Looking for local info on boating around Meredith Neck...

MikeF-NH · 03-09-2011, 04:19 PM

I am coming up for the Spring Salmon derby with 3-4 other boats/crews and renting a house in the bay between Merideth Neck and Stonedam island (Dale Rd/Loch Eden Shores area). Our only concern before signing the rental agreement is boating in that bay to/from the property.

We are all very experienced boater and all use GPS units and Bizer maps but that area looks awefully "boney" to get into and out of. Can anyone famililar with that little bay give me any impressions for boating in the area? Just generally if you would avoid the bay at all costs and stay away or if it's ok but only at headway speed or if it's pretty safe if you stay to the east/west of the bay.

Coming out of the bay, is it better to go up the bay behind Bear island to get out to the broads or between Mark and Bear?

No need to remind us that care is the most important factor in unfamilair waters, we are just trying to figure out if this area is too hazardous to rent from for this event (like the area holding Walter in On Golden Pond).

03-09-2011, 04:19 PM	#1
MikeF-NH Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 318 Thanks: 2 Thanked 120 Times in 80 Posts	Looking for local info on boating around Meredith Neck... I am coming up for the Spring Salmon derby with 3-4 other boats/crews and renting a house in the bay between Merideth Neck and Stonedam island (Dale Rd/Loch Eden Shores area). Our only concern before signing the rental agreement is boating in that bay to/from the property. We are all very experienced boater and all use GPS units and Bizer maps but that area looks awefully "boney" to get into and out of. Can anyone famililar with that little bay give me any impressions for boating in the area? Just generally if you would avoid the bay at all costs and stay away or if it's ok but only at headway speed or if it's pretty safe if you stay to the east/west of the bay. Coming out of the bay, is it better to go up the bay behind Bear island to get out to the broads or between Mark and Bear? No need to remind us that care is the most important factor in unfamilair waters, we are just trying to figure out if this area is too hazardous to rent from for this event (like the area holding Walter in On Golden Pond).