Summer '16 Boating Hours

thinkxingu · 10-19-2016, 01:45 PM

I may be jumping the gun, but it was interesting to see what people logged for hours last year: 82.5 engine hours on our new tritoon, Boatie Two.

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Hillcountry · 10-19-2016, 02:59 PM

I don't know exactly but I recall seeing about 65 hours on our last outing Columbus Day weekend...new tritoon also. Un-named as of yet...

noreast · 10-19-2016, 04:27 PM

2015 I got up over 120hrs, 2016 I think under 40, And that Included a week at Moosehead.

salty dog · 10-19-2016, 05:38 PM

We did about 55 this year/summer. At 8760 hours per year, those will be, by far, the most enjoyable for me!

pjard · 10-19-2016, 07:58 PM

At 160 but the boat is still in the water. Going to try an sneak at least one more outing but the 10 day doesn't look good.

Phantom · 10-20-2016, 06:13 AM

Here's a reference from last year ................

http://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/...ad.php?t=19941

btw -- if you click on one of the "tally" numbers i.e. 37, 27, etc it will show you who is in each category

colt17, cominghome, cowisl, icg56, ishoot308, LongShort, Phantom, pjard, SAMIAM, TiltonBB, TriDad, Winnisquamer were the ones with some serious hours on the Lake last Season

Finally all -- remember - this is "Engine Hours" ......... not time spent on the Lake ...... sand bars, drifting in the Broads, etc don't count !! You need to be (unfortunately) "burning fuel"

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Twox48 · 10-20-2016, 07:53 AM

This year with our great "new to us" boat, we were able to clock 60 hours! Unfortunately we both work full time jobs in Mass and have 2 young adult daughters with summer jobs so that limited the number of weekends we could enjoy the lake but we DID enjoy EVERY minute that we were able to!

(Last year we clocked about 30 hours when we had a smaller boat that kept us at the dock many times when we would rather be out on the water. A low freeboard boat and rough waters don't make for fun or safe boating! )

Donzi Minx · 10-20-2016, 08:13 AM

Just 18 engine hours. Call it disposable income, stress of maintaining / keeping a job, and simply not being able (from a diligence perspective) to take the time off.
Brought "Dawn" to Dave's last weekend for her long winter's nap. Had lunch at Ellacoya picnic tables before heading back, saw the new sandbar that wasn't there earlier and thought what sage wisdom I have!

Rattletrap · 10-20-2016, 08:44 AM

@ 70hrs it looks like I was a little above the norm. But no where near the 100hr mark. Which is confusing since the Day Tripper tops out @ 28mph you'd think it would be more because it just flat out takes me longer to get anywhere

Phantom · 10-20-2016, 09:12 AM

Too much time with a "can in yer hand" at a sand bar .....perhaps ?

Just askin-

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ishoot308 · 10-20-2016, 09:16 AM

I'll say what I said last year..."if trolling counts, lots!!"

Dan

Rattletrap · 10-20-2016, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phantom

Too much time with a "can in yer hand" at a sand bar .....perhaps ?

Just askin-

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Good point Phantom!! I guess it's still a short ride to the sandbar even at 28MPH

TriDad · 10-20-2016, 02:56 PM

Was at 133 hrs at the end of Sept, but boat is still in the water

rsmlp · 10-20-2016, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TriDad

Was at 133 hrs at the end of Sept, but boat is still in the water

What water?

NoBozo · 10-20-2016, 06:04 PM

We sold our Donzi Minx after 20 years of ownership..the hours of use had dropped to less than 15 hours per year.

There were more hours of maintenance and preparations for storage etc....than use. I did all my own work..totally. Time to part.

Just the way it is. NB

Oh: BTW: I'm 75.

Donzi Minx · 10-21-2016, 07:06 AM

NB,
You didn't have the vaunted LE! Sorta like the Eddie Bauer Edition.....oh sure!
At 62 it is the only vice I have left!
Chief Thundercloud has peeled away all of the "other" bad boy things that I nicely incorporated into my life (bless her, she saved me from the John Candy destination), but I have spoken (softly to her) the house will go before the boat!

It is really the only attachment that I have left to enjoy the lake.

johnmcrae · 10-21-2016, 07:45 PM

First boating season and put on 105 hours. 75% Winni 25% ocean and rivers.

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robmac · 10-22-2016, 07:57 AM

Zero

back wouldn't take it

Slickcraft · 10-22-2016, 08:49 AM

70 hours boating and a full 7 months with the camp open on Welch. March 16th to Oct 16th.

