Author Topic: MARTINEZ (Read 2470 times)

german1 · « **on:** September 08, 2010, 11:10:22 PM »

IT WAS A FUN WEEKEND. ALMOST SUNK THE BOAT BUT THANKFULLY SHE KEPT A FLOAT.

AQUAHOLIC · « **Reply #1 on:** September 09, 2010, 08:40:02 AM »

i drove from mcintyre (blythe) down to martinez last weekend. it was an awesome trip. used a lot of gas in the boat though

Marcsrollin · « **Reply #2 on:** September 09, 2010, 09:08:03 AM »

Quote from: AQUAHOLIC on September 09, 2010, 08:40:02 AM

i drove from mcintyre (blythe) down to martinez last weekend. it was an awesome trip. used a lot of gas in the boat though

You were at Martinez and dident give me a call?

oldmxdog61u · « **Reply #3 on:** September 09, 2010, 10:32:50 AM »

whats "alot" of gas? I have been reading about this trip and thinking it might make a nice trip for my first outing to the river this winter when the crazies are gone. I run a mild 454bbc and keep my foot out of it mostly cruising at 3300-3500 rpm. I have two 15g tanks (12g?) and sure would like to have a better idea if I could make to the next gas stop too !

Is the water level ok in the winter to make the run or do I need a guide thru all the rock patches for the first time?

AQUAHOLIC · « **Reply #4 on:** September 09, 2010, 01:07:29 PM »

the water level will be lower the longer you wait. but you can check the flow report online. in a jet boat you will mostlikly be fine. the only place to get gas is walters camp. and that is 38 miles north of martinez. and then blythe is about 25 miles north of that. i used one tank on the way down. about 25 gallons. and i used both tanks coming back up river. but i was hauling ass and i raced a few boats. plus i had 7 people in my boat. the trip is awesome. you go thru two nature reserves where the river is unmolested. so nice. no boats just nice smooth water and great scenerey. if you have anyquestions just ask. i plan on making this trip many more times now that i have done it once.

and marc i tried to call you but i only have your name in my phone not your number. not sure what happend but i must have deleted it.

Legal Chemistry · « **Reply #5 on:** September 09, 2010, 04:13:51 PM »

Is this possible with a prop boat *gasp*?

Watts420 · « **Reply #6 on:** September 09, 2010, 05:55:31 PM »

It is possible with a prop, just have to know how to read the river. Water gets pretty low in the winter. Water level should be good to the end of this month. Seems like they have been lowering it alot more lately. Enjoy.

RivRat34 · « **Reply #7 on:** September 09, 2010, 10:42:42 PM »

get an propless boat!

IRRebel · « **Reply #8 on:** September 10, 2010, 12:49:44 AM »

Fitty gallons of fuel to go 63 miles upriver? Tony, foot musta been WAYYYYYY in that thing!!

Ray

AQUAHOLIC · « **Reply #9 on:** September 10, 2010, 07:10:23 AM »

like i said i did it in my new boat. 22 foot with brovo outdrive. i think i may have stirred up a little sand once no big deal

alamojimmy · « **Reply #10 on:** September 10, 2010, 08:17:40 PM »

Marc,

I don't have it either. I think I did at one point but, not anymore. We did try to call you though. Both of us went through our phones and even looked on here to see if your number was up here some where but no luck. We should fix that. Text me your name so I know its you.

760-977-7761

RivRat34 · « **Reply #11 on:** September 27, 2010, 11:36:21 PM »

Is anybody going out in OCT?

Marcsrollin · « **Reply #12 on:** September 27, 2010, 11:42:28 PM »

Quote from: RivRat34 on September 27, 2010, 11:36:21 PM

Is anybody going out in OCT?

I'll be out the weekend of the 1st 2nd and 3rd and the weekend of the the 8th 9th and 10th.

RivRat34 · « **Reply #13 on:** September 28, 2010, 11:51:20 PM »

Looking forward to go out on 8-10th!

german1 · « **Reply #14 on:** September 29, 2010, 09:44:04 AM »

IM LOOKIN FORWARD TO IT AS WELL. NEVER BEEN TO THE POWER TOUR. THIS WILL BE MY FIRST ONE. YEEEEEEHAW.

RivRat34 · « **Reply #15 on:** September 29, 2010, 11:58:53 PM »

Power tour? what am i missing? I dont have a flat bottom power jetboat, just a family jetboat but would love to hang out and learn more about them. Im wanting an picklefork someday for a project.

german1 · « **Reply #16 on:** September 30, 2010, 10:37:12 AM »

watch the vid posted on the power tour forum and that will show you more less what the deal is. like i said........this year will be my first power tour and ooooooooowwwwwweeeeeeeeeee im excited.

BoatsNHoesNKL · « **Reply #17 on:** October 24, 2010, 11:15:15 AM »

Going for a few hours to make a few passes.. Any one going out today?

Marcsrollin · « **Reply #18 on:** October 24, 2010, 02:16:02 PM »

There is a pretty big group of us going out next weekend.

RivRat34 · « **Reply #19 on:** October 26, 2010, 09:09:26 AM »

for halloween?

Marcsrollin · « **Reply #20 on:** October 26, 2010, 09:28:26 AM »

Quote from: RivRat34 on October 26, 2010, 09:09:26 AM

for halloween?

Yes Sir!