The Dive?

[Outdoorsman]

From an article in the Daily Sun regarding a ride along with Marine Patrol

Smalls Cove

At Smalls Cove, the officers saw a problem with boats at anchor near a sandbar. Marker buoys had been set up 150 feet from shore, showing that boats should be at least that far out before anchoring.

A few boats were too close to shore, and the officers told the owners to move them. A jet ski was parked on the beach. Dunleavy found the owner at a nearby floating restaurant, determined he didn’t own the land where his personal watercraft was parked, and told him to move it.



All this was accomplished in a friendly, educational manner.

“The majority of time we’re dealing with boaters recreating and they’ve made a mistake,” he said as the patrol boat returned to headquarters in Gilford.

“We’re here to educate, and that’s our primary mission, to educate and maintain a safe environment to recreate.”

https://www.laconiadailysun.com/news...dd84e384c.html

[The Real BigGuy]

Looks like they will have good weather. Hope it works for them!


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[Woodsy]

This cruise is in DIRECT competition with the Mount....

It will be interesting to see if they can actually get permission to dock/pick up/drop off at the Weirs.... I do know for a fact that Laconia REFUSED to let the Winni Belle pick up a wedding party at the docks...

Woodsy

[Hillcountry]

Originally Posted by Woodsy

This cruise is in DIRECT competition with the Mount....

It will be interesting to see if they can actually get permission to dock/pick up/drop off at the Weirs.... I do know for a fact that Laconia REFUSED to let the Winni Belle pick up a wedding party at the docks...

Woodsy

You would think this would have been worked out by this time...

[jbolty]

I see the customer base for the Mount and the Dive as pretty different. No reason they can't coexist

[TiltonBB]

They are moving around more. This morning at about 10 AM it was just west of Timber Island.

[joey2665]

Originally Posted by TiltonBB

They are moving around more. This morning at about 10 AM it was just west of Timber Island.

Maybe a test ride? According to the app they will be at Smalls Cove today 8/9


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[fatlazyless]

Say-hey......maybe the Dive can stop at the very sandy Gov Island two tennis court beach area, lower the launch ramps, hit the beach, and have a beach party ....... is totally doable ..... everyone is welcome to drop on in and land their helicopters in the tennis courts ..... just be aware of the tennis players.

Make mine a Red Bull w/ tequila ...... roger that! ...... over!

[Hillcountry]

Originally Posted by TiltonBB

They are moving around more. This morning at about 10 AM it was just west of Timber Island.

Sea trials!

[billy]

The Dive motoring past Lockes and Timber

[fatlazyless]

With a 60' long barge like that, it's got to be about an 80' run to hook up the steering cables from the steering wheel in the pilot house, up front, to the twin E-Tec 250's on the stern?

Who knows, maybe the outboards have a tiller handle, and it gets steered from the stern, with a hand on the tiller? ....helloooo .... captain here to engine room .... turn it a little to the left ..... and straighten out ...... and maintain speed ..... over

[rsmlp]

I just don't see how they can make a go of it long term. Lake pretty dead during the week even during summer (thankfully) and weekend business cannot possibly sustain them.

[fatlazyless]

44' x 20' is the dimensions for a pickleball court, so's maybe they could build a pickleball court on the top deck, and go after the pickleball player demographic.

Add a big water slide for sliding off the back of the boat between playing pickleball ........ and it could be a big hit with the growing pickleball demographic in the lakes region.

Top deck could host pickleball on weekdays, and raise the prices for adult beverages on the week ends, or something? ..... and go for a $12.50-pickleball cruise to no-where, leaving from West Alton Marina every week day at 9-am. ... could be fun!

The Dive - floating pickleball team league events - ice out to ice in!

....and rename The Dive to become The Pickle.

[Phantom]

Originally Posted by rsmlp

I just don't see how they can make a go of it long term. Lake pretty dead during the week even during summer (thankfully) and weekend business cannot possibly sustain them.

rsmlp -- normally I would agree with you about during the week being quiet -- but we spent the week of 7/29 thru 8/4 on the lake and every time we went by Smalls Cove it was MAX'd out...…… We were considering giving the Dive a try, but dropping and anchor was damn near impossible each visit.


It cannot be denied that they are currently drawing a crowd to that particular Sand Bar -- Novelty or not - which is fine by me


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[rsmlp]

Originally Posted by Phantom

rsmlp -- normally I would agree with you about during the week being quiet -- but we spent the week of 7/29 thru 8/4 on the lake and every time we went by Smalls Cove it was MAX'd out...…… We were considering giving the Dive a try, but dropping and anchor was damn near impossible each visit.

