Couple Quick Vids: Sally's Gut/Weirs Channel

thinkxingu · 06-21-2016, 09:36 AM

Holla!
Had the GoPro hooked up and took some vids of Sally's Gut and the Weirs Channel from Saturday the 18th (last Saturday of Bike Week/before Father's Day). Was a busy day out there for sure. These are sped up for timing (SG = 4X and WC = 8X).
Also, the third video is of my chillens on Big Mable, in case anyone searching for a tube wanted to see what it looked like being towed.

Enjoy!

https://youtu.be/GSJbeGfp-74

https://youtu.be/-9kXxuDsuG8

https://youtu.be/dP1sVnpCcn4

Dave R · 06-21-2016, 10:49 AM

Those were fun to watch. I love going through Sally's Gut, it's one of my favorite places on the lake and has been since I was a kid.

If you like Sally's Gut, bring your boat Long Lake/BrandyPond/Songo River/Sebago Lake some time. The Songo River is like miles of Sally's Gut with a lock in the middle. Great fun. There aren't as many ports to visit as Winni, but it's a nice day trip and worth a visit. The Songo River is very well marked and easy to navigate too. Locking through is fun, both ways. I think round trip costs 7 bucks.

HellRaZoR004 · 06-21-2016, 11:39 AM

I couldn't help but notice the drunk guy in front of you going through the Weirs Channel..or a newbie (he was headed for the NAZWA, perhaps he pre-gamed?).

He was all over the place.

thinkxingu · 06-21-2016, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by HellRaZoR004

I couldn't help but notice the drunk guy in front of you going through the Weirs Channel..or a newbie (he was headed for the NAZWA, perhaps he pre-gamed?).

He was all over the place.

I think he was struggling to control the boat in the current/wave action--not sure if because he was new, lit, or because it was busy.

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HellRaZoR004 · 06-21-2016, 12:03 PM

Your last video was also interesting. The thumbnail image that youtube used is split between two sections of video, almost looks like you're towing two tubes at one time with one in the air.

Dave R · 06-21-2016, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by HellRaZoR004

Your last video was also interesting. The thumbnail image that youtube used is split between two sections of video, almost looks like you're towing two tubes at one time with one in the air.

That's passes for normal behind my boat...

winlessinnh · 06-21-2016, 02:01 PM

Can you go all the way from Long Lake to Sebago using the Song River

Dave R · 06-21-2016, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by winlessinnh

Can you go all the way from Long Lake to Sebago using the Song River

Yes, you just have to pass through Brandy Pond (which is to Long Lake as Paugus Bay is to Winnipesaukee) to do so. There's a fixed height bridge that most boats will have no trouble with between Long Lake and Brandy Pond. Then there's a low clearance swing bridge just upstream of the lock that opens in conjunction with the lock opening. The bridge and the lock are both manually operated and very fascinating to see in action. There's a convenient ice cream joint next to the swing bridge, so if you have to wait for the bridge/lock, you can get a nice treat.

thinkxingu · 06-22-2016, 04:35 AM

Quick question for those who've given these a look-see: would they be more enjoyable at regular or a little slower speed? They're in the 5-7 minute range because they're no-wake speed.

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TiltonBB · 06-22-2016, 05:15 AM

They were too fast for me. I started to watch the Weirs Channel video and I had to shut it off because it made me dizzy. I thought it was a computer problem.

Dave R · 06-22-2016, 05:34 AM

I liked the speed. I would not have it watched for 5 minutes.

Descant · 06-23-2016, 01:47 PM

Thanks for posting the vids. When I go through the channel, it's to get to a destination. I appreciate that some just want to go as slow as possible and eyeball everything and everybody. If you put popcorn in the microwave as you go under the bridge, it's ready as you leave at the south end. Now, that's makin' headway.

GusMan · 06-23-2016, 03:28 PM

Great video of a kind of unique, out of the way place on Winnie.

