First Really Nice Boating Day in May! - Page 2

OCDACTIVE · 05-13-2010, 06:53 PM

Looks like it isn't going to be bad this coming weekend.. I am going to have to live vicariously through you all. Home to paint a shed, doors, edge the yard etc etc... Believe it or not I do things other then work on OCD... LOL...

So please post pics and let me know how it was.. Should be up the following weekend to finish odds and ends and hopefully it will be Great weather!

VtSteve · 05-13-2010, 07:03 PM

I was counting on some non rainy Saturday time to undo the shrinkwrap, polish the deck, do some cockpit and cabin cleaning. Following weekend polishing and finish up. Have to install a light or two, and scope out the stereo fir sizing. One of these days, I might actually put it in the water

robmac · 05-14-2010, 05:13 AM

OCD, I agree those bothersome tasks that disturb peace and tranquil boating time can really ruin a week. Well I better finish my list it's Friday. yipee back to the lake.

lawn psycho · 05-16-2010, 06:34 PM

Windy today!! Got out for about 2 hours today with the admiral. Headed down Alton Bay and over to Wolfeboro and then headed back.

Our boat does not have much room to clear the bridge in Alton, especially with the chop coming from the bay

I've got a some serious boat envy of the guy with the big center console Fountain with triple outboards that passed us leaving Alton Bay. Not sure if it's the best lake boat, but would be perfect on the coast.

Dhuberty24 · 05-16-2010, 07:33 PM

Boy the broads were fun today!!!! No boats and plenty of rollers

colt17 · 05-17-2010, 10:17 AM

the wife and i went out for a ride yesterday around lunch time after some chores around the camp wind was whiping not much fun out there. But the sun was out and the sky was blue so.....

OCDACTIVE · 05-17-2010, 10:32 AM

What a great weekend for all of you lucky enough to be on the water!!!

I luckily got those "other" tasks accomplished... You know yard work, painting, washing etc etc... So now I can concentrate on more important items................Like washing, waxing, polishing, prop testing etc etc

I will be up this coming Friday and the weather is looking spectacular!!!

Any good plans? who's going to be around?

Woodsy · 05-17-2010, 10:41 AM

OCD...

Boats in and splashed! I will def be around this weekend... Nas is going to be open too....

Woodsy

OCDACTIVE · 05-17-2010, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Woodsy

OCD...

Boats in and splashed! I will def be around this weekend... Nas is going to be open too....

Woodsy

I am completing a couple of projects but I don't think you will have to twist my arm to make it by the Naz!

Saturday 1 pm sound good?

colt17 · 05-17-2010, 12:19 PM

we though we would head over yesterday for some food but they were not open. guess we will have to try this weekend.

OCDACTIVE · 05-17-2010, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by colt17

we though we would head over yesterday for some food but they were not open. guess we will have to try this weekend.

hey colt, will you be up sat? weather is looking very nice! Sun and Clouds 70 degrees.!

OCDACTIVE · 05-17-2010, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Dhuberty24

Boy the broads were fun today!!!! No boats and plenty of rollers

Wish you had taken pics!.. Maybe see you out there this weekend?

Dhuberty24 · 05-17-2010, 05:09 PM

I have to work on sat and sunday. Damn people want there pools put in like yesterday. So I wont make it but I am sure it will be nice, since I will not be there. I tried to have the wife take some pics, I think she was to busy holding on though. I will Be up there friday afternoon on memorial day weekend, we should all hook up at the naswa?

LIforrelaxin · 05-17-2010, 06:20 PM

Planning to be up Friday evening hopefully by about 7.... And assuming the weather is good on Saturday, Jess the boys and I will probably spend most of the day wondering around the lake.

Now this assumes that nothing in the way of wedding plans suddenly changes and we have to change directions suddenly...