It cannot be denied that they are currently drawing a crowd to that particular Sand Bar -- Novelty or not - which is fine by me

Hope the hell they stay there and away from us.

[Momo]

I guess the next great thing The Dive does does for the lake will be seagulls.

[Seaplane Pilot]

See page 14

http://edition.pagesuite-professiona...4-f3c1ee69f46e

[Chimi]

Wow. The article said they spent close to a million on this operation. Wonder what they will do in the spring when the water is too cold for people to wade over to them at the sandbar?

[Hillcountry]

Originally Posted by Chimi

Wow. The article said they spent close to a million on this operation. Wonder what they will do in the spring when the water is too cold for people to wade over to them at the sandbar?

I think, as was aforementioned, a sturdy, stable shuttle craft (small pontoon?) would fill that bill nicely.

[TiltonBB]

Originally Posted by Chimi

Wow. The article said they spent close to a million on this operation. Wonder what they will do in the spring when the water is too cold for people to wade over to them at the sandbar?

If you read the article it says they spent "the better part of a million dollars" to build it. Later in the article it says "The Dive, which cost about $600,000 to build."

$600,000 is the "better part" of a million dollars but the article does not say they spent "close to a million on this operation" Very different!

[Jersey Guy]

Out of curiosity, and in need of a new destination, we took a ride to The Dive late in the day yesterday from Buzzells Cove, with the intent to check it out, and maybe do a drive by. We did not expect the welcome and encouragement to stop by by the handful of customers on board (4-5) as well as the staff. We had 2 dogs which we were told were welcome to join the owners dog already there. I dropped off the dogs and 3 other family members directly to The Dive, dropped anchor and waded over. We had a beer, and I warmed up by the fire, and stayed about an hour. Betsy, Jamie and crew could not have been more helpful and appreciative of us coming out on the grey day. We will be back and wish them all the best.

[fatlazyless]

Have never seen a barge like that powered by two stroke 250hp Evinrude e-tecs. Seems like the Lake Winni construction barges go with Honda which is a four stroke and probably has way more torq than a two stroke. Tow strokes are notoriously not very torqy which translates to not enough pushing power.

What does the Coast Guard use on their patrol boats? CG uses Honda.

Maybe a tugboat powered by a diesel towing The Dive on a tow line could be doable?

[joey2665]

Considering the experience to owners of The Dive represented they have in the marine industry I am extremely surprised at the level it is underpowered.

[Taz]

Your idea about striking a deal with Watermark sounds like it could work as far allowing the Dive to move to a different sandbar. However, I don't think that will make them any more money and may cost more because of paying Watermark. Still a short season as previously discussed.

As far as marine patrol ticketing, based on FB post they are ticketing now not just giving verbal and moving them out.

[Top-Water]

I wonder how the "Winnipesaukee Forum Fest 2019" on the "Dive" is going to go next summer.

Do you think they will have all the kinks worked out by then?

[TiltonBB]

Originally Posted by Woodsy

This cruise is in DIRECT competition with the Mount....

It will be interesting to see if they can actually get permission to dock/pick up/drop off at the Weirs.... I do know for a fact that Laconia REFUSED to let the Winni Belle pick up a wedding party at the docks...

Woodsy

You are right.

Stay tuned. The Dive will not be able to do it either. Not going to happen. It is against the city code and it will be stopped. There are conversations going on now.

[MBNeckguy]

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The Dive being towed by Seatow today. Anyone know what happened?

[winni83]

Something funny is going on. Earlier today on FB, the Dive posted a shot of them being towed and blamed their marine mechanic. That post has now disappeared and it has been replaced with a post that the "Booze Cruise" has been postponed due to unforseen circumstances.

Quote from the now deleted post:

"When your local Evinrude mechanic messes up your engines...at least
we had Sea Tow. At this point our cruise tomorrow will most likely be
postponed."


I wonder what their liability insurance carrier thinks of them advertising a "Booze Cruise".

[fatlazyless]

With that sleek design, low resistance displacement hull, it must glide through the water just like a sting ray. The Dive could use a 15-hp two stroke Evinrude hung off the stern on a bracket as a backup, emergency engine, or just for cruis'n along at 1-mph and conserving gasoline .... ha-ha-ha!