Interestingly, many years ago we rented a house on Sally's Gut. Big place, 5 bedrooms, a huge family-cave and a screened in gazebo with hot tub. The place was for sale at the time and we were amazed at the outrageous asking price. $450K, if I recall!

Oh, and it included a pretty nice boathouse ... seen at about 26 seconds in the video on the right..... if only we knew.....

Cheers.....

Gusman

jebrel · 07-09-2016, 08:28 AM

I had to laugh at the second video as I am the guy that was driving the boat that was going all over the place. While I do consider myself a "newbie" to boating as this is only my second season on the lake, I was not drunk. The reason I am all over the place in the video is that unlike most people on the lake, I have a jet boat. Jet boats have a real hard time tracking straight at headway speed and additionally the boats in front of me were going even slower than usual. What a lot of people do not know is that jet boats do not have a true neutral. There is always a little thrust in the forward direction. Also, when you put a jet boat in reverse while moving forward it tends to want to spin the boat. Hence what you saw when I was getting very close to the gas dock..

Please know that I am not trying to defend myself as I was very amused when I watched the video and as much reading the comments, but I did feel compelled to explain why you may see a boat not tracking straight at slow speeds.

thinkxingu · 07-09-2016, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by jebrel

I had to laugh at the second video as I am the guy that was driving the boat that was going all over the place. While I do consider myself a "newbie" to boating as this is only my second season on the lake, I was not drunk. The reason I am all over the place in the video is that unlike most people on the lake, I have a jet boat. Jet boats have a real hard time tracking straight at headway speed and additionally the boats in front of me were going even slower than usual. What a lot of people do not know is that jet boats do not have a true neutral. There is always a little thrust in the forward direction. Also, when you put a jet boat in reverse while moving forward it tends to want to spin the boat. Hence what you saw when I was getting very close to the gas dock..

Please know that I am not trying to defend myself as I was very amused when I watched the video and as much reading the comments, but I did feel compelled to explain why you may see a boat not tracking straight at slow speeds.

No worries, comrade--I thought people were driving well and were very courteous that day. Cheers!

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HellRaZoR004 · 07-09-2016, 09:57 AM

My drunk post was TIC.

I actually tried a Jetski a couple weeks back and can completely understand what you're talking about. Unless you're on the gas it tends to spin. Must make docking interesting.

jebrel · 07-15-2016, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by HellRaZoR004

My drunk post was TIC.

I actually tried a Jetski a couple weeks back and can completely understand what you're talking about. Unless you're on the gas it tends to spin. Must make docking interesting.

Yes, at first docking was a pain, but you get used to it after a while. You just need to anticipate your moves further ahead then with a prop drive.

06-21-2016, 09:36 AM	#1
thinkxingu Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 5,945 Thanks: 1,154 Thanked 1,962 Times in 1,212 Posts	Couple Quick Vids: Sally's Gut/Weirs Channel Holla! Had the GoPro hooked up and took some vids of Sally's Gut and the Weirs Channel from Saturday the 18th (last Saturday of Bike Week/before Father's Day). Was a busy day out there for sure. These are sped up for timing (SG = 4X and WC = 8X). Also, the third video is of my chillens on Big Mable, in case anyone searching for a tube wanted to see what it looked like being towed. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/GSJbeGfp-74 https://youtu.be/-9kXxuDsuG8 https://youtu.be/dP1sVnpCcn4

06-21-2016, 02:01 PM	#7
winlessinnh Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 31 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Songo River Can you go all the way from Long Lake to Sebago using the Song River

06-23-2016, 01:47 PM	#12
Descant Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Merrimack and Welch Island Posts: 4,031 Thanks: 1,211 Thanked 1,511 Times in 983 Posts	Just right Thanks for posting the vids. When I go through the channel, it's to get to a destination. I appreciate that some just want to go as slow as possible and eyeball everything and everybody. If you put popcorn in the microwave as you go under the bridge, it's ready as you leave at the south end. Now, that's makin' headway.

