Official 2015 Ice-Out Thread

smith point boater · 04-23-2015, 06:49 AM

Most of the cams (esp Rattlesnake) that showed ice yesterday look clear this AM. Maybe today is the day - or wishful thinking

pjard · 04-23-2015, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by smith point boater

Most of the cams (esp Rattlesnake) that showed ice yesterday look clear this AM. Maybe today is the day - or wishful thinking

Agree the change off Rattlesnake is amazing. However, Wolfeboro Bay still looks jammed. Can't be very strong or thick...maybe today.

CrownRay · 04-23-2015, 08:04 AM

Here you go...

Rich · 04-23-2015, 10:01 AM

I didn't think to ask those with long hair to get out some electrical extension cords and bring your hair dryers down to the edge of the lake, set them on high, an point them at the water!

Let's get this baby warmed up!

Rich · 04-23-2015, 10:05 AM

Perhaps it's the wind pushing all the ice to this corner of the lake, but the last traces of ice I can see on the various webcams at 10:00 AM is in Wolfeboro:

(this image is live from the webcam and will change every time you view this thread)

Perhaps everyone should head to the Wofeboro docks and pour in a few cups of hot water!?!?!

Broken Glass · 04-23-2015, 10:32 AM

Yesterday I completed a shakedown cruise on my new motor that was installed this winter by Dave's Motorboat. Minge cove to Paugus Bay and back without any major ice. there were a few ice flows by Welch and quite a bit of big ice east northeast of Rattlesnake. I am back out to Rattlesnake this morning and the run out from Minge had no ice is sight. Motor is awesome! If you are looking for a new four stroke Dave and Kate will take good care of you.
Now I have to get to work and stop staring at the webcam........

Accipiter290 · 04-23-2015, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Broken Glass

Now I have to get to work and stop staring at the webcam........

I should be doing the same but I keep coming back here for updates every 5-6 minutes

Island Girl · 04-23-2015, 10:39 AM

How is the wind on the broads side of Rattlesnake?

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Originally Posted by Broken Glass

Yesterday I completed a shakedown cruise on my new motor that was installed this winter by Dave's Motorboat. Minge cove to Paugus Bay and back without any major ice. there were a few ice flows by Welch and quite a bit of big ice east northeast of Rattlesnake. I am back out to Rattlesnake this morning and the run out from Minge had no ice is sight. Motor is awesome! If you are looking for a new four stroke Dave and Kate will take good care of you.
Now I have to get to work and stop staring at the webcam........

PENIVISA · 04-23-2015, 10:50 AM

Wow .......How exciting! If I have to explain you wouldn't understand.

Broken Glass · 04-23-2015, 10:53 AM

The winds are brisk west northwest. There are no whitecaps but there is a stiff chop.

ishoot308 · 04-23-2015, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Broken Glass

Yesterday I completed a shakedown cruise on my new motor that was installed this winter by Dave's Motorboat. Minge cove to Paugus Bay and back without any major ice. there were a few ice flows by Welch and quite a bit of big ice east northeast of Rattlesnake. I am back out to Rattlesnake this morning and the run out from Minge had no ice is sight. Motor is awesome! If you are looking for a new four stroke Dave and Kate will take good care of you.
Now I have to get to work and stop staring at the webcam........

Yo Broken Glass...don't leave us in suspense!

What kind of motor did Dave put on for you??

Yes, Dave does great work!!

Good luck with your new motor and your new island home!!

Dan

Pricestavern · 04-23-2015, 11:18 AM

Broken Glass - did you notice any dock damage in your travels around Rattlesnake?

Broken Glass · 04-23-2015, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Pricestavern

Broken Glass - did you notice any dock damage in your travels around Rattlesnake?

I did not see an damage on Rattlesnake but I did see a bit of damage on Governors Island

Rattlesnake Gal · 04-23-2015, 12:16 PM

Wolfeboro Bay is the last hold out.
There is also some ice near Little Barndoor Island to Black Point.

Island Girl · 04-23-2015, 12:27 PM

In addition to RG's photo from Dave Emerson, is Wolfeboro Harbor. It has been very stubborn. If you go to Corinthian Yacht Club Web Cam you can see the water moving and the ice standing still. Maybe we can take Wolfeboro off the Mount's ports and declare ice out.

IG

Island Girl · 04-23-2015, 12:41 PM

Some brave person needs to go out there and break a hole in that ice in Wolfeboro, then the wind will take care of the rest. In the meantime I will be packing for an island excursion tomorrow.

IG

chasedawg · 04-23-2015, 01:10 PM

I'm in Wolfeboro and there is ice all the way out on the East side of the bay where the Mount makes it's passage to the dock landing. Sorry to say no ice out today

billy · 04-23-2015, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Island Girl

Some brave person needs to go out there and break a hole in that ice in Wolfeboro, then the wind will take care of the rest. In the meantime I will be packing for an island excursion tomorrow.

