Vacationing in Meredith this Summer

gwood · 07-07-2006, 11:29 PM

I appreciate all the comments. I have ordered the Bizer Chart and will study it thoroughly before we get there. Yes my seadoo is a jetboat but I'm not so sure that is a disadvantage as far as manueverability. As long as the water isn't too rough, I can stop, spin in place and go a different direction. Not something a prop boat can do. However, I will heed the advice on tight spots being my first time up there. What is Sally's Gut anyway? Perhaps it is worth the risk.

How about a good place for wakeboarding and tubing. I understand Weirs is busy. How about in the 4 mile stretch from Meredith to Weirs? Can we wakeboard right off the hotel (Mills Falls)? How about Paugus Bay? Looking for some calm waters.

Thanks again.

Gatto Nero · 07-08-2006, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by gwood

How about a good place for wakeboarding and tubing. I understand Weirs is busy. How about in the 4 mile stretch from Meredith to Weirs? Can we wakeboard right off the hotel (Mills Falls)? How about Paugus Bay? Looking for some calm waters.

What part of Meredith are you staying in? If you are on the north side of Meredith Neck then look for a place called Blackey's Cove just past Center Harbour to go wakeboarding. You'll have to get early in the day because it does get busier as the day goes on.

Kamper · 07-08-2006, 10:00 AM

Before 10-11am the lake will be fairly calm if you like high-speed runs. Traffic and winds will bring up the chop in the open areas after that. It usually calms down a bit towards 5-6pm. Mid-week is quieter with Wednesday being the least busy day.

Many people tube in the small bay below Governor's Island bridge. The "sound" between Bear Island and Meredith Neck is ok if you stay away from the marked route. If you dont mind a long ride to Moultonborough Bay there's a lot of open space there. This would be a better spot for a day cruise than a quick joy ride for you, though. Many people just plunk in any where and hope for the best. If there's a lot of traffic you should just move on.

Avoid towing people in a marked channel. Even if you are traveling slow you may have an anxious moment if some one loses a grip at the wrong moment in an high-traffic area. You may also encounter another boat heading towards your tow for a variety of reasons that can increase the risk.

If you run down to Wolfeboro or Alton allow, extra time to get home unless you enjoy a good beating and some air-time. Since the wind is usually out of the north-west I have normally had a smoother ride along that shore. "Smoother" is a relative term of course.

For reference, I have a 15' aluminum bowrider. 40hp o/b.

Good luck!

07-07-2006, 11:29 PM	#1
gwood Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 25 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	New to the Lake I appreciate all the comments. I have ordered the Bizer Chart and will study it thoroughly before we get there. Yes my seadoo is a jetboat but I'm not so sure that is a disadvantage as far as manueverability. As long as the water isn't too rough, I can stop, spin in place and go a different direction. Not something a prop boat can do. However, I will heed the advice on tight spots being my first time up there. What is Sally's Gut anyway? Perhaps it is worth the risk. How about a good place for wakeboarding and tubing. I understand Weirs is busy. How about in the 4 mile stretch from Meredith to Weirs? Can we wakeboard right off the hotel (Mills Falls)? How about Paugus Bay? Looking for some calm waters. Thanks again.

07-08-2006, 10:00 AM	#3
Kamper Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Thornton's Ferry Posts: 1,309 Thanks: 67 Thanked 172 Times in 128 Posts	Before 10-11am the lake will be fairly calm if you like high-speed runs. Traffic and winds will bring up the chop in the open areas after that. It usually calms down a bit towards 5-6pm. Mid-week is quieter with Wednesday being the least busy day. Many people tube in the small bay below Governor's Island bridge. The "sound" between Bear Island and Meredith Neck is ok if you stay away from the marked route. If you dont mind a long ride to Moultonborough Bay there's a lot of open space there. This would be a better spot for a day cruise than a quick joy ride for you, though. Many people just plunk in any where and hope for the best. If there's a lot of traffic you should just move on. Avoid towing people in a marked channel. Even if you are traveling slow you may have an anxious moment if some one loses a grip at the wrong moment in an high-traffic area. You may also encounter another boat heading towards your tow for a variety of reasons that can increase the risk. If you run down to Wolfeboro or Alton allow, extra time to get home unless you enjoy a good beating and some air-time. Since the wind is usually out of the north-west I have normally had a smoother ride along that shore. "Smoother" is a relative term of course. For reference, I have a 15' aluminum bowrider. 40hp o/b. Good luck!