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So...I'm thinking about taking my boat up to Lake Temagami for a 4 day outing...

I know many of you are regulars at exploring new water bodies so I'm sure you'll have lots of advice which is what I'm after.

Just a quick note: Our typical season is launching the boat into Trout Lake, docking it at our slip, and then using it as frequently as possible for visits to the cottage, tubing, skiing, and wake boarding. We have never taken it to a different lake.

However, we do go on a houseboating family trip every summer in Lake Temgami and usually take a fishing boat along (Legend 17' w Merc 50hp) - however, the kids now want to use the boat for tubing, kneeboarding, and general pulling more than fishing so I am thinking of bringing our boat -cuz it's funner

The advice I'm looking for is how to deal with keeping the boat off-shore each night as the campsites we frequent are usually small pebbles. I might have the option of tying off on the side of the houseboat but if there are significant waves, I don't think this will be ideal. Do people simply use an anchor with long lines to shore? Multiple anchors?

I don't want to be fretting about the boat the whole trip and I don't want it to be a pain in the ass to use whenever someone gets the urge to go for a run.

Thanks for any suggestions and/or advice.

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2011 H200
MerCruiser 5.0 MPI/Alpha 260 hp

Once the houseboat is secure, I don't see any issues with tying your boat off the to side of the houseboat. The right placement of buoys and lines and everything should be fine. There was recently another post with good advice on how to tie your boat off to a dock. Same principles should apply to this scenario. About the only potential downfall to this I can see is if the houseboat rental company as some rule against tying up other boats along side. It's their boat, so I guess it's best to follow their rules.

I know you didn't ask this, but just to be clear, I would not recommend tying your boat to the side of the houseboat for towing purposes. I've towed boats side by side for extremely short distances at idle speed. So it can be done, I would just not recommend it for your scenario.

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2005 FW Horizon 250
8.1L VP DP

Thanks JDW250,

Yes, the art of towing behind the houseboat has been mastered after several years of practice! Never beside the houseboat.

These houseboats (www.leisureislandhouseboats.com) are primarily used by anglers and have a very rugged pontoon design there is no problem tying off to the side of them. They're aren't the pretty white 16 passenger types but they are very well thought out and equipped with everything needed for a good camping adventure.

Still wondering about anchor techniques for potential bad weather conditions?

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2011 H200
MerCruiser 5.0 MPI/Alpha 260 hp

Interesting....we were there yesterday!! There were few Houseboats set up there for long stay along with a few boaters for the day.
We anchored the boat 20ft off shore,(water was up to your waist) boat never moved all day with 4ft waves, boat moved, not the anchor!!
Suprising, all the other boats that docked on the beach,(and they were all having issues) did the same after we arrived!
Beautiful Lake, Enjoy your stay!

CHEERS
Mc

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2004 H180
4.3 GXi Volvo Penta

Really? That is perfect. I guess the only question is, what kind of anchor do you have? The one that was supplied with my boat is not factory equipment but one from the dealer that appears to be called a 'Danforth' style according to Google - I assume meant for sandy bottoms.

Knowing that lots of Lake Temagami is pure rock bottom, wondering if I should source a different one as an alternate?

Thanks.

Mine is the Factory installed, and worked fine for Sandy Inlet and the other 2 beaches on the Lake!

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2004 H180
4.3 GXi Volvo Penta