Valet service

Rattletrap · 03-13-2016, 02:14 PM

Looking for advice and comments on valet service. New to boating we have a 20' pontoon boat and not really sure if this is a good idea and looking for your advice.

itchin for fishin · 03-13-2016, 04:02 PM

I have had valet service at Meredith Marina for 10 years. Very pleased with them. Have seen them valet pontoons.

thinkxingu · 03-13-2016, 05:15 PM

If I came to the lake to boat, I'd be all over valet. If I owned a place on the lake, I'd do my darnedest to find a slip.

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TiltonBB · 03-13-2016, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by thinkxingu

If I came to the lake to boat, I'd be all over valet. If I owned a place on the lake, I'd do my darnedest to find a slip.

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Wouldn't your "place on the lake" have a dock out front that you could keep your boat at?

thinkxingu · 03-13-2016, 07:09 PM

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Wouldn't your "place on the lake" have a dock out front that you could keep your boat at?

Not necessarily--association; walking distance to docks; or place close enough to boat at night, when marinas can't guarantee a place to come back to (where we valeted our boat a few years ago only had a few overnight slips--taking the boat out after hours was difficult).

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pjard · 03-13-2016, 07:36 PM

You should be looking at about $1800 per year for valet service. If you need winter storage that will be another $400-$600. At this point you're within a grand of the price of a rental slip which includes winter storage. If you boat often, and live close consider the slip.

Rattletrap · 03-14-2016, 11:24 AM

I've not found one marina so far that will even valet a pontoon boat because they are afraid to damage the pontoons or thier racks are not set up for it.

thinkxingu · 03-14-2016, 12:20 PM

Trexler's will, but they much prefer to find you a slip at the club next door.

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Phantom · 03-14-2016, 12:45 PM

Thought you were in Fay's !

Try WAM

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Rattletrap · 03-14-2016, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Phantom

Thought you were in Fay's !

Try WAM

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I am but was looking for valet service I'm doing the "Store and Launch" at Fays

Rattletrap · 03-14-2016, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by thinkxingu

Trexler's will, but they much prefer to find you a slip at the club next door.

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No they said they won't

HellRaZoR004 · 03-14-2016, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Rattletrap

I am but was looking for valet service I'm doing the "Store and Launch" at Fays

What is store and launch? Is that where you do all the launching/retrieving and just keep the boat/trailer in their lot?

Rattletrap · 03-14-2016, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by HellRaZoR004

What is store and launch? Is that where you do all the launching/retrieving and just keep the boat/trailer in their lot?

Yes exactly

thinkxingu · 03-14-2016, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Rattletrap

No they said they won't

That's weird--they valeted my pontoon last year. Although that was a dual toon--do you have a triple? They did say, though, that they much preferred a slip, so maybe they decided to stop valeting pontoons.

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Rattletrap · 03-14-2016, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by thinkxingu

That's weird--they valeted my pontoon last year. Although that was a dual toon--do you have a triple? They did say, though, that they much preferred a slip, so maybe they decided to stop valeting pontoons.

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No double toon maybe they are not excepting new valet pontoons?

LIforrelaxin · 03-14-2016, 01:35 PM

You could see if Harilla's Landing Yacht club as any rack spots for Rent... Unfortunately its on the other side of the lake, and may not be convenient for you.

At the end of the day, Pontoon boats are not the easiest boats to do Valet with, as they are prone to being easily damaged. Hence why you are finding most Marina's will not offer up the service.

How big is your pontoon boat? have you considered a wet slip?.... as long as the Pontoon boats is not that long, often you can get into shallow wet slips that other boaters don't want, and thus you can get a good price... however they are often restrictive on length...

Rattletrap · 03-14-2016, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by LIforrelaxin

You could see if Harilla's Landing Yacht club as any rack spots for Rent... Unfortunately its on the other side of the lake, and may not be convenient for you.

At the end of the day, Pontoon boats are not the easiest boats to do Valet with, as they are prone to being easily damaged. Hence why you are finding most Marina's will not offer up the service.

