Alton Bay boat launch

TiltonBB · 04-28-2016, 07:46 PM

Be very careful and take it slow on the Alton ramp.

I backed down the ramp once and every time I stepped on the brakes the car kept going and the front wheels locked up because the weight of the boat and trailer was lifting the front end of the car. Backing down the ramp and losing steering was an interesting experience! Watch the stone walls.

Gould1 · 05-21-2016, 02:44 PM

Any news on the Downing's boat ramp. Anyone know if the ramp was rebuilt this Spring when the building was torn down?

MikeF-NH · 05-22-2016, 06:01 AM

ramp was not rebuilt yet. Big hole right in the middle of the ramp. Biggest hassle is trying to have the trailer set level in that hole. The trick for me was to back in near the dock on the construction side of the ramp (the side closest to where the building was taken down). I know F&G has plans to renovate the ramp but given the condition of that ramp...I'm amazed it hasn't received a high priority. Can't imagine any ramps in the state with that much use that are in that bad of shape.

Gould1 · 05-22-2016, 01:26 PM

It was bad last fall. I can only imagine how bad it is now. As much as this ramp gets used or used to get used you would think the Fish and Game would be all over this by now.

Just Sold · 05-22-2016, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Gould1

It was bad last fall. I can only imagine how bad it is now. As much as this ramp gets used or used to get used you would think the Fish and Game would be all over this by now.

I tried to get F&G's attention on this issue but have not heard anything since thier response to my first e-mail. I have sent 2 additional e-mails to them without a response over the condition of the ramp.

Just Sold · 07-22-2016, 06:17 PM

I made a visit tp today Dowings Landing in Alton Bay and it looks like F&G has completed the repair work to the launch ramp and dock. They also added 5 4'x4' posts to support the dock. It is very stable now albeit not quite level. I do suggest using bumpers to protect your boat when launching. The dock posts are not perfect but so much better than before.
Many thanks to F&G for addressing the issues there in a timely manner.
It is a small world at the lake. The owner of the boat being launched is the owner of the cottage next to the one my parents leased in the 60's and early 70's from Walter Piper. We also stayed in this persons cottage before it was sold by Walter Piper to Ken Doherty and it eventually went to the present owner then greatly expanded to what it is today. We had never met before today.

JADAQ · 07-24-2016, 06:47 AM

I launched yesterday, quick and easy! No more 6 foot hole at the bottom of the ramp.

They did a great job!

04-28-2016, 07:46 PM	#1
TiltonBB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gilford, NH and Florida Posts: 3,020 Thanks: 702 Thanked 2,203 Times in 937 Posts	Steep Ramp Be very careful and take it slow on the Alton ramp. I backed down the ramp once and every time I stepped on the brakes the car kept going and the front wheels locked up because the weight of the boat and trailer was lifting the front end of the car. Backing down the ramp and losing steering was an interesting experience! Watch the stone walls.

07-22-2016, 06:17 PM	#6
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	Nice Repair Job By F&G! I made a visit tp today Dowings Landing in Alton Bay and it looks like F&G has completed the repair work to the launch ramp and dock. They also added 5 4'x4' posts to support the dock. It is very stable now albeit not quite level. I do suggest using bumpers to protect your boat when launching. The dock posts are not perfect but so much better than before. Many thanks to F&G for addressing the issues there in a timely manner. It is a small world at the lake. The owner of the boat being launched is the owner of the cottage next to the one my parents leased in the 60's and early 70's from Walter Piper. We also stayed in this persons cottage before it was sold by Walter Piper to Ken Doherty and it eventually went to the present owner then greatly expanded to what it is today. We had never met before today. Attached Images __________________ Just Sold At the lake the stress of daily life just melts away. Pro Re Nata Last edited by Just Sold; 07-24-2016 at 07:41 AM. Reason: Add last paragraph and Title

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05-21-2016, 02:44 PM	#2
Gould1 Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 38 Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Any news on the Downing's boat ramp. Anyone know if the ramp was rebuilt this Spring when the building was torn down?

05-22-2016, 06:01 AM	#3
MikeF-NH Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 318 Thanks: 2 Thanked 120 Times in 80 Posts	ramp was not rebuilt yet. Big hole right in the middle of the ramp. Biggest hassle is trying to have the trailer set level in that hole. The trick for me was to back in near the dock on the construction side of the ramp (the side closest to where the building was taken down). I know F&G has plans to renovate the ramp but given the condition of that ramp...I'm amazed it hasn't received a high priority. Can't imagine any ramps in the state with that much use that are in that bad of shape.

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05-22-2016, 01:26 PM	#4
Gould1 Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 38 Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	It was bad last fall. I can only imagine how bad it is now. As much as this ramp gets used or used to get used you would think the Fish and Game would be all over this by now.

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07-24-2016, 06:47 AM	#7
JADAQ Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 198 Thanks: 4 Thanked 66 Times in 43 Posts	I launched yesterday, quick and easy! No more 6 foot hole at the bottom of the ramp. They did a great job!

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