Neophyte on the Lake

Silver Duck · 06-01-2005, 08:53 PM

Lcookster

It's true that Garmin doesn't make a dedicated chip for Winni comparable to the C-map chip with Bizer's map pre-loaded.

However, I just checked and their Mapsource US Recreational Lakes and Fishing Hot Spots - East CD (compatible with the 182) has a very reasonable chart of the lake, which, in combination with a hard copy of the Bizer map will be perfectly useable for your vacation.

You are correct in saying that the lake can a challenge to navigate; it's easy to lose your bearings among the islands.

It also has hard spots (i.e., submerged rocks) in unexpected places.

I believe that finding one may be what inspired the Bizer folks to start their map making business (see Bizer Rock on the map!)

Getting the software for your GPS is a good idea, but getting the Bizer map is a necessity!

Enjoy your vacation, and perhaps I'll see you on the lake!

Silver Duck

JTA · 06-01-2005, 09:00 PM

Plan your trip on the chart before you go. If you get lost, go up to the nearest lighted buoy and it will be numbered ... then, find it on the chart. I assume your boat has a compass. Also, many times I go from the Tuft Neck area down to Wolfeboro in the morning when it's calm. The lake picks up chop during the day (there are often afternoon T storms) so, your ride home could be an adventure. Good luck!

Misty Blue · 06-02-2005, 01:30 AM

Lcookster:

When you get up here go to any marina or sporting shop and get the State of NH boating safety booklet. It is pretty generic but has the general rules (some are totally spcific to NH waters) that you need to know and describes our state unified marking system which is very unique. It is a good system though and you will need it to get out of Moultonborough bay for sure.

As for the tubeing, remember each tuber (skiier) needs a type 1,2 or 3 PFD and each person being towed needs an observer over the age of 12. That is if you have two people in the water you need two observers. Even if you have two kids on one tube.

If you send me a personal post with your address I will mail you a book.

Have a blast!!!!

Misty Blue.

06-01-2005, 09:00 PM	#2
JTA Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Fort Pierce, Florida Posts: 233 Thanks: 34 Thanked 25 Times in 21 Posts	Newbie Plan your trip on the chart before you go. If you get lost, go up to the nearest lighted buoy and it will be numbered ... then, find it on the chart. I assume your boat has a compass. Also, many times I go from the Tuft Neck area down to Wolfeboro in the morning when it's calm. The lake picks up chop during the day (there are often afternoon T storms) so, your ride home could be an adventure. Good luck!

06-02-2005, 01:30 AM	#3
Misty Blue Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 658 Thanks: 121 Thanked 283 Times in 98 Posts	Welcome! Lcookster: When you get up here go to any marina or sporting shop and get the State of NH boating safety booklet. It is pretty generic but has the general rules (some are totally spcific to NH waters) that you need to know and describes our state unified marking system which is very unique. It is a good system though and you will need it to get out of Moultonborough bay for sure. As for the tubeing, remember each tuber (skiier) needs a type 1,2 or 3 PFD and each person being towed needs an observer over the age of 12. That is if you have two people in the water you need two observers. Even if you have two kids on one tube. If you send me a personal post with your address I will mail you a book. Have a blast!!!! Misty Blue.

06-01-2005, 08:53 PM	#1
Silver Duck Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Billerica, MA Posts: 364 Thanks: 40 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Lcookster It's true that Garmin doesn't make a dedicated chip for Winni comparable to the C-map chip with Bizer's map pre-loaded. However, I just checked and their Mapsource US Recreational Lakes and Fishing Hot Spots - East CD (compatible with the 182) has a very reasonable chart of the lake, which, in combination with a hard copy of the Bizer map will be perfectly useable for your vacation. You are correct in saying that the lake can a challenge to navigate; it's easy to lose your bearings among the islands. It also has hard spots (i.e., submerged rocks) in unexpected places. I believe that finding one may be what inspired the Bizer folks to start their map making business (see Bizer Rock on the map!) Getting the software for your GPS is a good idea, but getting the Bizer map is a necessity! Enjoy your vacation, and perhaps I'll see you on the lake! Silver Duck