Winnisquam on Winnipesaukee/Channel Marina Costs

Hillcountry · 03-05-2018, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Sarge

$$WOW$$

and have to deal with the channel traffic, (Never mind driving into the Weirs), no thanks!

Channel traffic has never been a problem with me...kinda like being in a parade for 5 minutes...
As far as the wiers...bike week will be a beatch but that’s one week out of many and the sights should be interesting!
As far as cost, well BOAT means BUST OUT ANOTHER THOUSAND!

VitaBene · 03-06-2018, 08:24 AM

I am happy to report that Melvin Village Marine held their rates post-purchase for Ambrose Cove.

thinkxingu · 03-06-2018, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by VitaBene

I am happy to report that Melvin Village Marine held their rates post-purchase for Ambrose Cove.

Good news. I wonder how many people were priced out of Channel/WOW this year. That'd be the real disappointment.

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Old Sarge · 03-06-2018, 08:25 AM

The Problem with $WOW$ charging three-thousand for valet is that it will encourage, cheaper and frankly better facilities like MVYC to raise their rates which are around $850 a year less (24' Boat). They have only had some $100.00 a year increases and no increases this year.

I am glad you have a place you like Hillcountry. There are waiting lists everywhere so I guess we are all at the mercy of the market forces. I was told by one of the Irwin Brothers that they could sell a lot more boats if they only had more slips and rack slots available. I like docking in the Governor's Island area a lot! Even if it is choppy or windy it is a quick shot to get into some shelter in between the islands! Just got to watch out for the Witches!

Biggd · 03-06-2018, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Hillcountry

Channel traffic has never been a problem with me...kinda like being in a parade for 5 minutes...
As far as the wiers...bike week will be a beatch but that’s one week out of many and the sights should be interesting!
As far as cost, well BOAT means BUST OUT ANOTHER THOUSAND!

I hate traffic anywhere, even on my boat. I come to the lakes region to get away from traffic but lately that hasn't been the case. With the improving economy the traffic has been worse than ever.

joey2665 · 03-06-2018, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Biggd

I hate traffic anywhere, even on my boat. I come to the lakes region to get away from traffic but lately that hasn't been the case. With the improving economy the traffic has been worse than ever.

Last season I moved my boat from SD/LB to Akwa Vista. It is so much more enjoyable not to have to deal with the "conga line" now I only go into Paugus Bay when I want to (Obviously when there is no traffic")

Biggd · 03-06-2018, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by joey2665

Last season I moved my boat from SD/LB to Akwa Vista. It is so much more enjoyable not to have to deal with the "conga line" now I only go into Paugus Bay when I want to (Obviously when there is no traffic")

My wife and I are getting close to retirement. I can't wait, we will be able to travel at off peak times and if I want to put my boat or jet ski in Winni I will do it during the week and stay away from weekend traffic.

Old Sarge · 03-06-2018, 10:03 AM

My wife is a school teacher so we have weekdays off in the summer-it is a whole different lake during the week!

thinkxingu · 03-06-2018, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Sarge

My wife is a school teacher so we have weekdays off in the summer-it is a whole different lake during the week!

This summer will be my last teaching summer school (after 13 years). I'm very much looking forward to having the summer off with my wife, who is also a teacher. 🤞

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Biggd · 03-06-2018, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by thinkxingu

This summer will be my last teaching summer school (after 13 years). I'm very much looking forward to having the summer off with my wife, who is also a teacher. 🤞

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My wife's company just offered a "golden parachute" which she is going to accept. She's 63 and they are giving her two years free health care and two years pay in her pension to retire this year. It's a no brainer, it will cover both of us to Medicare. I'm 64 and have my own business so I'm going to try and work two more years.

thinkxingu · 03-06-2018, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Biggd

My wife's company just offered a "golden parachute" which she is going to accept. She's 63 and they are giving her two years free health care and two years pay in her pension to retire this year. It's a no brainer, it will cover both of us to Medicare. I'm 64 and have my own business so I'm going to try and work two more years.

Sounds like a great opportunity. Godspeed, friend!

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Old Sarge · 03-06-2018, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by thinkxingu

This summer will be my last teaching summer school (after 13 years). I'm very much looking forward to having the summer off with my wife, who is also a teacher. ��

Too bad you have to do it this summer! At this point I don't want to give up any Summers, might not have many left! My wife always wants to do seminars and curriculum planning things during the Summer. I always discourage her if I can. She just turned 60 and wants to teach until she is 70! I just reply "Well see"!!!

thinkxingu · 03-06-2018, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Sarge

Too bad you have to do it this summer! At this point I don't want to give up any Summers, might not have many left! My wife always wants to do seminars and curriculum planning things during the Summer. I always discourage her if I can. She just turned 60 and wants to teach until she is 70! I just reply "Well see"!!!

I don't think a scale exists to measure just how much I'd like to bail on this summer, but the (financial) reality is that I need one more. I've tutored, organized and taught remediation programs, taught night school, and run a summer school program these last 13 years. All of these have been to balance out the first decade's wages and student loans, new home, and new family expenses. We're getting there!

Now, in the interested of full disclosure: my summer school program runs from 9-12 and consists of academically motivated students on a (majestic) private school campus. I'm up late and out by lunch, sooo... (Still keeps me away from the lake!)

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joey2665 · 03-06-2018, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Biggd

My wife and I are getting close to retirement. I can't wait, we will be able to travel at off peak times and if I want to put my boat or jet ski in Winni I will do it during the week and stay away from weekend traffic.

That's a great plan. I love the lake during the week.

Hillcountry · 03-06-2018, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Biggd

My wife and I are getting close to retirement. I can't wait, we will be able to travel at off peak times and if I want to put my boat or jet ski in Winni I will do it during the week and stay away from weekend traffic.

Bingo! That's when we do most of our boating too...the weekdays are golden! (we are retired)

03-06-2018, 08:24 AM	#2
VitaBene Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 3,614 Thanks: 1,666 Thanked 1,650 Times in 853 Posts	MVM Ambrose I am happy to report that Melvin Village Marine held their rates post-purchase for Ambrose Cove.

03-06-2018, 08:25 AM	#4
Old Sarge Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Rochester, NH Posts: 150 Thanks: 106 Thanked 63 Times in 29 Posts	The Problem with $WOW$ charging three-thousand for valet is that it will encourage, cheaper and frankly better facilities like MVYC to raise their rates which are around $850 a year less (24' Boat). They have only had some $100.00 a year increases and no increases this year. I am glad you have a place you like Hillcountry. There are waiting lists everywhere so I guess we are all at the mercy of the market forces. I was told by one of the Irwin Brothers that they could sell a lot more boats if they only had more slips and rack slots available. I like docking in the Governor's Island area a lot! Even if it is choppy or windy it is a quick shot to get into some shelter in between the islands! Just got to watch out for the Witches! Last edited by Old Sarge; 03-06-2018 at 08:58 AM.

03-06-2018, 10:03 AM	#8
Old Sarge Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Rochester, NH Posts: 150 Thanks: 106 Thanked 63 Times in 29 Posts	My wife is a school teacher so we have weekdays off in the summer-it is a whole different lake during the week!