BroadHopper · 05-17-2010, 08:17 PM

Hopefully splash the boat Friday. the weekend better be good weatherwise.

onlywinni · 05-18-2010, 05:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Dhuberty24

I have to work on sat and sunday. Damn people want there pools put in like yesterday. So I wont make it but I am sure it will be nice, since I will not be there. I tried to have the wife take some pics, I think she was to busy holding on though. I will Be up there friday afternoon on memorial day weekend, we should all hook up at the naswa?

I used to help my cousin with his pool business years ago...know how that is, but hey without $$$ we could not afford these boats..

Hope to be up Fri or Sat this weekend.

Should be up Mem day weekend as well...(Naswa sounds good to me)

Nice to see you and that Sweet OL of yours last Sat...

OCDACTIVE · 05-18-2010, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by onlywinni

I used to help my cousin with his pool business years ago...know how that is, but hey without $$$ we could not afford these boats..

Hope to be up Fri or Sat this weekend.

Should be up Mem day weekend as well...(Naswa sounds good to me)

Nice to see you and that Sweet OL of yours last Sat...

I am planning on doing the naswa for lunch.. you interested?

colt17 · 05-18-2010, 11:41 AM

OCDACTIVE, we will be up this weekend look for us at the NAZ for lunch on sat. I have a 24 BAJA and a 9 month prego wife you cant miss us lol

VitaBene · 05-18-2010, 12:10 PM

Washing and waxing the boat on Sat, so hopefully we will splash on Sunday!

onlywinni · 05-18-2010, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by OCDACTIVE

I am planning on doing the naswa for lunch.. you interested?

Might be out on Fri and not Sat...I will keep you posted for sure.

OCDACTIVE · 05-18-2010, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by onlywinni

Might be out on Fri and not Sat...I will keep you posted for sure.

Very cool. I have a few other friends talking about heading out as well. A friend of mine has his checkmate that has just had a BIG rebuild.. It should be around 80 mph.. (on ossipee of course. LOL)

hope to see you over there.. If you want you are welcome to head up my way and cruise together or come back after we have lunch.. ?

OCDACTIVE · 05-18-2010, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by colt17

OCDACTIVE, we will be up this weekend look for us at the NAZ for lunch on sat. I have a 24 BAJA and a 9 month prego wife you cant miss us lol

cool.. I will be with 4 guys (guys weekend) and hard to miss me... All white boat with OCD down the side.. Give a wave if you are there before me.

Dhuberty24 · 05-18-2010, 05:20 PM

have a drink for me

Rattlesnake Guy · 05-18-2010, 05:31 PM

Don't forget the power of the Private Message in communicating plans with forum members.

ApS · 05-18-2010, 05:52 PM

...a little distraction?

OCDACTIVE · 05-19-2010, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Rattlesnake Guy

Don't forget the power of the Private Message in communicating plans with forum members.

Thanks!... This is open for anyone.. Hope to see you soon as well...

I personally have met some GREAT friends on here just through threads like this one. It is a great way to give people options to meet up with forum members.

We spend so much time conversing it is great to finally put the name with the face.

The power of winni.com!

onlywinni · 05-19-2010, 07:01 AM

I agree 100%, if communicating with one or two people PMs are the way to go.

But I believe the intention of posting meeting spots is not to Exclude anyone, but to Include anyone that wants to join in and meet each other.

I understand that some people on this form would rather have a Root Canal than meet a Go Fast Boater in Person...

, however we are actually quite a pleasant group of folks..!!!

Just because we may have a difference of opinion on one issue, I would still shake your hand and out on the lake I would do anything I could to help you out in a time of need.

SIKSUKR · 05-19-2010, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by onlywinni

Just because we may have a difference of opinion on one issue, I would still shake your hand and out on the lake I would do anything I could to help you out in a time of need.

APS will let you use his bottle opener if your in need of that!

BroadHopper · 05-19-2010, 12:04 PM

Looks like this weekend is out. I have a broken rear shackle that won't be fixed til next week.

Autoserve in Tilton quoted over $400 to fix. Marino in Concord will do it for $300. What a difference among dealers.

I got a quote from Donovan Springs in Londonderry for $360.