How big is your pontoon boat? have you considered a wet slip?.... as long as the Pontoon boats is not that long, often you can get into shallow wet slips that other boaters don't want, and thus you can get a good price... however they are often restrictive on length...

We've considered a wet slip i'd be open to a shallow one also if it saves money but again I've had no luck finding a slip either LOL!! UGH! do you have any suggestions on the shallow slip?

Rattletrap · 03-14-2016, 03:25 PM

Just heard back from Meredith Marina anyone have any dealings with them? They said they launch the boat from the trailer which i like the idea off.

Phantom · 03-14-2016, 03:56 PM

Meredith Marina sounds like a long drive to go boating to me .... but that's me, you know your usage.

Ever try Mountain View ? Wetslip, and won't be cheap, that I assure you!!

They also have Valet (little known) but I think you'll find the same issue -- no Toon's
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Loub52 · 03-14-2016, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Rattletrap

Looking for advice and comments on valet service. New to boating we have a 20' pontoon boat and not really sure if this is a good idea and looking for your advice.

We've had our boat in valet with Shep Brown's for 2 seasons and returning for a third this year. Outstanding ownership, valet and service department.

Rattletrap · 03-14-2016, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Phantom

Meredith Marina sounds like a long drive to go boating to me .... but that's me, you know your usage.

Ever try Mountain View ? Wetslip, and won't be cheap, that I assure you!!

They also have Valet (little known) but I think you'll find the same issue -- no Toon's
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Phantom what is it like boating that far north on the lake?

thinkxingu · 03-14-2016, 04:19 PM

Meredith gets really busy (boat and car traffic), so I'm not sure I'd be jazzed to valet there.

We're one cove away from the end of the lake in the north, and, though I initially thought we wouldn't like it, we've come to appreciate the slower pace.

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Rattletrap · 03-14-2016, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by thinkxingu

Meredith gets really busy (boat and car traffic), so I'm not sure I'd be jazzed to valet there.

We're one cove away from the end of the lake in the north, and, though I initially thought we wouldn't like it, we've come to appreciate the slower pace.

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So you are in the same area as Meredith marina?

thinkxingu · 03-14-2016, 04:42 PM

No--when I say north I mean past Moultonborough Bay, which has us going through Meredith every Friday afternoon and Sunday night and, for the most part, avoiding Saturdays.

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HellRaZoR004 · 03-14-2016, 05:49 PM

I've never seen MVYC valet a toon. Also heard there is a waiting list 2 dozen deep for a boat slip there. I envision rent prices going up based on the demand and more people buying slips.

KPW · 03-14-2016, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by thinkxingu

No--when I say north I mean past Moultonborough Bay, which has us going through Meredith every Friday afternoon and Sunday night and, for the most part, avoiding Saturdays.

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Have you checked Ambrose Cove Marina - not sure what they have to offer, if anything. Not even sure if they are still in business.

Woodguy53 · 03-14-2016, 09:10 PM

Don't know if it's an option for you or not. Parkers in the south end of Alton bay has rebuilt some slips so they are a bit larger to give pontoons more room. They were not full last year. Older place but we can get there quicker than further up the lake, it's reasonably priced, and meets our needs

Lakeboater · 03-14-2016, 09:14 PM

You might want to check with Andrew's Marine in Minge Cove. I think they valet and it is a pretty good spot.

Rattletrap · 03-15-2016, 10:03 AM

Looks like the ONLY slip I could find was Parker's Marina thoughts? You can PM me if you'd like thanks

Slickcraft · 03-15-2016, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Rattletrap

Looks like the ONLY slip I could find was Parker's Marina thoughts? You can PM me if you'd like thanks

The issue there is clearance under the bridge in high water. You might not have a problem with the toon.

baastan · 03-15-2016, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Loub52

We've had our boat in valet with Shep Brown's for 2 seasons and returning for a third this year. Outstanding ownership, valet and service department.

