Route Question

wtibert · 03-25-2016, 06:59 AM

I've been boating on Winni since last summer, so I consider myself a novice. I have a 19' Hurricane Sundeck with a 115hp OB, and I valet at Meredith Marina.

I've been around Meredith Bay, to the Weirs, Alton, Wolfboro, and Winter Harbor, and made one pass through the outskirts of the broads after Labor Day last year on the north side of Rattlesnake coming from Wolfboro, since the conditions were favorable.

My question is, I will be renting in Moultonboro in the first week of August. Whats the group's thoughts on the best route based on a novice experience and boat size?

I will bring the boat to the hosue from Meredith. I have a Bizer laminated on the boat and a paper copy I keep at home, as well as the Navionics App on my phone. I've been looking at the chart since we've booked, and I see 2 routes.

1) Heading out of Meredith, go north at Bear Island, head between Bear and Pine, and then head under the Long Island bridge from there.

2) Heading out of Meredith, go between Governor's and Eagle then go betwen the witches and Timber and head past marker 68 and make my way either around Cow or between either Cow and Little Bear, or Little Bear and Long Island.

I realize that heading into Moultonborough will be slow going and I plan on needing at least 60-90 minutes to make the trip. Other than the advice of "go slow" and be careful near the Witches, is there any advice? I'll have plenty of time to practice prior to the trip.

I look forward to any advice, almost all of you know more than I do....

Bill

03-25-2016, 06:59 AM	#1
wtibert Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 35 Thanks: 36 Thanked 7 Times in 3 Posts	Route Question I've been boating on Winni since last summer, so I consider myself a novice. I have a 19' Hurricane Sundeck with a 115hp OB, and I valet at Meredith Marina. I've been around Meredith Bay, to the Weirs, Alton, Wolfboro, and Winter Harbor, and made one pass through the outskirts of the broads after Labor Day last year on the north side of Rattlesnake coming from Wolfboro, since the conditions were favorable. My question is, I will be renting in Moultonboro in the first week of August. Whats the group's thoughts on the best route based on a novice experience and boat size? I will bring the boat to the hosue from Meredith. I have a Bizer laminated on the boat and a paper copy I keep at home, as well as the Navionics App on my phone. I've been looking at the chart since we've booked, and I see 2 routes. 1) Heading out of Meredith, go north at Bear Island, head between Bear and Pine, and then head under the Long Island bridge from there. 2) Heading out of Meredith, go between Governor's and Eagle then go betwen the witches and Timber and head past marker 68 and make my way either around Cow or between either Cow and Little Bear, or Little Bear and Long Island. I realize that heading into Moultonborough will be slow going and I plan on needing at least 60-90 minutes to make the trip. Other than the advice of "go slow" and be careful near the Witches, is there any advice? I'll have plenty of time to practice prior to the trip. I look forward to any advice, almost all of you know more than I do.... Bill