Lake Level

[rick35]

My knees tell me that the lake level is going down fast. Getting in and out of the boat is becoming more difficult especially at the Meredith docks which is always tough this time of year. In contrast the Shep Browns docks are just right but it is also the reason the dock is frequently under water in May. Just for kicks I checked the Weirs observation levels for the past few years and we're about 5 inches lower than last year but consistent with 2022.

9/8/
2024 503.2 ft
2023 503.5
2022 503.3
2021 503.6

[Biggd]

Originally Posted by rick35

My knees tell me that the lake level is going down fast. Getting in and out of the boat is becoming more difficult especially at the Meredith docks which is always tough this time of year. In contrast the Shep Browns docks are just right but it is also the reason the dock is frequently under water in May. Just for kicks I checked the Weirs observation levels for the past few years and we're about 5 inches lower than last year but consistent with 2022.

9/8/
2024 503.2 ft
2023 503.5
2022 503.3
2021 503.6

My knees are telling me, winter's coming.

[Garcia]

Originally Posted by rick35

My knees tell me that the lake level is going down fast. Getting in and out of the boat is becoming more difficult especially at the Meredith docks which is always tough this time of year. In contrast the Shep Browns docks are just right but it is also the reason the dock is frequently under water in May. Just for kicks I checked the Weirs observation levels for the past few years and we're about 5 inches lower than last year but consistent with 2022.

9/8/
2024 503.2 ft
2023 503.5
2022 503.3
2021 503.6

I thought my knees were telling me I'm getting old and carrying too much weight. Glad it's just the lake level!

[rick35]

Originally Posted by Garcia

I thought my knees were telling me I'm getting old and carrying too much weight. Glad it's just the lake level!

That too! My wife has had one knee replacement and is thinking she may need the other done. After we went into town for lunch the other day she said that would be her last time to town by boat this season. It's just too much of a step.

[Descant]

In the 50's we had a custom made step stool with a long handle so you could reach over the boat gunwale to retrieve it once you were on board. I have seen similar in retirement communities where the tall handle was used for balance as you step up into bed.

[rick35]

Thanks for the idea. While shopping for one of those I found a narrow step stool that will fit in the walk through. And it's taller. The other option is a folding plastic step but there's nothing to hold onto. Too bad Amazon doesn't deliver to the island.

[Descant]

My daughter has a folding plastic step stool in her boat. It breaks if you jump instead of easing onto it gradually, or if you put weight on your toe in the middle instead of flatfoot to spread the load. It will slide if the surface is wet and you don't step squarely.

[ishoot308]

Originally Posted by rick35

Thanks for the idea. While shopping for one of those I found a narrow step stool that will fit in the walk through. And it's taller. The other option is a folding plastic step but there's nothing to hold onto. Too bad Amazon doesn't deliver to the island.

Taylor makes some really great boat steps! I have the two step design in my Eastern and have had it for years. Works great! Very rugged and sturdy! The also have a handrail accessory you can add to the side...

https://www.taylormadeproducts.com/p...fe-dock-steps/

Dan

[rick35]

Originally Posted by ishoot308

Taylor makes some really great boat steps! I have the two step design in my Eastern and have had it for years. Works great! Very rugged and sturdy! The also have a handrail accessory you can add to the side...

https://www.taylormadeproducts.com/p...fe-dock-steps/

Dan

I've seen those but it's too big for my boat. Thanks.

[tummyman]

We bought this as we had no way to get down from the side of our boat. Works fabulous. Can hold up to 500 pounds, etc. etc. Everyone in the family uses it and it is also a spare seat for one of the grandkids. Tip it upside down and it can be used as a tote.


https://www.zoro.com/vestil-1-step-p...ctid=248708719

[Descant]

Listed as Bed Steps on Amazon. Many choices
Here's one from Amazon, handle and legs are all adjustable.
https://www.amazon.com/Bedside-Stepp.../dp/B0C4355YHR

[Biggd]

Originally Posted by rick35

That too! My wife has had one knee replacement and is thinking she may need the other done. After we went into town for lunch the other day she said that would be her last time to town by boat this season. It's just too much of a step.

That's why I got rid of my bowrider and bought a pontoon. It's much easier, at our age, for my wife and I to get in and out of and much easier to take care of.