Otter swim rafts

rsnews · 03-29-2017, 02:12 PM

Anyone have a suggestion on where to buy one of these or something similar in the Lakes Region?

ishoot308 · 03-29-2017, 02:15 PM

When I had one, I bought it at Production Trailer and Dock in Meredith. It's a great raft!

Dan

ITD · 03-29-2017, 02:47 PM

My only comment on swim rafts is that the further the raft surface is above the water, the less likely water fowl like ducks and geese are to regularly hang on it and "foul" it.

Descant · 03-29-2017, 03:15 PM

Greetings and Welcome to the Forum. The rafts look pretty nice in the website pictures. Better anchor with chain to prevent it from "drifting" in the dark of night.

sluggo · 03-29-2017, 03:35 PM

Center Harbor Dock & Pier in Moultonboro sells the otter island rafts 603-253-4000

Dave M · 03-29-2017, 05:02 PM

I believe you need a permit for rafts.

Dave M

ishoot308 · 03-29-2017, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave M

I believe you need a permit for rafts.

Dave M

No you do not....as long as it is placed within 150' of the high water mark and in front of your property. It also can not impede boat traffic.

Dan

smith point boater · 03-30-2017, 07:33 AM

Try Watermark on Union Ave Laconia (across from MacDonalds). They will deliver and install too. As Dan said you do not need a permit

secondcurve · 03-30-2017, 08:03 AM

I've had one for 6 or 7 years and they are of good quality. They will warp a bit over time but nothing drastic. Several local marinas sell them.

Outdoorsman · 03-30-2017, 04:00 PM

Perhaps you could go to Walmart and purchase some noodles. Just run fishing line through the middle and tie them together....

HellRaZoR004 · 03-30-2017, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Outdoorsman

Perhaps you could go to Walmart and purchase some noodles. Just run fishing line through the middle and tie them together....

I see what you did there...where's FLL when you need him

upthesaukee · 03-30-2017, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Outdoorsman

Perhaps you could go to Walmart and purchase some noodles. Just run fishing line through the middle and tie them together....

Did you drink out of FFL's glass and catch something?

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Dog's Ear · 04-12-2017, 03:36 PM

We purchased ours at Dive Winnipesaukee in Wolfeboro.

Blyblvrd · 04-13-2017, 06:48 AM

We purchased ours at Center Harbor Dock and Pier, no permit required. Don Casey and his team are great to work with.

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fatlazyless · 04-13-2017, 08:11 AM

That's right.....for about $15 for 300' of rope, and a visit to the town transfer station.....you can make the greatest swim raft ever made with second hand styrofoam, lumber, and foam noodles.....plus a genuine, wooden plank diving board....... el ka-boooomi

TiltonBB · 04-13-2017, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by fatlazyless

That's right.....for about $15 for 300' of rope, and a visit to the town transfer station.....you can make the greatest swim raft ever made with second hand styrofoam, lumber, and foam noodles.....plus a genuine, wooden plank diving board....... el ka-boooomi

Who cares about splinters and what it looks like! Your neighbors will love it!

Wait: Why go to the transfer station. Can't you get most of the required scrap parts and lumber from Meredith Bay?

codeman671 · 04-13-2017, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by HellRaZoR004

I see what you did there...where's FLL when you need him

Don't forget the swim belts!

03-29-2017, 02:12 PM	#1
rsnews Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Otter swim rafts Anyone have a suggestion on where to buy one of these or something similar in the Lakes Region?

03-29-2017, 02:15 PM	#2
ishoot308 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford, NH / Welch Island Posts: 6,604 Thanks: 2,477 Thanked 5,501 Times in 2,159 Posts	When I had one, I bought it at Production Trailer and Dock in Meredith. It's a great raft! Dan __________________ It's Always Sunny On Welch Island!!

03-29-2017, 03:15 PM	#4
Descant Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Merrimack and Welch Island Posts: 4,656 Thanks: 1,448 Thanked 1,733 Times in 1,127 Posts	Greetings Greetings and Welcome to the Forum. The rafts look pretty nice in the website pictures. Better anchor with chain to prevent it from "drifting" in the dark of night.

03-29-2017, 05:02 PM	#6
Dave M Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 395 Thanks: 4 Thanked 26 Times in 24 Posts	Permit? I believe you need a permit for rafts. Dave M

03-30-2017, 07:33 AM	#8
smith point boater Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: West Alton,NH Posts: 229 Thanks: 345 Thanked 101 Times in 60 Posts	Otter Rafts Try Watermark on Union Ave Laconia (across from MacDonalds). They will deliver and install too. As Dan said you do not need a permit

03-29-2017, 02:47 PM	#3
ITD Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonboro, NH Posts: 2,963 Thanks: 490 Thanked 704 Times in 394 Posts	My only comment on swim rafts is that the further the raft surface is above the water, the less likely water fowl like ducks and geese are to regularly hang on it and "foul" it.

03-29-2017, 03:35 PM	#5
sluggo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 172 Thanks: 13 Thanked 71 Times in 44 Posts	Center Harbor Dock & Pier in Moultonboro sells the otter island rafts 603-253-4000

03-30-2017, 08:03 AM	#9
secondcurve Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,138 Thanks: 1,364 Thanked 576 Times in 295 Posts	I've had one for 6 or 7 years and they are of good quality. They will warp a bit over time but nothing drastic. Several local marinas sell them.

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Outdoorsman Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 863 Thanks: 120 Thanked 214 Times in 136 Posts	Perhaps you could go to Walmart and purchase some noodles. Just run fishing line through the middle and tie them together....

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04-12-2017, 03:36 PM	#13
Dog's Ear Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Whortleberry Island Posts: 81 Thanks: 130 Thanked 20 Times in 10 Posts	Otter swim rafts We purchased ours at Dive Winnipesaukee in Wolfeboro.

04-13-2017, 06:48 AM	#14
Blyblvrd Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Londonderry & Moultonborough Posts: 154 Thanks: 85 Thanked 26 Times in 20 Posts	We purchased ours at Center Harbor Dock and Pier, no permit required. Don Casey and his team are great to work with. Sent from my iPad using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

04-13-2017, 08:11 AM	#15
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 9,251 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 314 Thanked 1,120 Times in 827 Posts	That's right.....for about $15 for 300' of rope, and a visit to the town transfer station.....you can make the greatest swim raft ever made with second hand styrofoam, lumber, and foam noodles.....plus a genuine, wooden plank diving board....... el ka-boooomi __________________ .... Banned for life from local thrift store!