06-23-2016, 03:28 PM	#13
GusMan Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 122 Thanks: 0 Thanked 42 Times in 24 Posts	Love Sally's Gut! Great video of a kind of unique, out of the way place on Winnie. Interestingly, many years ago we rented a house on Sally's Gut. Big place, 5 bedrooms, a huge family-cave and a screened in gazebo with hot tub. The place was for sale at the time and we were amazed at the outrageous asking price. $450K, if I recall! Oh, and it included a pretty nice boathouse ... seen at about 26 seconds in the video on the right..... if only we knew..... Cheers..... Gusman

07-09-2016, 08:28 AM	#14
jebrel Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The drunk guy.. I had to laugh at the second video as I am the guy that was driving the boat that was going all over the place. While I do consider myself a "newbie" to boating as this is only my second season on the lake, I was not drunk. The reason I am all over the place in the video is that unlike most people on the lake, I have a jet boat. Jet boats have a real hard time tracking straight at headway speed and additionally the boats in front of me were going even slower than usual. What a lot of people do not know is that jet boats do not have a true neutral. There is always a little thrust in the forward direction. Also, when you put a jet boat in reverse while moving forward it tends to want to spin the boat. Hence what you saw when I was getting very close to the gas dock.. Please know that I am not trying to defend myself as I was very amused when I watched the video and as much reading the comments, but I did feel compelled to explain why you may see a boat not tracking straight at slow speeds.

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06-21-2016, 10:49 AM	#2
Dave R Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,974 Thanks: 246 Thanked 736 Times in 438 Posts	Those were fun to watch. I love going through Sally's Gut, it's one of my favorite places on the lake and has been since I was a kid. If you like Sally's Gut, bring your boat Long Lake/BrandyPond/Songo River/Sebago Lake some time. The Songo River is like miles of Sally's Gut with a lock in the middle. Great fun. There aren't as many ports to visit as Winni, but it's a nice day trip and worth a visit. The Songo River is very well marked and easy to navigate too. Locking through is fun, both ways. I think round trip costs 7 bucks.

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06-21-2016, 11:39 AM	#3
HellRaZoR004 Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Litchfield/Gilford Posts: 828 Thanks: 233 Thanked 224 Times in 131 Posts	I couldn't help but notice the drunk guy in front of you going through the Weirs Channel..or a newbie (he was headed for the NAZWA, perhaps he pre-gamed?). He was all over the place.

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06-21-2016, 12:03 PM	#5
HellRaZoR004 Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Litchfield/Gilford Posts: 828 Thanks: 233 Thanked 224 Times in 131 Posts	Your last video was also interesting. The thumbnail image that youtube used is split between two sections of video, almost looks like you're towing two tubes at one time with one in the air.

06-22-2016, 04:35 AM	#9
thinkxingu Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 5,945 Thanks: 1,154 Thanked 1,962 Times in 1,212 Posts	Quick question for those who've given these a look-see: would they be more enjoyable at regular or a little slower speed? They're in the 5-7 minute range because they're no-wake speed. Sent from my XT1528 using Tapatalk

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TiltonBB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gilford, NH and Florida Posts: 2,895 Thanks: 644 Thanked 2,153 Times in 900 Posts	They were too fast for me. I started to watch the Weirs Channel video and I had to shut it off because it made me dizzy. I thought it was a computer problem.

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Dave R Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,974 Thanks: 246 Thanked 736 Times in 438 Posts	I liked the speed. I would not have it watched for 5 minutes.

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07-09-2016, 09:57 AM	#16
HellRaZoR004 Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Litchfield/Gilford Posts: 828 Thanks: 233 Thanked 224 Times in 131 Posts	My drunk post was TIC. I actually tried a Jetski a couple weeks back and can completely understand what you're talking about. Unless you're on the gas it tends to spin. Must make docking interesting.