Highland Springs Reservoir is located near Lakeport, CA Is boating allowed? Yes, but only no powered boats are allowed since this water may need to be used for drinking water. Sailboats are allowed and this a popular destination for sailors due to the great water and great atmosphere. Is there a boat ramp? Yes, a [...]

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It has been said that the 2 happiest days is a boat owner’s life are the day he purchases the boat and the day he sells the boat. Instead of fighting to sell your old junket, why not have the thought, “Maybe I should donate my boat to charity?” BoatAngels.org handles all aspects of boat [...]

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If you are thinking about buying a new boat, there are a few considerations that go beyond what the boat can actually do. Many people fail to think about these small points before their purchase and end up with boats that are either too expensive to store, or simply too much to handle. Let’s go [...]

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If you’ve been thinking about making your own boat, but you’re worried that you don’t have the kind of equipment or the time to really make a masterpiece, this book is simply an incredible resource that will make it easy. Although traditional methods of small boat manufacturing are time consuming and require a lot of [...]

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Phone: 949.721.0111 Marine Stand By Channel? The marina can be reached by phone only at this point in time. Average Water Depth? Not available, please contact marina management for more information. Is there a pumpout station? Yes, the marina does offer this service. Is there a fuel dock? The dock is not right at the [...]

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Jenks Lake is located near: Redlands, CA Phone: 909-794-1123 Is boating allowed? Yes, but only to non-motorized craft. You can however use rowboats or kayaks and tubes are also allowed. Is there a boat launch? Since motorized boats are not allowed here, there is really no need for a launch. However, you can easily get [...]

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Triumph boats claim to be the toughest boats… They just released a few videos that make a strong argument for that toughest boat claim… These videos fall under the I can’t believe they even thought of testing it that way category…  The embeded videos aren’t working so I am providing links…  Check them out. The [...]

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Rock Creek Lake is located near Bishop, CA Phone: 760-935-4311 About the Lake: This is actually a system of lakes and creeks and it is an incredible place to visit. We were in awe of the sheer beauty in the area, the quality of the campsites and just how many places there were to fish [...]

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If you’re in the market for a new boat, there are a few things that you need to know before you head over to the dealer. There are numerous common boat buying mistakes that can be made, especially if you have never purchased a boat before. Here’s an easy guide to help you avoid them [...]

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While reading about boating is great, it lacks that certain element of instruction, especially if you are completely new. You can learn a lot from a book, but in many cases, you can learn even more from a DVD, especially if it is a good one. We had some high hopes for this DVD from [...]

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