Who is still boating?

liberator211 · 10-17-2008, 11:24 AM

Just wondering who still has their boat in the water and how long they were planning on leaving the boat in. I have a closed cooling system so I still have many weeks ahead of me. Nothing like having frost on the windshield of the boat. Have a great weekend.

kchace · 10-17-2008, 11:35 AM

My boat resides on a trailer, but I plan to be on the lake this Sunday for a daylong cruise. As much as I hate to think it, this will probably be my last day boating until next spring.

Ken

Seeker · 10-17-2008, 11:37 AM

Hauled mine Wednesday only because club shut down facilities on Monday. It does get a little cool in a center console this time of year. Supposed to be in 20s tonight.

Resident 2B · 10-17-2008, 11:45 AM

Just finished taking our boat out today. I have a closed cooling system so the weather is not a concern. It will be cold the next few days though and we could see a dusting within a week.

My problem is the water depth around the dock. Props cost too much now days.

How many days until ice out?

R2B

John A. Birdsall · 10-17-2008, 11:54 AM

Now tomorrow morning my Dad's boat gets pulled It has open cooling, meaning its a party boat, hope it warms up enough to get the boat from Echo Point to Roberts cove.

Whether my boat gets pulled tomorrow afternoon or Sunday Morning is the question. Then there is the two oar row boat. yup that will go to sleep this weekend also.

It has been a great boating season even if the gas prices were high. If you love boating like I do, then gas prices are but a little bump.

Have a safe winter, and those of you who want to test the ice for thickness, give it a chance and then check it on foot.

Island Life · 10-17-2008, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Resident 2B

Just finished taking our boat out today. I have a closed cooling system so the weather is not a concern. It will be cold the next few days though and we could see a dusting within a week.

My problem is the water depth around the dock. Props cost too much now days.

How many days until ice out?

R2B

Water depth was an issue for me last weekend. Got stuck docking when I forgot to raise the lower unit - fortunately it was deep sand. And, my, how those pesky rocks in our cove have grown.

Boating in October is great - felt like we had the whole lake to ourselves on Monday - but we did a few late night rides and it was chilly!!!!!

chipj29 · 10-17-2008, 12:12 PM

I am pretty sure I am done. Due to an amazingly busy fall, my bottom has not been wet since Labor Day. Sounds like a personal problem, I know.

I will be winterizing within the next 2-3 weeks. Looking forward to snowmobile season now!

Slickcraft · 10-17-2008, 12:31 PM

We are still using the camp on Welch and usually take the water out about the 25th of Oct when Jeff Fay is starting to hint about hauling the Slickcraft out any day. After that, we will probably make a few trips over in Nov using the wife's Whaler which is on a trailer ready to launch.

I think that this is the best time of the year on the island: fairly quiet, a warm wood stove and nice walks across the island.

Wolfeboro_Baja · 10-17-2008, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Resident 2B

How many days until ice out?

R2B

Too many as far as I'm concerned!!

We just dropped ours off for winterizing last Sunday but it wasn't by MY choice!! Unfortunately, the site we use for winter storage dictates that all items for storage must be delivered on 11/1 this year so in order to allow for cleaning, wash and wax, our boating season is finished. Otherwise, we'd be out there until ice in the cooling system became a concern. (It may be a closed-system but there's still lake water to contend with that cools the cooling system!)

On the plus side, I was able to get my last couple of W.O.T. passes in before the speed limit takes effect in January!! WOO HOO!!

robmac · 10-17-2008, 02:31 PM

Just pulled mine out so off to FL to keep boating

Mink Islander · 10-17-2008, 02:46 PM

The Wellcraft came out last week, but the Whaler Montauk won't come out until after Thanksgiving. Lots of time....

Water Camper · 10-17-2008, 03:09 PM

I'm in one of the boat houses at LakePort Landing. They don't put my boat up until mid to late November. So I plan on getting a few more trips out on the lake, as long as the weekend weather holds out.

