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Forum: Boat Repairs & Maintenance 10-10-2017, 08:28 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,011
Posted By rowinghelmet
Tom at Unique Restorations is awesome!! Great...

Tom at Unique Restorations is awesome!! Great work for fair prices.
Forum: Boating 06-02-2017, 10:33 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,279
Posted By rowinghelmet
Andrew's Marine Service

The team at Andrew's Marine Service in Alton has been fantastic to work with.

Their prices are fair, they do good work, and my boat is always ready by the date I've asked for it.
Forum: Boating 10-05-2016, 09:42 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 64,227
Posted By rowinghelmet
Sounds like some folks over at WCYC are one of...

Sounds like some folks over at WCYC are one of the major drivers of this.

Here's a quote from some of the coverage-

"One afternoon recently I watched one wave large enough to throw my 34' boat...
Forum: Boating 09-08-2016, 10:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,449
Posted By rowinghelmet
I've had good experiences with Andrew's Marine...

I've had good experiences with Andrew's Marine Service in Minge Cove.

Their prices are fair and they have always completed the work on time.
Forum: Boating 06-10-2016, 09:15 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,894
Posted By rowinghelmet
I use this system: * Light Cleaning: Simple...

I use this system:
* Light Cleaning: Simple Green
* Medium Cleaning:
** Spray Nine (great for mold)
** Soft Scrub w/Bleach
** Star brite Non-Skid Deck Cleaner with PTEF (nothing makes vinyl...
Forum: Boating 06-07-2016, 06:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,136
Posted By rowinghelmet
Maybe it's the Brewster Crew/sailing team boats...

Maybe it's the Brewster Crew/sailing team boats being taken in to get serviced? The white behind could just be turbulence from the engines being left down while the boats are towed.
Forum: General Discussion 05-08-2016, 05:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,215
Posted By rowinghelmet
I bet it's over there for maintenance. It has...

I bet it's over there for maintenance. It has Evinrude outboards and I know Thurston's is an Evinrude dealer.
Forum: General Discussion 05-08-2016, 05:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,213
Posted By rowinghelmet
I agree that more advertising would be good. I...

I agree that more advertising would be good. I would have loved to have run, but didn't learn about it until I drove around the lake yesterday and saw it
Forum: Boating 05-04-2016, 01:28 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 29,324
Posted By rowinghelmet
What kind of boat are you selling?

What kind of boat are you selling?
Forum: Boating 05-03-2016, 08:26 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 16,279
Posted By rowinghelmet
I have a 1999 Cobalt with around 1600 hours that...

I have a 1999 Cobalt with around 1600 hours that still runs flawlessly. Most marine engines break because of poor maintenance, water ingestion, or neglect. The 350 MAG with proper maintenance...
Forum: Boating 04-17-2016, 04:59 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 120,794
Posted By rowinghelmet
Third Wheel

She went in the lake this weekend.

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/700747/photos-for-forums/boat.JPG
Forum: Boating 04-17-2016, 04:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,301
Posted By rowinghelmet
Go for it!

I picked my boat up this weekend. I didn't see any debris on the lake. It was beautiful.

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/700747/photos-for-forums/lake.JPG
Forum: Boating 03-21-2016, 05:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 21,400
Posted By rowinghelmet
It's hard to go wrong. They both are great...

It's hard to go wrong. They both are great marinas and both great boats.

If you haven't already looked at it, I would recommend throwing Cobalt into the mix. Having owned both Four Winns and...
Forum: General Discussion 03-19-2016, 03:09 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 110,458
Posted By rowinghelmet
Is it legal to spray water on them? I'm sure...

Is it legal to spray water on them? I'm sure someone could come up with a high power squirt gun with a servo controlled motor and an image recognition camera that could pick them off automatically.
Forum: Boat Repairs & Maintenance 12-30-2015, 01:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 12,324
Posted By rowinghelmet
Sodablasting

I once stripped bottom paint from a boat with chemical stripper and sanding. It's a pretty labor intensive and miserable job.

I would recommend sodablasting or walnut blasting. It's like sand...
Forum: Boating 11-05-2015, 07:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,040
Posted By rowinghelmet
I'm not sure that Village Canvas does upholstery....

I'm not sure that Village Canvas does upholstery. Some places do both. I'll make sure to update my list.
Forum: Boating 11-05-2015, 01:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,040
Posted By rowinghelmet
I put together a list of canvas & upholstery...

I put together a list of canvas & upholstery shops here -

https://www.facebook.com/notes/boat-nh/canvas-repair/484548378390689

Village Canvas over in Meredith
Moultonboro Canvas
Canvas Plus...
Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance 11-02-2015, 08:50 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 12,394
Posted By rowinghelmet
What about matching the roofline on the front and...

What about matching the roofline on the front and then bumping it out in the back.
Forum: Boating 10-02-2015, 09:06 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 16,307
Posted By rowinghelmet
Hanscom Credit Union will do 2.44% for 72 months ...

Hanscom Credit Union will do 2.44% for 72 months

https://www.hfcu.org/loans-and-credit-cards/motorcycle-boat-and-rv-loans.html
Forum: General Discussion 09-30-2015, 04:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,663
Posted By rowinghelmet
You can also register your trailer in Maine...

You can also register your trailer in Maine w/Maine Tags (http://www.mainetags.com/) to avoid the high costs of registering in Mass. It's only $125 for a 5 year registration. It's perfectly legal...
Forum: Boating 09-22-2015, 04:55 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 13,077
Posted By rowinghelmet
Great tips! One additional tip- invest in...

Great tips!

One additional tip- invest in getting your trailer setup well with guideposts and a keel bunk (small bunks towards the front of the trailer). With these it's nearly impossible not to...
Forum: Boating 09-18-2015, 07:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,794
Posted By rowinghelmet
Make sure to inspect the mooring pendant and...

Make sure to inspect the mooring pendant and chain annually.

I'd suggest getting an oversized mooring too. The cost difference is nominal and many of us end up moving up to bigger boats after a...
Forum: General Discussion 09-17-2015, 01:14 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 40,961
Posted By rowinghelmet
You can wrap a strap around the rock and use a...

You can wrap a strap around the rock and use a come-a-long attached to a tube, rowboat, or the bow eye on your boat to reposition things underwater.

If you want to get really fancy use a lift bag...
Forum: Boating 09-14-2015, 09:45 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,454
Posted By rowinghelmet
Here's the group -...

Here's the group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/362425601153/
Forum: Boating 09-14-2015, 08:19 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 45,997
Posted By rowinghelmet
Thanks for asking this Dave R. I've always...

Thanks for asking this Dave R. I've always wondered this too. Why do people get so bent out of shape about this? My philosophy is to get mooring whips, a lift, and or fenders and call it a day...
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