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BroadHopper · 06-10-2010, 10:40 AM

The pier was built in the the 30's and 40's when boats were narrow. Then it was not a problem docking on both sides of the pier mates!

Back in the 60's one could navigate under the foot bridge and dock along the broadwalk. Today the area needs to be dredge out. Building the berm out along the Weirs Channel pass the Endicott Rock cause the sand to build up at the pier.

The pier needs to be 'reengineered' to today's watercrafts. Like the Meredith Docks and to some extent the Wolfeboro Docks.

My opinion. The fingers at the Meredith Pier are spread a bit to thin. The Wolfeboro Pier should be a bit wider. An architect should take them into consideration before redesigning the Weirs Pier.

Another thought. Have PWCs dock along the broadwalk side of the pier. They have a very low draft. Move the 'drop off docking only' from the South side of the pier to the North side of the pier. The North finger is just the right size for dropping off and more protected from waves for easier launching. Allow more boats to dock at the pier.

Any thoughts from the forum members? I am a Laconia residence and I would like to present the ideas to the selectmen and the Chamber of Commerce.

06-10-2010, 10:40 AM	#6
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,589 Thanks: 3,230 Thanked 1,107 Times in 797 Posts	Weirs Pier The pier was built in the the 30's and 40's when boats were narrow. Then it was not a problem docking on both sides of the pier mates! Back in the 60's one could navigate under the foot bridge and dock along the broadwalk. Today the area needs to be dredge out. Building the berm out along the Weirs Channel pass the Endicott Rock cause the sand to build up at the pier. The pier needs to be 'reengineered' to today's watercrafts. Like the Meredith Docks and to some extent the Wolfeboro Docks. My opinion. The fingers at the Meredith Pier are spread a bit to thin. The Wolfeboro Pier should be a bit wider. An architect should take them into consideration before redesigning the Weirs Pier. Another thought. Have PWCs dock along the broadwalk side of the pier. They have a very low draft. Move the 'drop off docking only' from the South side of the pier to the North side of the pier. The North finger is just the right size for dropping off and more protected from waves for easier launching. Allow more boats to dock at the pier. Any thoughts from the forum members? I am a Laconia residence and I would like to present the ideas to the selectmen and the Chamber of Commerce. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.