Maybe a set of very, very long oars, and have volunteers row the oars to keep it moving ..... row-row-row!

[ApS]

Originally Posted by fatlazyless

With that sleek design, low resistance displacement hull, it must glide through the water just like a sting ray. The Dive could use a 15-hp two stroke Evinrude hung off the stern on a bracket as a backup, emergency engine, or just for cruis'n along at 1-mph and conserving gasoline .... ha-ha-ha!
Maybe a set of very, very long oars, and have volunteers row the oars to keep it moving ..... row-row-row!

Free drinks?

[joey2665]

Just checked their app and they will be at Smalls Cove again today Friday 8/10 with a DJ starting at 6pm (which I guess they are doing instead of the booze cruise).

[Seaplane Pilot]

Originally Posted by winni83

Something funny is going on. Earlier today on FB, the Dive posted a shot of them being towed and blamed their marine mechanic. That post has now disappeared and it has been replaced with a post that the "Booze Cruise" has been postponed due to unforseen circumstances.

Quote from the now deleted post:

"When your local Evinrude mechanic messes up your engines...at least
we had Sea Tow. At this point our cruise tomorrow will most likely be
postponed."


I wonder what their liability insurance carrier thinks of them advertising a "Booze Cruise".

They lost both engines? Sounds like fuel starvation to me.

[tis]

We went by WA today and saw it out there. It must have happened after that.

[winni83]

Here is a picture of The Dive under tow.

[Momo]

7:30 PM and the WinniBelle just cruised by the plastic tenement (aka The Dive) with a DJ and happy people. Awesome that people are enjoying the lake. However, the Tenement remains in Smalls Cove... virtually empty. And the “Booze Cruise” is cancelled? Too bad, because maybe they could have given those people their drink coozies that say The Dive “Supports Day Drinking”.

[brk-lnt]

Originally Posted by winni83

I wonder what their liability insurance carrier thinks of them advertising a "Booze Cruise".

Probably not much as long as they are licensed to serve liquor, which they appear to be.

[winni83]

Well, for starters, see

http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/...-F/507-F-4.htm

[Taz]

What's going on here? They are deleting posts, engine trouble with new engines? Last week when it was questioned if the Dive was the source of the alleged oil slick the Dive was indignant, "our engines are new" Now they have engine trouble with new engines? The Dive also deleted a series of posts when some one claimed they saw the oil slick and stated it was DPM, a by product of deisel engine exhaust. Then magically that entire thread on their FB page disappeared. Maybe 2 outboards can't handle the Dive. The owner is a licensed captain and marine engineer per "their story" on their FB page. The Dive may need to be re-engineered.

Posts being deleted you have wonder what the Dive is hiding.

[joey2665]

Originally Posted by Taz

What's going on here? They are deleting posts, engine trouble with new engines? Last week when it was questioned if the Dive was the source of the alleged oil slick the Dive was indignant, "our engines are new" Now they have engine trouble with new engines? The Dive also deleted a series of posts when some one claimed they saw the oil slick and stated it was DPM, a by product of deisel engine exhaust. Then magically that entire thread on their FB page disappeared. Maybe 2 outboards can't handle the Dive. The owner is a licensed captain and marine engineer per "their story" on their FB page. The Dive may need to be re-engineered.



Posts being deleted you have wonder what the Dive is hiding.

I think you are reading way too much into this engine trouble situation. It’s all new let it play out, could just be the blips on starting a new very unique business


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[Taz]

Correction to my previous post. The Dive owner has marine construction management experience, not marine engineer, als states has extensive lake and barge experince.

[brk-lnt]

Originally Posted by Taz

What's going on here?

Probably nothing interesting at all.

Originally Posted by Taz

engine trouble with new engines?

Unfortunately it can be kind of common. Besides "engine problem" is pretty vague. Could be an issue with the actual engines, the rigging, fuel, etc. it's a fully custom build after all, you sort of have to expect some gremlins.

Originally Posted by Taz

Last week when it was questioned if the Dive was the source of the alleged oil slick the Dive was indignant, "our engines are new" Now they have engine trouble with new engines?

I think you are trying to correlate two unrelated things.

Originally Posted by Taz

The Dive also deleted a series of posts when some one claimed they saw the oil slick and stated it was DPM, a by product of deisel engine exhaust. Then magically that entire thread on their FB page disappeared.

Probably because it devolved into bitching and baseless speculation...

