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Forum: Boating 07-08-2011, 04:37 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,517
Posted By wendyg
It was actually a few weeks ago that this...

It was actually a few weeks ago that this occurred. Have not been out since then due to our recent vacation. I believe we were probably going about 25-30 mph at the time. I don't mind the pounding so...
Forum: Boating 07-08-2011, 02:20 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,517
Posted By wendyg
Not sure he realized/remembered that law in...

Not sure he realized/remembered that law in regards to my 17 year old. I have no issues with my son driving in no wake zones or in very calm waters with minimal traffic...though haven't really...
Forum: Boating 07-08-2011, 12:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,517
Posted By wendyg
She is 17...he also let's my 10 year old drive on...

She is 17...he also let's my 10 year old drive on occasion. I think I am going to have to put my foot down when it comes to letting them drive the boat in general. The water changes so quickly out...
Forum: Boating 07-08-2011, 12:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,517
Posted By wendyg
and where does one find these captains willing to...

and where does one find these captains willing to give piloting lessons on the lake? Sadly we are pretty much limited to weekend boating only...I much prefer the lighter traffic patterns on the...
Forum: Boating 07-08-2011, 10:53 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,517
Posted By wendyg
Just wondering if my husband is handling the...

Just wondering if my husband is handling the water and the boat properly between speed, steering, and trim tabs. I grew up boating on the intercoastal of the east coast of Florida...very different...
Forum: Boating 07-08-2011, 09:58 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,517
Posted By wendyg
Safety

Our first trip out on the lake this season was a bit scarey for me. I am definitely a "nervous nelly" as a general rule! The lake wasn't too busy but there was a fair amount of wind causing some good...
Forum: Boating 07-12-2010, 07:31 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 33,360
Posted By wendyg
Tubing suggestions

Not too many yet. We have been out three times in the late afternoon on weekdays. Cloudy and cool conditions! Ready for a warm, sunny, weekend day! We were in Florida for three weeks on vacation as...
Forum: Boating 06-11-2010, 12:16 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,650
Posted By wendyg
http://www.winnipesaukee.com/photopost/data/502/th...

http://www.winnipesaukee.com/photopost/data/502/thumbs/DSCN1989.JPG ('http://www.winnipesaukee.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=16658')...
Forum: Boating 06-11-2010, 07:24 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,650
Posted By wendyg
More to come...I hope! ...

More to come...I hope!


http://www.winnipesaukee.com/photopost/data/502/medium/DSCN19901.JPG ('http://www.winnipesaukee.com/photopost/data/502/DSCN19901.JPG') ...
Forum: Boating 06-10-2010, 08:24 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,650
Posted By wendyg
Update on first trip

We had a great first experience on the lake and no major problems. Because of the sky conditions and late start, we changed our plans and decided not to venture up to Center Harbor. It was after 5pm...
Forum: Boating 06-09-2010, 01:50 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,650
Posted By wendyg
It's in the valet at MVYC so one would hope they...

It's in the valet at MVYC so one would hope they would check that before dropping it in the water!:eek:
Forum: Boating 06-09-2010, 09:37 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,650
Posted By wendyg
Will definitely be keeping an eye on my watch and...

Will definitely be keeping an eye on my watch and the skies. The kids are so exicted. Wished we could have goine out earlier, but we'll take what we can get! Can't wait!
Forum: Boating 06-09-2010, 07:58 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,650
Posted By wendyg
Question Planning first voyage

The captain and I are planning to get on the lake this afternoon. Probably on the water by 5 pm. We were thinking of heading out to Center Harbor and back from Saunder's Bay going between the Witches...
Forum: Boat Repairs & Maintenance 06-07-2010, 07:50 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,604
Posted By wendyg
Fuel Stabilizers

As we are new to boating, I'm somewhat confused over the info I've seen regarding Ethanol fuel and fuel stabilizers. The salesman we dealt with didn't mention anything to us regarding this. My dad, a...
Forum: Boating 06-07-2010, 07:40 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 33,360
Posted By wendyg
Hoping to head out on Wed afternoon for a little...

Hoping to head out on Wed afternoon for a little while!
Forum: Boating 06-05-2010, 07:43 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 33,360
Posted By wendyg
Thank you Terry...it's disturbing that more...

Thank you Terry...it's disturbing that more people don't use that same common sense! We have made a BIG investment and safety always comes first. It's not worth the risk...:)
Forum: Boating 06-04-2010, 05:09 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 33,360
Posted By wendyg
We didn't venture out Memorial Day weekend,...

We didn't venture out Memorial Day weekend, mainly because my hubby wasn't able to get his certificate in time and we certainly didn't want to take the risk of being pulled over by marine patrol our...
Forum: Boating 05-27-2010, 09:11 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 33,360
Posted By wendyg
WE ARE NOT KEEPING THE NAME "TAX RE-FUN" We've...

WE ARE NOT KEEPING THE NAME "TAX RE-FUN"
We've been tossing around different ideas for a new name and will have the work done sometime in June...so for now that's the name...
We took delivery today...
Forum: Boating 05-25-2010, 08:07 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 33,360
Posted By wendyg
Wow...you guys are great! Thanks for all the...

Wow...you guys are great! Thanks for all the fantastic advice. The boat is going into the valet at Mountain View...we did not want a slip and fortunately our boat will fit! We will be getting charts...
Forum: Boating 05-24-2010, 08:59 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 33,360
Posted By wendyg
Sounds like The Witches and Graveyard are pretty...

Sounds like The Witches and Graveyard are pretty tricky...would a GPS system help us to navigate our way safely through along with a chart? Do boats generally take it pretty slow through these...
Forum: Boating 05-24-2010, 02:15 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 33,360
Posted By wendyg
We will definitely be getting the charts and are...

We will definitely be getting the charts and are also looking into GPS as well. I keep hearing horror stories about getting into "trouble" with rocks and ledges. We got the 50 cent tour regarding the...
Forum: Boating 05-24-2010, 10:37 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 33,360
Posted By wendyg
Thank you...we are keeping her at Mountain View...

Thank you...we are keeping her at Mountain View Yacht Club in Gilford...and yes...working on that boating certificate. Any suggestions for a nice first day outing. We are taking delivery on Thursday...
Forum: Boating 05-24-2010, 09:57 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 33,360
Posted By wendyg
Post Newbie

We have just purchased a 2006 Sea Ray 250 SLX that is outfitted with a Merc 496 MAG 375hp engine with only 51hrs. We did a lot of research and decided that this was the right size of a boat to...
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