Winter Harbor Marina?

ApS · 07-03-2011, 04:57 AM

I can't find it either, and I'm certain I wrote of it here.

The reference I used was what my Dad called it, "Winnipesaukee Motor Crafty".

Just before you reached there by boat, you'd pass a home-made floating sign, "No Wake". With that very low-lying lot, I don't know how he managed to keep dry.

tis · 07-03-2011, 11:14 AM

I think there was a speed limit sign there, Acres.

howitzers · 10-07-2015, 09:42 AM

I have photographic negatives in a large format of photos of Winnipesaukee Motor Craft marina. One image is a nice aerial photo of the complex. private message me if you's like. I'll do the same to you now

tis · 10-07-2015, 01:07 PM

APS, didn't that sign say Headway Speed at the time?

Can you post any pics, How?

TheProfessor · 10-30-2015, 07:43 AM

Grandpa's 1930's cabin cruiser was stored there every winter.
Grandpa after WWII had purchased a used lobster boat.
The brand was BALTZER.
Constructed in Newburyport - I think.
A flat head 6 cylinder engine. Chrysler if memory is correct.

During one of the hurricanes of the mid-late 1950's - grandpa came up to lake and beached the bow and held onto it during the entire hurricane.
I vaguely recall the neighbors boats (all wooden) - smashed up on shore.
But Grandpa's boat was intact.

After Grandpa's passing the boat went through a few family members and was ultimately sold to someone on Cape Cod who was going to restore it.
Then the trail ends.

tis · 10-30-2015, 07:57 AM

Great story! I imagine they hauled it out on those railroad tracks they had??

Descant · 10-30-2015, 01:58 PM

I think WMC was the Lyman dealer. To me, one of the best (wooden) "island" boats. We had a 1964 26 footer. Great in all kinds of weather/wind.

There are still several on the lake and we see them at the NH Boat Museum, and classic boat shows. You might find more history from museum folks.

ApS · 05-09-2016, 06:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tis

APS, didn't that sign say Headway Speed at the time?

Sorry, don't remember—only that it was a home-made, black-on-white, sign. When approaching WMC, it was "in your face". But for Winter Harborites, that short trip to WMC saved an 16-mile round trip run to Wolfeboro for gas.

WMC brings back memories of getting "white gas", buying my first three (used) outboards, docking nearby for a 50-foot walk to buy stamps, milk and groceries—all by boat.

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tis · 05-09-2016, 07:33 AM

Nice old post to bring back! It did say headway speed at one time. I have fond memories of going to Ernie Piper's store when we were kids for a coke or ice cream.

Kerk · 05-09-2016, 08:17 AM

I bought one of the Mirror Craft 14 foot boats at the auction which I think was in the fall of 1981. It is still used every year as my Island work/run about boat and it has been a true work boat. One of my better investments! kerk

Tallyho · 05-09-2016, 07:50 PM

If I remember correctly, they also were a dealer for O'Day sailboats. I almost bought a Rhodes 19 about 1977, but it was a keelboat and I think that would have limited my sailing areas.

07-03-2011, 04:57 AM	#1
ApS Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Florida (Sebring & Keys), Wolfeboro Posts: 6,028 Thanks: 2,285 Thanked 789 Times in 564 Posts	Crafty? I can't find it either, and I'm certain I wrote of it here. The reference I used was what my Dad called it, "Winnipesaukee Motor Crafty". Just before you reached there by boat, you'd pass a home-made floating sign, "No Wake". With that very low-lying lot, I don't know how he managed to keep dry.

10-07-2015, 09:42 AM	#3
howitzers Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Laconia, NH Posts: 3 Thanks: 4 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Winnipesaukee motor craft photos I have photographic negatives in a large format of photos of Winnipesaukee Motor Craft marina. One image is a nice aerial photo of the complex. private message me if you's like. I'll do the same to you now

10-30-2015, 01:58 PM	#7
Descant Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Merrimack and Welch Island Posts: 4,599 Thanks: 1,418 Thanked 1,705 Times in 1,109 Posts	Lyman? I think WMC was the Lyman dealer. To me, one of the best (wooden) "island" boats. We had a 1964 26 footer. Great in all kinds of weather/wind. There are still several on the lake and we see them at the NH Boat Museum, and classic boat shows. You might find more history from museum folks.

05-09-2016, 08:17 AM	#10
Kerk Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 87 Thanks: 1 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Winter Harbor Marina I bought one of the Mirror Craft 14 foot boats at the auction which I think was in the fall of 1981. It is still used every year as my Island work/run about boat and it has been a true work boat. One of my better investments! kerk

05-09-2016, 07:50 PM	#11
Tallyho Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 311 Thanks: 422 Thanked 16 Times in 13 Posts	Winter Harbor Marina If I remember correctly, they also were a dealer for O'Day sailboats. I almost bought a Rhodes 19 about 1977, but it was a keelboat and I think that would have limited my sailing areas.

07-03-2011, 11:14 AM	#2
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,952 Thanks: 795 Thanked 1,497 Times in 1,042 Posts	I think there was a speed limit sign there, Acres.

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10-07-2015, 01:07 PM	#4
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,952 Thanks: 795 Thanked 1,497 Times in 1,042 Posts	APS, didn't that sign say Headway Speed at the time? Can you post any pics, How?

10-30-2015, 07:43 AM	#5
TheProfessor Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,164 Thanks: 17 Thanked 357 Times in 214 Posts	Grandpa's 1930's cabin cruiser was stored there every winter. Grandpa after WWII had purchased a used lobster boat. The brand was BALTZER. Constructed in Newburyport - I think. A flat head 6 cylinder engine. Chrysler if memory is correct. During one of the hurricanes of the mid-late 1950's - grandpa came up to lake and beached the bow and held onto it during the entire hurricane. I vaguely recall the neighbors boats (all wooden) - smashed up on shore. But Grandpa's boat was intact. After Grandpa's passing the boat went through a few family members and was ultimately sold to someone on Cape Cod who was going to restore it. Then the trail ends.

10-30-2015, 07:57 AM	#6
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,952 Thanks: 795 Thanked 1,497 Times in 1,042 Posts	Great story! I imagine they hauled it out on those railroad tracks they had??

05-09-2016, 07:33 AM	#9
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,952 Thanks: 795 Thanked 1,497 Times in 1,042 Posts	Nice old post to bring back! It did say headway speed at one time. I have fond memories of going to Ernie Piper's store when we were kids for a coke or ice cream.

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