They are full this year.. I am in the same boat as you TOPIC starter. I have a new 22 foot Pontoon, measures 23 '8 and nowhere to park it. Be is slip, mooring, Valet et al...

I am on the Meredith / Center Harbor line and would love any ideas from everyone...

Thanks...

DRH · 03-15-2016, 04:17 PM

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You might want to check with Andrew's Marine in Minge Cove. I think they valet and it is a pretty good spot.

I'll second this recommendation, Rattletrap.

Here's the link: http://www.andrewsmarineservice.com/

Rattletrap · 03-15-2016, 05:40 PM

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I'll second this recommendation, Rattletrap.

Here's the link: http://www.andrewsmarineservice.com/

I got a call from them they said they were full

MalibuResponse · 03-16-2016, 10:30 AM

Channel Marine has several toons in their valet program

tummyman · 03-16-2016, 08:57 PM

Check out the classified ads on this blog....a few slips for rent. May be an option..........

glastron guy · 03-19-2016, 03:11 PM

I have been with Meredith Marina for four years now doing valet. I have a 26ft Rinker and cannot say enough about them. I call them an hour before I get there and it is in the water ready to go. Super people to deal with and very nice.

03-13-2016, 02:14 PM	#1
Rattletrap Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Sandown/Gilford Posts: 189 Thanks: 80 Thanked 67 Times in 26 Posts	Valet service Looking for advice and comments on valet service. New to boating we have a 20' pontoon boat and not really sure if this is a good idea and looking for your advice. __________________ Captain of the "Day Tripper II" .......There are a lot better people a lot worse off!!

03-14-2016, 11:24 AM	#7
Rattletrap Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Sandown/Gilford Posts: 189 Thanks: 80 Thanked 67 Times in 26 Posts	Valet I've not found one marina so far that will even valet a pontoon boat because they are afraid to damage the pontoons or thier racks are not set up for it. __________________ Captain of the "Day Tripper II" .......There are a lot better people a lot worse off!!

03-14-2016, 12:45 PM	#9
Phantom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Berlin, Ma / Gilford Posts: 1,934 Thanks: 450 Thanked 605 Times in 341 Posts	Thought you were in Fay's ! Try WAM . __________________ *A bad day on the Big Lake (although I've never had one) - Still beats a day at the office!!*

03-14-2016, 01:35 PM	#16
LIforrelaxin Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas, Lake Ray Hubbard and NH, Long Island Winnipesaukee Posts: 2,870 Thanks: 1,037 Thanked 892 Times in 524 Posts	You could see if Harilla's Landing Yacht club as any rack spots for Rent... Unfortunately its on the other side of the lake, and may not be convenient for you. At the end of the day, Pontoon boats are not the easiest boats to do Valet with, as they are prone to being easily damaged. Hence why you are finding most Marina's will not offer up the service. How big is your pontoon boat? have you considered a wet slip?.... as long as the Pontoon boats is not that long, often you can get into shallow wet slips that other boaters don't want, and thus you can get a good price... however they are often restrictive on length... __________________ Life is about how much time you can spend relaxing... I do it on an island that isn't really an island.....

03-14-2016, 03:25 PM	#18
Rattletrap Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Sandown/Gilford Posts: 189 Thanks: 80 Thanked 67 Times in 26 Posts	Valet Just heard back from Meredith Marina anyone have any dealings with them? They said they launch the boat from the trailer which i like the idea off. __________________ Captain of the "Day Tripper II" .......There are a lot better people a lot worse off!!

03-13-2016, 04:02 PM	#2
itchin for fishin Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 105 Thanks: 3 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	I have had valet service at Meredith Marina for 10 years. Very pleased with them. Have seen them valet pontoons.

