Last ride of the season

Altonbayicefishingfool · 10-11-2012, 06:29 PM

Today I took my two boys for the last boat ride of the season up Alton Bay to the broads and back.
With temps dipping below freezing tomorrow night, it was time to yank her out.

I am still surprised of how many boats are still in at Parker marine and the mountain view yacht club that I pass by everyday on my way to work.
As we all know summer doesn't last long enough... Until next year!!

Rattlesnake Gal · 10-12-2012, 06:01 AM

Thanks for sharing your last memory of the 2012 boating season. Excellent shot of my favorite island!

We have at least a few more weeks yet before we head out for the year. I'm considering putting the vinyl on the boat, but it's such a hasstle to install and take off. Warmer is nice though.

Best wishes for good ice and great fishing in the upcoming winter season! And snow for skiing and snowmobiling too.

Cel

corollaman · 10-13-2012, 12:25 AM

I know of people who go out right until the lake freezes, or starts to freeze. My dad kayaks right up until then. He has a watertight neoprene suit and everything.

meredith weekender · 10-13-2012, 01:34 PM

We try to keep her in the water until mid November. The earliest we pull out is Veterans Day. The toys are already out and stored but the I'm a diehard when it comes to the boat. Here's to hoping for an early spring.

Winni-Retired · 10-13-2012, 02:28 PM

My last boat trip for 2012 is next Wednesday or Thursday ...

Medical issues has kept it at the dock since August 22 ........ but that is in the past .... I hope.

LadyJane · 10-13-2012, 04:08 PM

Winni-retired, hope your health problems are behind you and you ESPECIALLY enjoy that boat ride next week !!

jetlag100 · 10-13-2012, 05:06 PM

We also had the last ride of the season, and I too, noticed that there all still a lot of boats at dockside. Quayside is far from empty, and their deadline is Monday, for getting boats out. The forklift operator is going to be one busy guy over the next few days.

fatlazyless · 10-13-2012, 06:59 PM

It seems like on weekends lately, there's a few performance boats who are lov'n that the MP's are pretty much not around on patrol......no more......and these boaters are do'n what they do best......perform......and.....what the heck.....there's basically 99 44/100% nobody out on the water anyway, so what the hey....go set the water on fire...

Altonbayicefishingfool · 10-13-2012, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by fatlazyless

It seems like on weekends lately, there's a few performance boats who are lov'n that the MP's are pretty much not around on patrol......no more......and these boaters are do'n what they do best......perform......and.....what the heck.....there's basically 99 44/100% nobody out on the water anyway, so what the hey....go set the water on fire...

It was a beautiful day when we went out as the picture shows, and not a sole on the lake. It was however 52 or so degrees out. Love the lake this time of year but with two hockey schedules to work around every weekend boating was no longer an option 😔

Belmont Resident · 10-14-2012, 04:23 AM

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Originally Posted by fatlazyless

It seems like on weekends lately, there's a few performance boats who are lov'n that the MP's are pretty much not around on patrol......no more......and these boaters are do'n what they do best......perform......and.....what the heck.....there's basically 99 44/100% nobody out on the water anyway, so what the hey....go set the water on fire...

Hmmm. There maybe something about the dressing in winter clothing just to be out on the lake!! Oh and many performance boats have no windshields and the ones that do have them they do very little at keeping the wind off more then your face.
Many boats have enclosures as do we but even my wife has come to the conclusion that it just doesn't make a whole lot of sense when it is below 60 degree's, and she loves to be out on the lake, relax and read a book.
Last weekend and this last week especially, there has been a lot of wind.
I have been working outside with 3 layers on and a wind breaker just to stay warm while working on Merrymeeting Lake where Friday and Saturday the winds were howling all day.

JMR · 10-14-2012, 07:56 PM

there are a number of weeks and some say months before we have to hang it up for the winter. It is very quiet out on the lake, but it's beauty still shines.

Then we can watch the forum for the Ice OUt and next spring.

10-11-2012, 06:29 PM	#1
Altonbayicefishingfool Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 153 Thanks: 19 Thanked 52 Times in 30 Posts	Last ride of the season Today I took my two boys for the last boat ride of the season up Alton Bay to the broads and back. With temps dipping below freezing tomorrow night, it was time to yank her out. I am still surprised of how many boats are still in at Parker marine and the mountain view yacht club that I pass by everyday on my way to work. As we all know summer doesn't last long enough... Until next year!! Attached Images

10-12-2012, 06:01 AM	#2
Rattlesnake Gal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Central NH Posts: 5,252 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 1,447 Thanked 1,349 Times in 475 Posts	Beautiful! Thanks for sharing your last memory of the 2012 boating season. Excellent shot of my favorite island! We have at least a few more weeks yet before we head out for the year. I'm considering putting the vinyl on the boat, but it's such a hasstle to install and take off. Warmer is nice though. Best wishes for good ice and great fishing in the upcoming winter season! And snow for skiing and snowmobiling too. Cel

10-13-2012, 06:59 PM	#8
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,525 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 295 Thanked 957 Times in 698 Posts	It seems like on weekends lately, there's a few performance boats who are lov'n that the MP's are pretty much not around on patrol......no more......and these boaters are do'n what they do best......perform......and.....what the heck.....there's basically 99 44/100% nobody out on the water anyway, so what the hey....go set the water on fire... __________________ ... down and out, liv'n that Walmart side of the lake!

10-14-2012, 07:56 PM	#11
JMR Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Hampton & Rattlesnake Island Posts: 175 Thanks: 33 Thanked 70 Times in 32 Posts	Oh ye of little faith... there are a number of weeks and some say months before we have to hang it up for the winter. It is very quiet out on the lake, but it's beauty still shines. Then we can watch the forum for the Ice OUt and next spring.

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10-13-2012, 12:25 AM	#3
corollaman Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 181 Thanks: 8 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts	I know of people who go out right until the lake freezes, or starts to freeze. My dad kayaks right up until then. He has a watertight neoprene suit and everything.

10-13-2012, 01:34 PM	#4
meredith weekender Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Meredith / Manchester Posts: 373 Thanks: 87 Thanked 83 Times in 56 Posts	We try to keep her in the water until mid November. The earliest we pull out is Veterans Day. The toys are already out and stored but the I'm a diehard when it comes to the boat. Here's to hoping for an early spring.

10-13-2012, 02:28 PM	#5
Winni-Retired Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: SE Mass / Lake Posts: 125 Thanks: 93 Thanked 101 Times in 21 Posts	My last boat trip for 2012 is next Wednesday or Thursday ... Medical issues has kept it at the dock since August 22 ........ but that is in the past .... I hope.

10-13-2012, 04:08 PM	#6
LadyJane Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: northern Ct. Posts: 335 Thanks: 129 Thanked 50 Times in 33 Posts	Winni-retired, hope your health problems are behind you and you ESPECIALLY enjoy that boat ride next week !!

10-13-2012, 05:06 PM	#7
jetlag100 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Revere, Massachusetts and Moultonborough, N.H. Posts: 311 Thanks: 228 Thanked 79 Times in 50 Posts	We also had the last ride of the season, and I too, noticed that there all still a lot of boats at dockside. Quayside is far from empty, and their deadline is Monday, for getting boats out. The forklift operator is going to be one busy guy over the next few days.