Boat going in?

Happy Gourmand · 03-21-2014, 10:10 AM

Got my letter from the marina yesterday asking for a launch date. We usually like to launch in April, but I don't thing that's going to happen this year. I wonder what the chances are for the first weekend in May?

robmac · 03-21-2014, 10:50 AM

I for one am not changing my instructions to the marina " as soon as there is enough open water at the dock put me in " As long as I can plug in to shore power for heat and hot water I'm there.

pcmc · 03-21-2014, 11:05 AM

That's a tough call. I would think there should be plenty of water to put a boat in, in late April. The weather seems to swing from season to season quicker, maybe a little more extreme. Meaning when the temps finally decide to rise they jump and spring happens quick. The sun will getting strong soon too.

If you tell them to put your boat in mid April and conditions aren't suitable do they wait until boats can go in then start the list in order, or does your date go by and you go to the end of the list.

upthesaukee · 03-21-2014, 11:12 AM

May 1st...

I figure the Marina will be ice free and some of the lake open as well, even if we do not have "ice out" declared.

At least we can go out and troll some, and on a nice day, hang a hook at the sand bar.

radioman · 03-21-2014, 11:48 AM

Your reply should be asap !! Most marinas welcome the opportunity to get your boat out of the yard and into your slip and get the season started

pcmc · 03-21-2014, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by radioman

Your reply should be asap !! Most marinas welcome the opportunity to get your boat out of the yard and into your slip and get the season started

I had a similar first thought too. I would think once the ice is no longer a threat for damage marinas would be thrilled to get season started.

BroadHopper · 03-21-2014, 12:18 PM

I have seen some winters that area never freeze because of the river current. This year it is pretty solid to walk on.

Usually the marina would launch the boats as soon as the warn weather is here. There were springs my boat is ready to go, even when Paugus Bay is frozen. They pretty much jump the gun so that the marina can spend time getting other boats ready.

I have taken the boat up to the dam and out to the bay to the ice just because I have that itch for boating!

Maybe we can have a contest, who is the first to launch his boat and actually took a little cruise?

TiltonBB · 03-21-2014, 06:52 PM

Most marinas will wait until the ice is gone, but also make sure that there are no more nights that the boat could freeze up. They are reluctant to put a boat in and run the motors because of the liability involved in a freeze up.

There is at least one marina on the lake that puts the boats in as soon as their marina is without ice. They do not start the boats but push them into their slips and go back and start them later when they know the cold nights have passed.

Good plan! Avoids the spring rush!

salty dog · 03-22-2014, 04:15 PM

Looks like some people just can't wait!

Lakegeezer · 03-22-2014, 04:35 PM

Wait till the threat of ice flows is past. While your boat may float, you don't want a your boat between a massive moving iceberg and where it wants to go.

Happy Gourmand · 03-22-2014, 06:18 PM

Sent my paperwork back today. Fingers crossed that May 3rd will work.

Uncle Fun · 03-26-2014, 11:26 AM

Looks like "Salty Dog" and I are the only ones out there... Ha Ha... But, I'm with you Phantom !! Usually, April is acceptable... But this season will probably have to wait until early May to get the old "Shoots & Ladders" in !!

Hope to see you out there this year !!

pcmc · 03-26-2014, 12:03 PM

hahahaha, 'Uncle Fun' What a great name to have earned!

Uncle Fun · 03-26-2014, 10:09 PM

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hahahaha, 'Uncle Fun' What a great name to have earned!

The "Funnest" Uncle of all PCMC

The one with the most toys that all the kids love to come up to the lake and use !! I certainly have earned that name from both the kids and adults !!

Happy Gourmand · 04-18-2014, 07:23 AM

Though skeptical when I set the date to launch the boat, it looks like I will have no problem with May 3rd.

pjard · 04-18-2014, 08:33 AM

I can see Saunders bay over to Governor's Island from my house. There is LOTS of open water. Also, check out the "Snake Eyes" web cam. The ice is going alot quicker than I think anyone thought.

robmac · 04-18-2014, 08:47 AM

Mine is in as of yesterday

pcmc · 04-18-2014, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by robmac

Mine is in as of yesterday

Show off.

