It seems from reading this board and my own ff experiences on the AR, using a boat gives you a real advantage over bank fishermen. I saw a few fishermen using pontoon boats on the AR on my last outing so I was thinking of using my 9' pontoon boat on the AR. It would be a first time on that river (I did a trip on the Yuba).

That raises a few questions
1) How dangerous is it? I have seen three areas that I need to be careful of..... Arden Rapids, San Juan Rapids and the Upper Sunrise Island. Are there any others?

2) How far should I plan to float? The segments seem to be about 45-60 minutes just floating:
Sailors Bar to Sunrise
Sunrise to Rossmoor
Rossmoor to Riverbend
Riverbend to Gristmil
Gristmil to Watt
Watt to Howe

3) I am hesitant on doing this solo. Is there anyone who would be interested in meeting up?