boating mishap

challmec · 09-29-2010, 06:54 AM

I am inclined to write about my first encounter with the bottom of the Lake this past weekend. I have been boating for years in the Western US on Lake Mead and Mojave and just started boating on Winny last year. It is entirely different as I was to find out last Sat.
While looking for a calm area to anchor over by the Long Island Bridge I thought to beach the boat on what I thought to be some sand. Instead I bent a prop on a hidden boulder in shallow water and had to be towed back into Melvin Village Marina where we keep our boat. A very humbling experience to say the least. After installing an overhauled prop we are now back in business. The people at Melvin Marina are and excellent bunch that were very helpful in assisting us in getting back in safely and making quick repairs.
I have also gained a lot of respect for this Great Lake and hopefully will be enjoying some fall cruising during the coming month.
This is a great place and thank you to all that contribute to this forum!!

09-29-2010, 06:54 AM	#1
challmec Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 55 Thanks: 21 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	boating mishap I am inclined to write about my first encounter with the bottom of the Lake this past weekend. I have been boating for years in the Western US on Lake Mead and Mojave and just started boating on Winny last year. It is entirely different as I was to find out last Sat. While looking for a calm area to anchor over by the Long Island Bridge I thought to beach the boat on what I thought to be some sand. Instead I bent a prop on a hidden boulder in shallow water and had to be towed back into Melvin Village Marina where we keep our boat. A very humbling experience to say the least. After installing an overhauled prop we are now back in business. The people at Melvin Marina are and excellent bunch that were very helpful in assisting us in getting back in safely and making quick repairs. I have also gained a lot of respect for this Great Lake and hopefully will be enjoying some fall cruising during the coming month. This is a great place and thank you to all that contribute to this forum!!