New to Winni and have boating ?'s

Lucy Goose · 02-22-2010, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by LIforrelaxin

Alright I will respond here with the biggest question of them all when it comes to looking for a boat. How much experience have you had with Boating. That is the overwhelming factor everyone seems to forget to mention. Additionally have you bought directly on the water, or are you off the water and going to need Valet service or a marina slip for you boat?

While I will agree if you want to wander around the lake, with 5 or 6 people on board and you don't really care about waterskiing, then going after a 22' to 24' boat isn't a bad idea. However if you don't have much experience with a boat this probably isn't such a good idea. The bigger a boat the more of a challenge it is when you get into tight quarters around docks etc. To where a smaller 18' or 19' boat well be a little easier to learn how to dock and manauver around. As you will not feel like you are having to fit into tight spots.

With that said, don't look at purchasing a boat is you have to get it right decision. If you are new to boating, and the lake, as other have said figure what you budget will dictate. My recomendation is to start first with a used boat. 19' to 21'. Get out there and enjoy the lake, for a couple of summers. and then make up your mind as to what you really want.

As for Marinas the only thing I will say is stay away from Trexlers Marina.

Now before everyone jumps on me for recomending a smaller boat. I boat every weekend and go all over the lake in my 19' FourWinns. Yes there are time where my years of experience help out, and keep everyone safe and dry. But I have never felt as though I needed anything bigger to handle the lake. My only reason for going bigger is to handle more people. Add that to the fact that if you own on the water, and have the boat tied to the dock, you can pick and chose when you do or don't want to go out, with out hassle.

We have experience on the ocean and lakes. But why do you say stay away from Trexlers?

Turtle Boy · 02-23-2010, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by bj112757

But why do you say stay away from Trexlers?

Ignore this...Trexler's is on his list because they're 1 of 12 marinas and one of 350 local business that support a law unpopular with this poster.

jmen24 · 02-23-2010, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Turtle Boy

Ignore this...Trexler's is on his list because they're 1 of 12 marinas and one of 350 local business that support a law unpopular with this poster.

Then why did he only single out this one??? Donk. Worry about yourself and go have lunch with your buddies in Concord.

hazelnut · 02-25-2010, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by jmen24

Then why did he only single out this one??? Donk. Worry about yourself and go have lunch with your buddies in Concord.

It has everything to do with the fact that this one certain member thinks that EVERY single post has to do with his agenda. It is AWESOME to watch!

Seaplane Pilot · 02-25-2010, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by hazelnut

It has everything to do with the fact that this one certain member thinks that EVERY single post has to do with his agenda. It is AWESOME to watch!

I'm predicting a Scott-Brown like victory for those candidates that are running against any State Rep or Senator that voted/votes in favor of TB's agenda item. I am supporting any Rep or Senator that is running against any one of these noodleback reps in Concord that voted for this garbage. Once again, listen close for the giant flushing sound.

rockythedog · 02-25-2010, 04:23 PM

Does anyone ever own just one boat in their life? Go out and buy something that you think you can handle, certainly over 22' if you plan on traversing the whole lake. I've got a 27' Cobalt for sale, last I checked it goes 44.9mph. I'm with Seaplane Pilot, throw the bums out.

Turtle Boy · 02-25-2010, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Seaplane Pilot

I'm predicting a Scott-Brown like victory for those candidates that are running against any State Rep or Senator that voted/votes in favor of TB's agenda item. I am supporting any Rep or Senator that is running against any one of these noodleback reps in Concord that voted for this garbage. Once again, listen close for the giant flushing sound.

Some may remember that after initial unsuccessful attempts at passing said law that there were also cries of "throw the bums out" directed at those who had voted for the the law. Ironically,a great many of those opposing the law were the ones voted out in the subsequent election(for various reasons), making way for passage of our present law. I wouldn't expect any giant flushing sounds based on this issue, especially given the very wide margin of support this law enjoys(see statewide poll from a few years ago).

Seaplane Pilot · 02-25-2010, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Turtle Boy

Some may remember that after initial unsuccessful attempts at passing said law that there were also cries of "throw the bums out" directed at those who had voted for the the law. Ironically,a great many of those opposing the law were the ones voted out in the subsequent election(for various reasons), making way for passage of our present law. I wouldn't expect any giant flushing sounds based on this issue, especially given the very wide margin of support this law enjoys(see statewide poll from a few years ago).

