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[steve-on-mark]

Why the hell did I not buy an enclosed boat sooner! You can't be in any kind of a hurry in this thing, but according to my wife I'm never in a hurry to do ANYTHING, so it all works out![emoji6]

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[ishoot308]

Yup!...totally agree! You can't beat a fully enclosed boat if you're an islander!!

Looking good Steve!

Dan

[gillygirl]

I can’t remember...do you have an open boat when you want to feel the wind on your hair?


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[steve-on-mark]

I can’t remember...do you have an open boat when you want to feel the wind on your hair?


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[Top-Water]

Why the hell did I not buy an enclosed boat sooner! You can't be in any kind of a hurry in this thing, but according to my wife I'm never in a hurry to do ANYTHING, so it all works out![emoji6]

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Can we get a photo of what it looks like from the outside looking in, my son would love this boat. In conversation a few days ago he even mentioned once again how much he would love to have that boat that services camp Lawrence.

[steve-on-mark]

Can we get a photo of what it looks like from the outside looking in, my son would love this boat. In conversation a few days ago he even mentioned once again how much he would love to have that boat that services camp Lawrence.Hard with the lighting, but...

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[thinkxingu]

Yup!...totally agree! You can't beat a fully enclosed boat if you're an islander!!

Looking good Steve!

DanIs yours fully enclosed? I remember it being open in the back?

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[MDoug]

Yup!...totally agree! You can't beat a fully enclosed boat if you're an islander!!

Looking good Steve!

Dan
Best island boat on the lake!

[steve-on-mark]

Best island boat on the lake!Even better with the ongoing audio upgrades![emoji16]

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[Barney Bear]

What do the cats and Charlotte think of their new ride? 🐻

[steve-on-mark]

What do the cats and Charlotte think of their new ride? [emoji199]I guess they like it...they're pretty much home bodies anyway!

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[ishoot308]

Is yours fully enclosed? I remember it being open in the back?

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Hard top, hard 3/4 sides, curtain in rear...

Dan

[thinkxingu]

Hard top, hard 3/4 sides, curtain in rear...

DanI could tell how good an island boat that is—pretty cool design. Hope you've had a chance to get some fishing in these last few mornings!

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[Top-Water]

Hard with the lighting, but...

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Thanks for the photos. Looks like you have your work cut out for your self with the sound system up-grades. but if your like myself its probably a labor of love, it never seems to count as work when its up the lake and it your working on your own boat.

One extra question, What powers this motor wise. Thanks ...... :)

[steve-on-mark]

Thanks for the photos. Looks like you have your work cut out for your self with the sound system up-grades. but if your like myself its probably a labor of love, it never seems to count as work when its up the lake and it your working on your own boat.

One extra question, What powers this motor wise. Thanks ...... :)Piece of cake...every C-dory should have a 10 inch subwoofer and a 600 watt amplifier! Music is my passion so it's not work to me! 90 HP Yamaha 4 stroke...this boat planes at 9 mph...very happy with it!

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[gillygirl]

I guess they like it...they're pretty much home bodies anyway!

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Except for Mimzy’s multiple week wilderness excursion in Glendale.


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[steve-on-mark]

Except for Mimzy’s multiple week wilderness excursion in Glendale.


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[Juiced06GTO]

How many of these are on the lake? I saw two yesterday, one docked and one out busting through the chop, was interested in how the ride was? Yesterday was pretty snotty, I was averaging about 18-19mph on our ride from Alton up to Meredith. We were going to try to make it back to Alton for the ski show but waited out the storm at Surfside Burger Bar instead.

[steve-on-mark]

How many of these are on the lake? I saw two yesterday, one docked and one out busting through the chop, was interested in how the ride was? Yesterday was pretty snotty, I was averaging about 18-19mph on our ride from Alton up to Meredith. We were going to try to make it back to Alton for the ski show but waited out the storm at Surfside Burger Bar instead.Only 2 that I'm aware of, but I could be wrong. This one stayed close to Mark this weekend!

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[MDoug]

I have a 22' Cruiser on West Bear; there's the one on Mark, and a 16' cruiser in the Gulf on Bear. May be one more on East Bear.

[Dave R]

If you are considering boats of that style, be sure to check out Parker and Steiger too. There are a few of those in my marina and they seem to be well made though a bit more power hungry than Eastern or C-Dory. If accommodations are a priority, look for a Rosborough RF-246. They are excellent and offer a bit more frills in the cabin. They were made with inboard, outboard and stern drive propulsion.

[steve-on-mark]

My MVYC slip limits me to a 24 foot or smaller boat, so that requirement led me to this boat...I'm happy it did! Sitting at home yesterday, my grandson decided that we should be anchored off Bear like some of the other boaters, so we boated across the channel and dropped anchor. He floated in a tube for a while, the took turns jumping off the swim platform and side of the boat. He loved it ...." I never jumped off a boat before!!" His grandmother stayed on our beach and was able to watch him having fun!! He loves this boat as much as I do!

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[steve-on-mark]

Tonight was a beauty!

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[steve-on-mark]

Breakfast and bloodies this morning...milk for him though![emoji11]

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[steve-on-mark]

Beautiful night...

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[Cal Coon]

Breakfast and bloodies this morning...milk for him though![emoji11]16414

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[steve-on-mark]

If that's an Aunt Jemima bottle of pancake syrup, you may want to hold on to it, could be worth some $$ in the future...Good point....I'm gonna put it on the shelf right next to the six pack of Billy Beer I'm sitting on![emoji6]

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[steve-on-mark]

Sunrise over the Witches...vacation over!

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[gillygirl]

Beautiful. It was nice to finally meet you yesterday.


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[steve-on-mark]

Beautiful. It was nice to finally meet you yesterday.


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Thanks GG... the pleasure was all mine!!

