Four Days on the Lake

CateP · 08-26-2015, 08:06 AM

We had a slow motor over to Rattlesnake. It was very hot and our ice had run out that morning. We had to re-supply at 19 Mile Bay store before leaving Chase and were delighted to find they carried 25lb bags of ice and ice blocks. So everything was cool...especially those Heinekens that were waiting for us upon settling in at our next dockage.

Arriving at Rattlesnake we encountered our second unexpected low water dockage situation. The depth alarm went off and once again we were homeless sailors, floating aimlessly, hoping we would't have to go back home early.

Luckily a neighbor nearby had a deep water dock that we could use and we tied up there for the night. Our boat only draws 3'3" with a wing keel, but with boat wakes we have to be careful to give a little extra room below. Especially when there are smirking rocks awaiting on the bottom.

Twilight at Rattlesnake. Treasure Island and Alton on the right.

08-26-2015, 08:06 AM	#23
CateP Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Wolfeboro Posts: 868 Thanks: 584 Thanked 540 Times in 210 Posts	We had a slow motor over to Rattlesnake. It was very hot and our ice had run out that morning. We had to re-supply at 19 Mile Bay store before leaving Chase and were delighted to find they carried 25lb bags of ice and ice blocks. So everything was cool...especially those Heinekens that were waiting for us upon settling in at our next dockage. Arriving at Rattlesnake we encountered our second unexpected low water dockage situation. The depth alarm went off and once again we were homeless sailors, floating aimlessly, hoping we would't have to go back home early. Luckily a neighbor nearby had a deep water dock that we could use and we tied up there for the night. Our boat only draws 3'3" with a wing keel, but with boat wakes we have to be careful to give a little extra room below. Especially when there are smirking rocks awaiting on the bottom. Twilight at Rattlesnake. Treasure Island and Alton on the right. Attached Images Last edited by CateP; 08-26-2015 at 08:38 AM.