Where were all the boats this weekend?

SIKSUKR · 06-13-2008, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by kjbathe

The speed limit goes into effect next year. But, depending on where you fall in that debate, it's being cited as a contributing factor for decreased boat traffic this year.

Did I miss something?The bill has not been signed into law by the Governor yet has it?

Airwaves · 06-13-2008, 06:42 PM

I contacted the governor's office earlier this week because it's been just about a month and I was curious.

The person I contacted said the governor's office had not received the bill yet so no action has been taken. He did not give me any indication if that action would be a signature or veto.

So unless it arrived and he signed or vetoed it today then it is still a "proposed" law.

Skip · 06-13-2008, 09:43 PM

Haven't made it up to camp the last two weekends, still getting my new "side" business off the ground and jobs have filled my off duty schedule.

However, just talked to a friend of mine who is sitting out on his deck on Broad Bay. A lifelong resident up there, he said this is the quietest start to MC weekend he's ever experienced. Few boats out on the Lake and the roar of bikes from the camps mainly absent.

I transited Route 16 back and forth from Dover to Milton this afternoon, and south to Portsmouth tonight around six, where there was light northbound traffic, few bikes and no line at the toll.

What are you folks seeing/hearing up at Winni tonight?

robmac · 06-14-2008, 07:25 AM

well you talk of how slow it is and downsizing,the second boat pick is M.B. of SUMMA HUMMA fame downsized to a Regal not that it's bad just reality

Waterbaby · 06-14-2008, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by robmac

well you talk of how slow it is and downsizing,the second boat pick is M.B. of SUMMA HUMMA fame downsized to a Regal not that it's bad just reality

Mark actually bought that boat (or the twin to it!) 2-3 years ago, or perhaps 4......... it used to be called "my other summa humma" -- keep in mind he's a family man now, this boat is probably more appropriate for a family outing!

webmaster · 06-14-2008, 10:10 PM

The brand new 53' Carver Voyager "My Utha Summa Humma" is fitted out in Gilford in August, 2000.

Ropetow · 06-15-2008, 12:33 AM

Very quiet in the Alton Bay end of the lake today.....nice!

ThePlut · 06-15-2008, 09:11 PM

I thought Saturday was very, very slow. Didn't see much for boats at all. The marina I keep my boat at (Parker) was maybe 1/2 full, maybe a hair more. Hardly any other boats on the ride from Alton, I was able to anchor at Braun Bay at noontime, got a slip right away in Channel Marine and in Alton Bay without having to wait. The kid who filled my gas a Goodhue said he had read something that said that 40% of NH boat owners did not re-register their boat this year... No idea if it's true, but the lake, IMHO was quiet. Didn't go near Weirs or Meredith...

06-13-2008, 09:43 PM	#3
Skip Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Dover, NH Posts: 1,615 Thanks: 256 Thanked 514 Times in 182 Posts	Ossipee Lake too? Haven't made it up to camp the last two weekends, still getting my new "side" business off the ground and jobs have filled my off duty schedule. However, just talked to a friend of mine who is sitting out on his deck on Broad Bay. A lifelong resident up there, he said this is the quietest start to MC weekend he's ever experienced. Few boats out on the Lake and the roar of bikes from the camps mainly absent. I transited Route 16 back and forth from Dover to Milton this afternoon, and south to Portsmouth tonight around six, where there was light northbound traffic, few bikes and no line at the toll. What are you folks seeing/hearing up at Winni tonight?

06-14-2008, 10:10 PM	#6
webmaster Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 2,476 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 463 Thanked 3,985 Times in 854 Posts	From the Archives The brand new 53' Carver Voyager "My Utha Summa Humma" is fitted out in Gilford in August, 2000.

06-15-2008, 09:11 PM	#8
ThePlut Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 150 Thanks: 1 Thanked 13 Times in 11 Posts	Slow I thought Saturday was very, very slow. Didn't see much for boats at all. The marina I keep my boat at (Parker) was maybe 1/2 full, maybe a hair more. Hardly any other boats on the ride from Alton, I was able to anchor at Braun Bay at noontime, got a slip right away in Channel Marine and in Alton Bay without having to wait. The kid who filled my gas a Goodhue said he had read something that said that 40% of NH boat owners did not re-register their boat this year... No idea if it's true, but the lake, IMHO was quiet. Didn't go near Weirs or Meredith...

06-13-2008, 06:42 PM	#2
Airwaves Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: I'm right here! Posts: 1,153 Thanks: 9 Thanked 102 Times in 37 Posts	I contacted the governor's office earlier this week because it's been just about a month and I was curious. The person I contacted said the governor's office had not received the bill yet so no action has been taken. He did not give me any indication if that action would be a signature or veto. So unless it arrived and he signed or vetoed it today then it is still a "proposed" law.

06-14-2008, 07:25 AM	#4
robmac Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nashua,Meredith Posts: 951 Thanks: 213 Thanked 106 Times in 81 Posts	well you talk of how slow it is and downsizing,the second boat pick is M.B. of SUMMA HUMMA fame downsized to a Regal not that it's bad just reality

06-15-2008, 12:33 AM	#7
Ropetow Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rochester, NH / Bartlett, NH Posts: 322 Thanks: 228 Thanked 33 Times in 13 Posts	Very quiet in the Alton Bay end of the lake today.....nice!