Alton Bay boat launch

Just Sold · 04-27-2016, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Gould1

Hello all,

Last year I decided to launch my boat at Downing's Landing for the first time in a long time and I was shocked. As soon as I backed in my trailer the whole thing tipped to one side and off the concrete we went. Getting my triple axel trailer out with the boat on at the end of the day was a struggle to say the least. I thought for sure I was going to rip my forward axel out from under the trailer trying to get it back up onto the concrete. My question is, is there a better launch in the Alton Bay area that can accommodate a large try-axel trailer? I don't mind paying to launch or park. I don't dare even try Downing's again. I think the last time I just got lucky.

Thanks

Gould1 look here for a recent discussion on Downings Landing. http://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/...ad.php?t=20452
Today I sent an e-mail to the F&G contact I have and referenced your and my experences with the ramp asking for at least temporary repairs be done quickly

Gould1 · 04-28-2016, 05:41 AM

Just Sold,
I will be very curious to see what there response is if any at all. I just finished reading the thread you supplied a link to and seems like I'm not the only one. I just hope that they are tearing that building down to make room for parking and not something crazy. I guess only time will tell if they are planning something with those docks and the ramp. I just find it very surprising that Fish and Game would even allow anyone to walk on those rickety docks. What if someone got hurt? I just think it's an invitation for problems. I can only imagine what the ramp situation will look like this year.

dickiej · 04-28-2016, 06:03 AM

Try Robert's Cove, which isn't technically Alton Bay but pretty darn close. Don't know if your trailer will fit, as it's a narrow ramp, but easy and well maintained.

Phantom · 04-28-2016, 06:07 AM

About 10 minutes further up the road (towards Gilford) is West Alton Marine

You will have to pay, but you also get to park and it has a great set up to allow you to maneuver the vehicle.

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04-28-2016, 06:07 AM	#4
Phantom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Berlin, Ma / Gilford Posts: 1,934 Thanks: 450 Thanked 605 Times in 341 Posts	About 10 minutes further up the road (towards Gilford) is West Alton Marine You will have to pay, but you also get to park and it has a great set up to allow you to maneuver the vehicle. . __________________ *A bad day on the Big Lake (although I've never had one) - Still beats a day at the office!!*

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04-28-2016, 05:41 AM	#2
Gould1 Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 38 Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Just Sold, I will be very curious to see what there response is if any at all. I just finished reading the thread you supplied a link to and seems like I'm not the only one. I just hope that they are tearing that building down to make room for parking and not something crazy. I guess only time will tell if they are planning something with those docks and the ramp. I just find it very surprising that Fish and Game would even allow anyone to walk on those rickety docks. What if someone got hurt? I just think it's an invitation for problems. I can only imagine what the ramp situation will look like this year.

04-28-2016, 06:03 AM	#3
dickiej Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: White Salmon, WA Posts: 299 Thanks: 21 Thanked 171 Times in 93 Posts	Try Robert's Cove, which isn't technically Alton Bay but pretty darn close. Don't know if your trailer will fit, as it's a narrow ramp, but easy and well maintained.