Times have changed TB, today isn't a few years ago. People are fed up with all this BS. The State is in the fiscal cess pool, they are on a money grab against businesses, and all these nanny hacks can do is sit around making more laws under the auspices of "safety", rather than focus on REAL problems. You and the rest can paddle around in your canoes, thanking the Reps and Senators for protecting you against the big, bad wolf, but I'm going down swinging!

rockythedog · 02-25-2010, 05:06 PM

Statewide poll from a few years ago???? Let's try living in the present. I'm done with being told I can't choose what's right for me, that some elected or appointed official knows what's best and wants to fit me into his round hole. Well I'm a square peg, and they better start listening to me.

sunset on the dock · 02-25-2010, 05:51 PM

Though you have to remember that the support has now become bipartison, and Senator Jeb Bradley(R) has a lot of popular support in the lake's region, and being from Wolfeboro is familiar with a great number of residents and business owners(and their concerns). He and one other Repulican senator who support the bill make this a different ball game than even 2 years ago. I hardly see this issue as one that is of enough significance to the average NH voter that of our legislators in Concord has an overwhelming concern that they'll lose their job over this law. And the House of Representatives gave this law an even higher margin of support 2 years ago(236 to 111).

rockythedog · 02-25-2010, 06:09 PM

Then Jeb won't get my vote, sunset means sunset,sunset. Another bunch of pols changing the rules, do they really think we're that stupid.

hazelnut · 02-25-2010, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by sunset on the dock

Though you have to remember that the support has now become bipartison, and Senator Jeb Bradley(R) has a lot of popular support in the lake's region, and being from Wolfeboro is familiar with a great number of residents and business owners(and their concerns). He and one other Repulican senator who support the bill make this a different ball game than even 2 years ago. I hardly see this issue as one that is of enough significance to the average NH voter that of our legislators in Concord has an overwhelming concern that they'll lose their job over this law. And the House of Representatives gave this law an even higher margin of support 2 years ago(236 to 111).

Rumor has it Jeb is not too happy with the law and the way it is going. "I made a promise" is his latest stance on the issue. I do believe it is KILLING him inside that he made that promise and MARK MY WORDS if he can find a loophole to dismiss this HE WILL. Let's all give him a reason folks stand up and be counted.

Trust me NH the tide is rising and you are about to be swept under... In a good way

sunset on the dock · 02-25-2010, 08:46 PM

"Rumor has it"...Come on, you can do better than that. There is no shortage of rumors out there. And what reason would Jeb have to make such a promise? If anyone knows the lake and Wolfeboro, he is the one.

hazelnut · 02-25-2010, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by sunset on the dock

"Rumor has it"...Come on, you can do better than that. There is no shortage of rumors out there. And what reason would Jeb have to make such a promise? If anyone knows the lake and Wolfeboro, he is the one.

Sunset believe it or not its from the horses mouth...

This law goes against his political ideology.

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02-25-2010, 04:23 PM	#6
rockythedog Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 18 Thanks: 12 Thanked 9 Times in 5 Posts	Does anyone ever own just one boat in their life? Go out and buy something that you think you can handle, certainly over 22' if you plan on traversing the whole lake. I've got a 27' Cobalt for sale, last I checked it goes 44.9mph. I'm with Seaplane Pilot, throw the bums out.

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02-25-2010, 05:06 PM	#9
rockythedog Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 18 Thanks: 12 Thanked 9 Times in 5 Posts	Statewide poll from a few years ago???? Let's try living in the present. I'm done with being told I can't choose what's right for me, that some elected or appointed official knows what's best and wants to fit me into his round hole. Well I'm a square peg, and they better start listening to me.

02-25-2010, 05:51 PM	#10
sunset on the dock Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 350 Thanks: 163 Thanked 108 Times in 70 Posts	Though you have to remember that the support has now become bipartison, and Senator Jeb Bradley(R) has a lot of popular support in the lake's region, and being from Wolfeboro is familiar with a great number of residents and business owners(and their concerns). He and one other Repulican senator who support the bill make this a different ball game than even 2 years ago. I hardly see this issue as one that is of enough significance to the average NH voter that of our legislators in Concord has an overwhelming concern that they'll lose their job over this law. And the House of Representatives gave this law an even higher margin of support 2 years ago(236 to 111).

02-25-2010, 06:09 PM	#11
rockythedog Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 18 Thanks: 12 Thanked 9 Times in 5 Posts	Then Jeb won't get my vote, sunset means sunset,sunset. Another bunch of pols changing the rules, do they really think we're that stupid.

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02-25-2010, 08:46 PM	#13
sunset on the dock Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 350 Thanks: 163 Thanked 108 Times in 70 Posts	"Rumor has it"...Come on, you can do better than that. There is no shortage of rumors out there. And what reason would Jeb have to make such a promise? If anyone knows the lake and Wolfeboro, he is the one.