Meadowbrook by Boat

Frdxplorer · 06-20-2016, 01:18 PM

My friends and I are heading up in July for a show at Meadowbrook. I did a search and found some old threads, but nothing definitive. I was curious if anybody has ever had any luck with finding a spot to dock up for Meadowbrook.

Thanks!

Phantom · 06-20-2016, 02:05 PM

ABSOLUTELY not !

MVYC, Silver Sands (both Marina & Hotel) will not allow it ..... the rest is Private Property outside of the Gilford Town Beach (good luck trying that).

some have simply anchored off Silver Sands, but you become a victim of wind direction as to what you can hear and how clearly you can hear it even on a good day.

I happen to live right in that area, and I can assure you all we hear, at best, is the Base note beats and the cheers at the end of a song

Hope this helps!

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Gatto Nero · 06-21-2016, 10:46 AM

A couple of years ago for a ZBB concert we had friends of ours, who were not going to the concert, drive my boat while the rest of us "watergated". They dropped us off for the show then took the boat to dinner at Lago and came back to pick us up when it was over. We had a blast and we had a DD to get us home safely. My wife and I are doing the same for my kids and their friends this weekend.

Dave R · 06-21-2016, 12:27 PM

The venue is a 1.7 mile walk from Glendale docks. Could that be an option? I walk/hike an awful lot so 3.4 miles would be nothing for me. Not sure what the rules are for the docks though.

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Originally Posted by Gatto Nero

A couple of years ago for a ZBB concert we had friends of ours, who were not going to the concert, drive my boat while the rest of us "watergated". They dropped us off for the show then took the boat to dinner at Lago and came back to pick us up when it was over. We had a blast and we had a DD to get us home safely. My wife and I are doing the same for my kids and their friends this weekend.

Brilliant plan.

Phantom · 06-21-2016, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave R

The venue is a 1.7 mile walk from Glendale docks. Could that be an option? I walk/hike an awful lot so 3.4 miles would be nothing for me. Not sure what the rules are for the docks

Not that there's any meters, but technically the docks have a 3 hour limit

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Dave R · 06-21-2016, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Phantom

Not that there's any meters, but technically the docks have a 3 hour limit

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Well, it's not like they are near the marine patrol headquarters or anything, oh wait...

Outdoorsman · 06-21-2016, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Phantom

Not that there's any meters, but technically the docks have a 3 hour limit

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MP can't even "chalk your tires"

Taz · 06-21-2016, 02:39 PM

Whats the fascination with going to Meadowbrook by boat? Just drive like everyone else. Its not like the music sounds better because you arrived by boat.

Gatto Nero · 06-21-2016, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Taz

Whats the fascination with going to Meadowbrook by boat? Just drive like everyone else. Its not like the music sounds better because you arrived by boat.

If we have to explain, you wouldn't understand.

Frdxplorer · 06-21-2016, 06:06 PM

Thanks all! I checked with the town of Gilford because I wasn't sure if the docks were reserved for residents. They seemed to indicate they were, and even if not, the three hour limit would prevent us from doing that.

The designated boater idea sounds like the best plan, but we'll all be hitting the show so no drop off/ pick up possible.

Thanks to everyone for their responses.

BroadHopper · 06-21-2016, 06:22 PM

In the past I would arrive around 7 PM and walk to the venue. The officer on duty usually leaves around eight. There is no one checking the three hour limit. Usually after 1 AM an officer would check for boats as overnight stays are not allowed. So I would leave before 1 AM in the morning. This gives me plenty of time to enjoy the show and return to the boat. No traffic!

BroadHopper · 06-21-2016, 06:30 PM

With the amount of taxes Meadowbrook brings in you would think the town would allow extended stays for Meadowbrook patrons.

In the past there was a big riff between Gilford islanders and Shore residents. There is almost no place for residents to enjoy the facilities by boat while there are plenty of slips on the island docks. Remember, Gilford is the only town on the lake that caters to the islanders.

Little by little there is more 3 hour slips each year, but still not enough for the shore residents.

TiltonBB · 06-21-2016, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by BroadHopper

In the past I would arrive around 7 PM and walk to the venue. The officer on duty usually leaves around eight. There is no one checking the three hour limit. Usually after 1 AM an officer would check for boats as overnight stays are not allowed. So I would leave before 1 AM in the morning. This gives me plenty of time to enjoy the show and return to the boat. No traffic!

Please count me as one Gilford resident/taxpayer who would prefer that the rules are followed. The docks are for the use of residents and taxpayers.

It doesn't help to publicize methods for non residents to tie up the docks. You never know when the docks will fill up or some drunk returning from a concert will hit a legally parked boat. The last thing we need is concert parking.

Maybe Meadowbrook could offer a shuttle from the PUBLIC docks in Laconia.

rick35 · 06-21-2016, 08:54 PM

Its interesting to hear Gilford residents protecting their dock space. I can't tell you how many times I've had to squeeze into the dirt lot at Shep Browns because the lower parking lot is full. I know that a lot of Mark and Mink Island people park there which causes parking problems for me and as a Meredith taxpayer I'm not thrilled about it. l wish the parking was reserved for Meredith taxpayers and guests but that's not the Meredith model of welcoming people to the town.

