I was fortunate to live in Page, AZ for a year in 1995/96 while I worked as Project Engineer on a scrubber addition at Navajo Generating Station. The first thing I did... bought a Catalina 22...it was an oldie but goodie, and I sailed/camped/fished all over Lake Powell in that year... one of the memorable years of my life.
I have houseboated there many times. Now i have a 30 foot trailerable trimaran. On my bucket list to spend a month exploring during cooler weather. Thanks for sharing the clips. Good have a buddy boat. Loved your video.
Just picked up a West Wight Potter 19 ! A 83 old man wanted to walk away from it and after putting it up for sale he decided to sell it to me ! Had a ton of offers but choose me and let me have it for a song ! Has everything and is mint condition . Can't wait to take it to Lake Powell ! All the best, Monte
Well done! Where the rain hit you and waterfalls was amazing for sure. I a m going back 5/18 or 9/18. Don't think I saw another boat in you vid. We had 100's everywhere. Yuk. A most beautiful place for sure. Really enjoyed watching! Thanks
Awesome video. Having never sailed I bought a Catalina 27 four years ago and have been learning the ropes. I figured I was ready now to step up to a bigger boat. Now I think I might be ready for a smaller one. Cheers!
Thanks Doug! Different size boats have different advantages, just like different models of the same size do, but I have to admit the Montgomery 15 has been the perfect fit for us. It works great when we take it to lakes in the local mountains just like it does on long trips in the Sea of Cortez in Mexico or the Great Slave Lake in Canada. It is a lot of fun to sail! There is a great support community for them as well.
Sorry I missed seeing your question. The motor does not draw the fuel from the auxiliary tank. The bulb pumps fuel from the auxiliary tank to the stock tank on the motor when it is low. I sometimes wait for the motor to stumble to pump over enough fuel over to fill the stock tank and sometimes just pump it 10 times every 20 minutes or so. Both approaches have worked. I bought an extra fuel cap for the motor and drilled a hole and connected the hose from the bulb to it.
Nice video! Really brings back memories. You guys had the Midas touch when it came to breezes. Every time we were there on our sailboat we motored almost exclusively in either dead calms or ferocious winds. I also recall a lot of sleepless nights at anchor in howling winds. Thanks for posting!
Thanks for the nice comment! The trip in the video certainly had the best wind of our visits to Lake Powell but we have usually found wind in May. A June trip was hot with little wind. No wind howling at night though, which is good!
Wondering what week in May so I can see water level stats during your sail. Also, you have a fuel line going to outboard motor. Sre you using a primer bulb to refill motors tank instead of pouring into it. If so, was it easy to do. I hate having to pour into tiny tank on motor, spilling and... waves hitting the boat. Oh my!
I think it was 13 through 20 May we were there. The water was coming up fast, probably like we were there, and the place we stayed the first and last night was pretty different because of the water lever change. The primer bulb filling solution is easy, in my opinion, and works well. It was suggested on the Montgomery Owners email group. Essentially I bought a fuel tank, I used a 3 gallon one on Lake Powell, a hose with a bulb, and a new cap for the motor. I drilled a hole in the new cap and screwed in a fitting for the hose. I also put a little vent hole in. When I want to use the external tank, I change caps and hook up the hose. I usually will fill the tank in the motor with the bulb and then go until the motor falters and fill it again. I think others do a certain number of pumps every 15 minutes or something. At any rate, the system works well.
I got a chance to go there on a houseboat with friends a few years ago and am going back again this year. I would love to take my trailer sailer there. Maybe in a couple years. Great vid and looks like puppy enjoyed it too!
I use a single-burner butane stove on a table that attaches to the bottom hatch board. The stoves cost about $25 and work well. I got both ideas from the Montgomery Owners email group.
Potentially too close but it would be hard to get better separation and still have things usable on a small boat. The stove is at the hatch and the gas, if any, is either hanging off the transom or in the back of the cockpit.
The trip was in May (in fact we just go back from another week there last weekend) and we usually stop 2 or 3 times plus lunch for the dogs. It seems to work okay for them.
I was fortunate to live in Page, AZ for a year in 1995/96 while I worked as Project Engineer on a scrubber addition at Navajo Generating Station. The first thing I did... bought a Catalina 22...it was an oldie but goodie, and I sailed/camped/fished all over Lake Powell in that year... one of the memorable years of my life.
Wonderful Adventure! We did it in kayaks a few years back, but not I'm anxious to get back there on a sailboat with my inflatable SUP!
very well done its on my bucket list for sure...great video dave... thanks for sharing your trip .... Jim.
Thanks Jim! Well worth it.
I have houseboated there many times. Now i have a 30 foot trailerable trimaran. On my bucket list to spend a month exploring during cooler weather. Thanks for sharing the clips. Good have a buddy boat. Loved your video.
