Weirs beach channel entrance

Retired Ole Guy · 06-18-2012, 03:57 PM

Is it just me or did the channel markers at the beach end get set in closer together to make the entrance narrower

It seemed much tighter of an entrance

NHskier · 06-18-2012, 05:11 PM

We traverse the channel every time we're out and I agree that they seem to be narrower this year. I also think that they are somewhat shifted away from the beach side as it sure seems like we are much closer to the rocks when entering the main part of the lake.

laketrout · 06-18-2012, 09:23 PM

I agree, the rocks right past the monument seem much closer.

AC2717 · 06-19-2012, 07:50 AM

i noticed that a couple of weekends ago, seems the cans themselves are closer to each other length wise as well as a tighter thru-way Should be interesting July 4th week

Rattlesnake Gal · 06-19-2012, 09:20 AM

Is this something that should be brought to the attention of Marine Partrol, so they can get moved to their rightful spots? (Guessing pictures from a previous year might be useful in making the point.). Or maybe we can get a group of divers to help put them to rights.

Bizer tells me that it is not uncommon that markers and buoys move over the winter. Lots of them need fixing, as Bizer knows from having to re-do his maps. I wonder, can we readjust markers without MP?

Bet not, but maybe with permission we can.

AC2717 · 06-19-2012, 10:42 AM

would someone be willing to notify MP?

Jonas Pilot · 06-19-2012, 11:49 AM

My guess is Marine Patrol has it set up the way they want it.

tis · 06-19-2012, 04:31 PM

I think MP does make mistakes. Over the years, we have seen lots of buoys changed. Usually not a lot but some. It made us more cautious. I used to feel confident going close to the buoys but not so much now.

NoBozo · 06-19-2012, 06:37 PM

What ever happened to the TREE that overhangs the Chanel on your way out ....just before the bridge. It was on the right side...

NB

jrc · 06-19-2012, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by NoBozo

What ever happened to the TREE that overhangs the Chanel on your way out ....just before the bridge. It was on the right side...

NB

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Knomad · 06-19-2012, 07:18 PM

Contact the Marine Patrol!
Under no circumstances should you try to move any of the markers on the lake. It is illegal to "Move, displace, tamper with, damage, or destroy any navigational aid." It could also cause you be liable if anyone sustained damage to their vessel or was hurt as a result of changes made.

BroadHopper · 06-20-2012, 10:55 AM

The maintenance crew in the past used to remove bouys in the fall, repair, replace and repaint them every winter, and install them in the spring. Due to budget restraint, bouy maintenance is not a priority. When the ice moves and or damage the bouys, it remains where they are, unfortunately.

I noticed a number of bouys that have shifted and not in their proper place. You will need to be vigilant and pay attention out there.

You should know by now that the MP officers are not boaters and they are seasonal employees. They will not have a clue what bouys have moved.

Rich · 06-20-2012, 12:14 PM

Given the variences in this thread, it seems anyone that notices a buoy that seems to be out of place should try to contact the MP and see what they say.

I wonder if you have to find the proper person? Is there a particular group or department that is in charge of the buoys?

Irrigation Guy · 06-20-2012, 08:14 PM

I wonder if you called them ATON's would they be confused?

06-18-2012, 03:57 PM	#1
Retired Ole Guy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Billerica, MA Posts: 57 Thanks: 13 Thanked 44 Times in 13 Posts	Weirs beach channel entrance Is it just me or did the channel markers at the beach end get set in closer together to make the entrance narrower It seemed much tighter of an entrance

06-18-2012, 05:11 PM	#2
NHskier Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 291 Thanks: 43 Thanked 36 Times in 33 Posts	We traverse the channel every time we're out and I agree that they seem to be narrower this year. I also think that they are somewhat shifted away from the beach side as it sure seems like we are much closer to the rocks when entering the main part of the lake. __________________ NHskier