[RS_Broadside]

Finally thought I'd chime in on this thread. I have a 19ft C-Dory Angler I found at the same time we bought our lot on Rattlesnake. It has been a work horse getting people and things out in all sorts of weather. First boat in, last boat out. Not fast but once in the boat you are on island time, what's the hurry.

[MDoug]

The best boat for the islands!

[steve-on-mark]

Finally thought I'd chime in on this thread. I have a 19ft C-Dory Angler I found at the same time we bought our lot on Rattlesnake. It has been a work horse getting people and things out in all sorts of weather. First boat in, last boat out. Not fast but once in the boat you are on island time, what's the hurry.

I am finding the same thing...I'm not really in a hurry to go anywhere. Being out there as long as I have been, I still like to take in the sights...stopping to take pics of things I've seen a thousand times...it doesn't get old to me. This one has a Wallas stove/ heater...will be a game changer for me....I've suffered through some pretty horrific commutes....freezing cold, snowstorms, driving rain, etc. With the sound system I installed, it's like being in a little music studio and even though I don't fly across the lake, I sometimes wish my commute was a little bit longer!

[steve-on-mark]

Sunrise was pretty low key this morning...

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Sunrise was pretty low key this morning...16435

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But earlier I saw a great big red ball coming up behind the trees.

[steve-on-mark]

But earlier I saw a great big red ball coming up behind the trees.Kinda what i saw too...damn camera phone never does the view justice!

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[steve-on-mark]

The lake was angry tonight, but still beautiful.

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[steve-on-mark]

Little foggy this morning

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[Barney Bear]

So thick, we can't see anything. :D

Oops! Did not wait long enough for pics to open up. Sorry. ��

[steve-on-mark]

So thick, we can't see anything. :D

Oops! Did not wait long enough for pics to open up. Sorry. ��Patience Barney, patience. Quality takes time![emoji6]

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[steve-on-mark]

All about timing...

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[steve-on-mark]

Momma loon feeding her baby...2nd pic is the baby swimming under water...never seen that before!

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[Slickcraft]

Sat 9/26 view over the C-Nile of couple about to dive off dock at Glendale; they made several dives into the cool water.

[steve-on-mark]

Sat 9/26 view over the C-Nile of couple about to dive off dock at Glendale; they made several dives into the cool water.And I was on the mainland working...sigh...[emoji16]

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[upthesaukee]

Back in my youth, the dock posts were pilings. Several of us would climb up on the top of the pilings and then dive in. Clarence, the old gentleman that was the cop assigned to the dock area, would give us heck about driving off the pilings. Then my mom would climb up and do a dive, and Clarence would say "Mrs C, you're not helping here!".

Great swimming back in the day and would get out when someone wanted to use the dock.

Glad to see others enjoying the swimming there.

Dave

[steve-on-mark]

Not another boat in sight.. I'm not complaining![emoji6]

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[steve-on-mark]

Few shots from this morning. Oh, the boat ride sucked...[emoji6]

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[ishoot308]

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Great Pic!

I bet you were glad to have that enclosed helm today!!:D:D

Dan

[steve-on-mark]

Great Pic!

I bet you were glad to have that enclosed helm today!!:D:D

Dan
I sure was glad.... I love it when a plan comes together!!:)

[codeman671]

Great Pic!

I bet you were glad to have that enclosed helm today!!:D:D

Dan

It keeps those Marlboro Reds dry!:D

[steve-on-mark]

It keeps those Marlboro Reds dry!:D

Keeps EVERYTHING dry! If I had been on the pontoon, I would have looked like I had walked through a carwash! ;-)

[steve-on-mark]

I see some snow up there!

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[thinkxingu]

Yup.

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[steve-on-mark]

Beautiful time to be on the lake!

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[steve-on-mark]

I know...urban decay...docks and lights...blah blah...thought the lighting looked kinda cool with the glow of the impending sunrise.

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[thinkxingu]

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Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app (http://r.tapatalk.com/byo?rid=92687)One of my favorites. I think lighting can make things better—few things more beautiful than a snowy city street with an old-fashioned lamp.

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[steve-on-mark]

The best boat for the islands!
I don't know if your's has the Wallas stove/ heater, but i've used it a few mornings...it's awesome....so happy with this purchase!!

[MDoug]

Yes, I have the Wallas stove, and it works really well!

[Descant]

I know...urban decay...docks and lights...blah blah...thought the lighting looked kinda cool with the glow of the impending sunrise.[/URL]
Aah! A photographer's picture, not just one of those sunset/sunrise things.
Bravo Zulu.

[steve-on-mark]

Aah! A photographer's picture, not just one of those sunset/sunrise things.
Bravo Zulu.

I do that sometimes! :) Although...some people seem to like them as well!

[steve-on-mark]

Yes, I have the Wallas stove, and it works really well!

game changer for me...actually smile during my morning commutes...music, heat, coffee... doesn't get any better!! Fog sucks, but who cares!!

[steve-on-mark]

One of my favorites. I think lighting can make things better—few things more beautiful than a snowy city street with an old-fashioned lamp.

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I agree...still mezmerized when the late sun is shining on Bear and everything else seems dark.

[MDoug]

game changer for me...actually smile during my morning commutes...music, heat, coffee... doesn't get any better!! Fog sucks, but who cares!!

I use my Raymarine GPS and radar in fog. So far I haven't hit anything:D

[fatlazyless]

Heater in small, lake boat:

Wonder if lobster boats that work in Maine and Canada ocean waters use cabin heaters like the Finland made, Wallas kerosene heater?

With the cold ocean water doesn't their lobster boat get very cold pretty much all rear 'round, plus they probably are out on the job for hours, or some extended time.