Great video!!! I have a M17 in Hyde Park on the Hudson River, great boat!
Beautiful
This so so damn good
Just picked up a West Wight Potter 19 ! A 83 old man wanted to walk away from it and after putting it up for sale he decided to sell it to me ! Had a ton of offers but choose me and let me have it for a song ! Has everything and is mint condition . Can't wait to take it to Lake Powell ! All the best, Monte
Well done! Where the rain hit you and waterfalls was amazing for sure. I a m going back 5/18 or 9/18. Don't think I saw another boat in you vid. We had 100's everywhere. Yuk. A most beautiful place for sure. Really enjoyed watching! Thanks
What a great voyage. Thanks for sharing it with us, and I enjoyed the soundtrack, too.
Thanks!
Awesome video. Having never sailed I bought a Catalina 27 four years ago and have been learning the ropes. I figured I was ready now to step up to a bigger boat. Now I think I might be ready for a smaller one. Cheers!
Thanks Doug! Different size boats have different advantages, just like different models of the same size do, but I have to admit the Montgomery 15 has been the perfect fit for us. It works great when we take it to lakes in the local mountains just like it does on long trips in the Sea of Cortez in Mexico or the Great Slave Lake in Canada. It is a lot of fun to sail! There is a great support community for them as well.
I never knew you could do this... I'm not a sailor but now I want to be.
David, can you elaborate on your fuel tank mod on the Honda? Does it draw from an auxiliary tank? Or do you use a bulb and pump fill when running low?
Sorry I missed seeing your question. The motor does not draw the fuel from the auxiliary tank. The bulb pumps fuel from the auxiliary tank to the stock tank on the motor when it is low. I sometimes wait for the motor to stumble to pump over enough fuel over to fill the stock tank and sometimes just pump it 10 times every 20 minutes or so. Both approaches have worked. I bought an extra fuel cap for the motor and drilled a hole and connected the hose from the bulb to it.
Great video, inspiring! Hoping to get my Venture 25 out there next year.
Nice video! Really brings back memories. You guys had the Midas touch when it came to breezes. Every time we were there on our sailboat we motored almost exclusively in either dead calms or ferocious winds. I also recall a lot of sleepless nights at anchor in howling winds. Thanks for posting!
Thanks for the nice comment! The trip in the video certainly had the best wind of our visits to Lake Powell but we have usually found wind in May. A June trip was hot with little wind. No wind howling at night though, which is good!
Wondering what week in May so I can see water level stats during your sail. Also, you have a fuel line going to outboard motor. Sre you using a primer bulb to refill motors tank instead of pouring into it. If so, was it easy to do. I hate having to pour into tiny tank on motor, spilling and... waves hitting the boat. Oh my!
I think it was 13 through 20 May we were there. The water was coming up fast, probably like we were there, and the place we stayed the first and last night was pretty different because of the water lever change.
The primer bulb filling solution is easy, in my opinion, and works well. It was suggested on the Montgomery Owners email group. Essentially I bought a fuel tank, I used a 3 gallon one on Lake Powell, a hose with a bulb, and a new cap for the motor. I drilled a hole in the new cap and screwed in a fitting for the hose. I also put a little vent hole in. When I want to use the external tank, I change caps and hook up the hose. I usually will fill the tank in the motor with the bulb and then go until the motor falters and fill it again. I think others do a certain number of pumps every 15 minutes or something. At any rate, the system works well.
Just great scenery!!!
I sure miss my Monty.
Thanks for sharing. Great trip!
That was awesome! Thanks for sharing.
I got a chance to go there on a houseboat with friends a few years ago and am going back again this year. I would love to take my trailer sailer there. Maybe in a couple years. Great vid and looks like puppy enjoyed it too!
It's a great spot.
This looks like an absolutely incredible trip!!! What fun!
What is your setup for cooking on your boats? I have a similar shape 16ft boat and have wondered how others do it.
I use a single-burner butane stove on a table that attaches to the bottom hatch board. The stoves cost about $25 and work well. I got both ideas from the Montgomery Owners email group.
David Grah Thankyou. How close is your burner to your petrol tank? That is my biggest concern.
Potentially too close but it would be hard to get better separation and still have things usable on a small boat. The stove is at the hatch and the gas, if any, is either hanging off the transom or in the back of the cockpit.
very cool, so beautiful. Just breathtaking !
Enjoyed the video. Seems like you were able to sail quit a bit.
Two questions: what time of year was this trip, and how often do you stop so the doggos can get "relief?"
The trip was in May (in fact we just go back from another week there last weekend) and we usually stop 2 or 3 times plus lunch for the dogs. It seems to work okay for them.
Care if I ask you some questions about the trip? I'd like to do a similar one.
You bet. Ask away.