sand bars

[Bizer]

Originally Posted by jpjm

any sandbars around Melvin village marina or a place to anchor and get out in the water with the little ones

Originally Posted by anticd70

The only 2 sandbars that I know of are Braun Bay and Smalls Cove. ...

I am not a sandbar aficionado. I don't know what makes a sandbar good or bad unless it's so shallow as to damage one's propellor.

In addition to Braun Bay and Small's Cove (a.k.a. West Alton), I've seen people sandbarring in Paugus Bay, just south of The Margate. There's also a very small one near Hornet's Nest Point. I've never heard anyone mention any others.

Is there something wrong with the huge sandbar right in front of Melvin Village? I know that the water is so shallow that MVM had the entrance dredged a few years ago. Yet, I've never seen anyone sandbarring there. In places, the water is only about two feet deep. I also believe the area south and west of Black Island (Moultonborough) is mostly sand, but I haven't been in that area for several years.

[thinkxingu]

Originally Posted by Bizer

I am not a sandbar aficionado. I don't know what makes a sandbar good or bad unless it's so shallow as to damage one's propellor.

In addition to Braun Bay and Small's Cove (a.k.a. West Alton), I've seen people sandbarring in Paugus Bay, just south of The Margate. There's also a very small one near Hornet's Nest Point. I've never heard anyone mention any others.

Is there something wrong with the huge sandbar right in front of Melvin Village? I know that the water is so shallow that MVM had the entrance dredged a few years ago. Yet, I've never seen anyone sandbarring there. In places, the water is only about two feet deep. I also believe the area south and west of Black Island (Moultonborough) is mostly sand, but I haven't been in that area for several years.

Good question on MVM--I'm always wondering that myself. Anyone know?

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[FlyingScot]

Originally Posted by Bizer

Is there something wrong with the huge sandbar right in front of Melvin Village?

Lots of chop from boat traffic, tricky navigation. Just not an inviting place for a dip.

[Phantom]

Originally Posted by Bizer

I am not a sandbar aficionado. I don't know what makes a sandbar good or bad


I've never heard anyone mention any others.

There are actually a number of "other" spots ..... but (as with us) you will not ever hear them mentioned here for fear that they become over run...... and you find that the next time you pull up - there is a "raft" of 32 footers that have taken over the cherished spot on ya. Patrician Shores aka Farrar Point is prime example !

The smart ones keep the quiet hideaways to themselves ... to KEEP them as quiet hideaways !

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[jpjm]

a little hint and thanks to all for the info