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Lakewinniboater · 05-15-2006, 03:57 PM

I am not sure what was being referred to about not being able to live on your boat on Winnipesaukee.

You can't anchor or beach the boat for the night ... this is true.

However, West Alton Marina is a FABULOUS marina for dogs and kids. We are on our 4th year there. The bath house is brand new... has a laundry facility, indoor and outdoor showers. Ample parking and lots to camp on for a minimal fee for members and their friends.

Very friendly place. However, if you are trying to find a place for this year.... you will be hard pressed for ANY marina to have openings.

As for the boat. I think that a cuddy will be difficult. I had one the first year up there and it was just me and two kids. Great boat... not enough room. Kept it 6 months and went to a small cruiser with a full bath, two births, flat screen tv, cable, stove, small fridge, storage, heat and storage.

If you are able to get a slip like mine.... I have a 10'x10' screen house behind the slip with a storage locker and patio table w/four chairs and a gas grille. Makes it very comfortable and enjoyable.

I did that for 2 years and then bought a small house. However, it is a great experience and lets you get a feel for the lake to see if it is the place for you. We loved it so much we now have the house and come up all year long.

Downfall with the cruiser..... HIGH GAS PRICES. A bit more knowledge is needed for manuverability than the smaller cuddies.

05-15-2006, 03:57 PM	#7
Lakewinniboater Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Westford, MA and Alton Bay, NH Posts: 225 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Of course you can live on weekends on your boat I am not sure what was being referred to about not being able to live on your boat on Winnipesaukee. You can't anchor or beach the boat for the night ... this is true. However, West Alton Marina is a FABULOUS marina for dogs and kids. We are on our 4th year there. The bath house is brand new... has a laundry facility, indoor and outdoor showers. Ample parking and lots to camp on for a minimal fee for members and their friends. Very friendly place. However, if you are trying to find a place for this year.... you will be hard pressed for ANY marina to have openings. As for the boat. I think that a cuddy will be difficult. I had one the first year up there and it was just me and two kids. Great boat... not enough room. Kept it 6 months and went to a small cruiser with a full bath, two births, flat screen tv, cable, stove, small fridge, storage, heat and storage. If you are able to get a slip like mine.... I have a 10'x10' screen house behind the slip with a storage locker and patio table w/four chairs and a gas grille. Makes it very comfortable and enjoyable. I did that for 2 years and then bought a small house. However, it is a great experience and lets you get a feel for the lake to see if it is the place for you. We loved it so much we now have the house and come up all year long. Downfall with the cruiser..... HIGH GAS PRICES. A bit more knowledge is needed for manuverability than the smaller cuddies. __________________ Wendy "Wasn't Me!"