Missing bouy Meredith Bay

partsman · 04-18-2009, 07:29 AM

Just a heads up folks. While fishing Meredith Bay yesterday (which I might add was very successful) I noticed that the black bouy marking the rock pile at Maiden Lady Cove is missing/gone. Be careful in that area!!!

kjbathe · 04-18-2009, 09:00 AM

Thank you. We might benefit from making a new thread of missing buoys in general. It seems that every Spring there are several that have gone missing. It could be win-win to have folks report them here so that MP can see the posts, while also reporting back when they've been replaced.

AC2717 · 04-18-2009, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by kjbathe

Thank you. We might benefit from making a new thread of missing buoys in general. It seems that every Spring there are several that have gone missing. It could be win-win to have folks report them here so that MP can see the posts, while also reporting back when they've been replaced.

I like this one,
any forum members work for the MP that can keep us updated of those that are missing and those that have been replaced or moved on purpose?

Lakepilot · 04-18-2009, 08:48 PM

The buoy on the south east side of Grant Island has moved about 1000 feet.

kjbathe · 04-20-2009, 08:08 AM

The Black buoy in the Governor's Is. / Eagle Is. NWZ seems to be missing.

The Red buoy companion to the black pair between Mark Is. and Timber Is. is missing.

SIKSUKR · 04-20-2009, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by kjbathe

The Black buoy in the Governor's Is. / Eagle Is. NWZ seems to be missing.

The Red buoy companion to the black pair between Mark Is. and Timber Is. is missing.

Good eye.Fortunately both those spots don't show rocks where the markers are missing,just shallower water.

MAXUM · 04-20-2009, 04:06 PM

Western most red marker is missing from the rock pile just to the south of Three Mile Island. As of Friday 4/17

Dave R · 04-21-2009, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by MAXUM

Western most red marker is missing from the rock pile just to the south of Three Mile Island. As of Friday 4/17

Oh, that's a really bad spot for a marker to be missing.

Lake Pilot, I have to confess, I had to look up Grant Island. I had no idea where that one was.

Steveo · 04-21-2009, 10:00 AM

Red buoy that accompanies black buoy (100 feet away) half way down Alton Bay is missing. Marks shallow water, only dangerous in the fall. Buoys are directly across from lighted Buoy (#?)

DC Pointer · 04-21-2009, 05:00 PM

I've always wondered what the protocol was/is for replacing these bouys. Is there a time frame that MP or whatever jurisdiction goes out to make sure the markers and bouys are in the right spots or there at all? Great thread by the way..extremly useful...

Mink Islander · 04-22-2009, 06:43 AM

I found one wandering black buoy near shore on the SW side of Timber Island on Monday while fishing. The cable was hung up in some ledge, otherwise I would have retrieved it and delivered it to Glendale directly. I did call Marine Patrol and they'll recover it soon enough.

kjbathe · 04-23-2009, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by DC Pointer

I've always wondered what the protocol was/is for replacing these bouys.

My guess -- based on past observations -- is that buoy maintenance is an ongoing MP activity. I think it was a couple seasons ago that a series of missing buoy's marking Sally's Gut were replaced in the late-July timeframe. I never assume/rely on every buoy being where it should be, but most seem to be replaced earlier in the season rather than later.

Cobalt 25 · 04-23-2009, 10:07 PM

This indeed is a great thread- observant boaters helping to improve lake safety for everyone. What are the chances of the Marine Patrol following up on resolving these issues? It would be a nice opportunity for some much needed PR.

Has the Marine Patrol ever responded directly (or indirectly) to this forum?

Peter

no-engine · 04-24-2009, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by cobalt 25

Has the marine patrol ever responded directly (or indirectly) to this forum?
Peter

Don't we think they have their work cut out for themselves, instead of browsing a forum, where there are lots posts that do not concern them?

Why not make the initiative to contact them directly???

Seaplane Pilot · 04-25-2009, 06:12 AM

http://www.nh.gov/safety/divisions/s...contactus.html

They have contact information on their website, including an e-mail address.

masssteve · 04-25-2009, 05:11 PM

Heading east/west between Timber and Mark Islands the red top marker is missing, the 2 black markers are still there

Steveo · 04-26-2009, 08:16 AM

Black buoy northeast corner off of Moose Island gone. Lots of rocks

Broken Glass · 04-26-2009, 08:30 AM

The red marker due south of Little Island in Paugus bay is missing. There are rocks that will ruin your day if you are not careful

Dave R · 04-27-2009, 09:35 AM

Black top between Jolly and Bear (the one between the two red tops) is missing.

