Boathouse Book

Boathouse Al · 10-27-2008, 08:01 AM

Good day all!

I need your help!

I'm writing a book about the history of the boathouses of Lake Winnipesaukee.

I've spent an awful lot of time this past summer in my 1948 CC Sportsman cruising the lake and spotting boathouses.

I'm asking for help in gathering information about your favorite boathouses and the stories behind them.

Here is a link to my photos so far:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/25518315@N07/

Please let me hear from you all!

Alan Gamble

metals@gmail.com

mcdude · 10-27-2008, 08:49 AM

Fascinating idea!! A photopost search will lead you to some postcard images of boathouses on the lake....some of which may still be there today!

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For instance, this yellow boathouse may still be seen today along Rt. 28A

Lincoln Cottage (Gilford) with boathouse made to match features of the house....

Some time ago Justsold posted many boathouse photos. He may be an excellent resource to contact.

GOOD LUCK!!! McD

PS - Don't forget the Spider Web boathouse!

(photo credit: Rattlesnake Gal)

MJM · 10-28-2008, 08:22 AM

Mitt Romney's Wolfeboro place has a very nice, 3-bay boathouse that you may want to include.

Rattlesnake Gal · 10-28-2008, 09:00 AM

This Wolfeboro Neck home/boathouse on Umbrella Point in Wolfeboro was originally built by a Walgreen and was kept by the ex-wife when they divorced.

The link to the interactive website still works.

Rattlesnake Gal · 10-28-2008, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MJM

Mitt Romney's Wolfeboro place has a very nice, 3-bay boathouse that you may want to include.

I recall there was a bit of controversy over the size of this boathouse.

Boathouse Al · 10-28-2008, 10:16 AM

I would LOVE to include this boathouse. Does anyone know the Romney family well enough for an introduction?

cowisl · 10-28-2008, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rattlesnake Gal

This Wolfeboro Neck home/boathouse on Umbrella Point in Wolfeboro was originally built by a Walgreen and was kept by the ex-wife when they divorced.

The link to the interactive website still works.

nicest one on the lake except for the one on Cow island

Sandy Island fan · 10-28-2008, 05:36 PM

I live at the boathouse at Sandy Island Family Camp, at least when my husband and I are there, mostly weekends. (We're there early to get the camp set up before our first group Memorial Day, and we're just finishing putting the place to bed for the winter.) I realize we're not the most picturesque, but I'd rather be authentic, than over-the-top.
Upstairs in the boathouse was originally storage - army cots, I believe - until my husband and some friends on staff at Sandy started to make it into living quarters. The floor has several levels, to make the wheelhouse of the old "Big Sandy" fit underneath. This means the make-shift shower stall is in the living room - the only place that there's enough headroom in the eaves. As originally it was a bunch of young men in their early 20's, it wasn't any big issue. That was 40 years ago, but some things are hard to change!

Cristen · 10-28-2008, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boathouse Al

Good day all!

I need your help!

I'm writing a book about the history of the boathouses of Lake Winnipesaukee.

I've spent an awful lot of time this past summer in my 1948 CC Sportsman cruising the lake and spotting boathouses.

I'm asking for help in gathering information about your favorite boathouses and the stories behind them.

Here is a link to my photos so far:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/25518315@N07/

Please let me hear from you all!

Alan Gamble

metals@gmail.com

Al - your pictures of boathouses around the lake are fabulous. I spent my summers in Tommy's Cove in Meredith. There are a few boathouses in my cove that bring back some really cool memories. I remember climbing a ladder to get up on the roof of one particular boathouse, so we could dive or jump into the lake. What great times we had!

Good luck with your book, and please let the forum know when it will be available to purchase!

Kamper · 10-28-2008, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sandy Island fan

I live at the boathouse ... my husband and some friends on staff at Sandy started to make it into living quarters. ... That was 40 years ago, but some things are hard to change!

That sounds like a great place to spend the summer! I had been told it was illegal to sleep in a boathouse though. Are you grandfatherred or was I misinformed?

Just Sold · 11-01-2008, 07:31 PM

Al,

Your idea is a great one. I took photos of boat houses on the lake a few years back and posted them here. I myself was very interested in the history of these many boat houses on the lake. Take a look at some of my photos. Here is one that really caught my eye. Please note the unique plumbing connection. It is located just outside of Alton Bay on The Woodlands shoreline facing East.

And a view from the water:

Below is the first place my family rented in the late 50's in Alton Bay West side and at that time there was a boat slip under but that is now living space. It was called Mujekeewee - not sure that is the correct spelling

CEP · 11-02-2008, 04:45 AM

Al:

Nice work!! It is interesting to see some of the boat houses I remember and get a little history of them.

Keep up the good work!

CEP

ApS · 11-04-2008, 04:27 AM

Looking for "Historic" or "Historic-Looking"?

How many Winnipesaukee boathouses are of the log cabin style?

Onshore · 11-05-2008, 02:36 PM

Making any modification to a boathouse over public waters that makes it more suitable for use as a dwelling is prohibited under RSA 482-A:26.

camp guy · 11-05-2008, 05:25 PM

I suggest you contact the New Hampshire Boat Museum at their website www.nhbm.org and see if they could help. This summer and last summer they sponsored a tour of Lake boat houses which they may be able to share with you.

