some people think they own the lake !!

dva · 07-11-2018, 07:07 PM

As I was returning from the Weirs last evening and going past Locks Island I slowed my boat to just above no wake speed even though it is not a no wake zone, a resident on the island was yelling at me to move away from the island. I always slow down going through this area even though it is not necessary but considerate. I was at least 300 ft off shore and under 10 mph. What do they expect a boater to do? Next time I will not slow down and I will not hear him yelling.

Hillcountry · 07-11-2018, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by dva

As I was returning from the Weirs last evening and going past Locks Island I slowed my boat to just above no wake speed even though it is not a no wake zone, a resident on the island was yelling at me to move away from the island. I always slow down going through this area even though it is not necessary but considerate. I was at least 300 ft off shore and under 10 mph. What do they expect a boater to do? Next time I will not slow down and I will not hear him yelling.

That’ll teach ‘em!
I know that passage between Locke’s and Pig and you are correct, it is not a NWZ.
You were well within your rights to be passing “his” island...maybe he was having a bad day...

Doobs41378 · 07-12-2018, 09:42 AM

You heard him from 300 ft? I can’t hear things at 30 ft

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Dave R · 07-12-2018, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by dva

As I was returning from the Weirs last evening and going past Locks Island I slowed my boat to just above no wake speed even though it is not a no wake zone, a resident on the island was yelling at me to move away from the island. I always slow down going through this area even though it is not necessary but considerate. I was at least 300 ft off shore and under 10 mph. What do they expect a boater to do? Next time I will not slow down and I will not hear him yelling.

I think most people way over estimate how far 150 feet is. Especially Owen.

biggestblu · 07-12-2018, 01:06 PM

Always used a football field to get a better prospective ... 50 yards for 150 feet ... if you can hit him with a football then he's too close ...

Doobs41378 · 07-12-2018, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave R

I think most people way over estimate how far 150 feet is. Especially Owen.

Hahahahaha

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Taz · 07-12-2018, 02:25 PM

I never come off plane in that area unless there is another approaching boat too close. Screw him whoever he is, I'm not coming off plane if he yells at me.

MDoug · 07-12-2018, 03:20 PM

There's a lady on the point at Y Landing who's a match for any wake watchers. She yells at everybody entering the cove, arms flailing

ITD · 07-13-2018, 07:31 AM

A friendly wave and a shout back, "I'm great, thanks for asking" is all that is needed here.

Donzi Minx · 07-13-2018, 07:37 AM

I do not use it often, but when I feel the Irish rising within me, and I need to keep eyes, and ears open, and mouth shut, the your #1 gesture provides miniscule satisfaction for me!

07-12-2018, 01:06 PM	#5
biggestblu Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 7 Thanks: 3 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	football field Always used a football field to get a better prospective ... 50 yards for 150 feet ... if you can hit him with a football then he's too close ...

07-12-2018, 02:25 PM	#7
Taz Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 346 Thanks: 3 Thanked 70 Times in 47 Posts	Lockes I never come off plane in that area unless there is another approaching boat too close. Screw him whoever he is, I'm not coming off plane if he yells at me.

07-12-2018, 03:20 PM	#8
MDoug Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 342 Thanks: 116 Thanked 42 Times in 39 Posts	Wake Watchers There's a lady on the point at Y Landing who's a match for any wake watchers. She yells at everybody entering the cove, arms flailing

07-13-2018, 07:37 AM	#10
Donzi Minx Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melrose, Mass. Posts: 191 Thanks: 0 Thanked 183 Times in 52 Posts	some people think they own the lake I do not use it often, but when I feel the Irish rising within me, and I need to keep eyes, and ears open, and mouth shut, the your #1 gesture provides miniscule satisfaction for me!

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07-11-2018, 07:07 PM	#1
dva Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 50 Thanks: 18 Thanked 17 Times in 7 Posts	some people think they own the lake !! As I was returning from the Weirs last evening and going past Locks Island I slowed my boat to just above no wake speed even though it is not a no wake zone, a resident on the island was yelling at me to move away from the island. I always slow down going through this area even though it is not necessary but considerate. I was at least 300 ft off shore and under 10 mph. What do they expect a boater to do? Next time I will not slow down and I will not hear him yelling.

07-12-2018, 09:42 AM	#3
Doobs41378 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 510 Thanks: 234 Thanked 88 Times in 73 Posts	You heard him from 300 ft? I can’t hear things at 30 ft Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

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07-13-2018, 07:31 AM	#9
ITD Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonboro, NH Posts: 2,925 Thanks: 476 Thanked 691 Times in 387 Posts	A friendly wave and a shout back, "I'm great, thanks for asking" is all that is needed here.