FWM Docks

[jayhawk_nation]

Does anyone here have any experience with FWM Docks? I am trying to find docks for possible jet skis, and this company looked great. If not these people how did you do it?

[ishoot308]

Originally Posted by jayhawk_nation

Does anyone here have any experience with FWM Docks? I am trying to find docks for possible jet skis, and this company looked great. If not these people how did you do it?

While I don’t know much about FWM, I think you would be better off contacting someone on the lake that can look at and evaluate exactly what would be best for you….

Personally I would contact Glen at Watermark in Laconia. They do great work with all types of lifts!

Good luck!

Dan

[Biggd]

Originally Posted by jayhawk_nation

Does anyone here have any experience with FWM Docks? I am trying to find docks for possible jet skis, and this company looked great. If not these people how did you do it?

We have FWM docks, good quality, not cheap. They have been around for quite a few years.

[feb]

I bought a large dock setup from FWM two years ago and have been very pleased. I like not having to pound poles into the lake bed each year. Mine are the 4'x8' aluminum docks with the Azek removable decking sections. The docks are very sturdy and the decking has stayed clean so far and doesn't get too hot to walk on. Takes two people to install each section.

[codeman671]

Originally Posted by jayhawk_nation

Does anyone here have any experience with FWM Docks? I am trying to find docks for possible jet skis, and this company looked great. If not these people how did you do it?

If you are looking at their EZ Port product there are plenty of dealers on the lake that sell similar products. All of the dock companies carry a brand. FWM is just a dealer for EZ Dock products, they don't build it.

[jayhawk_nation]

Originally Posted by codeman671

If you are looking at their EZ Port product there are plenty of dealers on the lake that sell similar products. All of the dock companies carry a brand. FWM is just a dealer for EZ Dock products, they don't build it.

You think someone on the lake could come and look at my property and choose and install what I need?

[Susie Cougar]

Originally Posted by jayhawk_nation

You think someone on the lake could come and look at my property and choose and install what I need?

Have you bought a house?

[jayhawk_nation]

Originally Posted by Susie Cougar

Have you bought a house?

Yes, we have. We are closing soon and hope to have the work done quickly so it's ready for the whole summer.

[TheTimeTraveler]

Originally Posted by jayhawk_nation

Yes, we have. We are closing soon and hope to have the work done quickly so it's ready for the whole summer.

Congrats on the purchase! What town did you buy in ?

[jayhawk_nation]

Meredith! We are super excited.

[TheTimeTraveler]

So if I recall, there was another Forum Thread you had started in which you were worried about the depth of the water on a house you were interested in.

I take it that you did end up buying that house as the depth wasn't as worrisome as you had initially thought ?

[Susie Cougar]

Originally Posted by TheTimeTraveler

So if I recall, there was another Forum Thread you had started in which you were worried about the depth of the water on a house you were interested in.

I take it that you did end up buying that house as the depth wasn't as worrisome as you had initially thought ?

That house is in Moultonborough. He has stated that he bought in Meredith.

Hopefully, he will share with us the property that he bought so we can tell him what a good job he did!

[jayhawk_nation]

Yes, we ended up choosing a different house than the first one I asked about. We were sure we would get that one, then this one came on and we loved it.
It's 22 Harris Rd in Meredith.

Love the inside and only needs a little work on it. The dock is another situation we are trying to figure out. For starters, it's quite old. We aren't sure if that is gonna be an issue. Second, we don't know if we want to get a boat lift or use the whips that are already on the dock. I sense that the lift will be quite a purchase, but we think it might be worth it. Curious if anyone else has one and likes it or not.
We also would like to put a place for our jet skis. I understand that we need some permits for that, but assuming I get those, is that all I need? Not sure if what we were looking at (EZ docks) is considered a permanent dock, and if that has any effect on it.

[thinkxingu]

That house is light-years more beautiful than the other—congratulations!

In terms of docking, this may be a "wait and see" situation.

Those whips are there because, although it might be "buffered by Stonedam Island," (just outside of that, by the Weirs, is often the worst wave action/chop on Winni) that channel is a popular route to/from Sally's Gut and, given the hazards in the area (circled on the map), it's not as wide as it looks. The extent of the wave action might not really be known until the season's underway.