Just like headlights or a horn, cars are required to have a heater/defroster in New Hampshire, but not an air conditioner ..... so's the legislature needs to mandate that every boat in NH must have a kerosene heater, too.

[Barney Bear]

Hard to install a kerosene heater on a Sailfish or canoe. :coolsm:

[Bear Guy]

This reminds me of a tale: this avaricious fellow acquired a new-to-him kayak, and wanted to try it out on a cold day. He placed a boat heater on the floor, which in short order, melted through the hull and promptly sank the vessel. That goes to show, you can't have your kayak and heat it too.
:laugh:

[fatlazyless]

....you can't have your kayak and heat it too. [/I]
:laugh:

Heated wet suit vest; do a search for 'heated wet suit vest' which have a re-chargable electric heater and they cost from $100-$200, designed to be worn either alone or under a windbreaker, wet suit or dry suit ..... how's about that ..... a heated wet suit vest.

Maybe they make one that's a combination heater and massage, in a wet suit vest

The Rip Curl H-bomb heated wetsuit vest ...... sounds like powerful heat.

[JEEPONLY]

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Beautiful setup!
Between the location, the docking and the boats (not to mention your adventures!)- Beautiful!!!

[steve-on-mark]

Beautiful setup!
Between the location, the docking and the boats (not to mention your adventures!)- Beautiful!!!And the cats...don't forget the damn cats![emoji16] I've said it before, but we've worked long and hard to have what we have. Dont take this the wrong way, but most people could only dream of living where we do, or see the things we see, so I guess that's why I share the views. It seems strange when boats go by slowly and the people on board gawk, but I get it. I'm not sure they understand the amount of work that's been going on over the years to get to this point , but it's ok. I take pictures to share the beauty, and maybe have a few laughs in the process!

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[Barney Bear]

And don't forget Charlotte, your faithful canine. 🐻

[steve-on-mark]

And don't forget Charlotte, your faithful canine. [emoji199]Can't forget little Charlotte!

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[steve-on-mark]

The little C-Nile was worth her weight in gold this morning...a commute I would have absolutely dreaded in the past ( cold and wet) I actually enjoyed!

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Can't forget little Charlotte! 16526

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Has she calmed down, or is she still a little psycho, like mine? I warned you when you got her it may take 10 years. You met mine last month, at a nearly 11-year-old, and he ‘s still a bit of a handful.


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[steve-on-mark]

Has she calmed down, or is she still a little psycho, like mine? I warned you when you got her it may take 10 years. You met mine last month, at a nearly 11-year-old, and he ‘s still a bit of a handful.


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[codeman671]

Has she calmed down, or is she still a little psycho, like mine? I warned you when you got her it may take 10 years. You met mine last month, at a nearly 11-year-old, and he ‘s still a bit of a handful.


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Still psycho! At least when I am visiting. She's sweet though.

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Still psycho! At least when I am visiting. She's sweet though.Yes...a raging psycho! Ha

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[gillygirl]

She has actually...sleeps most of the day like most adult dogs do. She does lose her mind when I come home from work, or when company comes, but usually calms down in 10 or 15 minutes. She doesn't bark, but makes this crazy growling noise...frightening to some, but I think it's just her way of talking!

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Sounds a lot like Bonnaroo. He’ll settle down in about 5 minutes now. Arthritic knees keep him from being too insane now.


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[steve-on-mark]

Full moon to help me get home!

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Full moon to help me get home!16538

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[steve-on-mark]

It's gotta be cold out there at night—have you discussed your house heating/insulation situation anywhere on the other threads? I'd be interested to know how you deal with the temps/light/snow this late in the season.

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I have not...we live in a log house, so the walls aren't insulated with anything, but the walls are thick and solid wood. I insulated the crap out of the ceiling, but the floors are not insulated. We can basically heat the house during the day just by turning interior lights on, saving the precious propane for the gas fireplace when absolutely needed... too late in the year to get propane deliveries, so what we need I have to lug out myself. Happy about the time change, so now I can actually see how foggy the lake is when i leave in the morning! :-) Evening rides are all gonna be in the dark now, but full moons light the way ( now that most navigation lights are gone ), but I have gps so it's all good. I've been coming out of Mt. View and someone on Bear has been lit up like a Christmas tree on weekends so following those lights ( best navigational aid on the lake, next to the green rope lighting on Mink ) make it easy! I've kept a windshield ice scraper on the boats for years, so that's nothing new...but for me, the game changer this year is the C-Nile... enclosed, heat...I've been trying to get an old friend out to the house for years, but he's petrified of water and boats. He finally caved in and came out yesterday. He had a comfortable ride out at 11am, ( I kept checking for facial sweats :-) ), and when I took him in at 6pm, it was cold and raining, but we stayed warm and dry...he wasn't uncomfortable in the least and actually enjoyed the ride!
We are still aiming to have Thanksgiving out there...I'll let you know how THAT goes! Until then, it's just business as usual!

[steve-on-mark]

Sunrise over Welch this morning...

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[steve-on-mark]

They're getting bigger![emoji6]

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[Descant]

* & * Propeller has been spreading growth hormones perhaps? Definitely bigger.

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Here is my new best friend in action..
The Wallas stove/ heater...I highly recommend it!!16568

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[steve-on-mark]

Let's see if we cant get one more week out of this season...16604

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[tis]

You need an air boat!

[steve-on-mark]

you need an air boat!
i need a lot of things.... ;-)

[MDoug]

Let's see if we cant get one more week out of this season...16604

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With the Wallas Stove, you will be warm when you go boating. Mine has never failed!:)

[steve-on-mark]

With the Wallas Stove, you will be warm when you go boating. Mine has never failed!:)Once I got a handle on how to run the damn thing! This morning was in the low 30s...went down 10 minutes before I needed to leave and fired it up...grandson and I had a beautiful warm and scenic ride in...wish I could have stayed out on the lake longer!