SAMIAM · 10-22-2016, 09:19 AM

263 on a 2015 Boat.......mostly florida but 63 hours this summer on the lake

stynx55 · 10-22-2016, 09:20 AM

40 hours, enjoyed every minute, still learning the lake so we took it very slow.

GodSmile · 10-23-2016, 05:46 AM

We had a great year logging about 130 engine hours.
Still hoping to get out next weekend before Sunday haul out, if the weather cooperates.

cominghome · 10-23-2016, 08:06 AM

A lighter year than last ~ closer to 80 hours than 100. More time spent at anchor and swimming.

LIforrelaxin · 10-24-2016, 09:37 AM

Was just a little over 70 hours on the boat this year.... and probably around 10 on the jetski....

The gas prices this year helped accumulate the hours on the boat, and decrease them on the jetski.....

codeman671 · 10-31-2016, 08:04 PM

Today was it for me. We got in 65 hours between the end of June and early september (130 if you count both engines

). I had it pulled and hauled away this morning.

10-19-2016, 01:45 PM	#1
thinkxingu Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 5,943 Thanks: 1,153 Thanked 1,962 Times in 1,212 Posts	Summer '16 Boating Hours I may be jumping the gun, but it was interesting to see what people logged for hours last year: 82.5 engine hours on our new tritoon, Boatie Two. Sent from my XT1528 using Tapatalk

10-19-2016, 05:38 PM	#4
salty dog Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Beverly Cove, Ma Posts: 356 Thanks: 287 Thanked 147 Times in 81 Posts	We did about 55 this year/summer. At 8760 hours per year, those will be, by far, the most enjoyable for me! __________________ I'd rather be relax'n at Winnipesaukee

10-20-2016, 06:13 AM	#6
Phantom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Berlin, Ma / Gilford Posts: 1,931 Thanks: 445 Thanked 604 Times in 340 Posts	Here's a reference from last year ................ http://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/...ad.php?t=19941 btw -- if you click on one of the "tally" numbers i.e. 37, 27, etc it will show you who is in each category colt17, cominghome, cowisl, icg56, ishoot308, LongShort, Phantom, pjard, SAMIAM, TiltonBB, TriDad, Winnisquamer were the ones with some serious hours on the Lake last Season Finally all -- remember - this is "Engine Hours" ......... not time spent on the Lake ...... sand bars, drifting in the Broads, etc don't count !! You need to be (unfortunately) "burning fuel" . __________________ *A bad day on the Big Lake (although I've never had one) - Still beats a day at the office!!*

10-20-2016, 07:53 AM	#7
Twox48 Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Sterling, MA Posts: 46 Thanks: 16 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Much better this year! This year with our great "new to us" boat, we were able to clock 60 hours! Unfortunately we both work full time jobs in Mass and have 2 young adult daughters with summer jobs so that limited the number of weekends we could enjoy the lake but we DID enjoy EVERY minute that we were able to! (Last year we clocked about 30 hours when we had a smaller boat that kept us at the dock many times when we would rather be out on the water. A low freeboard boat and rough waters don't make for fun or safe boating! ) __________________ Enjoying every day at the lake that I can get. 2009 H260 5.7GXi Volvo Penta

10-20-2016, 08:13 AM	#8
Donzi Minx Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melrose, Mass. Posts: 189 Thanks: 0 Thanked 183 Times in 52 Posts	Hateful engine hours this year Just 18 engine hours. Call it disposable income, stress of maintaining / keeping a job, and simply not being able (from a diligence perspective) to take the time off. Brought "Dawn" to Dave's last weekend for her long winter's nap. Had lunch at Ellacoya picnic tables before heading back, saw the new sandbar that wasn't there earlier and thought what sage wisdom I have!

10-19-2016, 02:59 PM	#2
Hillcountry Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: In the hills Posts: 2,346 Thanks: 1,590 Thanked 763 Times in 457 Posts	I don't know exactly but I recall seeing about 65 hours on our last outing Columbus Day weekend...new tritoon also. Un-named as of yet...

10-19-2016, 04:27 PM	#3
noreast Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 648 Thanks: 316 Thanked 120 Times in 93 Posts	2015 I got up over 120hrs, 2016 I think under 40, And that Included a week at Moosehead.

10-19-2016, 07:58 PM	#5
pjard Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Gilford, NH Posts: 626 Thanks: 453 Thanked 184 Times in 97 Posts	At 160 but the boat is still in the water. Going to try an sneak at least one more outing but the 10 day doesn't look good.

