 36" Draft. Im taking it to Havasu in two weeks and Id like to take it up river to the sand bar etc. is it to shallow at the mouth of the river to go up there. Or is there a technique to making it through the shallow water at the mouth. Any advance would be a real help guys.

Thanks John
The mouth is a bit shallow, and you have to pick a line and trim up a bit. I take my 29' up every trip and do fine. Best to follow someone in if possible.
blaniac is offline  
Old 05-25-2006, 11:07 PM
  #3  
Registered
 
Semper Fi's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: SoCal
Posts: 4,276
Likes: 0
Received 7 Likes on 5 Posts
Default Re: Lake Havasu Depths

It's okay to bring your boat up to the sandbar. There are a few spots that are a little shallow, so follow someone up there to be safe.
Semper Fi is offline  
Old 05-25-2006, 11:44 PM
  #4  
Registered
Gold Member
 
dank368's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2005
Location: So-Cal
Posts: 316
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default Re: Lake Havasu Depths

Just watch the color of the water, and don't cut any tight corners. Try and stay in the middle if you can.
dank368 is offline  
Old 05-27-2006, 10:05 AM
  #5  
Registered
 
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: Cucamonga
Posts: 439
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Re: Lake Havasu Depths

Don't forget your spare water pump impellers...
burtandnancy is offline  
Old 05-27-2006, 11:16 AM
  #6  
Platinum Member
Platinum Member
 
H20 Toie's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Santa Clarita CA
Posts: 1,930
Received 619 Likes on 181 Posts
Default Re: Lake Havasu Depths

I run my 35' Cig no problem just watch where the other boats go and keep on plane and trim up. You can see the different color of water unless it is windy. Also be careful when going up to the sandbar becuase it gets real shallow in a hurry and a long way from where you see the sand.
H20 Toie is offline  
Old 05-28-2006, 04:58 PM
  #7  
Registered
 
sleek1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Posts: 1,197
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Re: Lake Havasu Depths

Ditto, follow, trim, stay on plane.
sleek1 is offline  
Old 05-30-2006, 12:53 PM
  #8  
Registered
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Orange, Ca
Posts: 120
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Re: Lake Havasu Depths

Now if I understand this correctly you guys are all saying to get up on plan and trim up. I just feel kind of iffy about that considering its shallow and if I hit something on plan then im going to fly off my boat. Im just wondering if its safer to kind of put through it and see what happens. Anways just my input I feel kind of nervous about flying though it in hopes of making it safely.

Thanks John
Blackedoutf250 is offline  
Old 05-30-2006, 02:02 PM
  #9  
Registered
 
Anarchy Powerboats's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Phoenix, Havasu, Newport
Posts: 3,062
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Re: Lake Havasu Depths

Originally Posted by Blackedoutf250
Now if I understand this correctly you guys are all saying to get up on plan and trim up. I just feel kind of iffy about that considering its shallow and if I hit something on plan then im going to fly off my boat. Im just wondering if its safer to kind of put through it and see what happens. Anways just my input I feel kind of nervous about flying though it in hopes of making it safely.

Thanks John
John, we take much bigger boats then yours up river all the time, if a 43' Scarab with triples can make it so can your day cruiser. sack up and push the sticks forward my man.
Anarchy Powerboats is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Joe
General Boating Discussion
13
09-13-2010 09:00 PM
divenstar
Western US/Lake Havasu
0
06-12-2008 09:29 PM
Vinny P
General Boating Discussion
13
04-16-2007 08:40 PM
Wild
General Boating Discussion
1
12-08-2006 04:21 PM
LapseofReason
General Boating Discussion
6
04-09-2006 11:56 AM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On



Quick Reply: Lake Havasu Depths


Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.