OCDACTIVE · 05-19-2010, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by BroadHopper

Looks like this weekend is out. I have a broken rear shackle that won't be fixed til next week.

Autoserve in Tilton quoted over $400 to fix. Marino in Concord will do it for $300. What a difference among dealers.

I got a quote from Donovan Springs in Londonderry for $360.

Thats too bad... Well there are plenty of weekends coming up. Get everything fixed now so you can enjoy them all!

LIforrelaxin · 05-19-2010, 03:10 PM

I think I am heading out to find me a pair of this flip flop like APS.....

One always needs a bottle opener when out on the water for a day....

For the Root Beer and Bottled Soda of course, that I pick up at the Country Store..... Sorry no Alcohol on my boat.....

OCDACTIVE · 05-19-2010, 03:48 PM

those flip flops are cool. I am deathly afraid that when the soles wear down or if you step on an edge of the boat though you could scratch the gel coat. I don't allow glass in the boat anyway but they would be cool for dock shoes.

robmac · 05-19-2010, 03:55 PM

I got a pair in FL not real cheap but a great conversation piece from Ron-Jon.

tis · 05-19-2010, 04:55 PM

RJ's at Cocoa Beach! A fun place to go.

OCDACTIVE · 05-19-2010, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by tis

RJ's at Cocoa Beach! A fun place to go.

BIG store!! They have EVERYTHING!

chipj29 · 05-20-2010, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by OCDACTIVE

those flip flops are cool. I am deathly afraid that when the soles wear down or if you step on an edge of the boat though you could scratch the gel coat. I don't allow glass in the boat anyway but they would be cool for dock shoes.

I have seen baseball caps (with a Guiness logo) with a bottle opener "built-in" to the visor.

Available at Kohl's

OCDACTIVE · 05-20-2010, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by chipj29

I have seen baseball caps (with a Guiness logo) with a bottle opener "built-in" to the visor.

Available at Kohl's

thats sweet.. I wonder if there are some blank ones? I would like to put my boat logo on it.

LIforrelaxin · 05-20-2010, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by OCDACTIVE

thats sweet.. I wonder if there are some blank ones? I would like to put my boat logo on it.

Do a google search on baseball cap bottle openner.... I found several sites... one was even by a manufacturer. However I didn't see one that was blank... But I am sure the Manufacturer could help you, or if you look long enough some retailer will have blank copies.

OCDACTIVE · 05-23-2010, 06:33 AM

Was at the Naz yesterday.... If you didn't see the boat well, thats because it never made it to the water... Finished waxing on Friday. Got the GPS running, new compass installed.... Everything was going perfectly for a weekend of burning as much gas as I could......... Well I start her up on the hose to warm the engine and do an oil change... Then I hear it! A rattle coming from the top of the drive.. Consensus is U joint but not 100% sure... She is off to a HP Drive Pro in Mass today... UGGH it is always something.

Luckily a good friend picked us up in his rebuilt ckmate and we got to spend some time on the water and lunch at the Naz around 2 PM. So sorry if you were there and I wasn't...

tis · 05-23-2010, 06:55 AM

Oh, OC, I feel sorry for you. It seems you have had one problem after another with that boat! How discouraging! And you love it so much.

But back on topic, we didn't get out on the lake yesterday, but the day before was just perfect. The broads were like a mirror and the temp was pretty nice too! Thurs. we went out and it was fairly rough. Looking forward to a nice long ride today.

LIforrelaxin · 05-23-2010, 06:35 PM

OCD, Sorry to here about the drive man. With some luck the guy in Mass, will have you going next week. We all know the feeling of being extremely ready to be out on the water only to have something go wrong... Mine was the water pump going as I headed away from the dock two years ago fourth of July weekend.

Anyways, on to better topic, it was a wonderful weekend. I saw many boats on the water. Took the normal ride to Center harbor for Breakfast, and had a great conversation with a couple that had just splashed there boat for a day on the big lake. We talked about several things but the one that still stick out is the lack of really good public launching facilities.

