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rsmlp · 08-18-2025, 09:40 AM

So since about 2020, it seems the lake has been very low this time of year more often than not. We are at a spot on the lake where we have bedrock beneath the stern of our boat that sits at about 46" at full lake so about 32" today. We have a 26' i/o bowrider that is SUPPOSED draft only 18" dry but in actuality when fueled sits about 2' down and with the outdrive raised as much as I dare to maintain some thrust the skag sits about 28" down. We are on the windward side of the lake and even with our breakwater the boat rocks quite a bit on windy days. Hence, the problem. I just pulled my boat and that really upsets teh fam (and me). I've exhausted all alternatives to my lakefront options. The only option that remains is a different boat. I'm considering the same size outboard with an outboard engine OR a pontoon. Specifically, a new Chaparral osx 250 or a Harris 230 tritoon.

Any input is appreciated.

08-18-2025, 09:40 AM	#10
rsmlp Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 495 Thanks: 5 Thanked 169 Times in 87 Posts	query for the forum So since about 2020, it seems the lake has been very low this time of year more often than not. We are at a spot on the lake where we have bedrock beneath the stern of our boat that sits at about 46" at full lake so about 32" today. We have a 26' i/o bowrider that is SUPPOSED draft only 18" dry but in actuality when fueled sits about 2' down and with the outdrive raised as much as I dare to maintain some thrust the skag sits about 28" down. We are on the windward side of the lake and even with our breakwater the boat rocks quite a bit on windy days. Hence, the problem. I just pulled my boat and that really upsets teh fam (and me). I've exhausted all alternatives to my lakefront options. The only option that remains is a different boat. I'm considering the same size outboard with an outboard engine OR a pontoon. Specifically, a new Chaparral osx 250 or a Harris 230 tritoon. Any input is appreciated.