June Boating Plans and Stories

[BroadHopper]

Spent Thursday thru Sunday boating in Maine. Thompson lake is very beautiful and the weather was second to none! We had the sailboat and the seadoo as well. You definitely need a depth gauge as the lake was very rocky. Most of the rocks were marked by plastic jugs. You have no idea which side to pass on. No Marine Patrol but there were fish and game patrol. We bought our fishing license on line. I did not see any performance boats. I was giving the thumbs up as I cruise the lake in the Formula.

Monday I was back to home port, Lakeport. Took my daughters boyfriend for a cruise. He is from New York's Thousand Islands region. He loves the lake! Took him to see the Bahre's and Marriott's compound. Drove over to Braun Bay. I was the only boat there! On the way, we cruise through 'Hole in the Wall' Some one plowed thru at maximum wake! Where's the MP?

Just got home from taking my girlfriend to the Town Docks in Meredith by boat. Great evening.

[ApS]

Originally Posted by BroadHopper

"...On the way, we cruise through 'Hole in the Wall' Some one plowed thru at maximum wake! Where's the MP...?"

Each day of the weekend, at least one MP spent over an hour in-and-around the Marriott Compound. The MP passed closely by me when I sailed past, headed for The Broads.

I believe I saw OCD running past Rattlesnake Island—westbound on Saturday—then a bit later off flasher #9—eastbound—perhaps doing a clockwise circuit around the lake.

The "usual offenders" were out there Saturday—totally unseen by the MPs.

One "usual offender", with a chrome-flash-graphic, tested his "Captain's Choice" repeatedly off our shores.

Sunday morning was relatively quiet in the area, with the wind picking up strongly in the afternoon.

Monday, one MP boat left the Gilford area taking a ½-hour cruise across The Broads, saving fuel (?) while once again heading to the Marriott Compound.

(And right-through where the "usual offenders" were on Saturday).

Tuesday morning, The Broads were occupied by three sailboats—and nobody else! We were later treated to a terrific show by a very skilled water-skier enjoying the nice weather and smooth waters, directly off Rattlesnake Island. Only a very few powerboats transited The Broads, quietly heading hither and yon.

Wednesday morning, it's been drizzling—kinda normal for June—so today offers "that opportunity" to catch up on chores in town. (Maybe pay my semi-annual property tax "premium").

[OCDACTIVE]

Originally Posted by Acres per Second

I believe I saw OCD running past Rattlesnake Island—westbound on Saturday—then a bit later off flasher #9—eastbound—perhaps doing a clockwise circuit around the lake.

Wasn't me.... I came out of Long Island Bridge straight to the Naswa, then back thru Braun Bay then back under the bridge. Never got close to Rattlesnake.

Hopefully this weekend if she is fixed.. I think the starter went.

[ApS]

Originally Posted by OCDACTIVE

"...Wasn't me..."

OK...it was about the right size—and colors and graphics—but with no photograph handy, had to "hedge" regarding the boat that I saw.

Originally Posted by OCDACTIVE

"...Hopefully this weekend if she is fixed.. I think the starter went..."

That "zing" sound suggests at least two possibilities: the "ring gear" is worn out in the usual spots—or maybe a $10 "Bendix" has shattered.

The expense of labor (today) to replace a $10 spring makes the replacement of a complete starter a sensible decision.

[OCDACTIVE]

Originally Posted by Acres per Second

OK...it was about the right size—and colors and graphics—but with no photograph handy, had to "hedge" regarding the boat that I saw.


That "zing" sound suggests at least two possibilities: the "ring gear" is worn out in the usual spots—or maybe a $10 "Bendix" has shattered.

The expense of labor (today) to replace a $10 spring makes the replacement of a complete starter a sensible decision.

I was down in Wolfeboro Friday morning. Came in around 1030am left around 1145pm. But other then that I wasn't down that side of the lake all weekend.

Thanks on the starter. Basically everyone has ideas as to what it is. Lucky me 99% all think starter. 1% chance it could be the fly wheel, which means the engine comes out.. Better here then in Virgina in 2 weeks!