Originally Posted by Taz

Maybe 2 outboards can't handle the Dive.

Maybe, but most likely they can. It's easy math to do. Besides, if 2 outboards can move a 64' Viking several hundred miles down the east coast, 2 outboards can probably move The Dive several dozen miles without issue.

https://www.thehulltruth.com/boating...outboards.html

[The Real BigGuy]

There are a number of large barges on the lake that move easily w/2 engines fully loaded w/equipment & fill. I just saw one loaded with soil (I’m guessing 20 - 30 yards) moving pretty good with 1 outboard. The Dive shouldn’t have an issue moving with 2.


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[ApS]

Originally Posted by The Real BigGuy

There are a number of large barges on the lake that move easily w/2 engines fully loaded w/equipment & fill. I just saw one loaded with soil (I’m guessing 20 - 30 yards) moving pretty good with 1 outboard. The Dive shouldn’t have an issue moving with 2.

Two large barges have passed by my window recently. What they had in common was a "favorable wind". (Especially today).

On ocean freight, the SkySail kite has "made waves".

Below, a SkySail is towing a freighter whose primary power is solar cells:



Should it be adopted, one of the advantages of a SkySail to "The Dive" is the addition of larger advertising space.

(Not that it needs any, here).

.

[The Real BigGuy]

Or, the better part of a million bucks


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[Biggd]

The better part of a million bucks is when it's in my possession.

[Seaplane Pilot]

Originally Posted by Biggd

The better part of a million bucks is when it's in my possession.

You have the right idea!

[brk-lnt]

Originally Posted by The Real BigGuy

Or, the better part of a million bucks


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I think we can all agree it's at least in the top half of a million bucks, if you stacked all the bucks in a vertical column.

[Poor Richard]

Definition of "the better part of"

[Biggd]

Originally Posted by Poor Richard

Definition of "the better part of"

You had to go and ruin all the fun.

[Poor Richard]

Originally Posted by Biggd

You had to go and ruin all the fun.

Not all of it, just the better part of it.

[Cal Coon]

To the dismay of many on this thread, it seems as though that those in charge of the Dive have laid out a pretty thorough business plan for success, and didn't just "build this ugly barge" and "hope" for the best. I'm not surprised, especially with the amount of investment. Maybe now, (although I doubt it), all the armchair quarterbacking can cease a little bit and give the Dive some credit for crossing all their T's and dotting all their I's, and taking a chance on trying something different to pursue the all American dream!! One thing that hasn't been mentioned though, (unless I missed it), is the capacity. Does anyone know what the capacity (number of people, not weight) is?? Just curious.

[fatlazyless]

.......eighty customers capacity is what I recall reading in The Dive-face book ......so, that probably indicates it needs to have 80 CG-approved pfd's on-board and easily accessible as well ....... remember the sinking of the HMS Titanic in 1912 ....... also, the length of the barge is something close to 60' ...... and the width is what ....anyone know? ...... and, how much does it pay for an annual registration sticker ..... just out of curiosity?

Is it a boat ..... is it a floating building ..... what is it ...... and what does it do to make money after Labor Day ..... maybe run bingo nights on the upper deck? ...... big bingo night at The Dive!

[Rusty]

Originally Posted by fatlazyless

.......eighty customers capacity is what I recall reading in The Dive-face book ......also, the length of the barge is something close to 60' ...... and the width is what ....anyone know? ...... and, how much does it pay for an annual registration sticker ..... just out of curiosity?

Is it a boat ..... is it a floating building ..... what is it ...... and what does it do to make money after Labor Day ..... maybe run bingo nights on the upper deck? ...... big bingo night at The Dive!

Well FLL, because you always make the most sense with your comments, here is what the LDS said about the size of the floating restaurant/bar:

[Seaplane Pilot]

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UTK57dJc_pU

[Hillcountry]

Originally Posted by Cal Coon

To the dismay of many on this thread, it seems as though that those in charge of the Dive have laid out a pretty thorough business plan for success, and didn't just "build this ugly barge" and "hope" for the best. I'm not surprised, especially with the amount of investment. Maybe now, (although I doubt it), all the armchair quarterbacking can cease a little bit and give the Dive some credit for crossing all their T's and dotting all their I's, and taking a chance on trying something different to pursue the all American dream!! One thing that hasn't been mentioned though, (unless I missed it), is the capacity. Does anyone know what the capacity (number of people, not weight) is?? Just curious.

