What +Emergency+ numbers do you keep in your phone for out on the lake?

MRJS · 08-05-2024, 03:43 PM

I keep Marine Patrol on speed dial:

Contact Marine Patrol

Any other good ones to have?

Thank you!

rick35 · 08-05-2024, 04:01 PM

Towing might be helpful some day.

Descant · 08-05-2024, 04:54 PM

Channel 16

Weekend Pundit · 08-05-2024, 05:43 PM

You might want to keep the number for BoatUS for a tow. I know SeaTow also used to be on the lake but I don't know if they still service Winnipesaukee.

For emergencies you still might want to get a marine radio or handheld as there are still a lot of places where there is no cell service. This also allows you to put out a general distress call on channel 16 and either Marine Patrol or someone else on the lake may answer and either come to your aid or pass on a call for assistance.

I never go out on the lake without my marine radio, ever. I have ended up using it more than once over the years.

WinterHarborGuy · 08-05-2024, 06:52 PM

My Mom. I give her a call while boating then I say…”shoot Ma, this is hard to hear…I’ll try another time!”.

Boom, box checked for a few days.

dt5150 · 08-06-2024, 03:56 PM

Dan308 and Freshguy!

MRJS · 08-06-2024, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by dt5150

Dan308 and Freshguy!

What is that?

MRJS · 08-07-2024, 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by dt5150

Dan308 and Freshguy!

Your post and comment history is honorable. Could you please be consistent and delete this incomprehensible comment?

TiltonBB · 08-07-2024, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by MRJS

Your post and comment history is honorable. Could you please be consistent and delete this incomprehensible comment?

I presume that he is talking about two fellow Forum members and boaters who he would call if he had a problem.

MRJS · 08-07-2024, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by TiltonBB

I presume that he is talking about two fellow Forum members and boaters who he would call if he had a problem.

Thank you and it would be good if he gave the accurate answer himself.

fatlazyless · 08-07-2024, 07:16 AM

Emergencies like a mechanical breakdown, or medical heart attack breakdown or a fire onboard will get assisted by another boat nearby by waving a paddle around, up in the air and waving a hand at the same time. There's almost always other boats around and this always get fast help including a free friendly boat tow back to your dock.

"Hey there buddy, I'll throw you a line."

Outdoorsman · 08-07-2024, 05:18 PM

You and everyone in your family should have ICE programmed in every phone.

ICE = In Case of Emergency

Program it for that one person that should be contacted (In Case of Emergency).

dt5150 · 09-03-2024, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by MRJS

Your post and comment history is honorable. Could you please be consistent and delete this incomprehensible comment?

Uh... No..

08-05-2024, 03:43 PM	#1
MRJS Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 87 Thanks: 74 Thanked 16 Times in 8 Posts	What +Emergency+ numbers do you keep in your phone for out on the lake? I keep Marine Patrol on speed dial: Contact Marine Patrol Any other good ones to have? Thank you!

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Weekend Pundit Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Gilford Posts: 343 Thanks: 26 Thanked 68 Times in 41 Posts	Phone Numbers...and Marine Radio You might want to keep the number for BoatUS for a tow. I know SeaTow also used to be on the lake but I don't know if they still service Winnipesaukee. For emergencies you still might want to get a marine radio or handheld as there are still a lot of places where there is no cell service. This also allows you to put out a general distress call on channel 16 and either Marine Patrol or someone else on the lake may answer and either come to your aid or pass on a call for assistance. I never go out on the lake without my marine radio, ever. I have ended up using it more than once over the years.

08-07-2024, 07:16 AM	#11
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,723 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 300 Thanked 1,000 Times in 729 Posts	Emergencies like a mechanical breakdown, or medical heart attack breakdown or a fire onboard will get assisted by another boat nearby by waving a paddle around, up in the air and waving a hand at the same time. There's almost always other boats around and this always get fast help including a free friendly boat tow back to your dock. "Hey there buddy, I'll throw you a line." __________________ ... down and out, liv'n that Walmart side of the lake!

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Outdoorsman Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 830 Thanks: 114 Thanked 210 Times in 132 Posts	Ice You and everyone in your family should have ICE programmed in every phone. ICE = In Case of Emergency Program it for that one person that should be contacted (In Case of Emergency).

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Descant Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Merrimack and Welch Island Posts: 4,311 Thanks: 1,328 Thanked 1,615 Times in 1,048 Posts	Channel 16

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WinterHarborGuy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Wolfeboro Posts: 79 Thanks: 22 Thanked 41 Times in 24 Posts	My Mom. I give her a call while boating then I say…”shoot Ma, this is hard to hear…I’ll try another time!”. Boom, box checked for a few days.

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