Bill

HUH · 10-17-2008, 03:33 PM

Wont pull it out for a couple more weeks.. beautiful foliage cruising days left

Lake Fan · 10-17-2008, 04:10 PM

Heading out to the camp this weekend and closing up on Sunday.

Just a thought - does the speed limit apply to snowmobiles on the lake also?
They are on the water...frozen water, but still....

kjbathe · 10-17-2008, 04:51 PM

We're done.

Our next opportunity wouldn't be until November, and with the wet summer and freezing forecasts ahead, we just called it a season. Now, let the snow begin!!!

BroadHopper · 10-17-2008, 05:00 PM

The water temperature keeps the boat fairly warm so that the motor won't freeze. Then I haul it out. Usually get a few runs in between now and Thanksgiving.

Island Girl · 10-17-2008, 05:13 PM

I usually pull it out the first of November... depends on the weather...

IG

Audiofn · 10-17-2008, 05:17 PM

I hope to get out for my first and last run this weekend. I had a motor issue and with all the work I have been doing I did not have time to fix it even though it was a minor issue. It would be nice to get the per use down to under say 2 grand per use

White Rook · 10-19-2008, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Water Camper

I'm in one of the boat houses at LakePort Landing. They don't put my boat up until mid to late November. So I plan on getting a few more trips out on the lake, as long as the weekend weather holds out.

Bill

Hi Bill,

I hope your boat has been bottom washed. I called Ronnie yesterday to see if I could get mine bottom washed and placed on the trailer. They were too busy and said that they would get it done before the Lift-All is transported to the other location on Tuesday. Good luck.

P.S. Is it Bill & Sue?

Stevie -- Slip C26

Misty Blue · 10-20-2008, 03:05 PM

'Went to pull the wifes 68 Century, Deb's Joy, out last week. She met me at the Center Harbor town docks. I had the trailer hooked to the truck, the trailer in the water at the ramp and she refused to put the boat on the trailer!

I ended up running up to Heath's True Value, buying a 2 gal. gas tank, filling it at the Irving and fueling up the boat so she could make it back to Braun Bay.

She promised that if I leave it wet she will use it! So far, so good.

I'll keep Misty in till I'm sure that there are no problems for my island pals.

Misty Blue.

rrr · 10-21-2008, 08:19 AM

I knew I liked your wife!

Rattlesnake Gal · 10-21-2008, 11:07 AM

We were shooting to stay until Thanksgiving weekend. I got cold feet and changed that to November 1st. Now I am having second thoughts again, especially knowing that Misty Blue is still around if we need him!

Will a light bulb really keep the engine in an I/O warm enough? Should we stay or should we go now?

R-Guy, you gotta love me!

liberator211 · 10-21-2008, 02:00 PM

Here is the scene still at 10:00 AM Monday 10/20. Last year I was in until the weekend after Thanksgiving. If the cool temps continue I might have to be out earlier.

Grady223 · 10-21-2008, 03:43 PM

Sea Doo was out Labor Day, the Triumph was out Saturday, 10/11 and the Grady last Sunday, 10/12 - unfortunately - now goes the long 6 1/2 month wait - open May 2nd! Thats 193 days, but who's counting?

chipj29 · 11-11-2008, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by chipj29

I am pretty sure I am done. Due to an amazingly busy fall, my bottom has not been wet since Labor Day. Sounds like a personal problem, I know.

I will be winterizing within the next 2-3 weeks. Looking forward to snowmobile season now!

I am done for the year, winterized this past Saturday. She is all tucked away in the heated garage, ready for her winter slumber.
Next weekend it will be time to winterize the Ski Doo!

DRH · 11-11-2008, 06:36 PM

We took our Sea Ray out about 2 weeks ago, but we kept Quilt Lady's little 14' runabout in until today. Now it's winterized and safely stored in a neighbor's garage, so we're done for the year.

Now we're looking forward to snowmobiling season!

BlackCatIslander · 11-21-2008, 05:17 PM

Someone was heading south on the east side of Black Cat late yesterday morning. The temps were in the 20's and there was a strong wind. I wasn't envious.

