Navigating Winni for new boaters

[Hillcountry]

Thanks for all the replies and let me say that I am not a complete novice as I have been on Winni many times either as a kid when my dad took me salmon fishing, and as an adult when fishing by myself. I also have rented power boats on occasion to spend the day on the big lake.
One thing I have not done is to navigate all of the bays and islands (with the exception of the big easy ones like Alton, Wolfeboro, Merideth, etc.) and that is where I will need to practice and learn the hazards.
I always err on the side of caution as I don't want to be "that guy" who gets stranded by ignorance or just plain cockiness. That's not me. I respect the lakes and waters as well as my fellow boaters and everyone else that enjoys our lakes.
I am really looking forward to my new boat and NH's many waterways.