Glendale No Wake

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There have always been short term adjustments when gas prices were high or the economy not doing as well, but the long term trend is definitely an increase in boat size. Our own experience being based in Center Harbor and Moultonborough:

• Early 1970's - 15' Arkansas Traveler, 55 hp, 6' beam

• Mid 70's to Mid 80's - 15' Glastron, 80 hp, 6' beam

• Late 80's - 18' Sea Ray, 225 HP, 8' beam

• 90's - 23' Sea Ray, 260 HP, 8' beam

• 2000's - 26' Sea Ray, 330 HP, 8.5' beam

In the early days, a trip to Alton Bay was once a year. Now, it is Wolfeboro, Alton Bay, and Meredith all in the same day...