Lake George was a bit choppy today..but the A27 handles it well. Beautiful in Silver Glen. Only a half dozen boats. Nice and quiet. Saw 2 small (5') gators just outside the anchoring area. They've been there each time we have. I've never seen them in the anchorage but I also dont swim after dark. (feeding time). there used to be a little one that swam around the boats, but I didn't see him this time.
We look pretty small behind this houseboat. He can stay here for months at a time. 4 solar panels across the front and 1 on the R side. He has it positioned so it gets full sun all day.
We spent the night and then headed up the lake to Salt River Run. It's at the NW end of Lake George and even with a 3' draft we were able to get in. It's about 4 miles up the run to the springs. The water is clear but has a hint of green to it. We anchor near the spring entrance ..over a sandy spot and swim near the boat. This morning we watched a couple of otters cruising about. The fishing is pretty good in here.
The marina has icecream, charts and T's..not much else but you can hike a mile to the grocery store if you are out of supplies.
We spent the night and then headed up the lake to Salt River Run. It's at the NW end of Lake George and even with a 3' draft we were able to get in. It's about 4 miles up the run to the springs. The water is clear but has a hint of green to it. We anchor near the spring entrance ..over a sandy spot and swim near the boat. This morning we watched a couple of otters cruising about. The fishing is pretty good in here.
The marina has icecream, charts and T's..not much else but you can hike a mile to the grocery store if you are out of supplies.
After a good night's sleep we headed to Georgetown Marina to top off the tank. Since the boat is new to us we arnt sure how much fuel it uses. We dont cruise very fast. Right now it looks like we are averaging a bit over a 1/2 gal an hour. Paid $4.15 for fuel...+tax and -our BoatUs discount (be sure to ask for it).
We cruised N to Welaka to see if "Southern Cross", an albin 25, was still on the hard...it was. We wanted to anchor in the Old Oklawaha river for the night but couldnt find any dry ground for the dog. It's a beautiful ride. We only went part way up, but have been to the dam in another boat.
headed back down the 
river and are tucked up behind Drayton Island, at the N end of Lake George. It's Thurs night. We'll cross Lake George in the morning if the weather permits. Hope to spend the weekend at Silver Glen Springs.
headed back down the 
river and are tucked up behind Drayton Island, at the N end of Lake George. It's Thurs night. We'll cross Lake George in the morning if the weather permits. Hope to spend the weekend at Silver Glen Springs.
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