Boat Launch

Seadrive · 05-05-2016, 08:36 PM

I am looking to launch a 35" boat from a hydraulic trailer. Closest launch to Meredith Bay. Meredith docks launch has a limit of 30'. Needs to be cement as boat is 16000 lbs + whatever the trailer weighs

Any help is appreciated

Thanks

TiltonBB · 05-06-2016, 05:23 AM

The Glendale ramp will work but I believe you have to be a Gilford resident or business, or the boat has to belong to a Gilford resident to use it.

The Meredith ramp is poorly designed and the angle of the turn around for the boat and trailer makes it difficult to navigate. Any large combination of boat and towing vehicle needs to pull out across the road to back in successfully.

The ramp at Shep Brown's in Meredith will work.

Call Miles Marine in Gilford. 603-527-1887. They launch large boats, some over 50 feet in length, from hydraulic trailers every day. The do the majority of the large boat transports for most all of the marinas on Winnipesaukee and also move all of the NH Marine Patrol's larger boats. I am sure they can tell you where you can and cannot launch.

PS. A 35 inch boat is not that big!

radioman · 05-06-2016, 06:03 AM

Shep Browns will work well.

Slickcraft · 05-06-2016, 07:33 AM

Miles Marine often launches large boats at Fay's. It is tricky to back in but can be done. I'm sure that they coordinate with Fay's ahead of time.

P-3 Guy · 05-06-2016, 08:40 AM

Another plug for Shep Brown's on Meredith Neck. Have launched there with a large hydraulic semi truck-trailer, so I know the ramp can accommodate a big rig.

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SIKSUKR · 05-09-2016, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Seadrive

I am looking to launch a 35" boat from a hydraulic trailer.
Thanks

Ok, I'll be the first wiseguy. A 35" boat should be no problem even by hand.

Lakeboater · 05-09-2016, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SIKSUKR

Ok, I'll be the first wiseguy. A 35" boat should be no problem even by hand.

Nope, TiltonBB beat you to it!

Descant · 05-10-2016, 08:33 PM

How does one report stealing a thread?

Seadrive · 05-11-2016, 06:21 AM

35" oops LOL, it really is 35' thanks for the replies.

AC2717 · 05-11-2016, 07:32 AM

Meredith Marina?

TiltonBB · 05-14-2016, 05:08 AM

Talk about stealing a thread.................WOW!

The post this referred to has now been moved.

thinkxingu · 05-14-2016, 06:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TiltonBB

Talk about stealing a thread.................WOW!

FLL's post was clearly meant for the rowboat thread, which he has fixed.

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05-05-2016, 08:36 PM	#1
Seadrive Junior Member Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 4 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Boat Launch I am looking to launch a 35" boat from a hydraulic trailer. Closest launch to Meredith Bay. Meredith docks launch has a limit of 30'. Needs to be cement as boat is 16000 lbs + whatever the trailer weighs Any help is appreciated Thanks

05-06-2016, 05:23 AM	#2
TiltonBB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gilford, NH and Florida Posts: 2,897 Thanks: 644 Thanked 2,153 Times in 900 Posts	Call Miles Marine The Glendale ramp will work but I believe you have to be a Gilford resident or business, or the boat has to belong to a Gilford resident to use it. The Meredith ramp is poorly designed and the angle of the turn around for the boat and trailer makes it difficult to navigate. Any large combination of boat and towing vehicle needs to pull out across the road to back in successfully. The ramp at Shep Brown's in Meredith will work. Call Miles Marine in Gilford. 603-527-1887. They launch large boats, some over 50 feet in length, from hydraulic trailers every day. The do the majority of the large boat transports for most all of the marinas on Winnipesaukee and also move all of the NH Marine Patrol's larger boats. I am sure they can tell you where you can and cannot launch. PS. A 35 inch boat is not that big!

05-06-2016, 06:03 AM	#3
radioman Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Gilford Posts: 212 Thanks: 6 Thanked 75 Times in 50 Posts	Boat launch Shep Browns will work well.

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P-3 Guy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Under the former KNHZ bounce pattern Posts: 476 Thanks: 3 Thanked 207 Times in 110 Posts	Shep Brown's Another plug for Shep Brown's on Meredith Neck. Have launched there with a large hydraulic semi truck-trailer, so I know the ramp can accommodate a big rig.

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Descant Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Merrimack and Welch Island Posts: 4,035 Thanks: 1,212 Thanked 1,516 Times in 984 Posts	Can't resist How does one report stealing a thread?

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Seadrive Junior Member Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 4 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks 35" oops LOL, it really is 35' thanks for the replies.

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