Reilly · 06-22-2016, 04:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Taz

Whats the fascination with going to Meadowbrook by boat? Just drive like everyone else. Its not like the music sounds better because you arrived by boat.

So are you saying that Food dosen't taste any better by boat ??? I think alot of people would argue that. The Boat makes everything more Fun

upthesaukee · 06-22-2016, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by BroadHopper

With the amount of taxes Meadowbrook brings in you would think the town would allow extended stays for Meadowbrook patrons.

In the past there was a big riff between Gilford islanders and Shore residents. There is almost no place for residents to enjoy the facilities by boat while there are plenty of slips on the island docks. Remember, Gilford is the only town on the lake that caters to the islanders.

Little by little there is more 3 hour slips each year, but still not enough for the shore residents.

All this to the detriment of those who want to dine at Lyons or walk to Sawyers and Patricks.

Can't cater to just one business, in my humble opinion.

06-20-2016, 01:18 PM	#1
Frdxplorer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: York, PA Posts: 234 Thanks: 2 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Meadowbrook by Boat My friends and I are heading up in July for a show at Meadowbrook. I did a search and found some old threads, but nothing definitive. I was curious if anybody has ever had any luck with finding a spot to dock up for Meadowbrook. Thanks!

06-20-2016, 02:05 PM	#2
Phantom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Berlin, Ma / Gilford Posts: 1,931 Thanks: 445 Thanked 604 Times in 340 Posts	ABSOLUTELY not ! MVYC, Silver Sands (both Marina & Hotel) will not allow it ..... the rest is Private Property outside of the Gilford Town Beach (good luck trying that). some have simply anchored off Silver Sands, but you become a victim of wind direction as to what you can hear and how clearly you can hear it even on a good day. I happen to live right in that area, and I can assure you all we hear, at best, is the Base note beats and the cheers at the end of a song Hope this helps! . __________________ *A bad day on the Big Lake (although I've never had one) - Still beats a day at the office!!*

06-21-2016, 10:46 AM	#3
Gatto Nero Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Isola Gatto Nero Posts: 696 Thanks: 162 Thanked 263 Times in 81 Posts	A couple of years ago for a ZBB concert we had friends of ours, who were not going to the concert, drive my boat while the rest of us "watergated". They dropped us off for the show then took the boat to dinner at Lago and came back to pick us up when it was over. We had a blast and we had a DD to get us home safely. My wife and I are doing the same for my kids and their friends this weekend. __________________ La vita è buona su Isola Gatto Nero

06-21-2016, 02:39 PM	#8
Taz Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 345 Thanks: 3 Thanked 68 Times in 46 Posts	By Boat Whats the fascination with going to Meadowbrook by boat? Just drive like everyone else. Its not like the music sounds better because you arrived by boat.

06-21-2016, 06:22 PM	#11
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,512 Thanks: 3,118 Thanked 1,090 Times in 784 Posts	Gilford Dock In the past I would arrive around 7 PM and walk to the venue. The officer on duty usually leaves around eight. There is no one checking the three hour limit. Usually after 1 AM an officer would check for boats as overnight stays are not allowed. So I would leave before 1 AM in the morning. This gives me plenty of time to enjoy the show and return to the boat. No traffic! __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

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06-21-2016, 06:06 PM	#10
Frdxplorer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: York, PA Posts: 234 Thanks: 2 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Thanks all! I checked with the town of Gilford because I wasn't sure if the docks were reserved for residents. They seemed to indicate they were, and even if not, the three hour limit would prevent us from doing that. The designated boater idea sounds like the best plan, but we'll all be hitting the show so no drop off/ pick up possible. Thanks to everyone for their responses.

06-21-2016, 06:30 PM	#12
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,512 Thanks: 3,118 Thanked 1,090 Times in 784 Posts	Town of Gilford With the amount of taxes Meadowbrook brings in you would think the town would allow extended stays for Meadowbrook patrons. In the past there was a big riff between Gilford islanders and Shore residents. There is almost no place for residents to enjoy the facilities by boat while there are plenty of slips on the island docks. Remember, Gilford is the only town on the lake that caters to the islanders. Little by little there is more 3 hour slips each year, but still not enough for the shore residents. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

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06-21-2016, 08:54 PM	#14
rick35 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bear Island/Merrimack Posts: 710 Thanks: 56 Thanked 170 Times in 104 Posts	Its interesting to hear Gilford residents protecting their dock space. I can't tell you how many times I've had to squeeze into the dirt lot at Shep Browns because the lower parking lot is full. I know that a lot of Mark and Mink Island people park there which causes parking problems for me and as a Meredith taxpayer I'm not thrilled about it. l wish the parking was reserved for Meredith taxpayers and guests but that's not the Meredith model of welcoming people to the town.

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