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Rich 08-26-2023 08:46 AM

The Swallow Boathouse
 
For those that haven't seen this, I consider it one of the most beautiful and unique featuers of Lake Winnipesaukee

Here's one of my first videos, created from my SeaDoo

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https://youtu.be/ej3pAToKGkc?si=1qt23KAW1dFelfWi

Feedback invited, feel free to follow or like that YouTube channel, I'll try to post more if I find worthy subjects.

thinkxingu 08-26-2023 09:16 AM

Thanks for sharing! We were out there the other day—such a beautiful structure.

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The Real BigGuy 08-26-2023 11:44 AM

It is a beautiful building! Has it been converted to a residence? Looks like deck chairs and plants where the boat entrance used to be.


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bobkatfly 08-26-2023 12:25 PM

I bought my current boat from Peter Hare who I believe owns the Swallow, or maybe it's his family. Not sure. He gave us a tour inside with a bit of history as well. Very fascinating.

TiltonBB 08-26-2023 01:00 PM

I wish I could get the plans for the Swallow Boathouse. I want to build one. That would look great out in front of my house and the family would love it!

tis 08-26-2023 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by TiltonBB (Post 387160)
I wish I could get the plans for the Swallow Boathouse. I want to build one. That would look great out in front of my house and the family would love it!

Of course you're kidding. The state would never allow it. Who wouldn't love one though?

bobkatfly 08-26-2023 06:16 PM

A little history
 
It's also on the National Register of Historic places.
I think there's an old Winni thread with more discussion.


https://www.nhhomemagazine.com/the-s...g-masterpiece/

DesertDweller 08-26-2023 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by bobkatfly (Post 387158)
I bought my current boat from Peter Hare who I believe owns the Swallow, or maybe it's his family. Not sure. He gave us a tour inside with a bit of history as well. Very fascinating.

It’s owned and maintained by the Windward Harbor Association. That’s the cove we are on and it never gets old checking it out. It’s really beautiful.

bobkatfly 08-27-2023 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by DesertDweller (Post 387175)
It’s owned and maintained by the Windward Harbor Association. That’s the cove we are on and it never gets old checking it out. It’s really beautiful.

Oh, that's right. I think Peter was the area developer, right?

DesertDweller 08-27-2023 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by bobkatfly (Post 387193)
Oh, that's right. I think Peter was the area developer, right?

Yep. Really nice community/setup.

Dave R 08-29-2023 06:35 AM

Always loved that place, it's beautiful.

There's a similar structure called the Boldt Yacht House in Alexandria Bay, NY/1000 Islands (an easy and pretty 7ish hour drive from Winni) that's still in use as a boat house and contains an impressive boat collection that's open to the public. It's a great way to see how the Swallow Boat house used to be used. 1000 Islands is a place any Winnipesaukee fan would love too.

thinkxingu 08-29-2023 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave R (Post 387254)
Always loved that place, it's beautiful.

There's a similar structure called the Boldt Yacht House in Alexandria Bay, NY/1000 Islands (an easy and pretty 7ish hour drive from Winni) that's still in used as a boat house and contains an impressive boat collection that's open to the public. It's a great way to see how the Swallow Boat house used to be used. 1000 Islands is a place any Winnipesaukee fan would love too.

https://www.boldtcastle.com/visitorinfo/

Looks awesome.

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XCR-700 08-31-2023 08:35 AM

Anyone care to suggest the simplest/safest route from the Weirs?

I spend most on my boating time on the southern half of the lake and havent been up that way in years.

Thanks

thinkxingu 08-31-2023 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by XCR-700 (Post 387340)
Anyone care to suggest the simplest/safest route from the Weirs?

I spend most on my boating time on the southern half of the lake and havent been up that way in years.

Thanks

Here you go.

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