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10-20-2016, 08:44 AM	#9
Rattletrap Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Sandown/Gilford Posts: 189 Thanks: 80 Thanked 67 Times in 26 Posts	A little better than average @ 70hrs it looks like I was a little above the norm. But no where near the 100hr mark. Which is confusing since the Day Tripper tops out @ 28mph you'd think it would be more because it just flat out takes me longer to get anywhere __________________ Captain of the "Day Tripper II" .......There are a lot better people a lot worse off!!

10-20-2016, 09:12 AM	#10
Phantom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Berlin, Ma / Gilford Posts: 1,931 Thanks: 445 Thanked 604 Times in 340 Posts	Too much time with a "can in yer hand" at a sand bar .....perhaps ? Just askin- . __________________ *A bad day on the Big Lake (although I've never had one) - Still beats a day at the office!!*

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10-20-2016, 09:16 AM	#11
ishoot308 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford, NH / Welch Island Posts: 5,928 Thanks: 2,285 Thanked 4,938 Times in 1,914 Posts	Trolling? I'll say what I said last year..."if trolling counts, lots!!" Dan __________________ It's Always Sunny On Welch Island!!

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10-20-2016, 02:56 PM	#13
TriDad Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 75 Thanks: 8 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Was at 133 hrs at the end of Sept, but boat is still in the water

10-20-2016, 06:04 PM	#15
NoBozo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Portsmouth. RI Posts: 2,231 Thanks: 400 Thanked 460 Times in 308 Posts	Donzi Minx We sold our Donzi Minx after 20 years of ownership..the hours of use had dropped to less than 15 hours per year. There were more hours of maintenance and preparations for storage etc....than use. I did all my own work..totally. Time to part. Just the way it is. NB Oh: BTW: I'm 75.

10-21-2016, 07:06 AM	#16
Donzi Minx Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melrose, Mass. Posts: 189 Thanks: 0 Thanked 183 Times in 52 Posts	Hours for the season NB, You didn't have the vaunted LE! Sorta like the Eddie Bauer Edition.....oh sure! At 62 it is the only vice I have left! Chief Thundercloud has peeled away all of the "other" bad boy things that I nicely incorporated into my life (bless her, she saved me from the John Candy destination), but I have spoken (softly to her) the house will go before the boat! It is really the only attachment that I have left to enjoy the lake.

10-21-2016, 07:45 PM	#17
johnmcrae Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Seacoast NH Posts: 11 Thanks: 6 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	First boating season and put on 105 hours. 75% Winni 25% ocean and rivers. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10-22-2016, 07:57 AM	#18
robmac Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nashua,Meredith Posts: 951 Thanks: 213 Thanked 106 Times in 81 Posts	Zero back wouldn't take it

10-22-2016, 08:49 AM	#19
Slickcraft Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Welch Island and West Alton Posts: 3,216 Thanks: 1,172 Thanked 2,000 Times in 914 Posts	70 hours boating and a full 7 months with the camp open on Welch. March 16th to Oct 16th.

10-22-2016, 09:19 AM	#20
SAMIAM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 2,836 Thanks: 326 Thanked 1,626 Times in 562 Posts	263 on a 2015 Boat.......mostly florida but 63 hours this summer on the lake

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10-22-2016, 09:20 AM	#21
stynx55 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 70 Thanks: 5 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	40 hours, enjoyed every minute, still learning the lake so we took it very slow.

10-23-2016, 05:46 AM	#22
GodSmile Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 188 Thanks: 91 Thanked 56 Times in 36 Posts	About 130 We had a great year logging about 130 engine hours. Still hoping to get out next weekend before Sunday haul out, if the weather cooperates.

10-23-2016, 08:06 AM	#23
cominghome Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 23 Thanks: 42 Thanked 12 Times in 5 Posts	a great summer! A lighter year than last ~ closer to 80 hours than 100. More time spent at anchor and swimming.

10-24-2016, 09:37 AM	#24
LIforrelaxin Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Long Island, not that one, the one on Winnipesaukee Posts: 2,821 Thanks: 1,014 Thanked 880 Times in 514 Posts	Was just a little over 70 hours on the boat this year.... and probably around 10 on the jetski.... The gas prices this year helped accumulate the hours on the boat, and decrease them on the jetski..... __________________ Life is about how much time you can spend relaxing... I do it on an island that isn't really an island.....

10-31-2016, 08:04 PM	#25
codeman671 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,360 Thanks: 209 Thanked 764 Times in 448 Posts	Today was it for me. We got in 65 hours between the end of June and early september (130 if you count both engines ). I had it pulled and hauled away this morning.