Commodore’s Corner 1

New Sponsors 2

New Officers Elected 3

General Membership Mtg. 3

Summer Events Successful 3

Classifieds 4

Classifieds (cont.) 5

Membership Application 5

Schedule of Upcoming Events 6

January, 2012

Commodore’s Corner

2010-2011 Officers & Directors

Commodore

Jan Salles

Vice-Commodore

Jim Johnson

Secretary

Diane Carter

Treasurer

Cindy Larca

Dock Talk Editor

Mike Carter

Directors-Two Years

Chris Holbrook

Mike Jones

Gorge Soares

SteveTeranishi

Directors-One Year

Lynn George

Tracey Robison

Sharon Turnbull

Ralph Silva

Inside this issue:

Dock Talk Newsletter of the

Lake McClure Houseboat Owners

Association

Commodore Jan Salles

marinas. The Boat Repair Yard slowed (almost could be considered “closed”) its

functions to allow infrastructure improvements to occur – these improvements are

still under way as of early January. No definite date of the completion of water

and electrical upgrades, along with resurfacing the drive-thru and houseboat park-

ing pads, is determined yet. The best prediction is “soon.”

TLMC has drafted a set of policies and procedures regarding the Boat Repair

Yard. Also drafted is a list of “Boatyard Rates & Fees.” To find out how to obtain

Happy New Year, Houseboaters!

Looking Back on 2011

2011 can be labeled “The Year of Transition.” Our

former concessionaire, Water Resorts, Inc., left the lake

– with no sadness from houseboaters. Our new conces-

sionaire, Twin Lakes Management Company (TLMC),

became the managing body for both lakes McSwain and

McClure, as well as their respective park facilities and

a copy of these fees, regulations, and policies, you may contact J Mills at jmills@mercedid.org or call him at

209-354-2871 (work) 209-386-3004 (cell).

Poker Run 2011 was a huge success. The Lighted Boat Parade on the 4th of July was considered one of

the best since we’ve been doing these parades (for 6 years now).

Finally, 2011 was a banner year for lake elevation! Many houseboaters enjoyed the spacious, more cove-

accessible areas available for their summer recreation fun.

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Commodore’s Corner (Continued)

Looking Ahead to 2012

As of this early January, rain/snowfall is practically nonexistent. Will we have an extremely dry year . . . after enjoy-

ing so much moisture last year? At least the lake is still at a high elevation.

Merced Irrigation District is dedicated to bringing the “Twin Lakes” into the 21st century as recreation facilities. Yet

economic times have restricted growth to the degree desired. Houseboaters who are selling their investments know this fact

very well. There are advantageous buys available, but this is one time the fish are biting more than buyers.

Our VHF radio communication channel on the lake is changing from 68 to 71. Lake Don Pedro uses channel 68, and

their communications and ours often conflicted. At one time we thought to try channel 72 for ourselves, but an alert house-

boater noted that 72 is the channel designation used by Moccasin Point boaters (upper Lake Don Pedro). By switching to 71,

we should avoid the conflict that happens when conversations “walk over” one another.

As you all know by now, our MID permit fee has remained the same, as well as vehicle/boat gate entry fees. Howev-

er, both the fees for second vehicles and pets increased.

We all are wondering about our mooring fees, but that decision will probably occur by May. So far I have heard no

word or rumblings – let’s keep our fingers crossed that mooring fees don’t increase.

People are already planning and talking about Poker Run 2012 – BUT we have no chairperson to run the event. I urge

you to consider running this event for these reasons: (1) You will get to set the date (that fits your schedule!); (2) The pro-

cess is so well organized and set-up by those who have chaired the event before (most recently, Jim and Nelda Miracle) –

you will have a smooth time just following their guidelines; (3) You will be rewarded by the HBOA Board with a wonderful

gift for your time and effort; and finally (4) You will become a “rock-star” celebrity on the lake! How can you resist all the-

se reasons? Call or e-mail me or any Board member to say YOU are doing it – if we receive too many volunteers clamoring

to be the chairperson, we will establish a lottery to determine who will be the honored chosen one to CHAIR our POKER

RUN 2012.

Our Website (www.lakemcclurehboa.com)

If you surf the Web, be sure to check-out our site. Board Director and Web Manager, Chris Holbrook, has recently

posted a news alert from Marina Manager Jim Nudo concerning pump-out availability at McClure Point Marina (obviously

this affects houseboaters in Temperance, the Spillway, and on the dock). The pump-out equipment will be revamped, start-

ing January 17. Thus, no (free) pump-outs may be done at McClure Pt. Marina for the time it takes to upgrade the equip-

ment . . . about 2-to-3 weeks. During this period the pump-out barge can be scheduled to come to your mooring site for the

standard fee of $60. If an emergency pump-out is requested, the fee is $100.

Our Next Meeting Date and Location

Our General Membership meeting is scheduled for Sunday, January 22, at 10 a.m., at

LaNita’s Mexican Restaurant. Address for LaNita’s is 2682 Shaffer Road, Atwater. Come early

for a breakfast buffet, which will start at 9 a.m. Cost is $10/person.

Special Announcement: Wil Hunter, MID Trustee, and possibly other representatives from MID and

TLMC will attend this meeting. My advice ~ don’t miss this meeting!

