Breakwater Repair

Slickcraft · 03-27-2010, 09:23 AM

We have some ice damage to the end of our breakwater on Welch. Several large stone will have to be lifted out of the lake and reset.

We are looking for recommendations.

The last repair was by Winni Marine construction in 1996 and they did a good job back then. The only other contractor we know of in this business is Watermark. Suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks

Gatto Nero · 03-28-2010, 09:22 AM

I would try either Dave Farley at Diversified Marine 528-4151 or Jim Nagle at Lakes Region Marine 455-7101. Both are owner operators, good guys, come with good recommendations and, I found, much more reasonably priced than either Winni Marine or Watermark. When I was getting bids for my breakwater I called those two plus Winni and Watermark. Winni was the worst. I had to call several times before they even returned my call. They finally sent someone out to the site when I wasn't even there then sent me a one line quote that was double both Dave and Jim. I got the impression that they just didn't need or want my business. Watermark was responsive and professional but they came in real high as well.

ishoot308 · 03-28-2010, 09:53 AM

Slickcraft;

Dave Farley did some work for me last year at the camp and I was very happy with him. His prices were reasonable, he's a good guy and he showed up when he said he would. All in all a very good experience.

FWIW;

Dan

Slickcraft · 03-28-2010, 01:11 PM

Thanks Black Cat and 308, I'll make some calls tomorrow and try to get this started.

Dock and Barge · 03-28-2010, 02:34 PM

www.nedockandbarge.com

badger · 05-24-2010, 11:23 AM

Black Diamond Barge Company, owned and operated by Jim Bean of Tuftonboro, now has two barges on the lake and do every aspect of landscaping, excavation, dock/breakwater and septics. Has reasonable prices and is very timely. Cell phone 455-5700 or Offic`e 569-4545

4 for Boating · 05-24-2010, 02:44 PM

Had a perched beach done some years ago by Watermark and was really impressed on how professional they were. Good equipment and able to solve problems.

Grady223 · 05-25-2010, 01:32 PM

I would only use Winni Marine - great work product.

Slickcraft · 05-25-2010, 02:04 PM

In early May we did hire Dave Farley at Diversified Marine. The permit process should be about over and the work stated soon. Thanks for all the suggestions which no doubt were useful to others as well; there was a lot of damage to breakwaters and docks over the winter.

03-27-2010, 09:23 AM	#1
Slickcraft Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Welch Island and West Alton Posts: 3,232 Thanks: 1,180 Thanked 2,015 Times in 921 Posts	Breakwater Repair We have some ice damage to the end of our breakwater on Welch. Several large stone will have to be lifted out of the lake and reset. We are looking for recommendations. The last repair was by Winni Marine construction in 1996 and they did a good job back then. The only other contractor we know of in this business is Watermark. Suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks

03-28-2010, 09:22 AM	#2
Gatto Nero Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Isola Gatto Nero Posts: 696 Thanks: 162 Thanked 263 Times in 81 Posts	I would try either Dave Farley at Diversified Marine 528-4151 or Jim Nagle at Lakes Region Marine 455-7101. Both are owner operators, good guys, come with good recommendations and, I found, much more reasonably priced than either Winni Marine or Watermark. When I was getting bids for my breakwater I called those two plus Winni and Watermark. Winni was the worst. I had to call several times before they even returned my call. They finally sent someone out to the site when I wasn't even there then sent me a one line quote that was double both Dave and Jim. I got the impression that they just didn't need or want my business. Watermark was responsive and professional but they came in real high as well. __________________ La vita è buona su Isola Gatto Nero

03-28-2010, 09:53 AM	#3
ishoot308 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford, NH / Welch Island Posts: 5,961 Thanks: 2,298 Thanked 4,959 Times in 1,924 Posts	+1 for Dave Farley / Diversified Slickcraft; Dave Farley did some work for me last year at the camp and I was very happy with him. His prices were reasonable, he's a good guy and he showed up when he said he would. All in all a very good experience. FWIW; Dan

03-28-2010, 02:34 PM	#5
Dock and Barge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 29 Thanks: 1 Thanked 30 Times in 7 Posts	Dock and Barge www.nedockandbarge.com

05-24-2010, 02:44 PM	#7
4 for Boating Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 211 Thanks: 1 Thanked 37 Times in 25 Posts	Watermark Had a perched beach done some years ago by Watermark and was really impressed on how professional they were. Good equipment and able to solve problems.

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03-28-2010, 01:11 PM	#4
Slickcraft Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Welch Island and West Alton Posts: 3,232 Thanks: 1,180 Thanked 2,015 Times in 921 Posts	Thanks Black Cat and 308, I'll make some calls tomorrow and try to get this started.

05-24-2010, 11:23 AM	#6
badger Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Black Diamond Barge Company, owned and operated by Jim Bean of Tuftonboro, now has two barges on the lake and do every aspect of landscaping, excavation, dock/breakwater and septics. Has reasonable prices and is very timely. Cell phone 455-5700 or Offic`e 569-4545

05-25-2010, 01:32 PM	#8
Grady223 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: New Hope, PA & Barndoor Island Posts: 464 Thanks: 93 Thanked 24 Times in 18 Posts	I would only use Winni Marine - great work product.

05-25-2010, 02:04 PM	#9
Slickcraft Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Welch Island and West Alton Posts: 3,232 Thanks: 1,180 Thanked 2,015 Times in 921 Posts	In early May we did hire Dave Farley at Diversified Marine. The permit process should be about over and the work stated soon. Thanks for all the suggestions which no doubt were useful to others as well; there was a lot of damage to breakwaters and docks over the winter.

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