06-19-2012, 07:50 AM	#4
AC2717 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Maynard, MA & Paugus Bay Posts: 2,575 Thanks: 753 Thanked 354 Times in 266 Posts	i noticed that a couple of weekends ago, seems the cans themselves are closer to each other length wise as well as a tighter thru-way Should be interesting July 4th week __________________ Capt. of the "No Worries"

06-19-2012, 09:20 AM	#5
Rattlesnake Gal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Central NH Posts: 5,252 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 1,451 Thanked 1,349 Times in 475 Posts	Moved Markers and Buoys Is this something that should be brought to the attention of Marine Partrol, so they can get moved to their rightful spots? (Guessing pictures from a previous year might be useful in making the point.). Or maybe we can get a group of divers to help put them to rights. Bizer tells me that it is not uncommon that markers and buoys move over the winter. Lots of them need fixing, as Bizer knows from having to re-do his maps. I wonder, can we readjust markers without MP? Bet not, but maybe with permission we can.

06-19-2012, 10:42 AM	#6
AC2717 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Maynard, MA & Paugus Bay Posts: 2,575 Thanks: 753 Thanked 354 Times in 266 Posts	would someone be willing to notify MP? __________________ Capt. of the "No Worries"

06-18-2012, 09:23 PM	#3
laketrout Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Long Bay/ Paugus bay Posts: 115 Thanks: 128 Thanked 13 Times in 9 Posts	I agree, the rocks right past the monument seem much closer.

06-19-2012, 11:49 AM	#7
Jonas Pilot Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wolfeboro, New Hampshire is my home, 24-7-365 Posts: 1,686 Thanks: 1,047 Thanked 336 Times in 189 Posts	My guess is Marine Patrol has it set up the way they want it.

06-19-2012, 04:31 PM	#8
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,726 Thanks: 752 Thanked 1,457 Times in 1,014 Posts	I think MP does make mistakes. Over the years, we have seen lots of buoys changed. Usually not a lot but some. It made us more cautious. I used to feel confident going close to the buoys but not so much now.

06-19-2012, 06:37 PM	#9
NoBozo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Portsmouth. RI Posts: 2,231 Thanks: 400 Thanked 460 Times in 308 Posts	What ever happened to the TREE that overhangs the Chanel on your way out ....just before the bridge. It was on the right side... NB

06-19-2012, 07:18 PM	#11
Knomad Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Center Tuftonboro Posts: 174 Thanks: 0 Thanked 33 Times in 19 Posts	Contact the Marine Patrol! Under no circumstances should you try to move any of the markers on the lake. It is illegal to "Move, displace, tamper with, damage, or destroy any navigational aid." It could also cause you be liable if anyone sustained damage to their vessel or was hurt as a result of changes made.

06-20-2012, 10:55 AM	#12
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,576 Thanks: 3,214 Thanked 1,103 Times in 794 Posts	Marine Patrol The maintenance crew in the past used to remove bouys in the fall, repair, replace and repaint them every winter, and install them in the spring. Due to budget restraint, bouy maintenance is not a priority. When the ice moves and or damage the bouys, it remains where they are, unfortunately. I noticed a number of bouys that have shifted and not in their proper place. You will need to be vigilant and pay attention out there. You should know by now that the MP officers are not boaters and they are seasonal employees. They will not have a clue what bouys have moved. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

06-20-2012, 12:14 PM	#13
Rich Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Derry / Gilford Posts: 1,246 Thanks: 73 Thanked 345 Times in 235 Posts	Given the variences in this thread, it seems anyone that notices a buoy that seems to be out of place should try to contact the MP and see what they say. I wonder if you have to find the proper person? Is there a particular group or department that is in charge of the buoys?

06-20-2012, 08:14 PM	#14
Irrigation Guy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Moultonborough, NH Posts: 484 Thanks: 89 Thanked 138 Times in 72 Posts	I wonder if you called them ATON's would they be confused?