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Originally Posted by wendyg
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 markers and staying 150 ft off shore when we were out testing boats. I don't want to piss anyone off but more importantly don't want to jeopardize safety. The dealer seems to be more than willing to work with us and getting "us" broken in.
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Coming out of Gilford you can go anywhere. The size of your boat will allow you to go most anywhere in almost any condition. The weather looks "ok" this coming weekend (light winds and no major Tstorms) so basically just go out and enjoy. If it were me I would venture probably out to the broads (the large open part of the lake) and maybe head towards Wolfboro and winter harbor. It will give you an idea of the size of the lake and there are not too many obstacles to worry about as far as a ton of bouys etc. But there are always other boats, islands, and possible hazards: sticks floating etc. so always be on the look out.
As you get more comfortable you can start to venture around long island, braun bay etc.
I personally would avoid heading up to towards the inlets and bays in moultonboro i.e. greens basin and lee's mills until you are very comfortable with the chart and compass. Also avoid weirs bay on the weekend for now until you are comfortable with boat traffic.
You will have a blast. Just always use common sense and if something doesn't look right, feel right, smell right or sound right. Shut down and figure it out. Don't try to run your way out of a problem that is where you can cause more problems then the original one you were in (if any)