It doesn't look like there's much open shore space, so I'd definitely look at floating docks for the jet skis. It looks like there's plenty of space to throw two perpendicular to the dock opposite the whips, and those things are pretty good in rough conditions.

Either way, I think finding a docking company you trust would be a good first step to figuring these things out.

Congrats again, and best of luck with your new vacation spot!

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[TomC]

Originally Posted by jayhawk_nation

Yes, we have. We are closing soon and hope to have the work done quickly so it's ready for the whole summer.

I don't think getting anyone to do anything around here 'quickly' is too likely.. any contractor I have called recently (painter, stone guy, carpenter) to schedule work is booked until fall at the earliest and the painter said he is booking for next spring!

[Susie Cougar]

You made a good choice. I’m sure you will be very happy there.

[sluggo]

We used to do the dock work there , nice location . If you would like a consult give us a call at Center Harbor Docks 603-253-4000

[jayhawk_nation]

Originally Posted by thinkxingu

That house is light-years more beautiful than the other—congratulations!

In terms of docking, this may be a "wait and see" situation.

Those whips are there because, although it might be "buffered by Stonedam Island," (just outside of that, by the Weirs, is often the worst wave action/chop on Winni) that channel is a popular route to/from Sally's Gut and, given the hazards in the area (circled on the map), it's not as wide as it looks. The extent of the wave action might not really be known until the season's underway.

It doesn't look like there's much open shore space, so I'd definitely look at floating docks for the jet skis. It looks like there's plenty of space to throw two perpendicular to the dock opposite the whips, and those things are pretty good in rough conditions.

Either way, I think finding a docking company you trust would be a good first step to figuring these things out.

Congrats again, and best of luck with your new vacation spot!

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Thank you for that! I am planning on going up there next week with the boat to see how it looks. I’m hoping that we are tucked into the corner there enough that wakes will not be a huge issue, but i’m not sure. I’ll need to wait and see. If it ends up being an issue we might get a lift for our boat.

[Biggd]

Originally Posted by jayhawk_nation

Yes, we ended up choosing a different house than the first one I asked about. We were sure we would get that one, then this one came on and we loved it.
It's 22 Harris Rd in Meredith.

Love the inside and only needs a little work on it. The dock is another situation we are trying to figure out. For starters, it's quite old. We aren't sure if that is gonna be an issue. Second, we don't know if we want to get a boat lift or use the whips that are already on the dock. I sense that the lift will be quite a purchase, but we think it might be worth it. Curious if anyone else has one and likes it or not.
We also would like to put a place for our jet skis. I understand that we need some permits for that, but assuming I get those, is that all I need? Not sure if what we were looking at (EZ docks) is considered a permanent dock, and if that has any effect on it.

Very nice, and if I remember correctly you were looking to spend 5 Mil. You came in way under budget, bravo!
As someone else mentioned, I think you would be better off finding a local dock company that could design and permit a dock for your specific location and needs.
You may have to use the dock that's there for a while because the process isn't quick, but a beautiful dock system will enhance the value of that property and the quality time you spend out there.

[codeman671]

I would not replace that permanent dock with a plastic and metal pipe dock! Horrible idea. Maybe re-deck it if needed with composite to dress it up. It looks fine in the listing. If it really needs to be redone, have it done the same way in a permanent dock.

Install a pair of sunlift minis perpendicular to the dock with a catwalk in between to access your pwc or a pair of ports.

With 135 feet of frontage there you are limited to a single finger dock. You can have a 30’ permanent or a 40’ crank up/seasonal by DES regulations unless you have limited depth which it doesn’t appear you do. If the existing dock is longer than 30’ it’s grandfathered.

[tis]

Is it correct that now if you register your dock you can repair it without a permit as long as you keep the same footprint?

[codeman671]

Originally Posted by tis

Is it correct that now if you register your dock you can repair it without a permit as long as you keep the same footprint?

I had never heard of this but looked it up. Here is the fact sheet.

https://www.des.nh.gov/sites/g/files...ents/wb-28.pdf

Not needed for seasonal docks, but it covers you for 5 years on a permanent dock. Seems like a money grab to me, although if you know you need repairs it may be worth registering before repairing to avoid the permit process.