10-27-2008, 08:01 AM	#1
Boathouse Al Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Newburyport, MA Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Boathouse Book Good day all! I need your help! I'm writing a book about the history of the boathouses of Lake Winnipesaukee. I've spent an awful lot of time this past summer in my 1948 CC Sportsman cruising the lake and spotting boathouses. I'm asking for help in gathering information about your favorite boathouses and the stories behind them. Here is a link to my photos so far: http://www.flickr.com/photos/25518315@N07/ Please let me hear from you all! Alan Gamble metals@gmail.com

10-28-2008, 09:00 AM	#4
Rattlesnake Gal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Central NH Posts: 5,252 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 1,451 Thanked 1,349 Times in 475 Posts	Umbrella Point Boathouse This Wolfeboro Neck home/boathouse on Umbrella Point in Wolfeboro was originally built by a Walgreen and was kept by the ex-wife when they divorced. The link to the interactive website still works.

10-28-2008, 10:16 AM	#6
Boathouse Al Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Newburyport, MA Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Romney Boathouse I would LOVE to include this boathouse. Does anyone know the Romney family well enough for an introduction?

10-28-2008, 05:36 PM	#8
Sandy Island fan Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 64 Thanks: 81 Thanked 32 Times in 21 Posts	Don't forget us! I live at the boathouse at Sandy Island Family Camp, at least when my husband and I are there, mostly weekends. (We're there early to get the camp set up before our first group Memorial Day, and we're just finishing putting the place to bed for the winter.) I realize we're not the most picturesque, but I'd rather be authentic, than over-the-top. Upstairs in the boathouse was originally storage - army cots, I believe - until my husband and some friends on staff at Sandy started to make it into living quarters. The floor has several levels, to make the wheelhouse of the old "Big Sandy" fit underneath. This means the make-shift shower stall is in the living room - the only place that there's enough headroom in the eaves. As originally it was a bunch of young men in their early 20's, it wasn't any big issue. That was 40 years ago, but some things are hard to change! Attached Images

11-01-2008, 07:31 PM	#11
Just Sold Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Suncook, NH, but at The Lake at Heart Posts: 2,612 Thanks: 1,082 Thanked 433 Times in 209 Posts	Love the Boat Houses Al, Your idea is a great one. I took photos of boat houses on the lake a few years back and posted them here. I myself was very interested in the history of these many boat houses on the lake. Take a look at some of my photos. Here is one that really caught my eye. Please note the unique plumbing connection. It is located just outside of Alton Bay on The Woodlands shoreline facing East. And a view from the water: Below is the first place my family rented in the late 50's in Alton Bay West side and at that time there was a boat slip under but that is now living space. It was called Mujekeewee - not sure that is the correct spelling __________________ Just Sold At the lake the stress of daily life just melts away. Pro Re Nata

10-27-2008, 08:49 AM	#2
mcdude Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rock Haven Lake - West Newfield, ME Posts: 5,361 Thanks: 374 Thanked 1,044 Times in 490 Posts	Fascinating idea!! A photopost search will lead you to some postcard images of boathouses on the lake....some of which may still be there today! . . For instance, this yellow boathouse may still be seen today along Rt. 28A Lincoln Cottage (Gilford) with boathouse made to match features of the house.... Some time ago Justsold posted many boathouse photos. He may be an excellent resource to contact. GOOD LUCK!!! McD PS - Don't forget the Spider Web boathouse! (photo credit: Rattlesnake Gal)

10-28-2008, 08:22 AM	#3
MJM Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 262 Thanks: 0 Thanked 23 Times in 11 Posts	Mitt Romney's Wolfeboro place has a very nice, 3-bay boathouse that you may want to include.

11-02-2008, 04:45 AM	#12
CEP Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Charlton City,MA Posts: 110 Thanks: 8 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Al: Nice work!! It is interesting to see some of the boat houses I remember and get a little history of them. Keep up the good work! CEP

11-04-2008, 04:27 AM	#13
ApS Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Florida (Sebring & Keys), Wolfeboro Posts: 5,788 Thanks: 2,085 Thanked 742 Times in 532 Posts	Mebbe just one? Looking for "Historic" or "Historic-Looking"? How many Winnipesaukee boathouses are of the log cabin style? Attached Images __________________ Every MP who enters Winter Harbor will pass by my porch of 67 years...

11-05-2008, 02:36 PM	#14
Onshore Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 500 Thanks: 12 Thanked 400 Times in 143 Posts	Making any modification to a boathouse over public waters that makes it more suitable for use as a dwelling is prohibited under RSA 482-A:26.

11-05-2008, 05:25 PM	#15
camp guy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: formerly Winter Harbor, still Wolfeboro Posts: 1,135 Thanks: 284 Thanked 480 Times in 271 Posts	Boathouse Book I suggest you contact the New Hampshire Boat Museum at their website www.nhbm.org and see if they could help. This summer and last summer they sponsored a tour of Lake boat houses which they may be able to share with you.