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[MDoug]

Once I got a handle on how to run the damn thing! This morning was in the low 30s...went down 10 minutes before I needed to leave and fired it up...grandson and I had a beautiful warm and scenic ride in...wish I could have stayed out on the lake longer!

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Steve, I always leave the therm turned up full blast and never have a problem

[steve-on-mark]

Steve, I always leave the therm turned up full blast and never have a problemI don't have a problem now that I watched a you tube video to learn the proper sequence of things![emoji16]

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[MDoug]

I don't have a problem now that I watched a you tube video to learn the proper sequence of things![emoji16]

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I also use "clean" kerosene.

[steve-on-mark]

I also use "clean" kerosene.

I filled it with diesel and it seems to work fine, but your's sounds like a better idea!

[steve-on-mark]

It's gotta be cold out there at night—have you discussed your house heating/insulation situation anywhere on the other threads? I'd be interested to know how you deal with the temps/light/snow this late in the season.

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[steve-on-mark]

Last work commute of the season for me...views in Epping won't match these...

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[steve-on-mark]

Beautiful day...

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[Hillcountry]

Beautiful day...

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Love that C-Dory!

[steve-on-mark]

Today's views...wrapping up!

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[tis]

When there's snow on the mountains-----

[MDoug]

Love that C-Dory!

We wouldn't stay on Bear through October if we didn't have our C Dory!

[steve-on-mark]

When there's snow on the mountains-----

When you can't get to the battery shut off switch because the compartment door is frozen shut....it might be time to bail out! ;-)

[tis]

When you can't get to the battery shut off switch because the compartment door is frozen shut....it might be time to bail out! ;-)

Ahhh, that too! :laugh:

[steve-on-mark]

When your frozen dock lines are stiff as rebar... it's time![emoji6]

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[tis]

When your frozen dock lines are stiff as rebar... it's time![emoji6]

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Decision made. Too many things against ya'! :laugh:

[steve-on-mark]

Decision made. Too many things against ya'! [emoji23]I actually had to go back out tonight...in the midst of the chaos of wet vac and compressor noise yesterday, one of the cats decided it would be a good idea to hide and not come out. After an hour of hunting for it, I had to head home. I came in tonight and was able to grab him!

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[tis]

I actually had to go back out tonight...in the midst of the chaos of wet vac and compressor noise yesterday, one of the cats decided it would be a good idea to hide and not come out. After an hour of hunting for it, I had to head home. I came in tonight and was able to grab him!16623

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Oh no! Glad you found the cat. I think that was an omen. You just aren't supposed to leave.:)

[MDoug]

Do you have gps and radar to navigate in the dark? I still rely on my Raymarine C70.

[steve-on-mark]

Do you have gps and radar to navigate in the dark? I still rely on my Raymarine C70.I do have navionics, and I picked up a used radar system I want to install in my short off season. The lake is very dark this time of year![emoji6]

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[Descant]

Do you have gps and radar to navigate in the dark? I still rely on my Raymarine C70.
I think most of the Gilford islanders make the trip back and forth to the mainland so often, there really isn't much navigation. Mostly, look at the land masses and the three red airport towers can be seen for miles. Mostly, keep your eyes out of the cockpit looking for other boats. Fog, of course is a different story. Electronic assistance might be nice, but we just never got around to it. Maybe next year, Navionics.

[steve-on-mark]

I think most of the Gilford islanders make the trip back and forth to the mainland so often, there really isn't much navigation. Mostly, look at the land masses and the three red airport towers can be seen for miles. Mostly, keep your eyes out of the cockpit looking for other boats. Fog, of course is a different story. Electronic assistance might be nice, but we just never got around to it. Maybe next year, Navionics.

Some nights are so dark I can't see land masses...but you're right, once I'm around Mink, I can see the towers and Glendale....much easier with the flashing navigation lights, but those go away in October.

[MDoug]

I do have navionics, and I picked up a used radar system I want to install in my short off season. The lake is very dark this time of year![emoji6]16624

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Thanks to my radar I was able to dodge a small fishing boat in the fog one morning on my way to Y Landing!!

[steve-on-mark]

Thanks to my radar I was able to dodge a small fishing boat in the fog one morning on my way to Y Landing!!I was coming in one foggy morning and thought I saw the Marine Patrol building lights...turned out to be a fishing boat with spotlights mounted on the roof!

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[Winilyme]

So Steve, when will you be back on Mark for the 2021 season? 20 minutes after ice out?

[MDoug]

I was coming in one foggy morning and thought I saw the Marine Patrol building lights...turned out to be a fishing boat with spotlights mounted on the roof!

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The boat I dodged had no lights! Thank God for Raymarine.

[steve-on-mark]

So Steve, when will you be back on Mark for the 2021 season? 20 minutes after ice out?This year was 2 or 3 days before ice out...whenever it's clear between Glendale and Mark!

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[tis]

So Steve, when will you be back on Mark for the 2021 season? 20 minutes after ice out?


No, he's going out in Jan. in his new airboat.

[steve-on-mark]

No, he's going out in Jan. in his new airboat.

That's not in the budget this year... I'll have to wait til ice out like the rest of you! :-)

[ishoot308]

That's not in the budget this year... I'll have to wait til ice out like the rest of you! :-)

I would love an ice boat! Forum friend "Codeman" had a 1000 islands ice boat about 10 or 12 years ago that I remember. To me that was the perfect ice boat for the lake. Unfortunately the price on these over the past few years has skyrocketed!!

Maybe someday!...

Dan

[steve-on-mark]

I would love an ice boat! Forum friend "Codeman" had a 1000 islands ice boat about 10 or 12 years ago that I remember. To me that was the perfect ice boat for the lake. Unfortunately the price on these over the past few years has skyrocketed!!

