Rafts and Water Trampolines

pjard · 08-25-2014, 06:31 AM

I'm sure this question has been asked before what are the requirements to put in a raft or water trampoline?

ishoot308 · 08-25-2014, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by pjard

I'm sure this question has been asked before what are the requirements to put in a raft or water trampoline?

Keep it in front of your property and within 150' of the high water mark. It's not required but a good idea to put your name, address and contact # on the raft in case it breaks free.

Dan

ApS · 08-27-2014, 07:38 PM

A new-to-me brand of "raft" appeared today. These are apparently rented items, installed at your shorefront.

It appeared to be not very purposeful; however, an installer climbed up one side, demonstrating that it is a water-going version of "The Wall"—sure to build upper body strength, while having fun on the water.

HellRaZoR004 · 08-27-2014, 07:48 PM

Wow, where's the ladder?

JasonG · 08-28-2014, 04:42 PM

We had a Sea doo brand 10' wide "trampoline" on the water about 10 years ago.
Does not bounce anything like one on land. Just a place to basically sit on, and not very comfortable since the top was trampoline type material.

ApS · 08-28-2014, 08:16 PM

Late this morning, just before it got super-windy, the installers returned to examine the raft's tether attachment. I don't know how they determined something was wrong, but it seems there was some damage underneath from this morning's 15-knot wind—a fabric tear? They towed it away—just in time—as the winds got progressively worse.

Greene's Basin Girl · 08-29-2014, 09:47 PM

I always see those types of things in front of many lakeside homes. No one is ever on them.

Orion · 08-30-2014, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Greene's Basin Girl

I always see those types of things in front of many lakeside homes. No one is ever on them.

Yep, the fun is over in a few days then they're just permanent eyesores and insurance risks.

jeffk · 08-30-2014, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Greene's Basin Girl

I always see those types of things in front of many lakeside homes. No one is ever on them.

There are a couple by me and they get pretty good use. I think it depends on the family. Young kids like the bouncy tramps and young adults like to sun. Older adults, only occasional use.

Greene's Basin Girl · 08-30-2014, 11:14 AM

There is a cove nearby that has a few of those things in front of a house. The cove is very narrow so the inflatable water toys make it difficult to pass by

ApS · 08-30-2014, 07:47 PM

I hope my neighbors get them, as it keeps gawkers 150' away from the shoreline.

Another type of raft went by this morning. It looks like a swollen double-sided ladder.

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Originally Posted by HellRaZoR004

Wow, where's the ladder?

From what I saw, you pull down on the blue "girdle", then reach up as though you were climbing "The Wall".

tis · 08-31-2014, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by ApS

I hope my neighbors get them, as it keeps gawkers 150' away from the shoreline.

Another type of raft went by this morning. It looks like a swollen double-sided ladder.

From what I saw, you pull down on the blue "girdle", then reach up as though you were climbing "The Wall".

Was the one you saw go by being picked up by two young guys? I saw it too if that is what you are talking about.

This is not the one I saw. This is a mixed up post. Sorry.

Kamper · 09-01-2014, 10:15 AM

Like docks, moorings and swim-safety line they are supposed to be registered with the town. But... Like docks, moorings and swim-safety-lines, this is not commonly done. I'd encourage you to center it in front of your property.

If you have more than one attachment point for the mooring, run lines from all of them to a center line to spread the strain.

Good luck/have fun!

08-25-2014, 06:31 AM	#1
pjard Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Gilford, NH Posts: 636 Thanks: 492 Thanked 194 Times in 101 Posts	Rafts and Water Trampolines I'm sure this question has been asked before what are the requirements to put in a raft or water trampoline?

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ApS Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Florida (Sebring & Keys), Wolfeboro Posts: 5,938 Thanks: 2,205 Thanked 776 Times in 553 Posts	Neither a Raft or a Trampoline...? A new-to-me brand of "raft" appeared today. These are apparently rented items, installed at your shorefront. It appeared to be not very purposeful; however, an installer climbed up one side, demonstrating that it is a water-going version of "The Wall"—sure to build upper body strength, while having fun on the water. Attached Images

08-28-2014, 08:16 PM	#6
ApS Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Florida (Sebring & Keys), Wolfeboro Posts: 5,938 Thanks: 2,205 Thanked 776 Times in 553 Posts	No Play Today... Late this morning, just before it got super-windy, the installers returned to examine the raft's tether attachment. I don't know how they determined something was wrong, but it seems there was some damage underneath from this morning's 15-knot wind—a fabric tear? They towed it away—just in time—as the winds got progressively worse.

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HellRaZoR004 Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Litchfield/Gilford Posts: 828 Thanks: 233 Thanked 224 Times in 131 Posts	Wow, where's the ladder?

08-28-2014, 04:42 PM	#5
JasonG Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 310 Thanks: 48 Thanked 45 Times in 33 Posts	We had a Sea doo brand 10' wide "trampoline" on the water about 10 years ago. Does not bounce anything like one on land. Just a place to basically sit on, and not very comfortable since the top was trampoline type material.

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Greene's Basin Girl Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Moultonborough, NH Posts: 1,515 Thanks: 394 Thanked 527 Times in 269 Posts	I always see those types of things in front of many lakeside homes. No one is ever on them.

08-30-2014, 11:14 AM	#10
Greene's Basin Girl Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Moultonborough, NH Posts: 1,515 Thanks: 394 Thanked 527 Times in 269 Posts	There is a cove nearby that has a few of those things in front of a house. The cove is very narrow so the inflatable water toys make it difficult to pass by

09-01-2014, 10:15 AM	#13
Kamper Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Thornton's Ferry Posts: 1,306 Thanks: 67 Thanked 171 Times in 127 Posts	Like docks, moorings and swim-safety line they are supposed to be registered with the town. But... Like docks, moorings and swim-safety-lines, this is not commonly done. I'd encourage you to center it in front of your property. If you have more than one attachment point for the mooring, run lines from all of them to a center line to spread the strain. Good luck/have fun!