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Thanks alot for all the info on camping in voyagers, we really appreciate it.

I have another question about the campsites tho. I am bringing a 17' princecraft with a 115 Johnson and I was wondering about how you all "dock" or moor your boat. I can't really leave it up next to a rock, I don't want to get it all scratched up because it is in really good shape. I think it could be a pain to get it off the sand also but that would be a better option than rock. Any information would be great.

Thanks!

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Slayer, Most of the campsites have reasonable to excellant beaching/docking areas. If you check the legend on the Voyager Park website camping maps you will be able to see what kind of landing is available at each indivigual campsite. That said, I think to get full use of your boat and the park you will be happier when you relax about scratches and dings on your boat. Isn't that what aluminum boats are for? However, if you want to be really fussy try the "Anchor Buddy".... an anchor line that stretches from about 10 feet to 50 feet. I drop it in off the stern about 30 ft from shore, motor up and unload to rock or beach, then let the anchor pull the boat back out securing the bow by rope to

shore. When ready to go pull the boat back in and load up. Works great for me, but I havent tested it in a big wind yet.

Good luck with your boat and your trip.

Posted

Exactly what turtleboy said, most of the campsites today have docks or beaches but you will more than likely end up scratching the bottom of your boat a bit. My neighbor at my cabin had a point, he said when you get a new boat the first thing you should do is tie it up to a dock in heavy winds and leave it there for a while and than spin the boat so the other side gets abused. He states that by doing this you will scratch up the boat so bad you won't care anymore. Now I would not go that far, but it is inevitable that you will scratch up the boat a bit on a camping trip. Have fun and enjoy the most beautiful place around.

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Slayer, I dont know about the ancorbuddy thingy but some times wind/waves can be an issue at vnp.If at all possible,i like to tie our boats between shore points.....iposted some camp sites on your other post.........hope this helps.c63

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Thanks again!

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