Boating?

Cal · 11-23-2008, 10:16 AM

10:15 AM this morning there was a boat at the Alton Bay town docks

Brrrrrrrrrrrr

DickR · 11-23-2008, 11:20 AM

Late yesterday, just after lights-on time, a boat went by Long Island, headed for the bridge. Breezy, low 20s. Brrrr as well. A few hours later, another went by going the other way. Now, I figure maybe it had to be the same guy, reasoning nobody else was likely to be out there. But on the other hand, the first boat had a red light in front, but the second one had a green one.

Cal · 11-23-2008, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by DickR

But on the other hand, the first boat had a red light in front, but the second one had a green one.

Waterbaby · 11-23-2008, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by DickR

But on the other hand, the first boat had a red light in front, but the second one had a green one.

What color did they have on back?

upthesaukee · 11-23-2008, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Cal

10:15 AM this morning there was a boat at the Alton Bay town docks

Brrrrrrrrrrrr

Actually, that boat was there on Saturday when there were good 3 foot waves outside Sandy Point. In any case, it was never much above freezing on Saturday with 15-30 MPH winds coming right down the bay.

I'll see your Brrrrrrrrr and raise you a BRRRRRRRRRR (I know I'm shouting dear, but it's that cold...yes dear, no more shouting

)

Cal · 11-24-2008, 06:50 AM

Still there this morning and it looks iced in

Could be an interesting winter

Ropetow · 11-24-2008, 09:06 PM

How is ice in the Parker Marine / Riverlake Yacht Club area?

upthesaukee · 11-24-2008, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Ropetow

How is ice in the Parker Marine / Riverlake Yacht Club area?

Well, it's pretty much like other ice...cold, on top of the water,

...Sorry, I couldn't help my self. Good thing I'm not Bill Engvall.

Seriously, there is ice in the Merrymeeting upstream from the bridge, and it is pretty well solid in Parker's as well as Riverlake. There is a skim of ice right out to the bandstand, including the town docks over to the Mt. Washington dock. This all occurred in the last few days.

Rufus · 11-25-2008, 08:33 AM

I was out on Sunday pm around Pine and Three Mile, the wind was very strong and the spray froze on my coat. Not a day for water sports. Monday was beautiful and calm.

nj2nh · 11-25-2008, 09:31 AM

That boat is still there at the public docks in Alton Bay as far as I can tell from Downing's webcam. The Spencer Hughes cam won't open for me this morning.

Curious, isn't it?

nj2nh

This'nThat · 11-25-2008, 10:24 AM

That boat has been there for several days now -- same spot.

SLI · 11-25-2008, 11:51 AM

Does anyone know if the Alton PD has looked into what happened to the owner of this boat? Seems odd to leave it there as ice forms around it.

This'nThat · 11-25-2008, 01:32 PM

Maybe it was placed there by the same person who drove the Jimmy into the lake? Maybe "lake crime" is overtaking Alton, and overwhelming the Alton PD? Just trying to start some rumors, here....explaining the unexplained. But is is very, very odd to see a boat being frozen in at the docks.

BTW, SLI -- welcome to the Forum. I see you just joined.

Pineedles · 11-25-2008, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by This'nThat

Maybe it was placed there by the same person who drove the Jimmy into the lake? Maybe "lake crime" is overtaking Alton, and overwhelming the Alton PD? Just trying to start some rumors, here....explaining the unexplained. But is is very, very odd to see a boat being frozen in at the docks.

BTW, SLI -- welcome to the Forum. I see you just joined.

It's going to be a long cold winter. I say BRING ON THE RUMORS! YES, YES!

upthesaukee · 11-25-2008, 10:58 PM

Boat was gone this afternoon....and it didn't look like it sank with all the rain.

Lakesrider · 11-26-2008, 06:33 PM

There are still several boats in the lake. Today I drove by the Tuftonboro town docks and there were still 4 or 5 in there. I have seen some in marinas, and a few on lifts in Paugus bay. Some people just tempt fate I guess.......