IG

me too!!

got the boat ready for launch today in the snow storm

jazzman · 04-23-2015, 04:42 PM

I feel honored to be the proud owner of the last of the ice

It has started to finally started to open some today though.

Looks like there are some pretty thick chunks too

Island Girl · 04-23-2015, 05:16 PM

There is still ice in Chestnut cove. While this does not impact the Mount getting to her ports, it could float elsewhere and become a hazard to boaters. With the wind blowing from the west, that is not likely.

Irish Choppers · 04-23-2015, 09:48 PM

Had dinner at Lago a few weeks ago and they were running an "Ice out" contest. Donate $5.00 to the Meredith food pantry and take a shot at guessing ice out. Winner gets dinner for six! My guess was 4/24 at 1:30 PM

Who's hungry???

pjard · 04-23-2015, 09:51 PM

Love their chicken parm...I'm in!

Resident 2B · 04-23-2015, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Irish Choppers

Had dinner at Lago a few weeks ago and they were running an "Ice out" contest. Donate $5.00 to the Meredith food pantry and take a shot at guessing ice out. Winner gets dinner for six! My guess was 4/24 at 1:30 PM

Who's hungry???

Great guess! Good luck!

Great idea by Lago doing a fun thing while helping people in need.

R2B

Bernie Girl · 04-24-2015, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by jazzman

I feel honored to be the proud owner of the last of the ice

It has started to finally started to open some today though.

Looks like there are some pretty thick chunks too

Great to see your dock and breakwater all in one piece! Hope ours looks the same!

Rich · 04-24-2015, 10:23 AM

Now we only need to watch the Wolfeboro web cam: http://www.wolfeborocam.com/images/camera0.jpg

When the ice is gone, it's ICE OUT (Plus or Minus Emerson Aviation makging their check flight).

Just Sold · 04-24-2015, 11:25 AM

I agree that Wolfeboro's Ice is holding up the ICE Out but if you look at the Web Cam at Trexlers they still have an ice blockage out in front of their place. Won't change Ice but will limit travel under the LI Bridge.

Broken Glass · 04-23-2015, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by ishoot308

Yo Broken Glass...don't leave us in suspense!

What kind of motor did Dave put on for you??

Yes, Dave does great work!!

Good luck with your new motor and your new island home!!

Dan

Hi Dan
Dave removed my 250HP OX66 Yamaha 2-stroke (2001) (a real mosquito killer), and installed a 300HP Yamaha Four Stroke. Need I say night and day!!Love the new motor but more thrilled to be back out on the island working on the camp.
Thanks,
Dan

PS The motor is on my 2001 Grady White 248 Voyager "Good Stuff". she is my lake Suburban. It carries lumber, people, and is a great fishing boat to boot!!

04-23-2015, 06:49 AM	#1
smith point boater Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: West Alton,NH Posts: 215 Thanks: 337 Thanked 98 Times in 57 Posts	Looking better Most of the cams (esp Rattlesnake) that showed ice yesterday look clear this AM. Maybe today is the day - or wishful thinking

04-23-2015, 08:04 AM	#3
CrownRay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Medford MA/Blackcat Island Posts: 148 Thanks: 0 Thanked 25 Times in 16 Posts	Maybe this Will Help Here you go... Attached Images __________________ "The ocean (or lake) itself is not dangerous, it's the hard stuff around the edges that will kill you."

04-23-2015, 10:01 AM	#4
Rich Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Derry / Gilford Posts: 1,246 Thanks: 74 Thanked 345 Times in 235 Posts	I didn't think to ask those with long hair to get out some electrical extension cords and bring your hair dryers down to the edge of the lake, set them on high, an point them at the water! Let's get this baby warmed up! __________________ Don't listen to me, obviously I don't understand what I'm talking about! Let's help each other save time and money: WinniGas.com

04-23-2015, 10:05 AM	#5
Rich Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Derry / Gilford Posts: 1,246 Thanks: 74 Thanked 345 Times in 235 Posts	Perhaps it's the wind pushing all the ice to this corner of the lake, but the last traces of ice I can see on the various webcams at 10:00 AM is in Wolfeboro: (this image is live from the webcam and will change every time you view this thread) Perhaps everyone should head to the Wofeboro docks and pour in a few cups of hot water!?!?! __________________ Don't listen to me, obviously I don't understand what I'm talking about! Let's help each other save time and money: WinniGas.com Last edited by Rich; 04-23-2015 at 10:51 AM.

04-23-2015, 10:32 AM	#6
Broken Glass Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Atkinson,NH/Rattlesnake Island Posts: 164 Thanks: 331 Thanked 67 Times in 28 Posts	Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh Yesterday I completed a shakedown cruise on my new motor that was installed this winter by Dave's Motorboat. Minge cove to Paugus Bay and back without any major ice. there were a few ice flows by Welch and quite a bit of big ice east northeast of Rattlesnake. I am back out to Rattlesnake this morning and the run out from Minge had no ice is sight. Motor is awesome! If you are looking for a new four stroke Dave and Kate will take good care of you. Now I have to get to work and stop staring at the webcam........

