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The newest generation of boats include luxury deck boats and sport cabin cruisers. You can do -- and see -- a lot with a powerboat.
There are canyons to explore, flat expanses of water for skiing and of course, plenty of fishing. Looking for a great place to hike from your boat? Check out the Escalante River Arm. This area of the lake offers a number of canyons, arches and ruins for the adventurous.
If you're renting a powerboat, you should be aware of a few things. If you rent "in town" (meaning not on the Lake), you'll have to tow the
boat to the lake, launch and retrieve it. Your selection of boats will be greater and you'll usually save some money. If you don't have boating experience, you'll need to rent from the marina
and the boats are already on the water. If you can't back up a trailer, rent from the marina.
A few things to keep in mind. Never try to cross an open bay during a storm.
The swells have been known to swamp even larger boats in seconds -- and rescues are difficult to impossible. A good marine radio or cell phone is recommended along with safety equipment. Lake Powell is enormous and a wilderness area. Keep that in mind when planning your excursion.
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