Dave M · 10-17-2008, 05:27 PM

Sadly its coming out this weekend. We did boat every day last weekend. We'll take one last long ride, cold doesn't bother me and the wife will have the heating blanket going. Will go some place to eat and then bring it to our marina. Will bring trailer over, they'll do the winterization, bottom wash, put on trailer and drop it off at the camp. Following weekend, cover boat, drain water in the camp. This is always depressing.

Did enjoy more boating this year though. See you next Spring.

Dave M

Ropetow · 10-17-2008, 06:39 PM

We're still in, though churned up lots of mud pulling into the slip on Monday....yeah, forgot to raise the lower unit! "Official" take-out day was the 15th, but they are flexible, depending on weather. I always ask to be the last one out, thus the first one in! Heading out for a while tomorrow and Sunday....

Formula260SS · 10-17-2008, 07:46 PM

Pulled the family boat last weekend but the pontoon boat won't come out until the end of November. Still lots of work to do on the island but the wife and kids are done. Last year I think my last run was 12/2 ?? Just need to dress warm

codeman671 · 10-17-2008, 09:34 PM

I pulled the wakeboard boat on Wednesday and the jet skiis last weeked. The big boat and my wife's boat will probably come out around Halloween but I will leave the toon in until mid-November so I can finish up some projects.

gravy boat · 10-18-2008, 07:38 AM

We were out last weekend and will probably not winterize for a few weeks.

Last year we boated late -- I believe it was during the last weekend in October when it was sunny and warm. And I believe three years ago it was such a warm summer and early Fall that we were swimming in 67 degree water during the third weekend in October. That was a treat!

Skipper of the Sea Que · 10-18-2008, 10:17 PM

I need a final "foliage cruise" to officially end my boating season and today was the day - October 18. I heard that last weekend was peak foliage but today was still really nice. It was one of those afternoons when you feel like you are the only one on the lake. I rarely saw another boat during our tour - Sanders Bay to Wolfeboro and the Bahre Estate and back via the "long route" (around and between a bunch of islands including Bear, Timber, Round, Mark and more).

Columbus Day is the end of the YC season but many boats are pulled both before and after the holiday. I ask to stay in the water for 8 days after Columbus Day. I don't know when they will actually haul the Sea Que out after that.

Mostly sunny, a slight breeze and chilly - very chilly. I looked ridiculous with a knit ski hat, thick gloves, heavy winter jackets and a blanket for my legs. My wife loved the ride as did my daughter and her friend. They laughed at the way I looked but my teeth weren't chattering like theirs were (my fingers were numb though).

Only 180 days (more or less) before the boat goes back in the water

Mr. Moyer · 10-19-2008, 08:41 AM

Went boating yesterday and friday, it was a decent day once the morning chill was gone. Unfortunately this may be it for me. We took out our dock, pulled the bowrider and brought it to be winterized. Always a sad day. Won't say I cried, but it's always tough to say goodbye to another season, thought about all of the new memories made and how, I'll never see my daughters that age again on the boat.

We still have the pontoon, which has an outboard, but may be the last time anyway, need to go away for 2 weeks for work and will start opening winter place. By then may need to winterize the outboard. Still like leaving it out as long as possible, just in case we get the global warming heat of the previous years and can go out in mid nov.

Will say that the winter close up went very seamless this year....a little too seamless. I keep going over in my head if I forgot something, or if we were just a well oiled winterizing machine this year. Oh well, we'll see in April, but can't get rid of the pit in my stomach.

kayakn · 10-19-2008, 08:49 AM

We went kayaking yesterday on the big lake.

It was great. No boats, little breeze and the warm sun. The trees are spectacular. I had to get my camera and go back out for some pictures. Yesterday was truly a keeper. Today is starting w/more wind. So, yesterday may have been my last paddle....

PC31 · 10-19-2008, 11:24 AM

We will not be pulled until November. These next couple of weeks are great. No boats on the lake, no problem docking anywhere and the lake is beautiful. We dress warm start to get acclimated for winter and snowmobiling.