75 souls...

[The Real BigGuy]

I see a major issue in the LDS article, . . don’t have space to stock enough beer for a busy day.” Oh my . A major planning flaw or a lack of understanding of the local community’s capacity to consume?


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[Biggd]

We've given this thing plenty of free publicity anyway.

[Hillcountry]

Originally Posted by The Real BigGuy

I see a major issue in the LDS article, . . don’t have space to stock enough beer for a busy day.” Oh my . A major planning flaw or a lack of understanding of the local community’s capacity to consume?


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You would think there would be room on that thing somewhere for a supersized ice chest like the beer girls at bike week use...plenty of room for a couple hundred more beers...

[The Real BigGuy]

Since they only get 5mph out of 2 250 hp outboards I’d sacrifice an engine and 2.5 mph for a bigger beer cooler!

@morebeer!! (What the heck does “@“ mean anyway?)


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[Newbiesaukee]

Originally Posted by The Real BigGuy

Since they only get 5mph out of 2 250 hp outboards I’d sacrifice an engine and 2.5 mph for a bigger beer cooler!

@morebeer!! (What the heck does “@“ mean anyway?)


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Is it the predecessor to #morebeer?

[fatlazyless]

According to https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/At_sign the @ was on an 1899 Underwood typewriter, and where were you, at that time?.

[JADAQ]

Originally Posted by fatlazyless

According to https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/At_sign the @ was on an 1899 Underwood typewriter, and where were you, at that time?.

Sweet baby Jesus, thanks for clarifying that.. now I’ll be able to sleep tonight!

[Rusty]

Looks like The Dive will be filmed by NH CHRONICLE tomorrow.
This post is on their facebook page:

[The Real BigGuy]

Wonder if adding a tow boat would help for Braun & Margate or is the barge hull the limiting factor?


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[Momo]

The Dive has already gone in for the night..... Friday night at 6:30?

[Outdoorsman]

Originally Posted by Momo

The Dive has already gone in for the night..... Friday night at 6:30?

There is a storm/flash flood warning tonight. It is the responsible thing to do.

BTW, I notice that all but 1 of your posts are "dive" bashing. Agenda much? (I do not expect to see a reply)

[Momo]

Originally Posted by Outdoorsman

There is a storm/flash flood warning tonight. It is the responsible thing to do.

BTW, I notice that all but 1 of your posts are "dive" bashing. Agenda much? (I do not expect to see a reply)

Who cares if you “expect to see a reply”. Haha. The forum is to express individial inisghts and opinions and the Lake belongs to everyone... even those who see the Dive as an abomination.

[The Real BigGuy]

Ahhh, but I’m sure you will


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[The Real BigGuy]

Told you🤭


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[Momo]

A psychic

[Cal Coon]

Man, this "horse" is one tough bastard. Figured it would of been dead by now...

[Greene's Basin Girl]

Originally Posted by Cal Coon

Man, this "horse" is one tough bastard. Figured it would of been dead by now...

If The Dive could get paid for all the comments on this forum about them they would be getting rich!

[Rich]

I finally was on board. Had a burger. It was pretty good, cooked as I requested. A bit of a wait, but it was a busy day, and being on the lake means enjoying the view, so a wait wasn't a problem.

The staff was very friendly and anxious to help. There is no need to bring soggy cash from your bathing suit pockets with you, they take credit cards.

They have music and TVs at the bar showing sports games, so you can catch the Sox or the Pats, if you feel the need for that while your on the lake.

Here is some nit picking for you boys here on the forum so you don't think this is a fake review from someone that hasn't actually visited The Dive:

They need better anti-slip treatment on their stairs going to the top deck. I saw someone almost fall and those self adhesive strip tape treatments they are using are already getting loose. They should fix this quickly with some non skid paint or another type of permanent treatment IMHO.

Don't peek into the window of the helm station. It doesn't give you a "ship shape" feeling, wires are everywhere and things looked a bit jury rigged at best.

It looks like they are using some sort of large surplus military generator for power. I wonder if they found a deal somewhere?

Their all around nav light is mounted on top of the spinning sign, mounted at a 45 degree angle. So they can't run at night under the one bridge as designed if the sign is folded down for clearance? I was surprised that the MP would ok the 45 degree angle, but maybe it's ok?

Summary: Go onboard and enjoy it! The crew is nice, the food is as good as any other place that serves pub type food (and better than many), and you're on the lake with an unbeatable view with your friends! What more could you ask for?

