Safe Boating?

nesun326 · 10-06-2016, 05:39 PM

We were planning to come up this weekend for a final boat day on the lake. I've been reading lots about very low lake levels, issues with exposed (or unexposed) rocks, etc. The weather looks great, but I don't want to go for a "pleasure cruise" if it's not safe. Any thoughts from those of you who have been on the lake this week? We would be launching from Fay's Marina. Thanks

Barney Bear · 10-06-2016, 05:45 PM

We came out to East Bear Island from Fay's Boat Yard at noon today. No problems at all - just navigate the way you usually do. Avoid routes that are unfamiliar. Beautiful day on a beautiful lake. 🐻

ishoot308 · 10-06-2016, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by nesun326

We were planning to come up this weekend for a final boat day on the lake. I've been reading lots about very low lake levels, issues with exposed (or unexposed) rocks, etc. The weather looks great, but I don't want to go for a "pleasure cruise" if it's not safe. Any thoughts from those of you who have been on the lake this week? We would be launching from Fay's Marina. Thanks

There is absolutely no reason not to come up and enjoy the lake. Just be extra careful in shallow areas near shore or when docking.

Enjoy!

Dan

Slickcraft · 10-06-2016, 07:21 PM

We came over to Welch from Fay's at about 3PM today with no problem. On the way out of Smith Cove there is a bit more H2O depth on the red side of the markers maybe 6' vs 3.5' on the black side. After that you are golden following advice from the Bear and Dan

Hillcountry · 10-06-2016, 07:36 PM

Spent a beautiful day on the lake today with family. Like others have said, no problem going anywhere you want to using common sense and paying attention to markers. BTW I didn't encounter any that have been removed according to my Garmin. This weather is a gift...enjoy it!

Old Sarge · 10-06-2016, 07:57 PM

I went from one end; Alton Bay to the other; Center Harbor, no problems. The lake was almost deserted! Tomorrow is supposed to be just as nice!

Hill Country did I see your Pontoon out in Winter Harbor this afternoon?

8gv · 10-06-2016, 08:07 PM

On Monday I handed over my boat to the marina for its winter nap.

Wednesday Wifey and I flew to FL so we could have some nice warm weather boating.

Yeah, that's right, Florida.

Hillcountry · 10-06-2016, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Sarge

I went from one end; Alton Bay to the other; Center Harbor, no problems. The lake was almost deserted! Tomorrow is supposed to be just as nice!

Hill Country did I see your Pontoon out in Winter Harbor this afternoon?

Nope...went from Meredith to the Broads then a picnic on Ragged I. Then back toward Meredith via Governer's Island bridge. Beauty of a day today!

Woody38 · 10-07-2016, 09:50 AM

Took the boat from the Weirs to Fay's for a winter rest. No problem with the journey. Did see the new spar at Eagle Island. Summer was great on the lake.

Captain of the Izzy Anna. will be looking for you next spring.

I am a retired workaholic and continuing aquaholic.
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noreast · 10-07-2016, 04:23 PM

It is beautiful this time of year. I did see some rocks "turtle heading" in some of my favorite bass spots. Sight seeing close to shore could be an Issue.

Dave R · 10-08-2016, 07:42 PM

We were in an area that was normally 67 feet deep today, but now it's only 65 feet deep. Way too close for comfort.

10-06-2016, 05:39 PM	#1
nesun326 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 29 Thanks: 18 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Safe Boating? We were planning to come up this weekend for a final boat day on the lake. I've been reading lots about very low lake levels, issues with exposed (or unexposed) rocks, etc. The weather looks great, but I don't want to go for a "pleasure cruise" if it's not safe. Any thoughts from those of you who have been on the lake this week? We would be launching from Fay's Marina. Thanks

10-06-2016, 05:45 PM	#2
Barney Bear Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 962 Thanks: 495 Thanked 273 Times in 174 Posts	Come On Up We came out to East Bear Island from Fay's Boat Yard at noon today. No problems at all - just navigate the way you usually do. Avoid routes that are unfamiliar. Beautiful day on a beautiful lake. 🐻

10-06-2016, 07:57 PM	#6
Old Sarge Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Rochester, NH Posts: 150 Thanks: 106 Thanked 63 Times in 29 Posts	Beautiful Day! I went from one end; Alton Bay to the other; Center Harbor, no problems. The lake was almost deserted! Tomorrow is supposed to be just as nice! Hill Country did I see your Pontoon out in Winter Harbor this afternoon?

10-07-2016, 09:50 AM	#9
Woody38 Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 578 Thanks: 46 Thanked 110 Times in 81 Posts	Safe Boating Took the boat from the Weirs to Fay's for a winter rest. No problem with the journey. Did see the new spar at Eagle Island. Summer was great on the lake. Captain of the Izzy Anna. will be looking for you next spring. I am a retired workaholic and continuing aquaholic. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I'm not lazy, I just really enjoy doing nothing.

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10-06-2016, 07:21 PM	#4
Slickcraft Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Welch Island and The Taylor Community Posts: 3,305 Thanks: 1,227 Thanked 2,098 Times in 957 Posts	We came over to Welch from Fay's at about 3PM today with no problem. On the way out of Smith Cove there is a bit more H2O depth on the red side of the markers maybe 6' vs 3.5' on the black side. After that you are golden following advice from the Bear and Dan

10-06-2016, 07:36 PM	#5
Hillcountry Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: In the hills Posts: 2,420 Thanks: 1,677 Thanked 786 Times in 466 Posts	Spent a beautiful day on the lake today with family. Like others have said, no problem going anywhere you want to using common sense and paying attention to markers. BTW I didn't encounter any that have been removed according to my Garmin. This weather is a gift...enjoy it!

10-06-2016, 08:07 PM	#7
8gv Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,098 Thanks: 64 Thanked 745 Times in 479 Posts	On Monday I handed over my boat to the marina for its winter nap. Wednesday Wifey and I flew to FL so we could have some nice warm weather boating. Yeah, that's right, Florida.

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10-07-2016, 04:23 PM	#10
noreast Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 648 Thanks: 316 Thanked 120 Times in 93 Posts	It is beautiful this time of year. I did see some rocks "turtle heading" in some of my favorite bass spots. Sight seeing close to shore could be an Issue.

10-08-2016, 07:42 PM	#11
Dave R Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,985 Thanks: 246 Thanked 744 Times in 444 Posts	We were in an area that was normally 67 feet deep today, but now it's only 65 feet deep. Way too close for comfort.

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