...where are the boats?

[fatlazyless]

Sure seems like a much, much quieter lake this summer, looking at the lake from my spot close to FL-3. Nowhere near the expected number of fishing or performance boats as in previous summers, and those two groups were the die hard, all-weather boaters who wanted to get boating most all the time.

And, the reasons why? Probably, has something to do with the closing of Ames Farm in Gilford and that other controversial Winnipesaukee issue.

One does not need a big boat to get out on the lake, as I go all over in my 16' - 40hp aluminum side steer, even out onto the broads, and feel safe with that most of the time.

It's just been very empty of boats so far this year? Any one else notice this? It just seems too quiet like it's not the same lake as the last 20 years?

I'm beginning to miss the sound of big powerfull performance boats roaring around a little bit, but not that much?