Island Girl · 04-18-2014, 02:14 PM

If it starts.

Just Sold · 04-18-2014, 02:23 PM

Well the Eleanor Rose is in the water and was started today about 1:00 PM. She is now owned by John & Sue of Nashua!
More later.

Happy Gourmand · 04-18-2014, 03:10 PM

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Well the Eleanor Rose is in the water and was started today about 1:00 PM. She is now owned by John & Sue of Nashua!
More later.

Nice boat...that's when a Wellcraft was....well...a Wellcraft. I think that's one of the nicest models they ever made!

Just Sold · 04-18-2014, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by The Phantom Gourmand

Nice boat...that's when a Wellcraft was....well...a Wellcraft. I think that's one of the nicest models they ever made!

I agree. The 232 has one of the best Wellcraft lay outs, ride and handling with great seating comfort but it has a very small cuddy. So we decide to sell it.
We decided to downsize and I was looking for a bowrider. Then I was out voted, sound familiar? So we went for a more typical cuddy layout in a 19'-21' with a V6 vs V8. Age was not a serious issue for us either but condition is. More on that later.

rgilfert · 04-19-2014, 04:51 AM

...... I got the call from WAM yesterday saying that the boat has been launched and serviced! Day trips to the island start on Mon!!!

fasttech · 04-19-2014, 02:12 PM

Get your reply's in early don't wait till ice is out the Marinas will not have enough time in the days to get them all in when wanted.

Island Girl · 04-19-2014, 05:34 PM

Minge Cove around 1:30 today, Saturday. We only ventured to the end of the cove since the wind was howling, the dog was in the car, and we just needed a taste today. I am a happy camper!!!

BroadHopper · 04-20-2014, 07:57 AM

Took a spin yesterday, from the dock down to the dam and out to Paugus Bay just beyond Irwin's. I don't want to venture to far because of the shifting ice.

03-21-2014, 10:10 AM	#1
Happy Gourmand Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ruskin FL Posts: 1,025 Thanks: 187 Thanked 322 Times in 179 Posts	Boat going in? Got my letter from the marina yesterday asking for a launch date. We usually like to launch in April, but I don't thing that's going to happen this year. I wonder what the chances are for the first weekend in May?

03-21-2014, 11:12 AM	#4
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,547 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,397 Thanked 1,918 Times in 1,061 Posts	West Alton Marina... May 1st... I figure the Marina will be ice free and some of the lake open as well, even if we do not have "ice out" declared. At least we can go out and troll some, and on a nice day, hang a hook at the sand bar. __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

03-21-2014, 11:48 AM	#5
radioman Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Gilford Posts: 211 Thanks: 6 Thanked 75 Times in 50 Posts	Boat Going In Your reply should be asap !! Most marinas welcome the opportunity to get your boat out of the yard and into your slip and get the season started

03-21-2014, 12:18 PM	#7
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,509 Thanks: 3,116 Thanked 1,089 Times in 783 Posts	Lakeport Marinas I have seen some winters that area never freeze because of the river current. This year it is pretty solid to walk on. Usually the marina would launch the boats as soon as the warn weather is here. There were springs my boat is ready to go, even when Paugus Bay is frozen. They pretty much jump the gun so that the marina can spend time getting other boats ready. I have taken the boat up to the dam and out to the bay to the ice just because I have that itch for boating! Maybe we can have a contest, who is the first to launch his boat and actually took a little cruise? __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

03-21-2014, 06:52 PM	#8
TiltonBB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gilford, NH and Florida Posts: 2,895 Thanks: 643 Thanked 2,153 Times in 900 Posts	Long wait for Summer Most marinas will wait until the ice is gone, but also make sure that there are no more nights that the boat could freeze up. They are reluctant to put a boat in and run the motors because of the liability involved in a freeze up. There is at least one marina on the lake that puts the boats in as soon as their marina is without ice. They do not start the boats but push them into their slips and go back and start them later when they know the cold nights have passed. Good plan! Avoids the spring rush!

