Things I learned at the lake....

[Merrymeeting]

Originally Posted by Rattlesnake Guy

Having a lake set of tools and and a home set of tools is worth the money.

That no matter how much you spend on the two sets, there will ALWAYS be that tool you only have 1 of, and it will be at the location where you aren't when you need it.

When happily collapsing the two households into the lake one, you will have a LOT of tools.

[Island Girl]

This tool problem is resolved by having a third set in the boat!!!! Cha Ching...

I also keep a hidden set of screwdrivers in the house... just for me.

[Lakesrider]

Walking down the street swatting at black flies can make you look like a raving lunatic.

[EllyPoinster]

Originally Posted by Merrymeeting

That no matter how much you spend on the two sets, there will ALWAYS be that tool you only have 1 of, and it will be at the location where you aren't when you need it.

When happily collapsing the two households into the lake one, you will have a LOT of tools.

My tools live in my car during the lake season. No matter what I need, I always have it with me.

[AC2717]

I am with Elly, always a tool bag full of mutiple use type tools in the car or truck when heading to the lake. nothing crazy, but wrenches, plyers screwdrivers hammers, drill and every othe reveryday use tool. Have a rachet set and things like that already at the cottage

[Rattlesnake Gal]

I just sent an e-mail off to Marine Patrol asking about navigation lights on a three person PWC, which is considered a boat. Hopefully they will answer my question!

[Rattlesnake Gal]

Phamtom had a good point, navigation lights on a three person PWC is a good subject for the Boating Forum. Which is where I posted MP's answer.

Originally Posted by Rattlesnake Gal

The question of putting navigation lights on a three person PWC was brought up in the very fun and informative thread, Things I Have Learned at the Lake. Seeing how this is a boating issue, I thought it should have it's own thread.

I sent the following e-mail to Marine Patrol:

Maybe you could clear up a question for me. Can a three person PWC, which is considered a boat, have navigation lights and a stern light added to it for night time boating? I realize that a PWC could be difficult to use in the dark, but it would be very helpful for twighlight time.

Thanks!

Celia

I got this very thoughtful and informative response:
(I hope it is alright that I post MP's response!)

Dear Celia,

The answer is yes it can. But as a caution, we have heard stories that insurance companies have refused coverage and that your liability is at risk when you add something to the vessel that is not factory installed. This would become an issue if there was an accident or other situation where there is personal injury or damage. The other problem with putting lights on a PWC is that the 360 degree white light must be above the operators head so that it CAN be seen for 360 degrees. I hope this has answered your question.

Bruce A. Klinger, Dispatch Supervisor
New Hampshire Department of Safety
Division of State Police
Marine Patrol Bureau
Headquarters - 31 Dock Road Gilford NH 03249
603-293-2037* Fax HQ: 293-0096 Disp: 271-1153
www.marinepatrol.nh.gov

Many thanks to Marine Patrol for the quick and educational answer!

[Barney Bear]

After forty-five years of island living, our most important suggestion is: Respect the Lake. From our location on East Bear Island, we have seen the lake change from near calm to four foot waves in just a few minutes. We have had to go to the leeward side of an island to wait out a storm. We have delayed departing from the island due to windy conditions, sometimes staying overnight. We have decided not to go to our cottage this weekend due to the windy forecast for most of the time. This is a very rare choice for us.

[Rattlesnake Guy]

Don't' tell my wife but sometimes not having the tool at the right location is a very good excuse to delay the project another week. I suspect she has already figured that one out.

[upthesaukee]

Originally Posted by Rattlesnake Guy

Don't' tell my wife but sometimes not having the tool at the right location is a very good excuse to delay the project another week. I suspect she has already figured that one out.

...is how that tool miraculously appears the next week, without having been taken to the lake. She better never figure that one out Mr. RG

[Bear247]

To be thankful that I am lucky enough to have a place on this Lake to share with my family and good friends... Also don't forget to bring ice. You can never have to much..