Canyon REO's Motor Service

Diamond Creek to South Cove can be a very enjoyable float. There are beautiful side canyons, exciting waterfalls, wonderful hikes and historic sites along this stretch of the river. But without a motor, headwinds and flat water (i.e. almost no current) can make this stretch of the trip slow and difficult.

Consider purchasing our Canyon REO Motor Service to allow a fun extension of your Grand Canyon trip.

Here's how Canyon REO’s Motor Service works: Before you launch, we will prearrange the day we will meet you at Diamond Creek (mile 225). At 10 am that day, a Canyon REO employee will meet you there with motor, fuel and transom for your raft. Our delivery person will help you get the motor and transom rigged and will demonstrate proper operation. At the end of your journey, we meet you at South Cove to pick up the motor, transom and fuel tanks.

 The price for Canyon REO’s Motor Service *

With All-Inclusive Deluxe Outfitting Package	$225
With the purchase of any “Take Charge” package (food, shuttle or rafts)	$480
Motor Service only, we pick up items at South Cove	$885
Motor Service only, you return items to Flagstaff	$510

* Tax applies to all prices above. You must pay the Hualapai land crossing fees for our delivery driver and vehicle. (Fees are subject to change without notice, so please call us to get this exact amount.)

We will need to run a pre-authorization on your credit card, which will be transacted after the trip, less any damage. The pre-authorization amount is $700 for a Briggs & Stratton, and $2000-$3000 for a Honda (depending on the horsepower). You will be charged for damages that occur while the motor is in your possession.

 The Fine Print

Understanding the following information is crucial to returning the motor to us in good condition. Following these instructions will save you repair charges:

• The motor must be transported as directed (5hp in its box; 20+hp laid on its side with the throttle stick on the upper side)
• The motor must not be used until you reach flat water (NPS regulation).
• Running into a sandbar or rock will cause damage to the motor. There are lots of sand bars along the sides of the river and in lake channels; the wrinkly lines in the sand usually mean sand bars approximately 20 feet ahead.
• The motor must not be run with the propeller out of the water.
• The motor must be securely fastened to the frame of your raft with the safety chain. If you drop the entire motor into the river, you will be required to pay for a brand new motor.
• Rafts should be attached side-to-side and frame-to-frame.
• Your flotilla will be able to move at approximately 5 to 6 mph; once you reach cruising speed throttle back to conserve fuel.
• As of fall 2008, a new rapid has formed at Pearce Ferry. This is the last rapid you will encounter before you reach Lake Mead, and is located after many miles of flat water, during which all your rafts will be strapped together. You will have to unstrap your boats from each other, although the motor can remain rigged. After you pass this rapid, you can reattach your boats, and motor out to Lake Mead.