August Vacation

Aguamenti · 08-12-2013, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimmbrooks

i noticed today when looking at the chart, that there appears to be a route that goes right through the grave yard, why would someone want to risk that when they could more safely go west and north of Melvin island before heading est again? I guess when plotting on charts i overly err on the side of safety.

I am a newbie boater and avoided the Graveyard just that way until a friend with many years of experience took me through it on his boat. It's not bad at all if the lake is on the calm side, and as Phantom said, much easier if there's no other traffic. It's quite clearly marked if you know what you're looking for.

We spend a fair amount of time at Nineteen Mile Bay, maybe we will run into you.

Jimmbrooks · 08-16-2013, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Aguamenti

...maybe we will run into you.

lol figuratively i hope

but thanks again for the last minute ideas, oh and our boats not to bad, its a 45 gallon fuel tank and i get about 10 gal/hour out of her going 30... so 4 hours at near top speed aren't to bad. And cant take to long to go from one side of lake to other. But thanks for keeping that thought in my mind for knowing where local gas docks are.

itchin for fishin · 08-16-2013, 07:03 PM

People make a big deal about how "rough" it is in the broads. As a big water boater (ocean or great lakes), yes you get pounded but never have I felt unsafe in my 21 foot Sea Ray. I will concur on The Witches, even if you know they are coming, going west (toward Meredith) late afternoon with white chop, the markers can be a bear to locate. Just go easy as you approach and you will be fine.

DBreskin · 08-18-2013, 03:42 PM

Also note there is a wide range of gas prices on the bay. Anchor marine and Channel marine usually have good prices, and Alton bay marinas are usually reasonable but the north/west marinas can be >$0.50/gallon more than the competitive marinas. For the latest prices go to www.winnigas.com .

pcmc · 08-18-2013, 09:17 PM

Recently there was a thread about an upset poster who had his trailer moved with in the parking area. Any suggestions for Jimm and trailer parking, and such?

Jimmbrooks · 08-23-2013, 10:37 PM

yes any ideas on trailer? I was told by the person I was renting from that my trailer would be safely parked at the lot across the street from 19 mile bay marina. If you concur I will be fine, if not i will be purchasing a lock for my trailer, if it had a lock it would take three people to move it as its a very heavy double axle trailer, but unlocked a quick hookup and it can be moved.

Jimmbrooks · 08-23-2013, 10:39 PM

btw less than 12 hours to go and we will be on the beautiful lake!!

chasedawg · 08-24-2013, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimmbrooks

btw less than 12 hours to go and we will be on the beautiful lake!!

Jimmbrooks....did you get to the lake safe and sound? We hope you will have an enjoyable stay.

08-18-2013, 03:42 PM	#4
DBreskin Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Wolfeboro NH Posts: 283 Thanks: 143 Thanked 121 Times in 76 Posts	Winnipesaukee gas prices Also note there is a wide range of gas prices on the bay. Anchor marine and Channel marine usually have good prices, and Alton bay marinas are usually reasonable but the north/west marinas can be >$0.50/gallon more than the competitive marinas. For the latest prices go to www.winnigas.com .

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08-16-2013, 07:03 PM	#3
itchin for fishin Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 105 Thanks: 3 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	People make a big deal about how "rough" it is in the broads. As a big water boater (ocean or great lakes), yes you get pounded but never have I felt unsafe in my 21 foot Sea Ray. I will concur on The Witches, even if you know they are coming, going west (toward Meredith) late afternoon with white chop, the markers can be a bear to locate. Just go easy as you approach and you will be fine.

08-18-2013, 09:17 PM	#5
pcmc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 412 Thanks: 211 Thanked 106 Times in 73 Posts	Recently there was a thread about an upset poster who had his trailer moved with in the parking area. Any suggestions for Jimm and trailer parking, and such?

08-23-2013, 10:37 PM	#6
Jimmbrooks Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 28 Thanks: 18 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	yes any ideas on trailer? I was told by the person I was renting from that my trailer would be safely parked at the lot across the street from 19 mile bay marina. If you concur I will be fine, if not i will be purchasing a lock for my trailer, if it had a lock it would take three people to move it as its a very heavy double axle trailer, but unlocked a quick hookup and it can be moved.

08-23-2013, 10:39 PM	#7
Jimmbrooks Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 28 Thanks: 18 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	btw less than 12 hours to go and we will be on the beautiful lake!!