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10-21-2012, 01:24 PM | #1 |
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Nav Aids Removed
For those still boating in the Lakes Region that follow the forum...Marine Patrol has completed the removal of the lights and signs on our lakes. A few strategic lights will remain on Winnipesaukee until the Mount completes her final cruise.
I have had it suggested that the lights be left out longer in the season. Please understand that this is a monumental undertaking that goes beyond the 84+ lights on Winnipesaukee. Every no wake buoy, danger sign, light number and light fixture must be removed between Columbus Day and the freezing weather. Marine Patrol maintains approximately 3000 buoys statewide. For those of you that have been around (prior to the mid-1990's), Marine Patrol Officers spent Columbus Day weekend removing every light and sign from the lake and placed an old wooden buoy on the chain hoping it would be there in April/May. Wooden bouys, their anchors and chain were completely removed from other lakes and stacked to dry. After a winter of drying, they were cleaned and painted before deployment in the spring. With the evolution of the State's nav aids we have extended the season as long as we dare. The weather now becomes unpredictable and last week's calm water presented ideal conditions for an efficient removal effort. Please remember that the orange cylindrical buoy that the lights are affixed to are still on station. While the flashing light isn't present, at least the orange float continues to make the hazzards along with the red and black topped buoys. See you in the spring- Safe Boating!! Tim Dunleavy Captain, Marine Patrol |
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10-21-2012, 01:30 PM | #2 |
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We appreciate what you do, and recognize that with reduced budgeting, it is even more of a time restraint to get all the navaids out in a timely manner.
Thanks for all you do, and for taking the time to post the info here on Winnipesaukee.com. Have a great winter, Lt.
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OOOOOOOOPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPs
I missed his promotion......Belated Congrats....
Thanks Rusty.
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Don't know about you all --
But I find it QUITE refreshing that the Captain communicates openly with us on THIS forum !! Kudo's.. . . .
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Thanks for update and please pass on to your Officers that we appreciate all that they do on the lake. Also congratulations on the promotion |
10-23-2012, 06:56 PM | #7 |
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In case anybody cares........just between you, me, and the view of the lake....where I live....I can see about six different flasher buoys at once, all from the same location....from way down the end of Meredith Neck close to FL-3....and in my humble opinion.....the new marker flasher buoys.....which have been on the lake for maybe eight years now.....are no-way as nice to look at as the older flashers which they replaced!
Just because something is new, improved and high-tech does not necessarily translate to make it better ........call me a romantic or something.....but the older flasher buoys were much more attractive to look at because.....they had a yellow, candle style light which stayed on for about two seconds.....while the new flashers have a white flourescent style light which only stays on for 1/2 second. The old flashers had style, grace, and romantic good looks which enhanced the lake view......while the new flasher buoys.....are icy white.....and very brief and to the point.....for a very fast 1/2 second flash. If I had my druthers......the lake would lose the new modern flashers and ..... return back to the old friendly yellow flicker lights with their longer, two-second light exposure. Thankyou and goodknight!
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