Thank you so much for your replies. I should have mentioned that I was targeting used boats (as a former boat owner, it seems a little crazy to pay new, despite how perfect everything is). And I agree that it would make sense to wait until next season, but I think we're going to be irrational and buy at least one boat ASAP, as our primary reason for buying on Winnie is the boating -- so this will let us explore as much as possible, until the ice arrives. Of course, we'll keep our eyes/ears open for any long-term rentals that could get us thru this season -- if anyone has tips about long-term rentals, please holler.
To thank everyone for their input, and to help future new arrivals, I've summarized all of your input below (rank ordered by number of recommendations for each marina).
Melvin Village Marina -
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- 463 Governor John Wentworth Hwy, Melvin Village, NH 03850 -
MAP
Irwin Marine -
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- 958 Union Ave, Laconia, NH 03246 -
MAP
- 396 Main St, Alton Bay, NH 03810 -
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- 730 East Side Dr, Alton, NH 03809 -
MAP
Winnisquam Marine -
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- 12 Sunset Dr, Belmont, NH 03220 -
MAP
- Also, they just bought Channel Marine
Channel Marine -
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- 96 Channel Ln, Laconia, NH 03246 -
MAP
Fay's Boat Yard -
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- 71 Varney Point Rd, Gilford, NH 03249 -
MAP
Paugus Bay Marina -
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- 41 Sheridan St, Laconia, NH 03246 -
MAP
Thurston's Marina -
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- 18 Endicott St N, Laconia, NH 03246 -
MAP
Goodhue and Hawkins Navy Yard -
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- 244 Sewall Rd, Wolfeboro, NH 03894 -
MAP
Dave's Motorboat Shoppe -
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- 229 Intervale Rd, Gilford, NH 03249 -
MAP
Silver Sands Marina -
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- 103 Weirs Rd. Gilford, NH 03249 -
MAP