Maybe someday!...

Dan

J has had more boats over the last 15 years than I've had underware changes! ok, I embellish...but not much! haha

[ishoot308]

J has had more boats over the last 15 years than I've had underware changes! ok, I embellish...but not much! haha

There is no doubt about that!! :laugh::laugh:

Dan

[codeman671]

There is no doubt about that!! :laugh::laugh:

Dan

Honestly I have lost count! Far more than Steve's underwear changes. We were neighbors ya know! :D

I spoke with the new owners of 1000 Islands a year or so ago about a new boat. The 18' was about $100k, a far cry from the mid $50k's I paid new years ago for the yellow one. They have certainly refined them though. They offered to have me be their rep in the northeast and sell me a boat to show at a discounted rate. Timing wasn't right, but I am getting tempted to re-engage the conversation. I have been looking for a used one and they are non-existent out there. Any ads found online are old ads for boats that are long gone.

[Winilyme]

That's not in the budget this year... I'll have to wait til ice out like the rest of you! :-)

When you do finally buy one, make sure it's fully enclosed with a stove/heater.

[steve-on-mark]

When you do finally buy one, make sure it's fully enclosed with a stove/heater.

Maybe we can convert the C-Nile to air / ice capabilities!

[JEEPONLY]

I actually had to go back out tonight...in the midst of the chaos of wet vac and compressor noise yesterday, one of the cats decided it would be a good idea to hide and not come out. After an hour of hunting for it, I had to head home. I came in tonight and was able to grab him!16623

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That's DRAGON!!!

[steve-on-mark]

That's DRAGON!!!It is Dragon...in captivity!!

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[fatlazyless]

Every air boat or hovercraft I've ever seen all have the same problem in common. They are extremely loud because they have non-muffled exhaust pipes. Plus, it is possible to flip it over, upside down, when crossing from ice to open water, or open water to ice, if you are not careful.

For about $40 at www.swap.com, an internet thrift store located somewhere unknown, you can get a good pair of winter walking boots, and get better benefits than what you get with a many thousand dollar air boat or hovercraft. Something like a pair of Timberland, shoes/boots made in Maine, size 11-wide, reg-$119, swapped out at $40 ...... with just a tiny amount of wear on the edge of the soles, you know ..... such a deal!

You know that Moultonborough Fire Dept just sits around all year, all 12-months long, eating fire house, home-made meatballs, and fire house chicken parmigiana a-waiting for someone on a snowmobile or atv or something to break through the ice so's they can zoom out there on their ice boat to probably retrieve a frozen and deceased non-survivor before it sinks into the icy cold depths.

These exotic ice travel boats are best left to the local fire dept, that get's one donated in memory of someone who drowned while driving a snowmobile across the ice. When the fire dept goes out on an ice boat run, they wear a dry suit, pfd, and a helmet.

As Walter Cronkite used to say ....... and, that's the way it is! .... :eek2: ... blah-blah-blah!

[steve-on-mark]

Last time out...that's all folks!

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[LoveLakeLife]

A sad day. [emoji17] look how low the lake is!


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[steve-on-mark]

A sad day. [emoji17] look how low the lake is!


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[steve-on-mark]

C-YA in the spring!

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[ishoot308]

You had a great season Steve! Congrats!

My last trip to the island was last weekend. I have no complaints as we started the season on March 26th! 8 1/2 months is a dam fine season!

See ya next year!

Dan

[steve-on-mark]

You had a great season Steve! Congrats!

My last trip to the island was last weekend. I have no complaints as we started the season on March 26th! 8 1/2 months is a dam fine season!

See ya next year!

DanI was April 4th...still hard to leave...

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[codeman671]

We were hoping to go another week or two, but since we had to break ice in the Weirs channel to get out this morning we are going to call it a season.

[steve-on-mark]

We were hoping to go another week or two, but since we had to break ice in the Weirs channel to get out this morning we are going to call it a season.

Don't want to try Glendale? Not sure what the boat ramp is gonna look like...

[codeman671]

Don't want to try Glendale? Not sure what the boat ramp is gonna look like...

I am sure if we moved over there we could buy a bit more time, but its probably time to call it. I can imagine the launch ramp is a mess over there.

[steve-on-mark]

I am sure if we moved over there we could buy a bit more time, but its probably time to call it. I can imagine the launch ramp is a mess over there.Yep...it's time!

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[Descant]

I launched once in Glendale after Christmas by backing the trailer onto the ice. As the ice sank, it broke up and we were off. Stayed overnight. The lake was open, but thin ice in Glendale. We made a few circles in the bay, the wake broke up the ice and we retrieved without incident.

[codeman671]

Yep...it's time!16646

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It looks a lot different out there today for sure!

[steve-on-mark]

It looks a lot different out there today for sure!

looks beautiful!! The C-Nile is going in for trim tabs... I told Matt I also want a horn installed that's bigger than your's! :-)

[MDoug]

looks beautiful!! The C-Nile is going in for trim tabs... I told Matt I also want a horn installed that's bigger than your's! :-)
Trim tabs are great when navigating choppy water in a C Dory. You will be glad you got em.

[steve-on-mark]

Trim tabs are great when navigating choppy water in a C Dory. You will be glad you got em.I'm sure I will...will help level the ride as well as all the weight ( batteries, galley cabinetry, and ME ) are on the starboard side![emoji16]

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[MDoug]

I'm sure I will...will help level the ride as well as all the weight ( batteries, galley cabinetry, and ME ) are on the starboard side![emoji16]

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Same here. And I'm not about to go on a diet.
:D:D

[steve-on-mark]

Same here. And I'm not about to go on a diet.
:D:DKeeping the port side fresh water tank full helped a little, but winterized that in October

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[Dave R]

looks beautiful!! The C-Nile is going in for trim tabs...