After that it was a few small trips in the boat Sat afternoon, and Sunday. Topped off with lunch on the boat in Braun Bay. We floated in the middle of the bay as there wasn't much traffic the boys jumped in the water a couple of times each, and we even played with the little remote controlled boat. (I think the big kid had the most fun with that).... Anyways, summer is here, it is hopefully only going to get better.

Now if I can just get over the fact that for the first time in 20 something years I will not be at the lake for Memorial day.... Of course I am doing something very special and important.... Wedding Bells.... Tonight as I type this I spend my last night as a single man at the lake....

Dhuberty24 · 05-23-2010, 07:32 PM

Man that stinks. I hope it is something stupid and will se you out there this weekend

robmac · 05-24-2010, 06:24 AM

Hope it's a simple inexpensive repair.Looked for you at the Nas on Sat. and B-bay. Had a great day out with my daughter.

OCDACTIVE · 05-24-2010, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by robmac

Hope it's a simple inexpensive repair.Looked for you at the Nas on Sat. and B-bay. Had a great day out with my daughter.

Thanks. I hope so as well.... What time were you there? I didn't get there until about 2pm. I had meant to post that I would be late but was working on the boat. We had a few other items to try but they were "hopefull thinking" greasing the gimbal bearing, lowering the drive in the water etc. but nothing worked... So I am waiting anxiously all day today hoping to hear good news.

OCDACTIVE · 05-24-2010, 10:00 AM

WOW..........For once things go my way..!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bad flappers on the inside of my exhaust... Which means NOT A PROBLEM at all!!!! Finally some luck!

Thanks again to my buddy... He towed it 3 hours then 1 hour home and another 2 hours today. But better to be safe then sorry.

Now I just have to figure out how to get the Gibson Clamp on Mufflers off the existing tips so I can replace them.

I had to bang them on with a 2x4 perpendicular to the ends then hit it with a sledgehammer per Gibson's suggestion.

Any thoughts??

Either way nothing wrong with her. I will be out there on Thursday!

LIforrelaxin · 05-24-2010, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by OCDACTIVE

WOW..........For once things go my way..!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bad flappers on the inside of my exhaust... Which means NOT A PROBLEM at all!!!! Finally some luck!

Thanks again to my buddy... He towed it 3 hours then 1 hour home and another 2 hours today. But better to be safe then sorry.

Now I just have to figure out how to get the Gibson Clamp on Mufflers off the existing tips so I can replace them.

I had to bang them on with a 2x4 perpendicular to the ends then hit it with a sledgehammer per Gibson's suggestion.

Any thoughts??

Either way nothing wrong with her. I will be out there on Thursday!

My suggestion would be if possible get the tip and exhaust assembly off the boat which has to happen anyways. Then assuming the exhaust goes over the tip collapse the tip inside the exhaust. Of course I have many ideas on how to do that, but the bottom line is I need to see the assembly in person to know how to do it and cause the least amount of damage to the mufflers...

Glad to here there wasn't an issue with the drive.....

OCDACTIVE · 05-24-2010, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by LIforrelaxin

My suggestion would be if possible get the tip and exhaust assembly off the boat which has to happen anyways. Then assuming the exhaust goes over the tip collapse the tip inside the exhaust. Of course I have many ideas on how to do that, but the bottom line is I need to see the assembly in person to know how to do it and cause the least amount of damage to the mufflers...

Glad to here there wasn't an issue with the drive.....

I may bring her home on Monday and try to remove them.. Maybe get together after this weekend.

Congrats again on the wedding...

robmac · 05-24-2010, 02:49 PM

Looks like I'm off this week let me know if you need extra hands.

Dhuberty24 · 05-24-2010, 05:59 PM

Mine used to make a clicking noise from the flappers. After I ran it a few times with the new exhaust the rubber got hot enough and expanded. now it doesn't click

OCDACTIVE · 05-24-2010, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Dhuberty24

Mine used to make a clicking noise from the flappers. After I ran it a few times with the new exhaust the rubber got hot enough and expanded. now it doesn't click

I was just told to knock them out completely and install flappers on my tips..