Red Top at Fox Point is missing.

Solitary black on the ENE side of Governer's Island is missing.

Cobalt 25 · 04-28-2009, 09:56 PM

I sent an email to the MP with this thread as a link. I will post any response I get on this thread.

As a matter of fact, I think the MP would benefit a great deal by checking out this forum. Whether you care to admit it or not, there is a fairly large segment of the boating public out there that feels that the MP could be doing a lot better. By monitoring this website, I believe they could get a fairly good sense of how they are perceived. Yes, there is a lot of unfounded criticism towards them, but there is also information that they could use to improve their overall mission.

The missing buoy observations listed here could make their job a lot easier. It's not meant as a threat by any means.

I also asked an innocent, non-threatening question about whether or not the MP has ever responded directly to an issue on this forum. I have no agenda, I'm just seeking information. I THINK there's a person named Skip that seems to be very knowledgeable concerning MP issues, but it seems he's not doing it in an "official" capacity. Have they ever responded?

Peter

rick35 · 04-28-2009, 10:38 PM

One of the red markers is missing from the two pairs of reds and blacks at the southern end of Bear across from Mark. Its the one closest to the boy's camp. There's a rock showing near where the missing marker is so we hugged the blacks on the way around past the beach at the boys camp.

We had dinner at the Lyon's Den early Saturday night and there was no sign of activity at the Marine Patrol dock. We spent some time cruising the lake earlier in the day and didn't see the MP anywhere. Is it too early for them to be out?

meredith weekender · 04-29-2009, 07:05 AM

We saw Marine patrol out on Saturday and Sunday in Meredith Bay, Paugus and Alton areas. Yesterday we spent 5 hours on the boat and did not see any activity from Marine Patrol.

Mee-n-Mac · 04-29-2009, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Cobalt 25

Have they ever responded?

Peter

Only once that I recall. Some years ago the MP got a new boat and they were out on Winni putting it through it's paces and finding out how it handles. Seems a number of people found that to irresponsible and posted their opinions to that effect. Someone from the MP posted in an official manner as to what and why they were doing that day. I happened to have been in agreement with their thinking. Other than that I don't remember any more "official" communications. Like a lot of people on the lake I'm sure there are a number of officers who read the forum ... in a non-official capacity.

04-18-2009, 07:29 AM	#1
partsman Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Meredith Posts: 28 Thanks: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Missing bouy Meredith Bay Just a heads up folks. While fishing Meredith Bay yesterday (which I might add was very successful) I noticed that the black bouy marking the rock pile at Maiden Lady Cove is missing/gone. Be careful in that area!!!

04-18-2009, 09:00 AM	#2
kjbathe Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 281 Thanks: 3 Thanked 21 Times in 11 Posts	Thread for missing buoys? Thank you. We might benefit from making a new thread of missing buoys in general. It seems that every Spring there are several that have gone missing. It could be win-win to have folks report them here so that MP can see the posts, while also reporting back when they've been replaced.

04-18-2009, 08:48 PM	#4
Lakepilot Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 446 Thanks: 70 Thanked 57 Times in 40 Posts	The buoy on the south east side of Grant Island has moved about 1000 feet. Last edited by Lakepilot; 04-18-2009 at 08:48 PM. Reason: spelling

04-20-2009, 08:08 AM	#5
kjbathe Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 281 Thanks: 3 Thanked 21 Times in 11 Posts	As of 4/19 The Black buoy in the Governor's Is. / Eagle Is. NWZ seems to be missing. The Red buoy companion to the black pair between Mark Is. and Timber Is. is missing.

04-22-2009, 06:43 AM	#11
Mink Islander Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 753 Thanks: 59 Thanked 271 Times in 129 Posts	Found one! I found one wandering black buoy near shore on the SW side of Timber Island on Monday while fishing. The cable was hung up in some ledge, otherwise I would have retrieved it and delivered it to Glendale directly. I did call Marine Patrol and they'll recover it soon enough.