[chipj29]

Originally Posted by OCDACTIVE

Thanks on the starter. Basically everyone has ideas as to what it is. Lucky me 99% all think starter. 1% chance it could be the fly wheel, which means the engine comes out.. Better here then in Virgina in 2 weeks!

Is it me, or have you had some bad luck so far with your boat? Seems like you are always having to fix something. I know the feeling, and it can stink. Hang in there man!

[OCDACTIVE]

Originally Posted by chipj29

Is it me, or have you had some bad luck so far with your boat? Seems like you are always having to fix something. I know the feeling, and it can stink. Hang in there man!

Yes and no.. it all depends on how you look at it. I got a great boat with a used engine. It had a supercharger which always means trouble. The full engine rebuild was my call. And to bring it back to stock was the smart move.

I had a couple minor problems that any boater would deal with.

As it turns out the starter went but it will be ready Wednesday.

Overall in the scheme of things I have had good luck. I knew the supercharger would need to come off it was just a matter of time and just having a head gasket go was an easy fix opposed to a catastrophic failure like throwing a rod.

The starter is just a starter.. what can you do... But the good luck is it happened after a great weekend and right at my own dock. no need to have a tow etc.

The great news is it will be ready for the 4th and for my trip to VA.

[chipj29]

Originally Posted by OCDACTIVE

Yes and no.. it all depends on how you look at it. I got a great boat with a used engine. It had a supercharger which always means trouble. The full engine rebuild was my call. And to bring it back to stock was the smart move.

I had a couple minor problems that any boater would deal with.

As it turns out the starter went but it will be ready Wednesday.

Overall in the scheme of things I have had good luck. I knew the supercharger would need to come off it was just a matter of time and just having a head gasket go was an easy fix opposed to a catastrophic failure like throwing a rod.

The starter is just a starter.. what can you do... But the good luck is it happened after a great weekend and right at my own dock. no need to have a tow etc.

The great news is it will be ready for the 4th and for my trip to VA.

Good job man. It is refreshing to see someone with such a positive attitude.

[OCDACTIVE]

Originally Posted by chipj29

Good job man. It is refreshing to see someone with such a positive attitude.

Thanks Chip!!

Should be ready Wednesday and I will be spashing this Thursday.

[BroadHopper]

And I have to work this weekend. I love boating during the week anyway. It gets a little crazy on weekends. Had to look at a buddy's boat yesterday at 20 Mile Bay. He needs a new battery.

I traveled from Lakeport to 20 Mile Bay. After, head to Wolfeboro for breakfast and back to Lakeport in time for work at 4 PM. This is the fourth time I have been out and have yet to see the marine patrol. I find this unusual. The first two times out, there were boneheads everywhere! Last Friday, a small outboard with about 6 people on board was traveling from Bear Island to Shep's Brown. The small boat was obviously carrying too many people. I had to stop to let him cross in front of me even though I had the right of way! MP should have stopped this boat. Yesterday, there were a few vessels violating the 150 rule off the Wolfeboro docks.

[VitaBene]

I have been surprised at the lack of MP presence on the lake this year. I would advocate for a MP support fee (AS LONG AS IT IS NOT RAIDED) in the boat registration for enforcement and would love to support a MP version of community policing.

[robmac]

Yesterday was quiet around the lake. Clouds may have had something to do with it but a great day overall. First time this season I saw MP cruise through Braun Bay for a quick look around. Saw quit a few boats either overloaded and or in violation of the 150 rule but still had a great weekend and got my sister inlaw and her husband out there with their new boat. Is it Thursday yet? may have to go back tomorrow ,forgot the phone maybe on purpose.

[ApS]

Originally Posted by robmac

"...Yesterday was quiet around the lake. Clouds may have had something to do with it but a great day overall..."

That would have been Sunday. (NOAA weather-radio termed it, "partly-sunny"...but I'd call it "bright-cloudy").

Without much wind, I still had "a great sail". What little wind was out there assisted me in the checking-out of new projects near my cottage...and found...that it's pretty quiet around this part of Wolfeboro as we approach the 4th of July.

On Saturday, a mid-morning scan of The Broads...greeted my eyes with the sight of ten sailboats, scattered all-about! That's a lot of sailboats for any weekend in June.

