Small boat on the big lake.

fatlazyless · 05-09-2014, 02:04 PM

New to me at the end of last August is a duck-hunter dark green colored 11-foot jon boat, made by Lund, that weighs about 70-lbs and is powered up by two wood oars, and artfully lettered with some 68-cent hardware store stick-on letters which say "SWEPT AWAY" across the stern transom. Capable of holding maybe three people and a dog, it is pretty danged sea worthy ..... all things considered ....as long as occupant's are even centered in this little vessel.

Totally capable of handling all heavy waves and wind that Lake Winnipesaukee can churn up.... the SWEPT AWAY lives close to FL-3 and tiny little Horse Island close to the southern end of Bear Island.

Paying the big money of $400, used price, via craigslist to someone out on Mark Island ..... the Swept Away is without a doubt .....the most fun boat on the entire lake.....as long as it don't get swept away by some big fast 45-mph motor-boater who never even sees it out there!

LastonBoard · 05-09-2014, 03:02 PM

LOL - reminds me of when I use to go out with my grandfather in his 12 foot fiberglass runabout from Sears with a 15hp outboard. Made the lake feel huge as it took forever to get anywhere. Granted this was back when 21 footers where considered the big boats on the lake.

RLW · 05-09-2014, 10:57 PM

LastonBoard, I just noticed that you are fairly new to posting on the forum and glad you have joined us. Have fun and enjoy the Winni Forum while making many new friends.

RLW · 05-09-2014, 11:00 PM

Still lazy E, I just noticed that you are fairly new to posting on the forum and glad you have joined us. Have fun and enjoy the Winni Forum while making many new friends.

dickiej · 05-10-2014, 03:55 PM

Spent summers at Peggy's Cove in Alton Bay. My father had a 14' Dreamboat with a 35 hp Chrysler. I had more fun on that boat than any boat I've ever owned!

samosetguy · 06-12-2014, 12:44 PM

In my opinion, it's all about the wind speeds on the broads. Once the winds get over 12-13mph, you probably will be more comfortable in something bigger than 21ft.

If the wind is 10-11mph or lower, you're probably fine in a smaller boat. Obviously, a low sustained wind with a high gust could cause issues as well.

Others may have a different preference.

The wind is generally better before mid-morning and after late afternoon.

The weather channel app on all phones has a feature that forecasts wind speed by hour.

I have a smaller boat and I'm on the broads (can't avoid them). I've been in high wind weather and the boat can handle it but it's not a very enjoyable ride. I usually pick my boat days based on the projected wind speed for the day. If it's high and I still want to head out, I try to do something early morning or early evening to avoid the peak winds of the day.

05-09-2014, 02:04 PM	#1
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,923 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 306 Thanked 1,054 Times in 767 Posts	...... the SWEPT AWAY! New to me at the end of last August is a duck-hunter dark green colored 11-foot jon boat, made by Lund, that weighs about 70-lbs and is powered up by two wood oars, and artfully lettered with some 68-cent hardware store stick-on letters which say "SWEPT AWAY" across the stern transom. Capable of holding maybe three people and a dog, it is pretty danged sea worthy ..... all things considered ....as long as occupant's are even centered in this little vessel. Totally capable of handling all heavy waves and wind that Lake Winnipesaukee can churn up.... the SWEPT AWAY lives close to FL-3 and tiny little Horse Island close to the southern end of Bear Island. Paying the big money of $400, used price, via craigslist to someone out on Mark Island ..... the Swept Away is without a doubt .....the most fun boat on the entire lake.....as long as it don't get swept away by some big fast 45-mph motor-boater who never even sees it out there! __________________ .... Banned for life from local thrift store!

05-09-2014, 03:02 PM	#2
LastonBoard Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 32 Thanks: 4 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	The Swept Away LOL - reminds me of when I use to go out with my grandfather in his 12 foot fiberglass runabout from Sears with a 15hp outboard. Made the lake feel huge as it took forever to get anywhere. Granted this was back when 21 footers where considered the big boats on the lake.

05-09-2014, 10:57 PM	#3
RLW Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Alton Bay on the mountain by a lake Posts: 2,023 Thanks: 563 Thanked 444 Times in 311 Posts	*LastonBoard,* I just noticed that you are fairly new to posting on the forum and glad you have joined us. Have fun and enjoy the Winni Forum while making many new friends. __________________ There is nothing better than living on Alton Mountain & our grand kids visits.

05-09-2014, 11:00 PM	#4
RLW Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Alton Bay on the mountain by a lake Posts: 2,023 Thanks: 563 Thanked 444 Times in 311 Posts	*Still lazy E,* I just noticed that you are fairly new to posting on the forum and glad you have joined us. Have fun and enjoy the Winni Forum while making many new friends. __________________ There is nothing better than living on Alton Mountain & our grand kids visits.

06-12-2014, 12:44 PM	#6
samosetguy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 63 Thanks: 42 Thanked 36 Times in 15 Posts	It's all about the wind In my opinion, it's all about the wind speeds on the broads. Once the winds get over 12-13mph, you probably will be more comfortable in something bigger than 21ft. If the wind is 10-11mph or lower, you're probably fine in a smaller boat. Obviously, a low sustained wind with a high gust could cause issues as well. Others may have a different preference. The wind is generally better before mid-morning and after late afternoon. The weather channel app on all phones has a feature that forecasts wind speed by hour. I have a smaller boat and I'm on the broads (can't avoid them). I've been in high wind weather and the boat can handle it but it's not a very enjoyable ride. I usually pick my boat days based on the projected wind speed for the day. If it's high and I still want to head out, I try to do something early morning or early evening to avoid the peak winds of the day.

05-10-2014, 03:55 PM	#5
dickiej Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: White Salmon, WA Posts: 301 Thanks: 21 Thanked 171 Times in 93 Posts	Spent summers at Peggy's Cove in Alton Bay. My father had a 14' Dreamboat with a 35 hp Chrysler. I had more fun on that boat than any boat I've ever owned!