Trim tabs should be standard equipment on any planing-hull boat. I think you will love them. Don't be afraid to put them down (carefully) at speed. I was convinced for years that they were just for leveling the ride and lowering the planing speed and then I discovered how they also smoothed the ride in chop at higher speeds. Suddenly bumpy days that were limited to 18 MPH became fun, 35 MPH days.

[steve-on-mark]

Trim tabs should be standard equipment on any planing-hull boat. I think you will love them. Don't be afraid to put them down (carefully) at speed. I was convinced for years that they were just for leveling the ride and lowering the planing speed and then I discovered how they also smoothed the ride in chop at higher speeds. Suddenly bumpy days that were limited to 18 MPH became fun, 35 MPH days.

The only way the C-Nile's gonna do 35 is with a tail wind and a jet pack! ;-)

[Dave R]

The only way the C-Nile's gonna do 35 is with a tail wind and a jet pack! ;-)


It's all relative. My current boat tops out at only 25 knots, but trim tabs still help smooth the ride at speed.

[steve-on-mark]

It's all relative. My current boat tops out at only 25 knots, but trim tabs still help smooth the ride at speed.

It's cool....slow is good for me! ;-)

[steve-on-mark]

Got the C-Nile out of the shop today...new trim tabs and a roof mounted horn set up...it's pretty loud. Now, if the mail boat doesn't sound it's horn when my grandson waves from shore, I can give him a blast when I pull in! C'mon spring!!

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[MeredithMan]

...I'm envious....the horn on my Formula sounds like a wimpy kazoo...

[steve-on-mark]

...I'm envious....the horn on my Formula sounds like a wimpy kazoo...My previous horn was one of those push button air can horns. They don't work very well in the freezing temperatures I travel in...kinda sounded like a COPD patient exhaling...

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[MeredithMan]

....sounds like this....


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_V98HhbGNVY

[steve-on-mark]

....sounds like this....


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_V98HhbGNVYImpressive...NOT!

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[MDoug]

It's cool....slow is good for me! ;-)

Trim tabs are great in rough water. They keep the bow down.

[codeman671]

My previous horn was one of those push button air can horns. They don't work very well in the freezing temperatures I travel in...kinda sounded like a COPD patient exhaling...

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Pics of your horn or it didn't happen! :D

[steve-on-mark]

Pics of your horn or it didn't happen! :DWas I supposed to take pics?? Let's just say that I did try it and I'm pretty sure it's louder than yours...must be the larger reflective area of the C-Dory roof! [emoji6]

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[Descant]

I don't think we need pix. Play us a tune and post the youtube link. I guess the video would be visual too, so two birds with one toot. Maybe you'll have to re-christen C-Nile to "Tooters"? Boats can be fun in so many ways.

[steve-on-mark]

I don't think we need pix. Play us a tune and post the youtube link. I guess the video would be visual too, so two birds with one toot. Maybe you'll have to re-christen C-Nile to "Tooters"? Boats can be fun in so many ways.

will have to wait til spring... I'm on the seacoast and the boat's in Gilford!

[steve-on-mark]

Pics of your horn or it didn't happen! :DHere it is...16815

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[steve-on-mark]

Pics of your horn or it didn't happen! :DOk...proof that it happened!16859

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[LoveLakeLife]

Nice. A double barrel!


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[steve-on-mark]

Nice. A double barrel!


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what better way to alert Charlotte the dog that I'm coming home!

[steve-on-mark]

Something's getting wet today![emoji6]

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[thinkxingu]

Something's getting wet today![emoji6]

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[codeman671]

Something's getting wet today![emoji6]

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Headed up. See you out there!

[steve-on-mark]

And so it begins...16892

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[gillygirl]

And so it begins...

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Looks like a beautiful day for it. Glad you can access your happy place again.

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[LoveLakeLife]

I was at Glendale today but I missed the big event!


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[steve-on-mark]

I was at Glendale today but I missed the big event!


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[tis]

Now all is right with the world. Steve is on Mark.

[steve-on-mark]

Now all is right with the world. Steve is on Mark.If only it were that simple...sigh.... haha. The good news is no trees down, no damage, no rodent damage...I do have a busted water pipe I have to replace though.

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[tis]

If only it were that simple...sigh.... haha. The good news is no trees down, no damage, no rodent damage...I do have a busted water pipe I have to replace though.

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I know the feeling, it's always something. But it's expected, right? If you own property------

[steve-on-mark]

I know the feeling, it's always something. But it's expected, right? If you own property------My motto is " expect the worst, but hope for the best ", but I always hold my breath when I come around the island and get my first look! [emoji6]

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[tis]

My motto is " expect the worst, but hope for the best ", but I always hold my breath when I come around the island and get my first look! [emoji6]

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Do you think your water pipe froze?

[steve-on-mark]

Do you think your water pipe froze?I do..not sure how cause there was an open valve right below it, but luckily it's just a foot long piece of 3/4 " copper.

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[tis]

I do..not sure how cause there was an open valve right below it, but luckily it's just a foot long piece of 3/4 " copper.

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Good. And you can fix it without a plumber I assume?

[thinkxingu]

I do..not sure how cause there was an open valve right below it, but luckily it's just a foot long piece of 3/4 " copper.

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[steve-on-mark]

Good. And you can fix it without a plumber I assume?Correct!

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[Descant]

Good. And you can fix it without a plumber I assume?
There's sort of an assumption about freezing because it was discovered in the spring. Most likely, yes.
Three years ago, mid-July, my nephew said he heard a water spraying noise, Turned out a copper pipe, under a set of steps had split. No reason, just old pipe. Lift a board, cut the pipe, (or island gremlins), solder in a coupling. No big deal. I know what plumbing and electrical supplies my neighbor has, and vice versa. Also where the keys are. On an island, thee's a lot of DIY reliance.

