Boat slips next year near Rattlesnake

Rattle Isle Windy Side · 11-01-2010, 02:21 AM

Anyone on/near Rattlesnake rec'd any of the close-by marinas for a slip?

Adding a boat to the fleet for next year and want to leave it in all summer.

Its a 21ft center console.

THX!

Pricestavern · 11-01-2010, 09:37 AM

Hi Windy,

We keep our boat at West Alton Marina (603) 875-7788 - a short hop from the southern tip of Rattlesnake.

Slickcraft · 11-01-2010, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Pricestavern

Hi Windy,

We keep our boat at West Alton Marina (603) 875-7788 - a short hop from the southern tip of Rattlesnake.

And the sign at the entrance to West Alton Marina is advertising the availability of slips.

Rattlesnake Gal · 11-01-2010, 12:22 PM

They have a specific time for put in and haul out. Last year many friends had to wait more than three weeks after ice-out to put in.

I believe that Minge Cove Marina has slips available too. They accommodate many island residents.

JMR · 11-01-2010, 01:00 PM

We have been at West Alton Marina for 4 seasons now and have found them to be attentive to island residents. We always ask for Ice out launch and November 1 pulling of boat. Never been a problem.

Rattle Isle Windy Side · 11-01-2010, 03:04 PM

Thanks guys!

I will call both and see whats available.

Rattlesnake Gal · 11-01-2010, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by JMR

We have been at West Alton Marina for 4 seasons now and have found them to be attentive to island residents. We always ask for Ice out launch and November 1 pulling of boat. Never been a problem.

Must be that the people I spoke with, didn't make proper arrangements.

fpartri497 · 11-01-2010, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Rattlesnake Gal

Must be that the people I spoke with, didn't make proper arrangements.

Been at WAM for the last four years myself. Love those people, they are great

gtagrip · 11-02-2010, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Rattlesnake Gal

Must be that the people I spoke with, didn't make proper arrangements.

You do need to request to be put in right after "ice out." Otherwise you will be put in at their leisure.

Belmont Resident · 11-03-2010, 05:36 AM

Many marinas require advanced notification for putting boats in and some also have boats unavailable after a certain time due to storage requirements. Many with rack storage have a place for everything and if your boat is on a rack that’s at the back then your one of the first put up for the season.
At this time of the year everyone is scrambling to get boats winterized before the cold sets in. Several years ago the temps dropped drastically in October to the 20’s and stayed that way. Many marinas lost boats because they just could not keep up.

Grady223 · 11-12-2010, 04:26 PM

If you want access to Wolfeboro, try Kingswood thru Island Real Estate 569-3972 (they also have spots in the Back Bay) or WCYC 569-1234.

Chaos · 11-12-2010, 07:26 PM

I have been there for 5 seasons. Always in at Ice Out, always out last days of October. This year, they didn't haul me until this week. This spring was messed up due to the new boat launch being constructed. It wasn't ready at Ice Out, since it was so early.

11-01-2010, 02:21 AM	#1
Rattle Isle Windy Side Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 9 Thanks: 12 Thanked 49 Times in 23 Posts	Boat slips next year near Rattlesnake Anyone on/near Rattlesnake rec'd any of the close-by marinas for a slip? Adding a boat to the fleet for next year and want to leave it in all summer. Its a 21ft center console. THX!

11-01-2010, 09:37 AM	#2
Pricestavern Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Valencia, Spain (formerly Rattlesnake Isle) Posts: 388 Thanks: 125 Thanked 142 Times in 82 Posts	West Alton Marina Hi Windy, We keep our boat at West Alton Marina (603) 875-7788 - a short hop from the southern tip of Rattlesnake.

11-01-2010, 12:22 PM	#4
Rattlesnake Gal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Central NH Posts: 5,252 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 1,447 Thanked 1,349 Times in 475 Posts	West Alton Marina They have a specific time for put in and haul out. Last year many friends had to wait more than three weeks after ice-out to put in. I believe that Minge Cove Marina has slips available too. They accommodate many island residents.

11-01-2010, 01:00 PM	#5
JMR Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Hampton & Rattlesnake Island Posts: 175 Thanks: 33 Thanked 70 Times in 32 Posts	West Alton Marina We have been at West Alton Marina for 4 seasons now and have found them to be attentive to island residents. We always ask for Ice out launch and November 1 pulling of boat. Never been a problem.

11-03-2010, 05:36 AM	#10
Belmont Resident Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Belmont NH but prefer Jackman Maine Posts: 1,857 Thanks: 491 Thanked 409 Times in 251 Posts	After a certain time of the year Many marinas require advanced notification for putting boats in and some also have boats unavailable after a certain time due to storage requirements. Many with rack storage have a place for everything and if your boat is on a rack that’s at the back then your one of the first put up for the season. At this time of the year everyone is scrambling to get boats winterized before the cold sets in. Several years ago the temps dropped drastically in October to the 20’s and stayed that way. Many marinas lost boats because they just could not keep up.

11-01-2010, 03:04 PM	#6
Rattle Isle Windy Side Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 9 Thanks: 12 Thanked 49 Times in 23 Posts	Thanks guys! I will call both and see whats available.

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11-12-2010, 04:26 PM	#11
Grady223 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: New Hope, PA & Barndoor Island Posts: 464 Thanks: 93 Thanked 24 Times in 18 Posts	If you want access to Wolfeboro, try Kingswood thru Island Real Estate 569-3972 (they also have spots in the Back Bay) or WCYC 569-1234.

11-12-2010, 07:26 PM	#12
Chaos Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Danville, NH and West Alton Marina Posts: 134 Thanks: 111 Thanked 32 Times in 20 Posts	I also recommend WAM I have been there for 5 seasons. Always in at Ice Out, always out last days of October. This year, they didn't haul me until this week. This spring was messed up due to the new boat launch being constructed. It wasn't ready at Ice Out, since it was so early.