Water depth in Central Oregon lakes was a real issue this past summer. There were several ramps that were too shallow to launch effectively. And some that shoal a bit away from the launch ramp which means re-trailering your boat. Lakes were always better than reservoirs that let water out as the summer progresses.
On Nov 25, 2018, at 1:30 PM, doug <doug9326@gmail.com> wrote:
Two question…. 1. Does anyone know where I can get hull paint for my 1980 M15. The boat has the beige color of hull paint. 2. Where does one get a nice fitting sail cover for a M15? Maroon or Beige is preferable over blue.
Thanks very much…..
On Nov 25, 2018, at 12:47 PM, Dave Scobie <scoobscobie@gmail.com> wrote:
Doug:
Lots of RV camping around Flathead.
I know of a couple launch ramps ... but haven't used them. One is in Lakeside (upper northwest side of lake) called on Google 'flathead lake boat ramp'. The second is near Bigfork (upper northeast side of lake) called Eagle Bend Yacht Harbor. The latter is where a Sage 17 was moored. In both cases check water level as as I've been told if lake low the ramps shallow quickly.
I've been told, by two Sage 17 owners that keep their boats on Flathead, the bottom is rocky and can be difficult to anchor. There are people that do - local knowledge thing.
Summer wind usuall blow hard, at times very hard, in the northern end in the morning and goes calm about noon and for the rest of the day. South end is calm in the morning and increases to hard blows in the afternoon.
Had three S17's sailing there a few.yeara ago -
https://sagemarineblog.wordpress.com/2016/05/18/sage-17s-seen-from-space/
:: Dave Scobie :: M17 #375 SWEET PEA - m17-375.com :: M6'8" #650 :: SV SWALLOW - sv-swallow.com
On Sat, Nov 24, 2018, 8:53 PM doug <doug9326@gmail.com wrote:
My wife and I are wanting to head to Flathead Lk. in Montana this summer for some sailing. I have a M15 and would trailer it there from Bend, OR. I am looking for anyone who has info on the marinas or campgrounds with docks on the lake. I would like to leave the mast stepped for several days and in a slip if possible. In looking at info on the lake there does not appear to be a marina except in Finley. And its a small one. And if anyone is planning on heading that direction this summer, please let me know so we can do some sailing together.
Thanks