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A friend of mine asked for some pictures of Lake Powell for a story he was writing for the St. George newspaper. I provided this. Now, every time they run a Lake Powell story they run this shot. I wish I had asked for royalties!

This is what we are in now though. I just wish the lens weren't cloudy when I took this pic.
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Chad Axelson said:
A lot of really nice boats posted here. Although I am completely amazed how many people will put their nice and very expensive boats right up on the shore. I have been boating over 25 years and have never beached my boat...just can't bring myself to do it! (Rental houseboats are another story...)
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You shed less tears after a while. Personally I bought my boat to use it and have no intention of trading or selling it, that said I try to avoid any rocks and make as soft landing as possible.
 
Meatwagon said:
You shed less tears after a while. Personally I bought my boat to use it and have no intention of trading or selling it, that said I try to avoid any rocks and make as soft landing as possible.
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We beach our houseboat and used to beach our stern drive boats, but with the inboard it is too risky to me. It makes me want to buy a cheaper stern drive or outboard so we can get back to beaching and hiking. Now it is anchor/swim/hike, which is not my favorite.
 
Chad Axelson said:
A lot of really nice boats posted here. Although I am completely amazed how many people will put their nice and very expensive boats right up on the shore. I have been boating over 25 years and have never beached my boat...just can't bring myself to do it! (Rental houseboats are another story...)
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I never would with our other boats but don't worry to much with aluminum wouldn't do it rocks but sand doesn't hurt. I've seen people use tires or rubber belting for a cushion.
 
Chad Axelson said:
A lot of really nice boats posted here. Although I am completely amazed how many people will put their nice and very expensive boats right up on the shore. I have been boating over 25 years and have never beached my boat...just can't bring myself to do it! (Rental houseboats are another story...)
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Really? If you are too afraid of scratching the hull of your boat, you’re too concerned about cosmetics! 🤣
 
Chad Axelson said:
A lot of really nice boats posted here. Although I am completely amazed how many people will put their nice and very expensive boats right up on the shore. I have been boating over 25 years and have never beached my boat...just can't bring myself to do it! (Rental houseboats are another story...)
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I get it. I paid a pretty penny to have the bottom of my Crownline fixed after beaching it. Never did it again with that boat. My Malibu doesn’t get beached either.

I’ve taken a different approach with my fishing boats. They do get beached.

To each their own.

Here’s one of my favorites of my old Ranger.
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