Help finding valet or slip!

ThePlut · 10-13-2005, 01:10 PM

Thanks for the endorsement!

Seems like a great place to have a slip, and the price is pretty reasonable. I think I'd be pretty upset if I couldn't get my boat out for 2 weeks though...

More thinking to do.

BTW, I also did call MVYC and left a message, so I don't know about them yet. And Silver Sands said wait until spring, they don't valet.

...Jim

Dave R · 10-13-2005, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ThePlut

Seems like a great place to have a slip, and the price is pretty reasonable. I think I'd be pretty upset if I couldn't get my boat out for 2 weeks though...

Hey Jim,

If the water is too deep, just cross the street and meet us at Downings, if you can stand to be seen in a 6 year old Regal

Alternatively, I'm good for at least 2" of extra bridge clearance just by being a passenger...

Dave

ThePlut · 10-13-2005, 04:11 PM

Dave,

Thanks. I'd be very proud to stand on the deck of Mischief Managed. Yours is one of the coolest looking boats (and one of the best names) on the lake, IMHO. As I recall, we had planned to take some alternate test rides that we never quite got around to. Sounds like a plan for next year...

The dealer said I could just pull the drain plug, that should be good for a few inches... Not many dealers would recommend sinking the boat, he must really have some confidence.

Still thinking... But really appreciate all the feedback thus far. But a slip in Alton Bay just feels really appealing. Plus, I could stop working out and really get the weight going!

...Jim

Phantom · 10-14-2005, 08:16 AM

Have you looked into Channel Marine ?? I know you are trying to avoid that area but there's another "Valet" option. I don't know what their "hidden" policies are though (i.e. winterization etc) sorry. We habe a Crownline and have always been treated well by those folks --- just another option as you search in the off season -- Good Luck

P,s -- Where's Parker exactly? I've been racking my brain trying to picture a marina behind some bridge?

PROPELLER · 10-14-2005, 08:21 AM

Its at the end of Alton Bay, on route 11, across the street from Gillan Marine.

ThePlut · 10-14-2005, 08:43 AM

I haven't called Channel yet, but would have if it got to that point. I almost bought a Crownline, and it did seem like a nice operation.

I'm going to call Parker this morning and try and reserve that spot. Having a wet slip in Alton just seems worth it, even with the bridge clearance. Just will be hoping for a norminal lake this year, or buy some wakeboarding fat sacs to weigh down the boat on entrance and exit...

Thanks for all the help, I *should* be all set, we'll see when I call...

...Jim

Dave R · 10-14-2005, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Phantom

P,s -- Where's Parker exactly? I've been racking my brain trying to picture a marina behind some bridge?

It's almost in New Durham

Dave R · 10-14-2005, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThePlut

Dave,

Thanks. I'd be very proud to stand on the deck of Mischief Managed. Yours is one of the coolest looking boats (and one of the best names) on the lake, IMHO. As I recall, we had planned to take some alternate test rides that we never quite got around to. Sounds like a plan for next year...

...Jim

Why thanks. We will need ot make more concrete plans for next season since we'll both be boating from the same general area of the lake. Then there's Blackey Cove... Can't wait.

ThePlut · 10-28-2005, 08:55 AM

Just to follow up, I did give a deposit to Parker and locked in a slip for next summer. Still a little nervous about the bridge clearance, hopefully we don't get another drenching this spring...

Thanks for all the pointers!

I did get on the waiting list at West Alton, but they're really expensive, especially with requiring winter storage there to guarantee slips... The price difference between Parkers and WAM more than covers my 1 week rental of a place on the lake, and then some...

Can't wait for spring now!

...Jim

10-13-2005, 01:10 PM	#1
ThePlut Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 150 Thanks: 1 Thanked 13 Times in 11 Posts	Thanks Thanks for the endorsement! Seems like a great place to have a slip, and the price is pretty reasonable. I think I'd be pretty upset if I couldn't get my boat out for 2 weeks though... More thinking to do. BTW, I also did call MVYC and left a message, so I don't know about them yet. And Silver Sands said wait until spring, they don't valet. ...Jim

10-13-2005, 04:11 PM	#3
ThePlut Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 150 Thanks: 1 Thanked 13 Times in 11 Posts	Thanks Dave, Thanks. I'd be very proud to stand on the deck of Mischief Managed. Yours is one of the coolest looking boats (and one of the best names) on the lake, IMHO. As I recall, we had planned to take some alternate test rides that we never quite got around to. Sounds like a plan for next year... The dealer said I could just pull the drain plug, that should be good for a few inches... Not many dealers would recommend sinking the boat, he must really have some confidence. Still thinking... But really appreciate all the feedback thus far. But a slip in Alton Bay just feels really appealing. Plus, I could stop working out and really get the weight going! ...Jim Last edited by ThePlut; 10-13-2005 at 04:14 PM.

10-14-2005, 08:21 AM	#5
PROPELLER Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 340 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Parker Its at the end of Alton Bay, on route 11, across the street from Gillan Marine.

10-14-2005, 08:43 AM	#6
ThePlut Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 150 Thanks: 1 Thanked 13 Times in 11 Posts	Channel I haven't called Channel yet, but would have if it got to that point. I almost bought a Crownline, and it did seem like a nice operation. I'm going to call Parker this morning and try and reserve that spot. Having a wet slip in Alton just seems worth it, even with the bridge clearance. Just will be hoping for a norminal lake this year, or buy some wakeboarding fat sacs to weigh down the boat on entrance and exit... Thanks for all the help, I should be all set, we'll see when I call... ...Jim

10-28-2005, 08:55 AM	#9
ThePlut Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 150 Thanks: 1 Thanked 13 Times in 11 Posts	Follow up Just to follow up, I did give a deposit to Parker and locked in a slip for next summer. Still a little nervous about the bridge clearance, hopefully we don't get another drenching this spring... Thanks for all the pointers! I did get on the waiting list at West Alton, but they're really expensive, especially with requiring winter storage there to guarantee slips... The price difference between Parkers and WAM more than covers my 1 week rental of a place on the lake, and then some... Can't wait for spring now! ...Jim

10-14-2005, 08:16 AM	#4
Phantom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Berlin, Ma / Gilford Posts: 1,936 Thanks: 452 Thanked 603 Times in 340 Posts	Have you looked into Channel Marine ?? I know you are trying to avoid that area but there's another "Valet" option. I don't know what their "hidden" policies are though (i.e. winterization etc) sorry. We habe a Crownline and have always been treated well by those folks --- just another option as you search in the off season -- Good Luck P,s -- Where's Parker exactly? I've been racking my brain trying to picture a marina behind some bridge?

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