DickR · 10-19-2008, 11:47 AM

I pulled the little sailboat yesterday. Last sail was a week ago; very nice hour late in the day to end the sailing part of the season.

I usually wait until early November for the power boat, and after I do that, there's always that summer-like day mid-month that makes me envious of the occasional boat I see go by.

Worst November pull was maybe 8 years ago. Air temperature was 27 (British, not world), and there was a stiff 20 mph breeze coming across the LI beach. Water was comfortable with the waders on, as I pulled the boat through the last 200 feet or so of shallow water to the ramp. Cleaning the hull in the yard afterward was awkward. Even though I used a bucket of warm water, every swipe of the sponge left a thin green film of ice and algae behind.

One nice thing about pulling the boat late is the absence of ramp traffic. I can take my time. Have to keep an eye on lake levels, though. One year I had to lift the stern over the gravel bar surrounding the launch hole at the ramp. Another boat, much bigger, had no chance. I suggested they drive around to Harilla Landing, which they did.

Pulling the boat each year isn't so bad, knowing there is always another season not that many months ahead.

John A. Birdsall · 10-22-2008, 11:56 AM

We pulled the pontoon boat on Sat morning the 18th, had appointment at 10, went from Echo Point to Roberts cove and did not see any boats anywhere in operation. But I did see some fish jumping out of the water in the chestnut cove area. Water was probably too cold for them. I took my 10 lb pikihund (dog I think) with me, he hated the cold air, but loved the spot under the helm. It was cold. On Sunday Morning I got to pull my runabout out. There was Ice on the windshield, both inside and out. and my hands were frozen by the time I got to Victoria Peir. Been a good summer, used lots of carried aboard gas and knock on wood, no boat problems.

T.H.E. Binz · 10-22-2008, 02:21 PM

Took the boat to Meredith Marina for the winter yesterday. It was so nice out that I went headway speed the whole way - took me an hour and a half instead of 20 minutes. Good thing I didn't do it today since this northeasterly gale has created large white caps almost everywhere!

Island Girl · 10-26-2008, 11:48 AM

I was going to pull the boat yesterday, but ran out of time ... so for now I may get one more ride!!! (Each year I seem to get several of those!!!)

Friday afternoon was perfect on the lake... very calm and when dressed properly ... just outstanding!!

IG

Ropetow · 10-26-2008, 05:03 PM

Today was another real nice autumn afternoon. Saw maybe a dozen boats in about two hours. Each additional weekend of boating puts a week closer to ski season!

Lakegeezer · 10-26-2008, 06:37 PM

Yesterday the motorboat was put away, today the sailboat. The kayaks are still ready to go. It was soooo nice a day to be on the water.

winnidiver · 10-26-2008, 08:11 PM

I took my boat out last weekend.Today I got to go for a ride with my boys to help the oldest close his island camp.Just a great day to be on the water.After the camp chores we just had to take a spin around Governor's. We were going to pull his boat when we got back, but it was so nice we decided to wait a week or so.
You can wait to long though.The first year my oldest son had his own boat he left in at Weirs until Dec.
He was coming up Sat to pull the boat.Fri. night it snowed about six inches.He lost his canvas, and after a very cold ride up the bay to Meredith we had to shovel the ramp in order to pull the boat.

BroadHopper · 10-26-2008, 08:12 PM

Today was awesome! I couldn't believe how warm it was toward the end of the day. Had a nice walk around Sleepers Island.

White Rook · 10-27-2008, 06:27 PM

Hello All,

Yesterday was our 34th wedding anniversary. The wife and I planned on one last ride but I was too ill. Instead, 'Junior' (our son) took his current girlfriend for a nice ride from Lakeport Landing to Meredith and back. He loaded the boat on the trailer and brought it home for me. Lord willing, I'm already looking forward to next season!