[Slickcraft]

Listing today?
Maybe all of the wine was loaded on the starboard side:D

[steve-on-mark]

Listing today?
Maybe all of the wine was loaded on the starboard side:DOh stop! Well, it is, but so are both batteries, and the one full fuel tank. She'll level out some when I fill the fresh water tank and other fuel tank...both on the port side. AND, when I get through some of that wine stash![emoji6]

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[steve-on-mark]

Maybe this added weight will help....16899

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[codeman671]

Maybe this added weight will help....16899

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What about her boxed wine? That makes great ballast!

[steve-on-mark]

What about her boxed wine? That makes great ballast!And....it won't break in chop!

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[steve-on-mark]

Correct!

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[steve-on-mark]

No words...enjoy!16901

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[steve-on-mark]

So beautiful out here tonight..16902

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[WinnisquamZ]

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[steve-on-mark]

Still holding on to winter...16975

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[steve-on-mark]

Was thinking last night's ride home was gonna be a washout. After loading the boat in the rain, I headed out just in time to enjoy clearing skies and a pretty nice sunset!1701517016

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[codeman671]

Was thinking last night's ride home was gonna be a washout. After loading the boat in the rain, I headed out just in time to enjoy clearing skies and a pretty nice sunset!1701517016

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I came in around 6pm with storm right behind me. Dropped everyone at Glendale and as soon as I got into Smith Cove the wind started to howl. About 1 minute before backing into my slip it started dumping rain. I don't think I have ever gotten so soaked in my life!

[steve-on-mark]

I came in around 6pm with storm right behind me. Dropped everyone at Glendale and as soon as I got into Smith Cove the wind started to howl. About 1 minute before backing into my slip it started dumping rain. I don't think I have ever gotten so soaked in my life!Before the Dory, I had many rides like that. I used to tell people that I could have walked through a car wash and not get as wet!

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[Juiced06GTO]

I love living vicariously through your pictures! Hopefully once the RE market settles down and island places become reasonable again I can contribute my own some day!

Have fun out there and enjoy!

Anthony

[steve-on-mark]

I love living vicariously through your pictures! Hopefully once the RE market settles down and island places become reasonable again I can contribute my own some day!

Have fun out there and enjoy!

AnthonyTrue story...I had posted a picture of the lake with not another boat in sight on a " i boat on winni" page and jokingly made a comment about feeling lonely. Somebody commented " oh, you're not alone...everytime you go by us , we yell out C-Nile, and the dog barks! Made me laugh! Yesterday afternoon, i had to do some shopping in town, and my wife ( who generally never leaves the island) came along. Pulling out of Glendale on the way back, I boated past Belknap Point. There were 6 or 8 people standing on a dock and they all started waving, so I blew the horn at them. My wife, who is never on the boat, said " what was that all about?" I said with a straight face " oh, it's like people who yell " mount" when the Mt. Washington goes by...they wave, yell out C-Nile, and all their dogs bark!" [emoji16] She thinks the boat is aptly named....

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[steve-on-mark]

The view from the back of the C-Nile yesterday was nothing to write home about...propane trip. For some reason, we couldn't get the propane company to bring the barge out all of last year, so if you're listening Kevin, the big tank is still empty!
Here's a plug for Osborne's Agway...not only are they very nice, but they stocked plant fertilizers my wife needed that even Lowes didn't stock, and they fill 100 pound propane tanks for 59.99! Cheapest price I've found!!17063

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[LikeLakes]

Probably not a good time for cigars ....... :)

I agree on Osborne's Agway, always pleasant stores to be in and they carry more items than people might realize.

[WinnisquamZ]

It’s always a good time for cigars!


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[steve-on-mark]

So I finally saw another C-Dory on the lake...was sitting on my deck after work yesterday and it came by the house. Looked to be a 22 with a roof mounted a/c unit. Anyone know who this is??

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[steve-on-mark]

So I finally saw another C-Dory on the lake...was sitting on my deck after work yesterday and it came by the house. Looked to be a 22 with a roof mounted a/c unit. Anyone know who this is??

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using TapatalkI figured it out!

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[Slickcraft]

So I finally saw another C-Dory on the lake...was sitting on my deck after work yesterday and it came by the house. Looked to be a 22 with a roof mounted a/c unit. Anyone know who this is??

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Yeah A/C might be good in your cabin in the summah. Maybe a reversible heat pump for March, April, Oct and Nov?

[steve-on-mark]

I suppose the a/c would be nice, but for me heat is all I need. I installed an overhead 12v fan, and so far with the windows and door open it's been fine. Having to commute through November and even into early December though, the heater has made a huge difference. People think the ice scraper I leave on the dashboard is a joke...not so much![emoji16]

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[steve-on-mark]

The Dorys are taking over the Glendale docks![emoji6]

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[LikeLakes]

We want to see a drag race for pink slips ...

[steve-on-mark]

We want to see a drag race for pink slips ...Well, his is newer, and has the added weight of the hi top model and a/c unit, but mine has the added weight of speakers, amp , subwoofer and wine bar...might be a toss up![emoji6]

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[LikeLakes]

I know yours is an outboard 90, same for the other? What max HP are they rated for?

[steve-on-mark]

Same 90 hp...rated up to 115.

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[steve-on-mark]

Had to run down to Dover yesterday for my daughter's baby shower and was expecting a horrific ride back out here...wasn't bad at all, and NO boat traffic!

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[Descant]

Looks like more rain than wind. Gotta love the enclosed cabin. Which island are we looking at in the picture? Sometimes the hardest part of the trip is on/off the dock and tying up in the rain. Thanks for posting.