03-21-2014, 10:50 AM	#2
robmac Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nashua,Meredith Posts: 951 Thanks: 213 Thanked 106 Times in 81 Posts	I for one am not changing my instructions to the marina " as soon as there is enough open water at the dock put me in " As long as I can plug in to shore power for heat and hot water I'm there.

03-21-2014, 11:05 AM	#3
pcmc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 412 Thanks: 211 Thanked 106 Times in 73 Posts	That's a tough call. I would think there should be plenty of water to put a boat in, in late April. The weather seems to swing from season to season quicker, maybe a little more extreme. Meaning when the temps finally decide to rise they jump and spring happens quick. The sun will getting strong soon too. If you tell them to put your boat in mid April and conditions aren't suitable do they wait until boats can go in then start the list in order, or does your date go by and you go to the end of the list.

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03-22-2014, 04:15 PM	#9
salty dog Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Beverly Cove, Ma Posts: 356 Thanks: 287 Thanked 147 Times in 81 Posts	can't wait! Looks like some people just can't wait! __________________ I'd rather be relax'n at Winnipesaukee Last edited by salty dog; 02-26-2016 at 04:20 PM.

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03-22-2014, 04:35 PM	#10
Lakegeezer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Moultonboro, NH Posts: 1,657 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 342 Thanked 618 Times in 278 Posts	wait till the ice age is over Wait till the threat of ice flows is past. While your boat may float, you don't want a your boat between a massive moving iceberg and where it wants to go. __________________ -lg

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Happy Gourmand Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ruskin FL Posts: 1,025 Thanks: 187 Thanked 322 Times in 179 Posts	Sent my paperwork back today. Fingers crossed that May 3rd will work.

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03-26-2014, 11:26 AM	#12
Uncle Fun Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Just Right of Center (or) Paugus Bay Posts: 36 Thanks: 3 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	I'm ready !! Looks like "Salty Dog" and I are the only ones out there... Ha Ha... But, I'm with you Phantom !! Usually, April is acceptable... But this season will probably have to wait until early May to get the old "Shoots & Ladders" in !! Hope to see you out there this year !! Attached Images __________________ "If there are no stupid questions, then what kind of questions do stupid people ask? Do they get smart just in time to ask questions?" Scott Adams

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pcmc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 412 Thanks: 211 Thanked 106 Times in 73 Posts	hahahaha, 'Uncle Fun' What a great name to have earned!

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Happy Gourmand Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ruskin FL Posts: 1,025 Thanks: 187 Thanked 322 Times in 179 Posts	May 3rd Though skeptical when I set the date to launch the boat, it looks like I will have no problem with May 3rd.

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pjard Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Gilford, NH Posts: 626 Thanks: 453 Thanked 184 Times in 97 Posts	I can see Saunders bay over to Governor's Island from my house. There is LOTS of open water. Also, check out the "Snake Eyes" web cam. The ice is going alot quicker than I think anyone thought.

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robmac Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nashua,Meredith Posts: 951 Thanks: 213 Thanked 106 Times in 81 Posts	Mine is in as of yesterday

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rgilfert Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Bedford, NH / Rattlesnake Island Posts: 299 Thanks: 152 Thanked 227 Times in 57 Posts	WaaaaaWhoooooo ..... ...... I got the call from WAM yesterday saying that the boat has been launched and serviced! Day trips to the island start on Mon!!!

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fasttech Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 30 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Get your reply's in early don't wait till ice is out the Marinas will not have enough time in the days to get them all in when wanted.

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Island Girl Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Central MA Posts: 2,352 Thanks: 18 Thanked 535 Times in 179 Posts	Boat is in, went for a spin Minge Cove around 1:30 today, Saturday. We only ventured to the end of the cove since the wind was howling, the dog was in the car, and we just needed a taste today. I am a happy camper!!! Attached Images __________________ Island Girl ....... Make Lemonade

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04-20-2014, 07:57 AM	#26
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,509 Thanks: 3,116 Thanked 1,089 Times in 783 Posts	Took a spin. Took a spin yesterday, from the dock down to the dam and out to Paugus Bay just beyond Irwin's. I don't want to venture to far because of the shifting ice. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.