Marina Bum
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More surface area, a lot more, some of the all time record attendance years were in the 80's
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Trix
Keeper of San Juan Secrets
Oh man, how did this thread evolve into old people talk? It’s easy to remember when they closed the dam — high school graduation. Glad I have memories, sort of, and faded photos of our boats bobbing under Rainbow Bridge.
But hey, I played golf Wednesday and shot my age, on the 13th hole.
My first trip we just pulled into the dam parking lot and slept undisturbed on the fold down seats of the Mark Twain of our fleet admiral, who still invites me onboard a couple of times year. There were no crowds in the far reaches of the canyons where we anchored in the 80’s.
But hey, I played golf Wednesday and shot my age, on the 13th hole.
My first trip we just pulled into the dam parking lot and slept undisturbed on the fold down seats of the Mark Twain of our fleet admiral, who still invites me onboard a couple of times year. There were no crowds in the far reaches of the canyons where we anchored in the 80’s.
Rainbowbridge
Keeper of San Juan Secrets
Hmmmm...hadn't thought of it in those terms.....Great perspective
.....but we're all still young compared to the pyramids, right? 
sphoppie
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We had a share on that boat when it was first launched, good to see it still going.
Marina Bum
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Thanks for reaching out, you are the first person I've come in contact with from that original owners group. It's been in the hands single owners since about 2010 or so and is still going strong, she's been good to my family, still providing lots of adventures.
Rainbowbridge
Keeper of San Juan Secrets
you can almost smell & hear that 2 stroke..... 
Marina Bum
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what year does anyone think this was? Wasn't Canyon Tours bought out in 75? I think the Marina was done at Rainbow by 1982. If you zoom in on the chalkboard is it my imagination or does it say 77?
Rainbowbridge
Keeper of San Juan Secrets
It looks that way. Bet one of Waterman's grandkids with exceptional computer skills can decipher....grandkids are computer geniuses....
On another note...why does it say 'Marine Store'.....and not Rainbow Bridge Marina store?
Cuz it wasn't a full-fledged marina? Never noticed that in the 70s....
Rainbowbridge
Keeper of San Juan Secrets
If memory serves, there was a place for a ranger/night watchman.....and that was about it. Remember In the 60s & 70s there was no theft, people were nice to each other.....
RichieW13
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Yeah, but where did the cashiers and gas attendants live?If memory serves, there was a place for a ranger/night watchman.....and that was about it. Remember In the 60s & 70s there was no theft, people were nice to each other.....
Todd
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Todd
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If the marina was closed you could still get gas and put cash in the can on a post the dock….If memory serves, there was a place for a ranger/night watchman.....and that was about it. Remember In the 60s & 70s there was no theft, people were nice to each other.....
Good ole days!!!!
WaterMan
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sphoppie
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That's awesome, glad you guys are enjoying it.
KMartin
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Thought we'd beat the rush and go out this week. Left early and stopped early in Padre Canyon where we met the wind. Only found smallies so far. BUT found plenty of beach bums......er beach bags getting ready for Memorial Day weekend. Bags are waiting for next weekend in Kane Wash and In Padre Canyon. (Edited. Hope this attachment works)
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