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Forum: General Discussion 05-16-2026, 11:19 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 194,024
Posted By NHskier
The dam release level is now at 1050cfs, so the...

The dam release level is now at 1050cfs, so the operators are definitely responding to the higher level.
Forum: General Discussion 05-15-2026, 04:56 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 194,024
Posted By NHskier
Looks like the outflow was bumped up to 600cfs...

Looks like the outflow was bumped up to 600cfs today.
Forum: Boating 05-05-2026, 07:02 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 42,589
Posted By NHskier
We too are getting older, and have just purchased...

We too are getting older, and have just purchased two auto-inflatable vests for use early in the season. Found what looked like a pretty good deal on Onyx A/M 24 vests at $100 each with free...
Forum: General Discussion 04-13-2026, 05:19 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 122,813
Posted By NHskier
This recent report from the NH Fiscal Policy...

This recent report from the NH Fiscal Policy Institute provides a detailed look at the makeup of New Hampshire’s tax structure as related to local property taxes. It also provides comparisons with...
Forum: General Discussion 09-07-2025, 04:59 PM
Replies: 234
Views: 368,975
Posted By NHskier
Most recent DES report for Lakeport: ...

Most recent DES report for Lakeport:

Winnipesaukee Operations
Saturday, September 6, 7 AM readings

The level of Lake Winnipesaukee is 502.24 (504.32 is full level).
The flow rate...
Forum: General Discussion 08-15-2025, 05:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 12,339
Posted By NHskier
Here’s another use … protecting ankles from a...

Here’s another use … protecting ankles from a nasty tooth bar on the edge of my tractor bucket.
Forum: General Discussion 06-25-2025, 06:20 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,236
Posted By NHskier
I remember vacationing at the Weirs for a couple...

I remember vacationing at the Weirs for a couple years as a kid, close to 60 years ago. Of course the arcades and pier stand out, but I also recall my father having to pay for us to go onto the beach.
Forum: General Discussion 11-20-2024, 05:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,957
Posted By NHskier
NH DES tracks it though it looks like you'd have...

NH DES tracks it though it looks like you'd have to check year by year. Here’s the link for last year’s data.

https://www.des.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt341/files/documents/2023-2024-iceinout.pdf...
Forum: Boating 07-24-2024, 05:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 15,522
Posted By NHskier
You’re referring to the boat launches, not the...

You’re referring to the boat launches, not the public docks, correct?
Forum: Boating 07-23-2024, 04:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 15,522
Posted By NHskier
Winnipesaukee is nothing like the coast. There...

Winnipesaukee is nothing like the coast. There are no-cost public docks at The Weirs, Meredith, Center Harbor, Wolfeboro, and Alton. No dock masters or anything like that.

Taking an afternoon or...
Forum: General Discussion 07-09-2024, 08:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 10,619
Posted By NHskier
I think we had one of those come through the...

I think we had one of those come through the Weirs just past noon today. Came up real fast with heavy rain and very gusty winds. We got back into our covered slip just before it hit. One of the more...
Forum: Boating 05-24-2024, 07:33 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 48,227
Posted By NHskier
Major and Steve-on-Mark have clarified things...

Major and Steve-on-Mark have clarified things well. In general, the current is worst in the spring due to snowmelt, and the Lakeport dam operators having to let more water out to compensate. Outflows...
Forum: Boating 05-23-2024, 05:43 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 48,227
Posted By NHskier
You can pick up a free copy of the NH Boater’s...

You can pick up a free copy of the NH Boater’s Guide (https://www.boat-ed.com/newhampshire/handbook/) at many marinas, and I know in the past they’ve had them at Thurston’s/North Water. They’ll have...
Forum: Boating 05-22-2024, 05:00 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 48,227
Posted By NHskier
Coming from the coast, this is a big one! ...

Coming from the coast, this is a big one!


Here’s a quick overview of NH markers (https://www.boat-ed.com/newhampshire/studyGuide/New-Hampshire-s-Spar-Buoys/10103103_177503/).

Pay close...
Forum: General Discussion 12-18-2023, 05:07 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 58,130
Posted By NHskier
For those interested in researching historical...

For those interested in researching historical town and school district spending, UNH hosts a repository of digitized annual reports (https://scholars.unh.edu/nh_town_reports/) which in some cases go...
Forum: Boat Repairs & Maintenance 12-13-2023, 05:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 15,154
Posted By NHskier
The ring terminal approach ishoot mentioned...

The ring terminal approach ishoot mentioned definitely makes it easier than the small alligator clips. You can have that pintail exposed so no need to get under a hood or maneuver to get to battery...
Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance 12-13-2023, 05:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 11,879
Posted By NHskier
The advice from WinnisquamZ is dead on. Clean...

The advice from WinnisquamZ is dead on. Clean then lightly scuff so the primer will bite. We redid our cabinets about two years ago with this approach. Kilz3 primer and Benjamin Moore latex paint,...
Forum: Boat Repairs & Maintenance 12-12-2023, 04:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 15,154
Posted By NHskier
Battery Tender brand all the way. I’ve used them...

Battery Tender brand all the way. I’ve used them on motorcycles and garden tractors and gotten many extra years of life out of my batteries. I have two of them, and one is pushing 20 years and still...
Forum: Restaurant Information & Reviews 12-09-2023, 07:19 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 27,105
Posted By NHskier
Just saw a piece on WMUR saying they’ve reopened....

Just saw a piece on WMUR saying they’ve reopened. Great news!
Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance 10-01-2023, 06:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 12,372
Posted By NHskier
Something to be aware of if doing any sanding is...

Something to be aware of if doing any sanding is whether this is solid wood or veneer. It’s very easy to sand through veneer, and there’s no easy repair for that.
Forum: General Discussion 08-16-2023, 04:02 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 11,280
Posted By NHskier
Everything you could want to know about property...

Everything you could want to know about property assessment in New Hampshire:

Understanding NH Property Taxes (https://www.revenue.nh.gov/mun-prop/property/documents/asb-manual.pdf)


And an...
Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance 07-13-2023, 06:32 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 18,904
Posted By NHskier
We recently purchased a Solo stove (Bonfire...

We recently purchased a Solo stove (Bonfire model) after being at a few fires with one at our daughter’s place. They do a great job at controlling smoke as long as they are used as directed. If...
Forum: Boat Repairs & Maintenance 07-12-2023, 06:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 11,679
Posted By NHskier
Check with Nick Thurston...

Check with Nick Thurston (https://www.nicholasthurstonmarine.com/).
Forum: Boating 05-22-2023, 05:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 11,043
Posted By NHskier
Apple sells refurbished gear directly, with full...

Apple sells refurbished gear directly, with full warranties. Depending on when a given line was refreshed they may include the current model and one or two generations back. From Apple.com select the...
Forum: General Discussion 04-28-2023, 05:30 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 38,495
Posted By NHskier
Re: new DES page - yuck! I use that all the time...

Re: new DES page - yuck! I use that all the time for assessing the relative current in the Weirs channel but now I’m seeing only water level. Where are you seeing the dam outflow number?
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