Mink Islander · 11-28-2008, 06:49 PM

My wife and I made a day trip today to finish getting the lake house ready for winter. Nothing like boating in a snow squall in a 17 ft Whaler to get you thinking about winter!!

I don't no why, but we didn't see anyone else on the lake....

codeman671 · 11-29-2008, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Mink Islander

My wife and I made a day trip today to finish getting the lake house ready for winter. Nothing like boating in a snow squall in a 17 ft Whaler to get you thinking about winter!!

I don't no why, but we didn't see anyone else on the lake....

I was out as well, but not until 1pm when the snow was gone. Flat calm and not a soul around.

Formula260SS · 11-30-2008, 07:43 AM

Made a run yesterday, a little choppy going out but not bad, easy coming back. Had the "first burn" in the woodstove, a few finishing touches and we'll be all set for some winter fun on the island.

My neighbor was out as well, hoping for one more trip but the wind will have to be calm. This time of year you have to be pretty selective in my opinion

Island Life · 11-30-2008, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Formula260SS

Made a run yesterday, a little choppy going out but not bad, easy coming back. Had the "first burn" in the woodstove, a few finishing touches and we'll be all set for some winter fun on the island.

First burn??? I had mine going on those cold days in August!!!

Formula260SS · 11-30-2008, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Island Life

First burn??? I had mine going on those cold days in August!!!

New install, it's a race to be ready for the Derby

Ropetow · 12-05-2008, 09:40 PM

The boat that wound up being iced-in at the Alton Town docks was being repossessed and was left there to be picked-up by the repo folks. Somehow, communications got fouled up and whoever was hired to pick up the boat never got it. After sitting there for some days, a local marina was contacted and they fetched the boat out through the ice. Supposedly the web cam showed the path they broke through the ice.

Cal · 12-06-2008, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Ropetow

The boat that wound up being iced-in at the Alton Town docks was being repossessed and was left there to be picked-up by the repo folks. Somehow, communications got fouled up and whoever was hired to pick up the boat never got it. After sitting there for some days, a local marina was contacted and they fetched the boat out through the ice. Supposedly the web cam showed the path they broke through the ice.

That's one way of solving a winter storage problem

. Hope nothing froze.

BroadHopper · 12-06-2008, 07:40 PM

There is still a few boats tied up at the Glendale docks. Probably island owners.

Formula260SS · 12-07-2008, 08:12 AM

Well sadly made my last run to the Island yesterday, had to cut through some ice to get out of minge cove. The Rattlesnake landing ramp is iced over from the snow that fell the other day.

Lit a fire in the new wood stove, did a few things, had some lunch and enjoyed the last visit until ice-in. Now looking forward to some winter overnights. One other boat was out, my neighbor putting up his danger thin ice sign.

Bring on the cold !!

11-23-2008, 10:16 AM	#1
Cal Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Pitman , NJ Posts: 627 Thanks: 40 Thanked 21 Times in 12 Posts	Boating? 10:15 AM this morning there was a boat at the Alton Bay town docks Brrrrrrrrrrrr __________________ Paddle faster , I think I here banjos

11-24-2008, 06:50 AM	#6
Cal Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Pitman , NJ Posts: 627 Thanks: 40 Thanked 21 Times in 12 Posts	Still there this morning and it looks iced in Could be an interesting winter __________________ Paddle faster , I think I here banjos

11-25-2008, 09:31 AM	#10
nj2nh Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 529 Thanks: 80 Thanked 47 Times in 27 Posts	That boat is still there at the public docks in Alton Bay as far as I can tell from Downing's webcam. The Spencer Hughes cam won't open for me this morning. Curious, isn't it? nj2nh __________________

11-25-2008, 10:24 AM	#11
This'nThat Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 534 Thanks: 19 Thanked 134 Times in 61 Posts	That boat has been there for several days now -- same spot. Attached Images

11-25-2008, 11:51 AM	#12
SLI Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Charlestown, NH Posts: 25 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 9 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Something seems hinky... Does anyone know if the Alton PD has looked into what happened to the owner of this boat? Seems odd to leave it there as ice forms around it.

