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Misty Blue · 10-04-2007, 11:44 AM

Hi Newbie!

Just a few thoughts...

Do you want to travel on the Lake? If so try to find a place with easy access to the broads so you have an easy trip to Wolfeboro, Weirs, Meredith, Alton, etc. Keep in mind there will be a lot of boat traffic in your view.

Do you want peace and quiet? Then try a more out of the way place like Moultonborough bay, Lee's Mills or Blackie's Cove, etc. But remember it takes a half an hour to get from Lee's Mills to the broads for a trip to the Yum Yum shop.

Think about depth. Coves and bays are usually shallow and are darn near empty at the end of the season. Places with open water and an western exposure tend to be deep at the shoreline but you will probably not have a sandy beach and may be exposed to high winds and waves.

Ialands are an option. Most have good water around them but you will need a place to dock your boat and park a car on the mainland.

In the end every choice is a compormise but this is the Lake and every choice is a good one!

Good luck!

Misty Blue.

10-04-2007, 11:44 AM	#2
Misty Blue Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 658 Thanks: 121 Thanked 283 Times in 98 Posts	Dock advice Hi Newbie! Just a few thoughts... Do you want to travel on the Lake? If so try to find a place with easy access to the broads so you have an easy trip to Wolfeboro, Weirs, Meredith, Alton, etc. Keep in mind there will be a lot of boat traffic in your view. Do you want peace and quiet? Then try a more out of the way place like Moultonborough bay, Lee's Mills or Blackie's Cove, etc. But remember it takes a half an hour to get from Lee's Mills to the broads for a trip to the Yum Yum shop. Think about depth. Coves and bays are usually shallow and are darn near empty at the end of the season. Places with open water and an western exposure tend to be deep at the shoreline but you will probably not have a sandy beach and may be exposed to high winds and waves. Ialands are an option. Most have good water around them but you will need a place to dock your boat and park a car on the mainland. In the end every choice is a compormise but this is the Lake and every choice is a good one! Good luck! Misty Blue.