Electricity to my Swim Raft?

[fatlazyless]

Originally Posted by SteveO123

Walmart has 100 ft an extension cord on sale for $9.99. Run it through the middle if a string of $.99 pool noodles (on clearance!!!)

Then invite the Swedish Bikini Team over and share some day old bread and free coffee from Heaths in Center Harbor!

(I just wanted to pre-empt the inevitable pithy comments from The One Who Shall Not Be Named!)

That's right, and don't forget it!

A 41 year old Mainer guy just got shot and killed last night at the Walmart parking lot in Lewiston-Auburn, Maine in a parking, driving, road rage incident, or something. Not to worry about shopping at the Gilford or Plymouth Walmart ....... here in NH ...... everyone just loves one another ...... would never happen in these here parts in N.H. ... ....the shooter had to be drunk? ..... wow ..... is really crazy,

....... could it happen over a large inflatable water raft placed on the lake so it partially blocks your view ...... yes .....well.....that's totally reasonable! ....... kabooom! .... ......oh well ....

[Top-Water]

Originally Posted by fatlazyless

That's right, and don't forget it!

A 41 year old Mainer guy just got shot and killed last night at the Walmart parking lot in Lewiston-Auburn, Maine in a parking, driving, road rage incident, or something. Not to worry about shopping at the Gilford or Plymouth Walmart ....... here in NH ...... everyone just loves one another ...... would never happen in these here parts in N.H. ... ....the shooter had to be drunk? ..... wow ..... is really crazy,

....... could it happen over a large inflatable water raft placed on the lake so it partially blocks your view ...... yes .....well.....that's totally reasonable! ....... kabooom! .... ......oh well ....

No doubt about it, your sick glorifying this act of violence to get in a post.

Very Sad.

[Lil' Barndoor Guy]

Yes TiltonBB this is a joke, a parody. I am suggesting that these Swim "Rafts" have become too big and tall. What happened to the 10'x10' wooden raft atop 55 gallon barrels? I believe the state didn't need to permit these rafts because they small and unobtrusive. Now that has changed!
I think the state needs to enact regulations on swim "Rafts" There needs to be size and height restrictions, permitting and maybe even taxes! Hell I get taxed on my docks and breakwater.
I'm not a fan of regulation, but people have pushed the limits by purchasing monster "Rafts" that uglyfiy the shoreline and impinge upon the neighbors views and property values.
The state would not allow this in any other park, why should Winnipesaukee
be different?

[MAXUM]

Originally Posted by Lil' Barndoor Guy

Yes TiltonBB this is a joke, a parody. I am suggesting that these Swim "Rafts" have become too big and tall. What happened to the 10'x10' wooden raft atop 55 gallon barrels? I believe the state didn't need to permit these rafts because they small and unobtrusive. Now that has changed!
I think the state needs to enact regulations on swim "Rafts" There needs to be size and height restrictions, permitting and maybe even taxes! Hell I get taxed on my docks and breakwater.
I'm not a fan of regulation, but people have pushed the limits by purchasing monster "Rafts" that uglyfiy the shoreline and impinge upon the neighbors views and property values.
The state would not allow this in any other park, why should Winnipesaukee
be different?

Hell of it is many of these hardly if ever are used so they are an eyesore for months for no reason. Be one thing if there were a ton of kids all over them but most of the time I drive by these things they are used as much as the house they sit in front of... not much if ever.

At some point I believe the regulations will come, as you point out, in the beginning there was a swim raft. Now we have floating jungle gyms that cover 1/2 and acre.

[brk-lnt]

This is obviously more of an application for a small solar array. 1000W of panels, an inverter, and a couple of batteries would be more practical than running a long extension cord.

However, once you consider the value of the unit itself, some onboard electronics, solar array, and maybe some interior decorations, it could become a theft target as well. A GPS tracker should probably be added as well, and maybe a small alarm system also.

It might also be prudent to add an anchor light, to ensure it is visible at night.

Finally, if the kids are going to be staying overnight on it a lot, a small porta-potty would likely be prudent as well.

[JEEPONLY]

Your child may become the next FORTNIGHT multi-millionaire!

[Momo]

The owner of this flotilla must be taking his/her cues on being a “good neighbor” on the lake from The Dive

[brk-lnt]

Originally Posted by Momo

The owner of this flotilla must be taking his/her cues on being a “good neighbor” on the lake from The Dive

Awesome idea! Have the kids sell ice cream and refreshments from the raft.

[Mr. V]

Originally Posted by Momo

The owner of this flotilla must be taking his/her cues on being a “good neighbor” on the lake from The Dive

It's a troll.

We've been had.

[JEEPONLY]

And obviously, we love it!

[8gv]

So...no welding then?