Stevie

liberator211 · 12-02-2008, 10:55 AM

Saturday afternoon I took my last ride over to Bear Island. It was a great fall afternoon for a boat ride. Spent the night on the island and took one final ride Sunday morning before tying-up and Browns and pulling the boat out. While the boating was great I paid the price by hitting the snow storm towing the boat back home around 2:00. Have a great holiday everybody.

10-17-2008, 11:24 AM	#1
liberator211 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Westbrook, CT Posts: 17 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Who is still boating? Just wondering who still has their boat in the water and how long they were planning on leaving the boat in. I have a closed cooling system so I still have many weeks ahead of me. Nothing like having frost on the windshield of the boat. Have a great weekend.

10-17-2008, 11:35 AM	#2
kchace Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Brookline and Moultonborough NH Posts: 100 Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	There may be frost this weekend My boat resides on a trailer, but I plan to be on the lake this Sunday for a daylong cruise. As much as I hate to think it, this will probably be my last day boating until next spring. Ken

10-17-2008, 11:45 AM	#4
Resident 2B Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: North Shore, MA Posts: 1,358 Thanks: 996 Thanked 314 Times in 164 Posts	Sad Day Just finished taking our boat out today. I have a closed cooling system so the weather is not a concern. It will be cold the next few days though and we could see a dusting within a week. My problem is the water depth around the dock. Props cost too much now days. How many days until ice out? R2B

10-17-2008, 11:54 AM	#5
John A. Birdsall Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Norwich, CT Posts: 599 Thanks: 27 Thanked 51 Times in 35 Posts	boats in water Now tomorrow morning my Dad's boat gets pulled It has open cooling, meaning its a party boat, hope it warms up enough to get the boat from Echo Point to Roberts cove. Whether my boat gets pulled tomorrow afternoon or Sunday Morning is the question. Then there is the two oar row boat. yup that will go to sleep this weekend also. It has been a great boating season even if the gas prices were high. If you love boating like I do, then gas prices are but a little bump. Have a safe winter, and those of you who want to test the ice for thickness, give it a chance and then check it on foot.

10-17-2008, 12:12 PM	#7
chipj29 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bow Posts: 1,874 Thanks: 521 Thanked 308 Times in 162 Posts	I am pretty sure I am done. Due to an amazingly busy fall, my bottom has not been wet since Labor Day. Sounds like a personal problem, I know. I will be winterizing within the next 2-3 weeks. Looking forward to snowmobile season now! __________________ Getting ready for winter!

10-17-2008, 11:37 AM	#3
Seeker Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Effingham Posts: 408 Thanks: 37 Thanked 19 Times in 15 Posts	Hauled mine Wednesday only because club shut down facilities on Monday. It does get a little cool in a center console this time of year. Supposed to be in 20s tonight.

10-17-2008, 12:31 PM	#8
Slickcraft Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Welch Island and The Taylor Community Posts: 3,329 Thanks: 1,242 Thanked 2,118 Times in 968 Posts	We are still using the camp on Welch and usually take the water out about the 25th of Oct when Jeff Fay is starting to hint about hauling the Slickcraft out any day. After that, we will probably make a few trips over in Nov using the wife's Whaler which is on a trailer ready to launch. I think that this is the best time of the year on the island: fairly quiet, a warm wood stove and nice walks across the island.

10-17-2008, 02:31 PM	#10
robmac Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nashua,Meredith Posts: 951 Thanks: 213 Thanked 106 Times in 81 Posts	Just pulled mine out so off to FL to keep boating

10-17-2008, 02:46 PM	#11
Mink Islander Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 753 Thanks: 59 Thanked 271 Times in 129 Posts	Still time.... The Wellcraft came out last week, but the Whaler Montauk won't come out until after Thanksgiving. Lots of time....