Problem is I have Gibson Clamp on Mufflers with a 6 inch diameter exit hole. I can't find 6" flappers anywhere. Any thoughts?

Dhuberty24 · 05-24-2010, 11:04 PM

I have got a secret but don't know how to PM. It is an easy fix.

p.s Damn celtics

OCDACTIVE · 05-25-2010, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Dhuberty24

I have got a secret but don't know how to PM. It is an easy fix.

p.s Damn celtics

Cool.... Maybe see you this weekend?

** For everyone **

I plan on heading to meredith for lunch on Friday and crusing around.

Saturday most likely head to the Naswa for lunch and crusie around.

Sunday I am think I will be picking up friends over on Timber Island and will be around.

So if anyone is around and wants to meet up let me know.

This is all weather permitting of course.

robmac · 05-26-2010, 08:22 AM

BB on Sunday for me lots of sun and relaxing.

OCDACTIVE · 05-26-2010, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by robmac

BB on Sunday for me lots of sun and relaxing.

Cool.. I have a few things I am planned for sunday but I am sure I can do a spin by BB.. Wave at me and I will pull in.

robmac · 05-26-2010, 05:45 PM

Sounds great,you can't miss my daughter with her motorized lounge chair.

OCDACTIVE · 05-26-2010, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by robmac

Sounds great,you can't miss my daughter with her motorized lounge chair.

That comment should have a picture attached.. What is a motorized lounge chair? very intriguing.

robmac · 05-27-2010, 04:48 PM

An inflatable lounge chair with 2 electric motors w/joysticks to control travel. Had two of them 4 years and love them. I'll give you a wave and a holler Sunday,looks like great weather.

robmac · 05-28-2010, 03:27 AM

I'll try and send a pic.

OCDACTIVE · 05-28-2010, 05:52 AM

Wow.. That is sweet!!! I will know what to look for!

Well after a few issues yesterday that I fixed, she is in the water and lets just say the new labbed prop does its job!

Out today with the family. Surprisingly this is only the second ride my wife has ever been on in the boat and the first time ever that it is just the family.

Really really looking forward to it.. Been a dream that has been long time waiting and about to come true! See you out there.

robmac · 05-28-2010, 05:07 PM

Congrats,my daughters chair is solid blue. We'll be in BB on sunday. I'll let you know or look for you if I am out and about Sat.

VtSteve · 05-29-2010, 10:58 AM

Glad to hear everything's running well OCD. Hope you and the fam can enjoy putting some hours on that beauty.

OCDACTIVE · 05-30-2010, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by VtSteve

Glad to hear everything's running well OCD. Hope you and the fam can enjoy putting some hours on that beauty.

Thanks man! Had a GREAT day yesterday. We ended up at the Naswa and did a ride all over the lake. Hopefully I saw some of you out there!

OCDACTIVE · 05-30-2010, 05:37 PM

Well didn't we all have a GREAT boating month. I think we had better weather this month then we did all last year!!! Great day on the lake today. Thanks to Hazelnut for helping me move a friend and thanks to Robmac for allowing me to tie up with him in Braun Bay. Great to finally put the name with the face and to meet your terrific family and friends! Still can't believe you were in that water. Way too cold for me! But much appreciated.

I put on a little over 8 hours so far onto her this weekend and burnt an entire tank of gas (100 gallons) and still have tomorrow to go.

Thanks to all that waved out there. It is amazing how many people I have met on here or walk up to say they know me from winni.com. Makes the lake an even better place to be.

Will post some pics later on.

05-13-2010, 06:53 PM	#101
OCDACTIVE Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fort Myers FL / Moultonboro Posts: 1,045 Thanks: 444 Thanked 574 Times in 178 Posts	Looks like it isn't going to be bad this coming weekend.. I am going to have to live vicariously through you all. Home to paint a shed, doors, edge the yard etc etc... Believe it or not I do things other then work on OCD... LOL... So please post pics and let me know how it was.. Should be up the following weekend to finish odds and ends and hopefully it will be Great weather! __________________ Have you had your Vessel Inspected Yet?