Please accept my best wishes for a prosperous and successful 2012 for all of you!

Jan Salles, Commodore

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General Membership Meeting on January 22, 2012

Plan to attend the next General Membership meeting of the Lake McClure House-

boat Owners Association on Sunday, January 22, 2012 at 10 a.m., at LaNita’s Mexican Restaurant,at 2682 Shaffer Road, Atwater. . Mark your calendars now

and plan to attend. Wil Hunter of the MID Board will be there to answer any

questions you might have.

Something New In Houseboat Designs

Unique Houseboat Design From Germany

Open Living Design From India

Ultra Modern Design From Desert Shore Company

Buy—Sell—Trade—Wanted

Classifieds

For Sale: Pleasureship

20' x 54' . All new steel pontoons. Back in water

only 1 year. New flooring, new siding, new drop

ceiling, new wallpaper, new helm and steering, re

-built Navy outboard Mariner 135hp. New solar

panels. $70,000—reduced price

(209) 966-2462.

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Exp 4/12

Exp 7/12

Exp 10/12

See photos and

additional infor-

mation at

LakeMcClure-

Houseboat.blogspot

.com. Well-

maintained 1982

20'x54' houseboat

boasts a fabulous

floor plan with 2

bedrooms, 1 bath,

extensive storage,

full-size kitchen, covered lower front and rear decks, retractable

rear awning, front sun-shades, aluminum-covered upper deck,

upper/lower deck railings w/7 gates, side walkways, Ford 351

with jet drive, AC/DC with 6-panel solar power, 2500 watt in-

verter, water slide, Ohnan 6.5 Genset generator, water-level

composite swim deck, slide, air conditioning, walk-in pantry,

stainless steel gas BBQ, fully furnished and turnkey. 6/2008 out-

of-water inspection. Situated within Temperance Cove, on the

back line. Clean title with simple DMV transfer. Call Doug at

209-603-3588 or 209-723-1892.

“ON THE JOB”

7/2011

Exp 7/12

The Lumberyard Café & Brew Great Food & More…. 3473 Merced Falls Rd.

(209) 852-0146

Turn north on Merced

Falls Rd. from Barretts

Cove—less than 3 miles

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1999 Twin Anchors Eclipse houseboat. Excellent condition. Just reno-

vated last year. Marine surveyed before relaunch 5/2010.

56 feet by 15 feet with Aluminum pontoons New engine -4.3L Volvo

Penta GXI Stern Drive, New generator- 8.0kW Westerbeke Safe CO

model, 3,000 watt inverter (6,000 surge), Sleeps 11--2 queen state-

rooms, 1 bunk room (full and twin bed), penthouse with 2 double beds.

2 bathrooms (one with shower) Full kitchen, stainless steel propane

oven, dual mode (elect and gas) stainless steel Norcold large capacity

refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher and trash compactor Jetted 8 per-

son rapid heating hot tub (propane), New bar upstairs with granite

counter tops, stainless steel refrigerator and BBQ, 2 New custom made

fiberglass sun shade tops New 2 ½ ton central air conditioner , Propane

powered central heating Laminate flooring throughout New stern fiber-

glass storage lockers New Marine carpet on all the decks upstairs and

down 100 gal freshwater capacity 300 gal dual grey water and black

water holding tanks. Twin control electronic helms upstairs and down-

stairs with power steering DVD/CD player with 42" Plasma TV down-

stairs. 8 speaker Polk Audio CD/Ipod player upstairs Direct TV Track-

ing Satellite Dish (service and installation required) $160,000 OBO.

Price includes mooring on McClure point marina Call David at 209-769-

9931

Perseus

Search Is On For Lake McClure Family Favorite Recipes

Jan Reynolds of Los Gatos has been a houseboater for over 17 years. She is also a good cook

and a collector of recipes. She now wants to combine these attributes and produce a cookbook of

favorite houseboat recipes and she is seeking your help.

Do you have a favorite recipe that you use on your houseboat? Any kind will do—barbeque,

grilled steak, breads, desserts, side dishes, even the ubiquitous hot dog or hamburger? Jan wants

you to share it with her. She would also like to include with your recipe any stories that go with it.

How did it come about? Where did it come from? What makes it special? Jan would also like to

have such particulars as the name of the person submitting the recipe, the name of the houseboat

that this houseboat calls home, and any other information that makes the recipe special, including a

photo of the dish if possible.

If you have a recipe that you would like to have Jan include in her collection, and possibly a

forthcoming book, please send it to her at kitty.doghouse@gmail.com or via snail mail to Jan Reyn-

olds, 14345 La Rinconada Drive, Los Gatos, CA 95032.

Here is a chance to support one of our fellow houseboats and earn a little fame for yourself at

the same time. So get out those recipes and share them with Jan. Then sit back and start dreaming

about our upcoming summer on the lake.

Schedule of Upcoming Events

General Membership Meeting Sunday, January 22, 2012 in Atwater

at 10 a.m., at LaNita’s Mexican Restaurant,at 2682 Shaffer

Road,.

Dock Talk

3681 Hatch Road

Merced, CA 95340

Contact Us

Mike Carter—Editor

(209) 384-2234

dmikecarter@sbcglobal.net

January, 2012

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the Lake McClure Houseboat Owners

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