10-17-2008, 03:09 PM	#12
Water Camper Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pembroke, NH / Laconia, NH Posts: 451 Thanks: 10 Thanked 207 Times in 89 Posts	Still Time Left I'm in one of the boat houses at LakePort Landing. They don't put my boat up until mid to late November. So I plan on getting a few more trips out on the lake, as long as the weekend weather holds out. Bill

10-17-2008, 03:33 PM	#13
HUH Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 230 Thanks: 21 Thanked 14 Times in 8 Posts	Boats in Wont pull it out for a couple more weeks.. beautiful foliage cruising days left

10-17-2008, 04:10 PM	#14
Lake Fan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Whortleberry Island Posts: 128 Thanks: 16 Thanked 55 Times in 31 Posts	Heading out to the camp this weekend and closing up on Sunday. Just a thought - does the speed limit apply to snowmobiles on the lake also? They are on the water...frozen water, but still....

10-17-2008, 04:51 PM	#15
kjbathe Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 286 Thanks: 3 Thanked 22 Times in 12 Posts	Just sent the e-mail We're done. Our next opportunity wouldn't be until November, and with the wet summer and freezing forecasts ahead, we just called it a season. Now, let the snow begin!!!

10-17-2008, 05:00 PM	#16
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,606 Thanks: 3,238 Thanked 1,113 Times in 799 Posts	Usually til Thanksgiving The water temperature keeps the boat fairly warm so that the motor won't freeze. Then I haul it out. Usually get a few runs in between now and Thanksgiving. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

10-17-2008, 05:13 PM	#17
Island Girl Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Central MA Posts: 2,356 Thanks: 18 Thanked 574 Times in 181 Posts	Couple more weeks I usually pull it out the first of November... depends on the weather... IG __________________ Island Girl ....... Make Lemonade

10-17-2008, 05:17 PM	#18
Audiofn Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bedford, MA/Naples, ME Posts: 162 Thanks: 3 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I hope to get out for my first and last run this weekend. I had a motor issue and with all the work I have been doing I did not have time to fix it even though it was a minor issue. It would be nice to get the per use down to under say 2 grand per use

10-20-2008, 03:05 PM	#20
Misty Blue Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 658 Thanks: 121 Thanked 283 Times in 98 Posts	True story... 'Went to pull the wifes 68 Century, Deb's Joy, out last week. She met me at the Center Harbor town docks. I had the trailer hooked to the truck, the trailer in the water at the ramp and she refused to put the boat on the trailer! I ended up running up to Heath's True Value, buying a 2 gal. gas tank, filling it at the Irving and fueling up the boat so she could make it back to Braun Bay. She promised that if I leave it wet she will use it! So far, so good. I'll keep Misty in till I'm sure that there are no problems for my island pals. Misty Blue.

10-21-2008, 08:19 AM	#21
rrr Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Winter Harbor Posts: 214 Thanks: 75 Thanked 37 Times in 14 Posts	Misty I knew I liked your wife!

10-21-2008, 11:07 AM	#22
Rattlesnake Gal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Central NH Posts: 5,253 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 1,455 Thanked 1,357 Times in 476 Posts	Waffling Back and Fourth We were shooting to stay until Thanksgiving weekend. I got cold feet and changed that to November 1st. Now I am having second thoughts again, especially knowing that Misty Blue is still around if we need him! Will a light bulb really keep the engine in an I/O warm enough? Should we stay or should we go now? R-Guy, you gotta love me!

10-21-2008, 02:00 PM	#23
liberator211 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Westbrook, CT Posts: 17 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hard Frost Monday Morning 10/20 Here is the scene still at 10:00 AM Monday 10/20. Last year I was in until the weekend after Thanksgiving. If the cool temps continue I might have to be out earlier. Attached Images

10-21-2008, 03:43 PM	#24
Grady223 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: New Hope, PA & Barndoor Island Posts: 465 Thanks: 93 Thanked 24 Times in 18 Posts	Sea Doo was out Labor Day, the Triumph was out Saturday, 10/11 and the Grady last Sunday, 10/12 - unfortunately - now goes the long 6 1/2 month wait - open May 2nd! Thats 193 days, but who's counting?