03-13-2016, 05:15 PM	#3
thinkxingu Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 6,211 Thanks: 1,167 Thanked 2,048 Times in 1,271 Posts	If I came to the lake to boat, I'd be all over valet. If I owned a place on the lake, I'd do my darnedest to find a slip. Sent from my XT1528 using Tapatalk

03-13-2016, 07:36 PM	#6
pjard Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Gilford, NH Posts: 635 Thanks: 490 Thanked 194 Times in 101 Posts	You should be looking at about $1800 per year for valet service. If you need winter storage that will be another $400-$600. At this point you're within a grand of the price of a rental slip which includes winter storage. If you boat often, and live close consider the slip.

03-14-2016, 12:20 PM	#8
thinkxingu Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 6,211 Thanks: 1,167 Thanked 2,048 Times in 1,271 Posts	Trexler's will, but they much prefer to find you a slip at the club next door. Sent from my XT1528 using Tapatalk

03-14-2016, 03:56 PM	#19
Phantom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Berlin, Ma / Gilford Posts: 1,934 Thanks: 450 Thanked 605 Times in 341 Posts	Meredith Marina sounds like a long drive to go boating to me .... but that's me, you know your usage. Ever try Mountain View ? Wetslip, and won't be cheap, that I assure you!! They also have Valet (little known) but I think you'll find the same issue -- no Toon's . __________________ *A bad day on the Big Lake (although I've never had one) - Still beats a day at the office!!*

03-14-2016, 04:19 PM	#22
thinkxingu Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 6,211 Thanks: 1,167 Thanked 2,048 Times in 1,271 Posts	Meredith gets really busy (boat and car traffic), so I'm not sure I'd be jazzed to valet there. We're one cove away from the end of the lake in the north, and, though I initially thought we wouldn't like it, we've come to appreciate the slower pace. Sent from my XT1528 using Tapatalk

03-14-2016, 04:42 PM	#24
thinkxingu Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 6,211 Thanks: 1,167 Thanked 2,048 Times in 1,271 Posts	No--when I say north I mean past Moultonborough Bay, which has us going through Meredith every Friday afternoon and Sunday night and, for the most part, avoiding Saturdays. Sent from my XT1528 using Tapatalk

03-14-2016, 05:49 PM	#25
HellRaZoR004 Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Litchfield/Gilford Posts: 828 Thanks: 233 Thanked 224 Times in 131 Posts	I've never seen MVYC valet a toon. Also heard there is a waiting list 2 dozen deep for a boat slip there. I envision rent prices going up based on the demand and more people buying slips.

03-14-2016, 09:10 PM	#27
Woodguy53 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 19 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 3 Posts	Older but has slips specifically for pontoons Don't know if it's an option for you or not. Parkers in the south end of Alton bay has rebuilt some slips so they are a bit larger to give pontoons more room. They were not full last year. Older place but we can get there quicker than further up the lake, it's reasonably priced, and meets our needs

03-14-2016, 09:14 PM	#28
Lakeboater Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 394 Thanks: 20 Thanked 131 Times in 94 Posts	Andrew's marine You might want to check with Andrew's Marine in Minge Cove. I think they valet and it is a pretty good spot.

03-15-2016, 10:03 AM	#29
Rattletrap Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Sandown/Gilford Posts: 189 Thanks: 80 Thanked 67 Times in 26 Posts	Parker Marina Looks like the ONLY slip I could find was Parker's Marina thoughts? You can PM me if you'd like thanks __________________ Captain of the "Day Tripper II" .......There are a lot better people a lot worse off!!

03-16-2016, 10:30 AM	#34
MalibuResponse Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 16 Thanks: 4 Thanked 12 Times in 6 Posts	Channel Marine has several toons in their valet program

03-16-2016, 08:57 PM	#35
tummyman Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 831 Thanks: 256 Thanked 671 Times in 242 Posts	Check out the classified ads on this blog....a few slips for rent. May be an option..........

03-19-2016, 03:11 PM	#36
glastron guy Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 19 Thanks: 3 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	I have been with Meredith Marina for four years now doing valet. I have a 26ft Rinker and cannot say enough about them. I call them an hour before I get there and it is in the water ready to go. Super people to deal with and very nice.