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04-23-2015, 10:50 AM	#9
PENIVISA Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 51 Thanks: 29 Thanked 13 Times in 11 Posts	Ice chasers Wow .......How exciting! If I have to explain you wouldn't understand.

04-23-2015, 10:53 AM	#10
Broken Glass Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Atkinson,NH/Rattlesnake Island Posts: 164 Thanks: 331 Thanked 67 Times in 28 Posts	Winds The winds are brisk west northwest. There are no whitecaps but there is a stiff chop.

04-23-2015, 11:18 AM	#12
Pricestavern Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Valencia, Spain (formerly Rattlesnake Isle) Posts: 389 Thanks: 135 Thanked 142 Times in 82 Posts	Any Damage? Broken Glass - did you notice any dock damage in your travels around Rattlesnake?

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04-23-2015, 12:16 PM	#14
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	Latest Report From Emerson Wolfeboro Bay is the last hold out. There is also some ice near Little Barndoor Island to Black Point. Attached Images

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04-23-2015, 12:27 PM	#15
Island Girl Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Central MA Posts: 2,352 Thanks: 18 Thanked 535 Times in 179 Posts	And this from Emerson... In addition to RG's photo from Dave Emerson, is Wolfeboro Harbor. It has been very stubborn. If you go to Corinthian Yacht Club Web Cam you can see the water moving and the ice standing still. Maybe we can take Wolfeboro off the Mount's ports and declare ice out. IG Attached Images __________________ Island Girl ....... Make Lemonade

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04-23-2015, 12:41 PM	#16
Island Girl Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Central MA Posts: 2,352 Thanks: 18 Thanked 535 Times in 179 Posts	We need an ice breaker Some brave person needs to go out there and break a hole in that ice in Wolfeboro, then the wind will take care of the rest. In the meantime I will be packing for an island excursion tomorrow. IG __________________ Island Girl ....... Make Lemonade

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04-23-2015, 01:10 PM	#17
chasedawg Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Melvin village Posts: 524 Thanks: 514 Thanked 315 Times in 149 Posts	Wolfeboro Bay locked in I'm in Wolfeboro and there is ice all the way out on the East side of the bay where the Mount makes it's passage to the dock landing. Sorry to say no ice out today

04-23-2015, 04:42 PM	#19
jazzman Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Mont Vernon NH & Big Barndoor Island Posts: 323 Thanks: 4 Thanked 184 Times in 62 Posts	I feel honored to be the proud owner of the last of the ice It has started to finally started to open some today though. Looks like there are some pretty thick chunks too Attached Images

04-23-2015, 05:16 PM	#20
Island Girl Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Central MA Posts: 2,352 Thanks: 18 Thanked 535 Times in 179 Posts	Chestnut Cove - Still some ice There is still ice in Chestnut cove. While this does not impact the Mount getting to her ports, it could float elsewhere and become a hazard to boaters. With the wind blowing from the west, that is not likely. Attached Images __________________ Island Girl ....... Make Lemonade

04-23-2015, 09:48 PM	#21
Irish Choppers Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Worcester MA / Meredith NH / Ft. Lauderdale, FLA Posts: 89 Thanks: 20 Thanked 65 Times in 31 Posts	Dinner for six at Lago Had dinner at Lago a few weeks ago and they were running an "Ice out" contest. Donate $5.00 to the Meredith food pantry and take a shot at guessing ice out. Winner gets dinner for six! My guess was 4/24 at 1:30 PM Who's hungry???

04-23-2015, 09:51 PM	#22
pjard Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Gilford, NH Posts: 637 Thanks: 497 Thanked 194 Times in 101 Posts	Love their chicken parm...I'm in!

04-24-2015, 10:23 AM	#25
Rich Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Derry / Gilford Posts: 1,246 Thanks: 74 Thanked 345 Times in 235 Posts	Now we only need to watch the Wolfeboro web cam: http://www.wolfeborocam.com/images/camera0.jpg When the ice is gone, it's ICE OUT (Plus or Minus Emerson Aviation makging their check flight). __________________ Don't listen to me, obviously I don't understand what I'm talking about! Let's help each other save time and money: WinniGas.com

04-24-2015, 11:25 AM	#26
Just Sold Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Suncook, NH, but at The Lake at Heart Posts: 2,615 Thanks: 1,083 Thanked 434 Times in 210 Posts	I agree that Wolfeboro's Ice is holding up the ICE Out but if you look at the Web Cam at Trexlers they still have an ice blockage out in front of their place. Won't change Ice but will limit travel under the LI Bridge. __________________ Just Sold At the lake the stress of daily life just melts away. Pro Re Nata

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