04-20-2009, 04:06 PM	#7
MAXUM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Kuna ID Posts: 2,755 Thanks: 246 Thanked 1,942 Times in 802 Posts	Western most red marker is missing from the rock pile just to the south of Three Mile Island. As of Friday 4/17

04-21-2009, 10:00 AM	#9
Steveo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 523 Thanks: 47 Thanked 123 Times in 63 Posts	Red buoy that accompanies black buoy (100 feet away) half way down Alton Bay is missing. Marks shallow water, only dangerous in the fall. Buoys are directly across from lighted Buoy (#?)

04-21-2009, 05:00 PM	#10
DC Pointer Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Wolfeboro Posts: 40 Thanks: 18 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I've always wondered what the protocol was/is for replacing these bouys. Is there a time frame that MP or whatever jurisdiction goes out to make sure the markers and bouys are in the right spots or there at all? Great thread by the way..extremly useful...

04-23-2009, 10:07 PM	#13
Cobalt 25 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Cape Cod Posts: 213 Thanks: 219 Thanked 36 Times in 20 Posts	This indeed is a great thread- observant boaters helping to improve lake safety for everyone. What are the chances of the Marine Patrol following up on resolving these issues? It would be a nice opportunity for some much needed PR. Has the Marine Patrol ever responded directly (or indirectly) to this forum? Peter

04-25-2009, 06:12 AM	#15
Seaplane Pilot Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,177 Thanks: 662 Thanked 943 Times in 368 Posts	http://www.nh.gov/safety/divisions/s...contactus.html They have contact information on their website, including an e-mail address.

04-25-2009, 05:11 PM	#16
masssteve Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: North Reading, MA & Laconia, NH Posts: 67 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 2 Posts	Heading east/west between Timber and Mark Islands the red top marker is missing, the 2 black markers are still there

04-26-2009, 08:16 AM	#17
Steveo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 523 Thanks: 47 Thanked 123 Times in 63 Posts	Black buoy northeast corner off of Moose Island gone. Lots of rocks

04-26-2009, 08:30 AM	#18
Broken Glass Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Atkinson,NH/Rattlesnake Island Posts: 163 Thanks: 325 Thanked 66 Times in 27 Posts	Missing red marker The red marker due south of Little Island in Paugus bay is missing. There are rocks that will ruin your day if you are not careful

04-27-2009, 09:35 AM	#19
Dave R Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,974 Thanks: 246 Thanked 736 Times in 438 Posts	Black top between Jolly and Bear (the one between the two red tops) is missing. Red Top at Fox Point is missing. Solitary black on the ENE side of Governer's Island is missing.

04-28-2009, 09:56 PM	#20
Cobalt 25 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Cape Cod Posts: 213 Thanks: 219 Thanked 36 Times in 20 Posts	Marine Patrol notified I sent an email to the MP with this thread as a link. I will post any response I get on this thread. As a matter of fact, I think the MP would benefit a great deal by checking out this forum. Whether you care to admit it or not, there is a fairly large segment of the boating public out there that feels that the MP could be doing a lot better. By monitoring this website, I believe they could get a fairly good sense of how they are perceived. Yes, there is a lot of unfounded criticism towards them, but there is also information that they could use to improve their overall mission. The missing buoy observations listed here could make their job a lot easier. It's not meant as a threat by any means. I also asked an innocent, non-threatening question about whether or not the MP has ever responded directly to an issue on this forum. I have no agenda, I'm just seeking information. I THINK there's a person named Skip that seems to be very knowledgeable concerning MP issues, but it seems he's not doing it in an "official" capacity. Have they ever responded? Peter

04-28-2009, 10:38 PM	#21
rick35 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bear Island/Merrimack Posts: 710 Thanks: 56 Thanked 170 Times in 104 Posts	South Bear Island One of the red markers is missing from the two pairs of reds and blacks at the southern end of Bear across from Mark. Its the one closest to the boy's camp. There's a rock showing near where the missing marker is so we hugged the blacks on the way around past the beach at the boys camp. We had dinner at the Lyon's Den early Saturday night and there was no sign of activity at the Marine Patrol dock. We spent some time cruising the lake earlier in the day and didn't see the MP anywhere. Is it too early for them to be out?

04-29-2009, 07:05 AM	#22
meredith weekender Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Meredith / Manchester Posts: 373 Thanks: 87 Thanked 83 Times in 56 Posts	We saw Marine patrol out on Saturday and Sunday in Meredith Bay, Paugus and Alton areas. Yesterday we spent 5 hours on the boat and did not see any activity from Marine Patrol.