Am I seeing a lot more "sailing-talk" at this forum—this year...?

[Martha Marlee]

We’ll be up tomorrow for the whole week hanging at out Tiki Bar on Cow. Every one enjoy themselves and if were not in one of these boats we'll be out in the loud red n white Baja or our pontoon boat at the sand bar. Be safe and HAVE FUN!!

[cowisl]

Nice. i know right where you guys are. we are on the idlewild side

[Winni P]

Where is this located? We'll have to add it to our list of "shacks" to cruise by this summer....

We are headed up to Meredith on Thursday to spend the day/night so I am keeping my fingers crossed for goo weather :-)

[BroadHopper]

Originally Posted by Acres per Second

Tuesday morning, The Broads were occupied by three sailboats—and nobody else! We were later treated to a terrific show by a very skilled water-skier enjoying the nice weather and smooth waters, directly off Rattlesnake Island.

One of the top waterskier in the nation recently move from the lake to Rocky Pond off Rte 106 in Gilmanton. I stopped the other day to watch him practice. What a show!

One of the nation's top female wakeboarder move from Winter Harbor to Lake Norman in NC. I remember her practicing. My spine tingled just watching her do a double flip off a boat wake! Impressive.

I vividly remember Dick Durrante from the late 50's and early 60's and the shows that the local water ski clubs use to put on. Those were the days.

The 'Catalina style' water ski marathons on the lake were another treat gone by. Glad I was blessed to be on the lake during the best years.

[ApS]

Originally Posted by Winni P;

Where is this located? We'll have to add it to our list of "shacks" to cruise by this summer....

We are headed up to Meredith on Thursday to spend the day/night so I am keeping my fingers crossed for goo weather :-)

The Marriott Compound is a loose string of about 12 waterfront (and new 2nd-tier) homes. All are located at Mill Point—eastward—starting from Tuftonboro Neck's flasher 19.

The several "traditional" homes and boathouses were originally owned by a Massachusetts food purveyor. Was it "Friend's" bean company?

Especially in June, gawkers are welcome: nobody's there except all the region's maintenance people.

The "goo weather" ended at Wednesday—Noon...it had stopped raining, and cleared to a lake nearly empty of boats. In the early afternoon, the lake had transformed to mostly-sunny with a perfect 11-kt breeze.

That Mill Point boathouse that was built—blocking every abutter's view? Look for fresh roofing lumber . The boathouse-owners couldn't see over it either, and are presently adding a second floor!

Originally Posted by OCDACTIVE

"...Thanks on the starter. Basically everyone has ideas as to what it is. Lucky me 99% all think starter. 1% chance it could be the fly wheel, which means the engine comes out..."

GM doesn't bother to machine starters to fit: GM starters must be shimmed. If improperly shimmed, the starter can damage the flywheel.

And...oops...a correction...I'd earlier dropped the "1" from flasher 19.

Now that I've reviewed the photo of your boat, I'm certain that I'd seen your boat—maybe it was Friday: There's no need to be shy about it, as I believe you were in near-compliance with Winnipesaukee's rules and regulations.

[OCDACTIVE]

Originally Posted by Acres per Second

Now that I've reviewed the photo of your boat, I'm certain that I'd seen your boat—maybe it was Friday: There's no need to be shy about it, as I believe you were in near-compliance with Winnipesaukee's rules and regulations.

Nope not being shy.. It was me on Friday. Had a nice cruise with the entire family to wolfeboro and back. Had to pick up some goodies at the yum yum shop. Actually had my 91 year old grandfather in the boat as well as my son. It was a picture perfect day for sure!

[tis]

Originally Posted by Acres per Second

The Marriott Compound is a loose string of about 12 waterfront (and new 2nd-tier) homes. All are located at Mill Point—eastward—starting from Tuftonboro Neck's flasher 19.

The several "traditional" homes and boathouses were originally owned by a Massachusetts food purveyor. Was it "Friend's" bean company?

I don't think so, Acres. Friends owned further up. The big boathouse was JCPenney. I think the Hertz family owned something out there but I am not sure I am remembering correctly about that.