Winni newbie

WakeboardMom · 06-09-2012, 12:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoBozo

Some of you people seem to be a little defensive.

For those of you who likely have never heard of the builder, an Egg Harbor is competent Blue Water power boat....NOT a Houseboat. I guess THAT was my point.

NB

People weren't being defensive. They know what's what. We all get Soundings, the Boat US magazine, Yachting..what evah...we have lived life...we know what an Egg Harbor is and we're all duly impressed.

Congrats and welcome to the OP, Rich. The lake is awesome. : )

Rich · 06-09-2012, 06:08 AM

Thanks again all!

Even if I won't have an Egg Harbour on the lake!

Thanks for all the reminders as to the differences on the lake vs the ocean. This boat has spent it's entire life on the lake, so it's already setup properly. And I am aware of the over nighting rules.

I'll be on an older 27 ft Maxum. It looks like my launch date has pushed out to next Wednesday. Let's hope that all goes well from my ride from the Alton Bay area to Smith Cove. Is there anything notable that I should be aware of when doing this route for the first time? I didn't see anything of note on the Bizer chart along the route, so I just want to be sure I don't miss anything.

Dave R · 06-09-2012, 07:35 AM

Welcome! Alton Bay to Smith Cove is an easy ride. Nothing confusing to navigate on that route. Good luck with your boat.

I have recently discovered that upholstery work is quite time consuming and good vinyl and foam is really expensive. I doubt you'll find many bargains.

Rich · 06-15-2012, 06:20 AM

Thanks again everyone for the warm welcomes!

I made the easy trip from Alton Bay to Smith Cove yesterday, so I'm now officially "On The Lake™" !

witchboat · 06-15-2012, 10:01 AM

I would strongly recomend having a GPS onboard with the lake maps loaded.

Rich · 06-15-2012, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by witchboat

I would strongly recomend having a GPS onboard with the lake maps loaded.

I like toys and don't want to find any rocks... so I already have both Bizer's on board (paper and Garmin GPS).

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witchboat Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: BILLERICA/WOLFEBORO Posts: 27 Thanks: 1 Thanked 14 Times in 6 Posts	newebie I would strongly recomend having a GPS onboard with the lake maps loaded.

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06-09-2012, 06:08 AM	#2
Rich Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Derry / Gilford Posts: 1,246 Thanks: 74 Thanked 345 Times in 235 Posts	Thanks again all! Even if I won't have an Egg Harbour on the lake! Thanks for all the reminders as to the differences on the lake vs the ocean. This boat has spent it's entire life on the lake, so it's already setup properly. And I am aware of the over nighting rules. I'll be on an older 27 ft Maxum. It looks like my launch date has pushed out to next Wednesday. Let's hope that all goes well from my ride from the Alton Bay area to Smith Cove. Is there anything notable that I should be aware of when doing this route for the first time? I didn't see anything of note on the Bizer chart along the route, so I just want to be sure I don't miss anything.

06-09-2012, 07:35 AM	#3
Dave R Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,985 Thanks: 246 Thanked 744 Times in 444 Posts	Welcome! Alton Bay to Smith Cove is an easy ride. Nothing confusing to navigate on that route. Good luck with your boat. I have recently discovered that upholstery work is quite time consuming and good vinyl and foam is really expensive. I doubt you'll find many bargains.

06-15-2012, 06:20 AM	#4
Rich Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Derry / Gilford Posts: 1,246 Thanks: 74 Thanked 345 Times in 235 Posts	Thanks again everyone for the warm welcomes! I made the easy trip from Alton Bay to Smith Cove yesterday, so I'm now officially "On The Lake™" !