11-23-2008, 11:20 AM	#2
DickR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 750 Thanks: 4 Thanked 259 Times in 171 Posts	Late yesterday, just after lights-on time, a boat went by Long Island, headed for the bridge. Breezy, low 20s. Brrrr as well. A few hours later, another went by going the other way. Now, I figure maybe it had to be the same guy, reasoning nobody else was likely to be out there. But on the other hand, the first boat had a red light in front, but the second one had a green one.

11-24-2008, 09:06 PM	#7
Ropetow Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rochester, NH / Bartlett, NH Posts: 322 Thanks: 228 Thanked 33 Times in 13 Posts	How is ice in the Parker Marine / Riverlake Yacht Club area?

11-25-2008, 08:33 AM	#9
Rufus Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I was out on Sunday pm around Pine and Three Mile, the wind was very strong and the spray froze on my coat. Not a day for water sports. Monday was beautiful and calm.

11-25-2008, 01:32 PM	#13
This'nThat Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 534 Thanks: 19 Thanked 134 Times in 61 Posts	Conspiracy theory alert Maybe it was placed there by the same person who drove the Jimmy into the lake? Maybe "lake crime" is overtaking Alton, and overwhelming the Alton PD? Just trying to start some rumors, here....explaining the unexplained. But is is very, very odd to see a boat being frozen in at the docks. BTW, SLI -- welcome to the Forum. I see you just joined.

11-25-2008, 10:58 PM	#15
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,596 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,453 Thanked 1,979 Times in 1,080 Posts	It's gone Boat was gone this afternoon....and it didn't look like it sank with all the rain. __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

11-26-2008, 06:33 PM	#16
Lakesrider Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,129 Thanks: 380 Thanked 1,016 Times in 345 Posts	There are still several boats in the lake. Today I drove by the Tuftonboro town docks and there were still 4 or 5 in there. I have seen some in marinas, and a few on lifts in Paugus bay. Some people just tempt fate I guess.......

11-28-2008, 06:49 PM	#17
Mink Islander Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 753 Thanks: 59 Thanked 271 Times in 129 Posts	Last Hurrah My wife and I made a day trip today to finish getting the lake house ready for winter. Nothing like boating in a snow squall in a 17 ft Whaler to get you thinking about winter!! I don't no why, but we didn't see anyone else on the lake....

11-30-2008, 07:43 AM	#19
Formula260SS Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NH Posts: 384 Thanks: 11 Thanked 76 Times in 51 Posts	Made a run yesterday, a little choppy going out but not bad, easy coming back. Had the "first burn" in the woodstove, a few finishing touches and we'll be all set for some winter fun on the island. My neighbor was out as well, hoping for one more trip but the wind will have to be calm. This time of year you have to be pretty selective in my opinion

12-05-2008, 09:40 PM	#22
Ropetow Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rochester, NH / Bartlett, NH Posts: 322 Thanks: 228 Thanked 33 Times in 13 Posts	mystery solved The boat that wound up being iced-in at the Alton Town docks was being repossessed and was left there to be picked-up by the repo folks. Somehow, communications got fouled up and whoever was hired to pick up the boat never got it. After sitting there for some days, a local marina was contacted and they fetched the boat out through the ice. Supposedly the web cam showed the path they broke through the ice.

12-06-2008, 07:40 PM	#24
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,570 Thanks: 3,205 Thanked 1,101 Times in 793 Posts	Took the boat out today. There is still a few boats tied up at the Glendale docks. Probably island owners. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

12-07-2008, 08:12 AM	#25
Formula260SS Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NH Posts: 384 Thanks: 11 Thanked 76 Times in 51 Posts	Last Run Well sadly made my last run to the Island yesterday, had to cut through some ice to get out of minge cove. The Rattlesnake landing ramp is iced over from the snow that fell the other day. Lit a fire in the new wood stove, did a few things, had some lunch and enjoyed the last visit until ice-in. Now looking forward to some winter overnights. One other boat was out, my neighbor putting up his danger thin ice sign. Bring on the cold !!