11-11-2008, 06:36 PM	#26
DRH Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Meredith Posts: 1,693 Thanks: 1,212 Thanked 677 Times in 179 Posts	We're Done Too We took our Sea Ray out about 2 weeks ago, but we kept Quilt Lady's little 14' runabout in until today. Now it's winterized and safely stored in a neighbor's garage, so we're done for the year. Now we're looking forward to snowmobiling season! __________________ DRH

11-21-2008, 05:17 PM	#27
BlackCatIslander Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 201 Thanks: 52 Thanked 17 Times in 11 Posts	A cold ride Someone was heading south on the east side of Black Cat late yesterday morning. The temps were in the 20's and there was a strong wind. I wasn't envious.

10-17-2008, 05:27 PM	#28
Dave M Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 395 Thanks: 4 Thanked 26 Times in 24 Posts	This weekend Sadly its coming out this weekend. We did boat every day last weekend. We'll take one last long ride, cold doesn't bother me and the wife will have the heating blanket going. Will go some place to eat and then bring it to our marina. Will bring trailer over, they'll do the winterization, bottom wash, put on trailer and drop it off at the camp. Following weekend, cover boat, drain water in the camp. This is always depressing. Did enjoy more boating this year though. See you next Spring. Dave M

10-17-2008, 06:39 PM	#29
Ropetow Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rochester, NH / Bartlett, NH Posts: 322 Thanks: 228 Thanked 33 Times in 13 Posts	still in We're still in, though churned up lots of mud pulling into the slip on Monday....yeah, forgot to raise the lower unit! "Official" take-out day was the 15th, but they are flexible, depending on weather. I always ask to be the last one out, thus the first one in! Heading out for a while tomorrow and Sunday....

10-17-2008, 07:46 PM	#30
Formula260SS Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NH Posts: 384 Thanks: 11 Thanked 76 Times in 51 Posts	Pulled the family boat last weekend but the pontoon boat won't come out until the end of November. Still lots of work to do on the island but the wife and kids are done. Last year I think my last run was 12/2 ?? Just need to dress warm

10-17-2008, 09:34 PM	#31
codeman671 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,539 Thanks: 222 Thanked 828 Times in 499 Posts	I pulled the wakeboard boat on Wednesday and the jet skiis last weeked. The big boat and my wife's boat will probably come out around Halloween but I will leave the toon in until mid-November so I can finish up some projects.

10-18-2008, 07:38 AM	#32
gravy boat Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Gilford year round, West Alton summers Posts: 596 Thanks: 601 Thanked 203 Times in 102 Posts	Still Boating We were out last weekend and will probably not winterize for a few weeks. Last year we boated late -- I believe it was during the last weekend in October when it was sunny and warm. And I believe three years ago it was such a warm summer and early Fall that we were swimming in 67 degree water during the third weekend in October. That was a treat!

10-18-2008, 10:17 PM	#33
Skipper of the Sea Que Deceased Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: 1/2 way between Boston & Providence Posts: 573 Blog Entries: 3 Thanks: 32 Thanked 55 Times in 22 Posts	I was boating on the Lake today 10-18-08 I need a final "foliage cruise" to officially end my boating season and today was the day - October 18. I heard that last weekend was peak foliage but today was still really nice. It was one of those afternoons when you feel like you are the only one on the lake. I rarely saw another boat during our tour - Sanders Bay to Wolfeboro and the Bahre Estate and back via the "long route" (around and between a bunch of islands including Bear, Timber, Round, Mark and more). Columbus Day is the end of the YC season but many boats are pulled both before and after the holiday. I ask to stay in the water for 8 days after Columbus Day. I don't know when they will actually haul the Sea Que out after that. Mostly sunny, a slight breeze and chilly - very chilly. I looked ridiculous with a knit ski hat, thick gloves, heavy winter jackets and a blanket for my legs. My wife loved the ride as did my daughter and her friend. They laughed at the way I looked but my teeth weren't chattering like theirs were (my fingers were numb though). Only 180 days (more or less) before the boat goes back in the water __________________ Amateur HAM Radio What is it? You'll be surprised. When all else fails Ham Radio still works. Shriners Hospitals *providing specialized care for children regardless of ability to pay*. Find out more or refer a patient.