05-17-2010, 10:17 AM	#106
colt17 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Hollis NH/Laconia Posts: 132 Thanks: 62 Thanked 17 Times in 12 Posts	Sun 5/16 the wife and i went out for a ride yesterday around lunch time after some chores around the camp wind was whiping not much fun out there. But the sun was out and the sky was blue so.....

05-17-2010, 10:32 AM	#107
OCDACTIVE Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fort Myers FL / Moultonboro Posts: 1,045 Thanks: 444 Thanked 574 Times in 178 Posts	What a great weekend for all of you lucky enough to be on the water!!! I luckily got those "other" tasks accomplished... You know yard work, painting, washing etc etc... So now I can concentrate on more important items................Like washing, waxing, polishing, prop testing etc etc I will be up this coming Friday and the weather is looking spectacular!!! Any good plans? who's going to be around? __________________ Have you had your Vessel Inspected Yet?

05-17-2010, 10:41 AM	#108
Woodsy Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Weirs Beach Posts: 1,949 Thanks: 80 Thanked 969 Times in 432 Posts	OCD... Boats in and splashed! I will def be around this weekend... Nas is going to be open too.... Woodsy __________________ The only way to eliminate ignorant behavior is through education. You can't fix stupid.

05-17-2010, 12:19 PM	#110
colt17 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Hollis NH/Laconia Posts: 132 Thanks: 62 Thanked 17 Times in 12 Posts	Naz we though we would head over yesterday for some food but they were not open. guess we will have to try this weekend.

05-13-2010, 07:03 PM	#102
VtSteve Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,320 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 230 Thanked 361 Times in 169 Posts	I was counting on some non rainy Saturday time to undo the shrinkwrap, polish the deck, do some cockpit and cabin cleaning. Following weekend polishing and finish up. Have to install a light or two, and scope out the stereo fir sizing. One of these days, I might actually put it in the water

05-14-2010, 05:13 AM	#103
robmac Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nashua,Meredith Posts: 951 Thanks: 213 Thanked 106 Times in 81 Posts	OCD, I agree those bothersome tasks that disturb peace and tranquil boating time can really ruin a week. Well I better finish my list it's Friday. yipee back to the lake.

05-16-2010, 06:34 PM	#104
lawn psycho Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: On the move... Posts: 987 Thanks: 113 Thanked 248 Times in 133 Posts	Windy today!! Got out for about 2 hours today with the admiral. Headed down Alton Bay and over to Wolfeboro and then headed back. Our boat does not have much room to clear the bridge in Alton, especially with the chop coming from the bay I've got a some serious boat envy of the guy with the big center console Fountain with triple outboards that passed us leaving Alton Bay. Not sure if it's the best lake boat, but would be perfect on the coast.

05-16-2010, 07:33 PM	#105
Dhuberty24 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hooksett,NH Posts: 84 Thanks: 13 Thanked 33 Times in 20 Posts	Boy the broads were fun today!!!! No boats and plenty of rollers

05-17-2010, 05:09 PM	#113
Dhuberty24 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hooksett,NH Posts: 84 Thanks: 13 Thanked 33 Times in 20 Posts	I have to work on sat and sunday. Damn people want there pools put in like yesterday. So I wont make it but I am sure it will be nice, since I will not be there. I tried to have the wife take some pics, I think she was to busy holding on though. I will Be up there friday afternoon on memorial day weekend, we should all hook up at the naswa?

05-17-2010, 06:20 PM	#114
LIforrelaxin Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Long Island, not that one, the one on Winnipesaukee Posts: 2,824 Thanks: 1,015 Thanked 880 Times in 514 Posts	Planning to be up Friday evening hopefully by about 7.... And assuming the weather is good on Saturday, Jess the boys and I will probably spend most of the day wondering around the lake. Now this assumes that nothing in the way of wedding plans suddenly changes and we have to change directions suddenly... __________________ Life is about how much time you can spend relaxing... I do it on an island that isn't really an island.....