[steve-on-mark]

looks like more rain than wind. Gotta love the enclosed cabin. Which island are we looking at in the picture? Sometimes the hardest part of the trip is on/off the dock and tying up in the rain. Thanks for posting.

that's round to the right and mark / mink dead ahead.

[codeman671]

Had to run down to Dover yesterday for my daughter's baby shower and was expecting a horrific ride back out here...wasn't bad at all, and NO boat traffic!

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Your heat sure is nice, but I like my motorized wipers! :D

[steve-on-mark]

Your heat sure is nice, but I like my motorized wipers! :DYeah, those would be nice, but I realize that you can't have everything. Actually, to operate the manual wipers, you kinda have to to a " seated sit up" to reach the levers, so for me, whenever it rains, I get a great core workout![emoji6]

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[LikeLakes]

I can imagine the satisfaction of casting off, ducking into the cabin, and slamming the door closed, out of the wind and rain. Then on the other end not heading into the island dock all that quickly since you know you have to get out once you arrive. :)

[steve-on-mark]

i can imagine the satisfaction of casting off, ducking into the cabin, and slamming the door closed, out of the wind and rain. Then on the other end not heading into the island dock all that quickly since you know you have to get out once you arrive. :)

you have no idea!

[gillygirl]

That wasn’t you coming under the Gov. Island bridge this morning, was it?


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[steve-on-mark]

Nope...Mark to Glendale for me...workday...blah!!

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[gillygirl]

Nope...Mark to Glendale for me...workday...blah!!

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using TapatalkI didn't think it was you, but it looked like a C-Dory coming through. Of course, I was trying to keep the dog from the ducks.

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[steve-on-mark]

Nothing to say...just enjoying the view!

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[thinkxingu]

Is that from this morning? It's looking much cloudier from where I am!

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[steve-on-mark]

Is that from this morning? It's looking much cloudier from where I am!

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that was actually from last night coming home...it was overcast and windy this morning...not very photogenic! :-)

[thinkxingu]

that was actually from last night coming home...it was overcast and windy this morning...not very photogenic! :-)Phew—I was beginning to think the round-Earthers might be right!

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[steve-on-mark]

Phew—I was beginning to think the round-Earthers might be right!

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not in THIS instance!

[steve-on-mark]

Someone's first day of school...get on the "bus"!

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[tis]

Now that's a lucky kid!!

[LikeLakes]

Someone's first day of school...get on the "bus"!

Better put tire chains on that bus for winter .....

[Phantom]

Bet he's the only one who shows up to school with a life jacket :D

[steve-on-mark]

That stayed on the boat. He'll probably get the same looks of disbelief telling his classmates about his boating into school that i get when i mention to my customers that I have to boat in to work![emoji6]

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[pondguy]

His picture was just on the ch 9 news

[TiltonBB]

His picture was just on the ch 9 news

People on the lake are quick to report on things they see. Many times news items are on Winnipesaukee.com before the local media has the story.

In years past I have noticed that often WMUR and the Laconia Sun seem to echo stories first seen here. I think they keep a pretty close watch on many sources and have scanners on police and fire frequencies looking for stories they can report on.

[steve-on-mark]

His picture was just on the ch 9 newsI hope the picture wasn't a mug shot![emoji16]

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[pondguy]

They were asking for people to send in back to school pictures and then showed his on the dock........all good lol.

[steve-on-mark]

They were asking for people to send in back to school pictures and then showed his on the dock........all good lol.I know he's only 8, but kids start young these days...thanks for the clarification![emoji16]

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[LoveLakeLife]

I can’t see any kid who gets to spend summers on a Winnipesaukee island with his grandparents turning bad at any age. He sees every day how good honest hard work pays off. [emoji3]


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i can’t see any kid who gets to spend summers on a winnipesaukee island with his grandparents turning bad at any age. He sees every day how good honest hard work pays off. [emoji3]


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he had a pretty good summer...graduated to an adult sized kayak, getting a handle on the swimming thing, did some solo tubing, and took a crack at the neighbor's diving board with some success! :-)

[steve-on-mark]

No bus ride for YOU!

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[tis]

No bus ride for YOU!

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Why not? He deserves to go to school too!:laugh::laugh:

[steve-on-mark]

Why not? He deserves to go to school too![emoji23][emoji23]Only school he's looking for is a school of fish![emoji16]

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[tis]

Only school he's looking for is a school of fish![emoji16]

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:laugh::laugh:He might enjoy a frog or two!!

[steve-on-mark]

:laugh::laugh:he might enjoy a frog or two!!

or a chipmunk as i've seen in videos!

[tis]

or a chipmunk as i've seen in videos!

Wow, really? That I never saw!

[steve-on-mark]

I didn't know it was a thing either...but it is!

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[JEEPONLY]

No bus ride for YOU!

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How about SOUP? :D

[fatlazyless]

Looks like a ..... www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_blue_heron or maybe a grey heron that flew here from England looking to visit Lake Winnipesaukee!

[steve-on-mark]

Must have parked in the " high rent " district and not realized it...

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[steve-on-mark]

It's the right time of year...

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[steve-on-mark]

The view from the C-Nile coming home last night was a dark one. The navigation lights from Glendale out to Mark have already been removed. I don't remember them ever disappearing this early...was thinking the end of this month was the time.

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[steve-on-mark]

First of many mornings of Gilford fog yesterday...

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[steve-on-mark]

Pretty view from Glendale this morning

[steve-on-mark]

Warm and dry on a blustery day!

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[steve-on-mark]

Few pics from my last work ride of the year.. another load of stuff and the last kitty came along for the ride!

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[LikeLakes]

Sure looks like late fall in those pictures!

[steve-on-mark]

sure looks like late fall in those pictures!

felt like early winter! :-)