10-19-2008, 08:41 AM	#34
Mr. Moyer Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 49 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	last 2 days on the lake? Went boating yesterday and friday, it was a decent day once the morning chill was gone. Unfortunately this may be it for me. We took out our dock, pulled the bowrider and brought it to be winterized. Always a sad day. Won't say I cried, but it's always tough to say goodbye to another season, thought about all of the new memories made and how, I'll never see my daughters that age again on the boat. We still have the pontoon, which has an outboard, but may be the last time anyway, need to go away for 2 weeks for work and will start opening winter place. By then may need to winterize the outboard. Still like leaving it out as long as possible, just in case we get the global warming heat of the previous years and can go out in mid nov. Will say that the winter close up went very seamless this year....a little too seamless. I keep going over in my head if I forgot something, or if we were just a well oiled winterizing machine this year. Oh well, we'll see in April, but can't get rid of the pit in my stomach.

10-19-2008, 08:49 AM	#35
kayakn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Laconia Posts: 68 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	10-18 was beautiful We went kayaking yesterday on the big lake. It was great. No boats, little breeze and the warm sun. The trees are spectacular. I had to get my camera and go back out for some pictures. Yesterday was truly a keeper. Today is starting w/more wind. So, yesterday may have been my last paddle....

10-19-2008, 11:24 AM	#36
PC31 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 47 Thanks: 12 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Not yet We will not be pulled until November. These next couple of weeks are great. No boats on the lake, no problem docking anywhere and the lake is beautiful. We dress warm start to get acclimated for winter and snowmobiling. Last edited by PC31; 03-12-2011 at 03:14 PM.

10-19-2008, 11:47 AM	#37
DickR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 757 Thanks: 4 Thanked 259 Times in 171 Posts	I pulled the little sailboat yesterday. Last sail was a week ago; very nice hour late in the day to end the sailing part of the season. I usually wait until early November for the power boat, and after I do that, there's always that summer-like day mid-month that makes me envious of the occasional boat I see go by. Worst November pull was maybe 8 years ago. Air temperature was 27 (British, not world), and there was a stiff 20 mph breeze coming across the LI beach. Water was comfortable with the waders on, as I pulled the boat through the last 200 feet or so of shallow water to the ramp. Cleaning the hull in the yard afterward was awkward. Even though I used a bucket of warm water, every swipe of the sponge left a thin green film of ice and algae behind. One nice thing about pulling the boat late is the absence of ramp traffic. I can take my time. Have to keep an eye on lake levels, though. One year I had to lift the stern over the gravel bar surrounding the launch hole at the ramp. Another boat, much bigger, had no chance. I suggested they drive around to Harilla Landing, which they did. Pulling the boat each year isn't so bad, knowing there is always another season not that many months ahead.

10-22-2008, 11:56 AM	#38
John A. Birdsall Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Norwich, CT Posts: 599 Thanks: 27 Thanked 51 Times in 35 Posts	boats done We pulled the pontoon boat on Sat morning the 18th, had appointment at 10, went from Echo Point to Roberts cove and did not see any boats anywhere in operation. But I did see some fish jumping out of the water in the chestnut cove area. Water was probably too cold for them. I took my 10 lb pikihund (dog I think) with me, he hated the cold air, but loved the spot under the helm. It was cold. On Sunday Morning I got to pull my runabout out. There was Ice on the windshield, both inside and out. and my hands were frozen by the time I got to Victoria Peir. Been a good summer, used lots of carried aboard gas and knock on wood, no boat problems.

10-22-2008, 02:21 PM	#39
T.H.E. Binz Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Meredith & Chadds Ford, PA Posts: 112 Thanks: 0 Thanked 11 Times in 8 Posts	Always a Sad Day Took the boat to Meredith Marina for the winter yesterday. It was so nice out that I went headway speed the whole way - took me an hour and a half instead of 20 minutes. Good thing I didn't do it today since this northeasterly gale has created large white caps almost everywhere!