05-17-2010, 08:17 PM	#115
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,512 Thanks: 3,118 Thanked 1,090 Times in 784 Posts	this weekend Hopefully splash the boat Friday. the weekend better be good weatherwise. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

05-18-2010, 11:41 AM	#118
colt17 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Hollis NH/Laconia Posts: 132 Thanks: 62 Thanked 17 Times in 12 Posts	OCDACTIVE, we will be up this weekend look for us at the NAZ for lunch on sat. I have a 24 BAJA and a 9 month prego wife you cant miss us lol

05-18-2010, 12:10 PM	#119
VitaBene Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 3,531 Thanks: 1,570 Thanked 1,607 Times in 822 Posts	Washing and waxing the boat on Sat, so hopefully we will splash on Sunday!

05-18-2010, 05:20 PM	#123
Dhuberty24 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hooksett,NH Posts: 84 Thanks: 13 Thanked 33 Times in 20 Posts	have a drink for me

05-18-2010, 05:31 PM	#124
Rattlesnake Guy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,254 Thanks: 423 Thanked 366 Times in 175 Posts	Don't forget the power of the Private Message in communicating plans with forum members.

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05-18-2010, 05:52 PM	#125
ApS Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Florida (Sebring & Keys), Wolfeboro Posts: 5,788 Thanks: 2,085 Thanked 742 Times in 532 Posts	Maybe PMs, or maybe a... ...a little distraction? Attached Images

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05-19-2010, 07:01 AM	#127
onlywinni Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Laconia Posts: 108 Thanks: 6 Thanked 39 Times in 16 Posts	I agree 100%, if communicating with one or two people PMs are the way to go. But I believe the intention of posting meeting spots is not to Exclude anyone, but to Include anyone that wants to join in and meet each other. I understand that some people on this form would rather have a Root Canal than meet a Go Fast Boater in Person..., however we are actually quite a pleasant group of folks..!!! Just because we may have a difference of opinion on one issue, I would still shake your hand and out on the lake I would do anything I could to help you out in a time of need. __________________ *Special Thanks to the Marine Patrol for keeping us all safe on Winni*

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05-19-2010, 12:04 PM	#129
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,512 Thanks: 3,118 Thanked 1,090 Times in 784 Posts	No splash Looks like this weekend is out. I have a broken rear shackle that won't be fixed til next week. Autoserve in Tilton quoted over $400 to fix. Marino in Concord will do it for $300. What a difference among dealers. I got a quote from Donovan Springs in Londonderry for $360. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

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BroadHopper (05-19-2010)

05-19-2010, 03:10 PM	#131
LIforrelaxin Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Long Island, not that one, the one on Winnipesaukee Posts: 2,824 Thanks: 1,015 Thanked 880 Times in 514 Posts	I think I am heading out to find me a pair of this flip flop like APS..... One always needs a bottle opener when out on the water for a day.... For the Root Beer and Bottled Soda of course, that I pick up at the Country Store..... Sorry no Alcohol on my boat..... __________________ Life is about how much time you can spend relaxing... I do it on an island that isn't really an island.....

05-19-2010, 03:48 PM	#132
OCDACTIVE Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fort Myers FL / Moultonboro Posts: 1,045 Thanks: 444 Thanked 574 Times in 178 Posts	those flip flops are cool. I am deathly afraid that when the soles wear down or if you step on an edge of the boat though you could scratch the gel coat. I don't allow glass in the boat anyway but they would be cool for dock shoes. __________________ Have you had your Vessel Inspected Yet?

05-19-2010, 03:55 PM	#133
robmac Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nashua,Meredith Posts: 951 Thanks: 213 Thanked 106 Times in 81 Posts	I got a pair in FL not real cheap but a great conversation piece from Ron-Jon.

05-19-2010, 04:55 PM	#134
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,408 Thanks: 719 Thanked 1,381 Times in 957 Posts	RJ's at Cocoa Beach! A fun place to go.