[Descant]

Thanks for the report. Can you access without anchoring and walking to The Dive? Or is everybody dripping wet?

[joey2665]

Originally Posted by Descant

Thanks for the report. Can you access without anchoring and walking to The Dive? Or is everybody dripping wet?

On the forward starboard side the is an area were you can pull up and drop off passangers. I dropped a crew off there last Thursday. Unfortunately the captain will have to get wet.

[Rich]

Some young person should start a shuttle business bringing people to and from The Dive, do it for tips and gas money.

I can imagine this could be a good parasitic business, especially as the water gets a bit cooler.

Call it "The Shuttle", or "The Ride to The Dive".

[WakeboardMom]

Originally Posted by joey2665

On the forward starboard side the is an area were you can pull up and drop off passangers. I dropped a crew off there last Thursday. Unfortunately the captain will have to get wet.

The forward starboard side? That's the same side as the ladders, right?

We decided not to drop off anyone the day that we were there because there were so many swimmers accessing the ladders and kiddoes swimming in that area while their parents were onboard.

We had a fun time, I'm thankful for a great captain that was able to maneuver through the anchored boats and swimmers.

[joey2665]

Originally Posted by WakeboardMom

The forward starboard side? That's the same side as the ladders, right?

We decided not to drop off anyone the day that we were there because there were so many swimmers accessing the ladders and kiddoes swimming in that area while their parents were onboard.

We had a fun time, I'm thankful for a great captain that was able to maneuver through the anchored boats and swimmers.

No it is the opposite side of the ladder where the drive thru will be

[Phantom]

I believe he is referring to this area on the starboard bow

[WakeboardMom]

Originally Posted by Phantom

I believe he is referring to this area on the starboard bow

The shuttle boat isn't in this picture. The day we went, the shuttle was tied to the bow, making it tricky to pull alongside where you have the red circle.

[joey2665]

Originally Posted by WakeboardMom

The shuttle boat isn't in this picture. The day we went, the shuttle was tied to the bow, making it tricky to pull alongside where you have the red circle.

They were probably restocking supplies when you arrived.

[Phantom]

No -- he is right --

We went one of the warm days last week & their center console shuttle boat never left the bow area after running out with Ice & other supplies. Would have been extremely challenging to slip in there and drop someone without tagging the bow of the shuttle boat.

Which begets the next question, How long into the Season will people want to wade in chest high water for a purchased drink?

[joey2665]

Originally Posted by Phantom

No -- he is right --

We went one of the warm days last week & their center console shuttle boat never left the bow area after running out with Ice & other supplies. Would have been extremely challenging to slip in there and drop someone without tagging the bow of the shuttle boat.

Which begets the next question, How long into the Season will people want to wade in chest high water for a purchased drink?

That's a great question. Early and late in the season can be an issue now if there is no drop off access

[Phantom]

I know I am going to catch a blistering set of posts after this but --

Now that we finally made it aboard, I cannot honestly see how the Dive will survive in the long run.

Do NOT get me wrong - it's a great novelty, I love it as an attraction (destination with guests) and my wife & I had a great time aboard for about an hour or so -- with Great staff too I want to point out!! I do hope the new owners prove me wrong as it is actually kinda cool -- However, I just don't see it enduring

But our season is so short. Within a weeks time, I doubt there are many who are going to want to wade in chilly/cold chest deep waters for a $15 drink. Listen to a DJ or participate in Karaoke from 6:00- 9:00pm

It would seem that her "sailing" speed & staff food/logistics prevents her from participating at other sandbars (Margate, Braun, Patrician, et al) which is understandable, yet a tragic flaw.

They are certainly doing well now - but - is that the "novelty" effect ?

We went mid last week & I was actually shocked at the number of boats anchored - given the week before Labor day when most MA schools start we tend to find the Lake generally quieter and in fairness to the dive I would estimate that perhaps 20ppl or so aboard the dive with us with a steady flow in and out.

Charters have been mentioned, but where will the Dive pick up / Drop off ? Certainly not at her home port dock ? and what will that cruise entail at her sailing speed ?

Should she venture off on an excursion -- before you sign up, take a look at her "Wheelhouse" ….. I was AGHAST -- considering the money invested & what they did on exterior appearances (kudo's)-- the owners should be embarrassed by the Wheelhouse ….. and CERTAINLY should have left the door shut while guests were aboard!


