L. Powell Housboat question

[trout_slayer]

My Wife, Father, Friends and I have a Lake Powell trip planned for Mid-Late April and are planning on renting a houseboat down there. My question is, does anyone know if you can board or start putting your gear on the boat the night before you actually rent it? I could have sworn I seen a post on here and the person said they let him pack up the night before. Also, if they do let you put all your gear on the night before, can you stay on the boat as well, just not leave until daybreak? Any Lake Powell information would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks guys
J A K
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