05-23-2010, 06:33 AM	#139
OCDACTIVE Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fort Myers FL / Moultonboro Posts: 1,045 Thanks: 444 Thanked 574 Times in 178 Posts	Always something! Was at the Naz yesterday.... If you didn't see the boat well, thats because it never made it to the water... Finished waxing on Friday. Got the GPS running, new compass installed.... Everything was going perfectly for a weekend of burning as much gas as I could......... Well I start her up on the hose to warm the engine and do an oil change... Then I hear it! A rattle coming from the top of the drive.. Consensus is U joint but not 100% sure... She is off to a HP Drive Pro in Mass today... UGGH it is always something. Luckily a good friend picked us up in his rebuilt ckmate and we got to spend some time on the water and lunch at the Naz around 2 PM. So sorry if you were there and I wasn't... __________________ Have you had your Vessel Inspected Yet?

05-23-2010, 06:55 AM	#140
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,408 Thanks: 719 Thanked 1,381 Times in 957 Posts	Oh, OC, I feel sorry for you. It seems you have had one problem after another with that boat! How discouraging! And you love it so much. But back on topic, we didn't get out on the lake yesterday, but the day before was just perfect. The broads were like a mirror and the temp was pretty nice too! Thurs. we went out and it was fairly rough. Looking forward to a nice long ride today.

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05-23-2010, 06:35 PM	#141
LIforrelaxin Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Long Island, not that one, the one on Winnipesaukee Posts: 2,824 Thanks: 1,015 Thanked 880 Times in 514 Posts	OCD, Sorry to here about the drive man. With some luck the guy in Mass, will have you going next week. We all know the feeling of being extremely ready to be out on the water only to have something go wrong... Mine was the water pump going as I headed away from the dock two years ago fourth of July weekend. Anyways, on to better topic, it was a wonderful weekend. I saw many boats on the water. Took the normal ride to Center harbor for Breakfast, and had a great conversation with a couple that had just splashed there boat for a day on the big lake. We talked about several things but the one that still stick out is the lack of really good public launching facilities. After that it was a few small trips in the boat Sat afternoon, and Sunday. Topped off with lunch on the boat in Braun Bay. We floated in the middle of the bay as there wasn't much traffic the boys jumped in the water a couple of times each, and we even played with the little remote controlled boat. (I think the big kid had the most fun with that).... Anyways, summer is here, it is hopefully only going to get better. Now if I can just get over the fact that for the first time in 20 something years I will not be at the lake for Memorial day.... Of course I am doing something very special and important.... Wedding Bells.... Tonight as I type this I spend my last night as a single man at the lake.... __________________ Life is about how much time you can spend relaxing... I do it on an island that isn't really an island.....

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05-23-2010, 07:32 PM	#142
Dhuberty24 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hooksett,NH Posts: 84 Thanks: 13 Thanked 33 Times in 20 Posts	Man that stinks. I hope it is something stupid and will se you out there this weekend

05-24-2010, 06:24 AM	#143
robmac Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nashua,Meredith Posts: 951 Thanks: 213 Thanked 106 Times in 81 Posts	Hope it's a simple inexpensive repair.Looked for you at the Nas on Sat. and B-bay. Had a great day out with my daughter.

05-24-2010, 10:00 AM	#145
OCDACTIVE Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fort Myers FL / Moultonboro Posts: 1,045 Thanks: 444 Thanked 574 Times in 178 Posts	Finally Some Luck for OCD! WOW..........For once things go my way..!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bad flappers on the inside of my exhaust... Which means NOT A PROBLEM at all!!!! Finally some luck! Thanks again to my buddy... He towed it 3 hours then 1 hour home and another 2 hours today. But better to be safe then sorry. Now I just have to figure out how to get the Gibson Clamp on Mufflers off the existing tips so I can replace them. I had to bang them on with a 2x4 perpendicular to the ends then hit it with a sledgehammer per Gibson's suggestion. Any thoughts?? Either way nothing wrong with her. I will be out there on Thursday! __________________ Have you had your Vessel Inspected Yet?