Okay -- swing away at me Â…Â….. just my honest opinion now having been aboard.

[WakeboardMom]

Originally Posted by joey2665

No it is the opposite side of the ladder were the drive thru will be

I don't recall seeing it; will look for it the next time. Is it a relatively narrow platform? I believe we didn't utilize it thinking it wasn't where we were supposed to go.

[joey2665]

Originally Posted by WakeboardMom

I don't recall seeing it; will look for it the next time. Is it a relatively narrow platform? I believe we didn't utilize it thinking it wasn't where we were supposed to go.

It's like a open doorway and then you can go up the stairs. You can't unload passengers from the port side near the ladder. There are too many people in the area and its extremely shallow.

[Descant]

Originally Posted by joey2665

On the forward starboard side the is an area were you can pull up and drop off passengers. I dropped a crew off there last Thursday. Unfortunately the captain will have to get wet.

Hmmm. So, she'll drop me off, find a space, set two anchors and swim back? Then I have one for the road, while she goes out to pull in the anchors and come back to pick me up? I vote for Rich's shuttle.

[joey2665]

Originally Posted by Descant

Hmmm. So, she'll drop me off, find a space, set two anchors and swim back? Then I have one for the road, while she goes out to pull in the anchors and come back to pick me up? I vote for Rich's shuttle.

I’m will you I would prefer not getting wet before I go on.


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[Cal Coon]

Originally Posted by Descant

Hmmm. So, she'll drop me off, find a space, set two anchors and swim back? Then I have one for the road, while she goes out to pull in the anchors and come back to pick me up? I vote for Rich's shuttle.

I think you got it backwards...

[Descant]

Originally Posted by Cal Coon

I think you got it backwards...

Oh. You're a chauvinist sexist pig and think the captain can't be a she?

[Descant]

Just before 6:00 pm tonight, WMUR showed a picture of Weirs Bay. Great weather on the lake. Looked like a picture of the Dive in the foreground, only the roof/canvas cover visible.
Can anybody confirm?

[joey2665]

Originally Posted by Descant

Just before 6:00 pm tonight, WMUR showed a picture of Weirs Bay. Great weather on the lake. Looked like a picture of the Dive in the foreground, only the roof/canvas cover visible.

Can anybody confirm?

According to their Facebook page they did not go out today


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[upthesaukee]

Originally Posted by Descant

Just before 6:00 pm tonight, WMUR showed a picture of Weirs Bay. Great weather on the lake. Looked like a picture of the Dive in the foreground, only the roof/canvas cover visible.
Can anybody confirm?

this may be what you saw. WMUR uses the Weirscam for weather webcam views. Part of the Winnipisaukee Pier building.

https://www.winnipesaukee.com/index.php?pageid=weirscam

Dave

[webmaster]

Originally Posted by upthesaukee

this may be what you saw. WMUR uses the Weirscam for weather webcam views. Part of the Winnipisaukee Pier building.

https://www.winnipesaukee.com/index.php?pageid=weirscam

Dave

The WeirsCAM has been used many times in TV and online weather reports:

[upthesaukee]

Originally Posted by webmaster

The WeirsCAM has been used many times in TV and online weather reports:

Yes it has, and by several news outlets.

[Cal Coon]

Originally Posted by Descant

Oh. You're a chauvinist sexist pig and think the captain can't be a she?

I guess I was just brought up the "old fashioned" way... In my world, (where men still exist), the MAN makes the sacrifice for the woman. No need to be so sensitive, pajama boy.

[thinkxingu]

We were at the W. Alton sandbar on Saturday and "raced" The Dive in. Was a little annoyed to have to compete with it for a spot, and it takes up a lot of real estate.

That being said, it was very quiet up until we left at around 2 and, other than just "being there," it wasn't much of a nuisance in terms of excessive noise, etc. (Why I am/was concerned about this is that W. Alton sandbar is/was the last "family" sandbar.)

THAT being said, I still just don't get it. Pack up the boat, drive to a sandbar, get off the boat, get on another boat...

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[thinkxingu]

We saw them cruising out of Center Harbor last night around 6-6:30.

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[rsmlp]

Originally Posted by thinkxingu

We saw them cruising out of Center Harbor last night around 6-6:30.

What a PERFECT night they had!

[joey2665]

The Dive finally starting to venture of if Smalls Cove. Headed to Braun Bay today.

https://www.facebook.com/thedivelake...9915349784008/


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