Barge service

kenwoodardpe · 03-04-2018, 08:47 AM

Most reasonable barge service for furniture, maintenance supplies, etc. to Cow Island?

ishoot308 · 03-04-2018, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by kenwoodardpe

Most reasonable barge service for furniture, maintenance supplies, etc. to Cow Island?

I have used Ross Bagley with good luck and good service! 603-455-0293

Dan

Descant · 03-04-2018, 12:27 PM

Depends somewhat on where the pick up point is.
We've used Island Support Service with good success (603)293 HELP. Last one was a new refrigerator. They pick up at Gilford Lowe's, delivered to Welch Island, and installed, including a waterline for the ice-maker. I have no idea whether they used a boat or a barge (probably boat). One stop shopping. We call them and when we show up next, the work is done. They pick the day when the seas are calm.
We have carried huge amounts of furniture, appliances, building materials, machinery, etc. on the back of a variety of boats. The larger problem is manpower to load and unload at either end. If you're paying an hourly rate for a barge, you don't want them sitting while you take time to load/unload.

The Real BigGuy · 03-04-2018, 05:45 PM

Call Mike @ Winnipesaukee Island Services (*+1 (603) 707-4677‬). Great guy. Has several pontoon barges.

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welch-time · 03-05-2018, 04:11 PM

I recall ISS has a special rate if you provide the muscle for loading and unloading at both ends. I forget the exact fee but something like $200-$250 for 2-3 hours. At that rate they only provide the pontoon barge and a driver.

I've used ISS a lot the in past 3 years. Lumber, Sakrete, appliances. I try to arrange for them to haul junk / trash back on the return trip to save money.
Good guys.

Mark

pjard · 03-05-2018, 06:57 PM

Can't say that I've ever used his services but call Cody at Lake Life Services.....603.540.1259

KPW · 03-05-2018, 08:59 PM

www.lwipm.net. Kevin Beckett 603-707-6674. He runs the Kitty Belle.

Slickcraft · 03-06-2018, 08:44 AM

I have also used ISS for transport of items to the island and back. Good service at a reasonable cost. They have several stripped pontoon boats and a crew of strong guys.

You can call Chip at 603-393-9620

Their web site is temporarily off line for rebuilding.

Alan

kenwoodardpe · 03-11-2018, 01:53 PM

Thanks all

Descant · 03-11-2018, 09:26 PM

Can't tell you how many tines I 've bit my tongue and been quiet on these questions. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE TELL US WHERE YOU ARE. Moultonborough is a long way from Gilford or Laconia. Wolfeboro is a long way from Meredith, etc. Please consider the geographic area your are requesting from. This is a Winnipesaukee/ Lakes Region website not your hometown.

Barney Bear · 03-12-2018, 06:11 AM

Initial inquiry mentions Cow Island. 🐂 🐄

JTA · 03-13-2018, 11:05 AM

I've had good service from Kevin Beckett and the Kitty Belle particularly with septic pump out and service. He teams up with Lamprey Septic, they bring the honey wagon out on the barge. We've arranged our pump out together with our neighbor to help with the barge cost.

Descant · 03-13-2018, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Barney Bear

Initial inquiry mentions Cow Island. 🐂 🐄

Apologies. I missed it.

03-04-2018, 08:47 AM	#1
kenwoodardpe Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Barge service Most reasonable barge service for furniture, maintenance supplies, etc. to Cow Island?

03-05-2018, 04:11 PM	#5
welch-time Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Welch Island Posts: 117 Thanks: 5 Thanked 66 Times in 31 Posts	I recall ISS has a special rate if you provide the muscle for loading and unloading at both ends. I forget the exact fee but something like $200-$250 for 2-3 hours. At that rate they only provide the pontoon barge and a driver. I've used ISS a lot the in past 3 years. Lumber, Sakrete, appliances. I try to arrange for them to haul junk / trash back on the return trip to save money. Good guys. Mark Last edited by welch-time; 03-06-2018 at 08:49 AM.

03-05-2018, 08:59 PM	#7
KPW Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 398 Thanks: 735 Thanked 118 Times in 59 Posts	Lake Winnipesaukee Island Property Management www.lwipm.net. Kevin Beckett 603-707-6674. He runs the Kitty Belle.

03-11-2018, 01:53 PM	#9
kenwoodardpe Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	barge services Thanks all

03-11-2018, 09:26 PM	#10
Descant Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Merrimack and Welch Island Posts: 4,364 Thanks: 1,349 Thanked 1,624 Times in 1,056 Posts	Where are you? Can't tell you how many tines I 've bit my tongue and been quiet on these questions. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE TELL US WHERE YOU ARE. Moultonborough is a long way from Gilford or Laconia. Wolfeboro is a long way from Meredith, etc. Please consider the geographic area your are requesting from. This is a Winnipesaukee/ Lakes Region website not your hometown.

03-04-2018, 12:27 PM	#3
Descant Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Merrimack and Welch Island Posts: 4,364 Thanks: 1,349 Thanked 1,624 Times in 1,056 Posts	Depends somewhat on where the pick up point is. We've used Island Support Service with good success (603)293 HELP. Last one was a new refrigerator. They pick up at Gilford Lowe's, delivered to Welch Island, and installed, including a waterline for the ice-maker. I have no idea whether they used a boat or a barge (probably boat). One stop shopping. We call them and when we show up next, the work is done. They pick the day when the seas are calm. We have carried huge amounts of furniture, appliances, building materials, machinery, etc. on the back of a variety of boats. The larger problem is manpower to load and unload at either end. If you're paying an hourly rate for a barge, you don't want them sitting while you take time to load/unload.

03-04-2018, 05:45 PM	#4
The Real BigGuy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,308 Thanks: 125 Thanked 472 Times in 287 Posts	Call Mike @ Winnipesaukee Island Services (*+1 (603) 707-4677‬). Great guy. Has several pontoon barges. Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

03-05-2018, 06:57 PM	#6
pjard Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Gilford, NH Posts: 636 Thanks: 493 Thanked 194 Times in 101 Posts	Can't say that I've ever used his services but call Cody at Lake Life Services.....603.540.1259

03-06-2018, 08:44 AM	#8
Slickcraft Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Welch Island and The Taylor Community Posts: 3,305 Thanks: 1,227 Thanked 2,098 Times in 957 Posts	I have also used ISS for transport of items to the island and back. Good service at a reasonable cost. They have several stripped pontoon boats and a crew of strong guys. You can call Chip at 603-393-9620 Their web site is temporarily off line for rebuilding. Alan

03-12-2018, 06:11 AM	#11
Barney Bear Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 962 Thanks: 495 Thanked 273 Times in 174 Posts	Moooo! Initial inquiry mentions Cow Island. 🐂 🐄

03-13-2018, 11:05 AM	#12
JTA Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Fort Pierce, Florida Posts: 233 Thanks: 34 Thanked 25 Times in 21 Posts	I've had good service from Kevin Beckett and the Kitty Belle particularly with septic pump out and service. He teams up with Lamprey Septic, they bring the honey wagon out on the barge. We've arranged our pump out together with our neighbor to help with the barge cost.