Valet / Boat Slip Rental?

StormPanic · 05-15-2018, 10:06 AM

Hi - been trailering my 22' pontoon up to Winni on weekends for the last 4 summers. Thinking of renting a slip (I know there arent many left) or doing rack/valet. What has been people's experience with this? I would lose a bit of freedom in taking the boat wherever (Winnisquam, Newfound, etc) but gain a significant amount of convenience in not needing to launch / retrieve every time which would save me a lot of aggravation and time, as well as gas for my truck.

thinkxingu · 05-15-2018, 10:14 AM

Not sure where you're looking, but Lanes End has a sign saying they've got available slips.

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StormPanic · 05-15-2018, 10:20 AM

Thats pretty far north for us. Trying to stay in the Gilford / Laconia / Meredith area as I am coming from MA.

Hillcountry · 05-15-2018, 11:13 AM

We valet and find it quite convenient. Joined a new marina at end of last season and looking forward to valeting out of the new WOW (Winnisquam on Winnipesaukee marina)
You’re a bit late to the game but check the marinas in the areas you like and craigslist has some private docking situations that might work for you.

Bbechard · 05-15-2018, 11:51 AM

Try Parker marine Alton bay great people had a slip there myself for few years.

jeffk · 05-15-2018, 01:07 PM

I valet with my boat on my trailer. If I want, I can take the boat wherever I want so you would lose no freedom to pop into other lakes. Further, the boat is housed nearby so the tow would be shorter. Just ask the marina if it would be a problem to pick the boat up to go. I would be very surprised if it were.

WINNOCTURN · 05-15-2018, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StormPanic

Thats pretty far north for us. Trying to stay in the Gilford / Laconia / Meredith area as I am coming from MA.

Try TREXLERS

Moultonboro Neck across from Quay Side Marina.

Before Long Island Bridge

beantownbaby · 05-16-2018, 08:28 AM

I valeted my jet ski at Meredith Marina last year. The people are very nice and it was convenient. I was all set to do it again this year but a spot opened up where I live. Give them a try.

Descant · 05-20-2018, 09:10 PM

This may be a social issue as much as a boating question. If your social life is on a sandbar, valet is fine. If you want to BBQ and hang out with (new) boating friends at the marina, a slip s great.

Grove84 · 05-21-2018, 07:03 AM

We have been at Paugus Bay Marina for 13 years and have always had great service with the valet there. They are in Lakeport

05-15-2018, 10:06 AM	#1
StormPanic Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Valet / Boat Slip Rental? Hi - been trailering my 22' pontoon up to Winni on weekends for the last 4 summers. Thinking of renting a slip (I know there arent many left) or doing rack/valet. What has been people's experience with this? I would lose a bit of freedom in taking the boat wherever (Winnisquam, Newfound, etc) but gain a significant amount of convenience in not needing to launch / retrieve every time which would save me a lot of aggravation and time, as well as gas for my truck.

05-15-2018, 11:51 AM	#5
Bbechard Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Posts: 1 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Slips Try Parker marine Alton bay great people had a slip there myself for few years.

05-15-2018, 01:07 PM	#6
jeffk Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Center Harbor Posts: 1,191 Thanks: 210 Thanked 460 Times in 263 Posts	No loss of freedom to go to other lakes I valet with my boat on my trailer. If I want, I can take the boat wherever I want so you would lose no freedom to pop into other lakes. Further, the boat is housed nearby so the tow would be shorter. Just ask the marina if it would be a problem to pick the boat up to go. I would be very surprised if it were.

05-21-2018, 07:03 AM	#10
Grove84 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 90 Thanks: 25 Thanked 41 Times in 20 Posts	Valet Service We have been at Paugus Bay Marina for 13 years and have always had great service with the valet there. They are in Lakeport

05-15-2018, 10:14 AM	#2
thinkxingu Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 6,433 Thanks: 1,182 Thanked 2,137 Times in 1,324 Posts	Not sure where you're looking, but Lanes End has a sign saying they've got available slips. Sent from my Moto G (5S) Plus using Tapatalk

05-15-2018, 10:20 AM	#3
StormPanic Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thats pretty far north for us. Trying to stay in the Gilford / Laconia / Meredith area as I am coming from MA.

05-15-2018, 11:13 AM	#4
Hillcountry Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: In the hills Posts: 2,420 Thanks: 1,677 Thanked 786 Times in 466 Posts	We valet and find it quite convenient. Joined a new marina at end of last season and looking forward to valeting out of the new WOW (Winnisquam on Winnipesaukee marina) You’re a bit late to the game but check the marinas in the areas you like and craigslist has some private docking situations that might work for you.

05-16-2018, 08:28 AM	#8
beantownbaby Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 41 Thanks: 153 Thanked 10 Times in 5 Posts	I valeted my jet ski at Meredith Marina last year. The people are very nice and it was convenient. I was all set to do it again this year but a spot opened up where I live. Give them a try.

05-20-2018, 09:10 PM	#9
Descant Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Merrimack and Welch Island Posts: 4,475 Thanks: 1,387 Thanked 1,667 Times in 1,086 Posts	This may be a social issue as much as a boating question. If your social life is on a sandbar, valet is fine. If you want to BBQ and hang out with (new) boating friends at the marina, a slip s great.