Ames Farm

wifi · 04-15-2009, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by fatlazyless

....States Landing next to Harilla Point marina/storage down the end of Moultonborough Neck .....

"States" Landing and Harilla are on the opposite sides of town

States Landing is a town beach with permit required, it only had the word state in it, nothing to do with the Great State of NH

fatlazyless · 04-16-2009, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by wifi

"States" Landing and Harilla are on the opposite sides of town

States Landing is a town beach with permit required, it only had the word state in it, nothing to do with the Great State of NH

Isn't there a State of NH launch ramp right next to the Harilla Landing Marina, and it is, in fact, the one and only state owned, public ramp, on the entire lake. Maybe it is called the Harilla state ramp, or something?

So, why not have all the bass tournaments, State F&G, pancake eaters, and long time Ames fans all relocate to that little, shallow, dirt & gravel, state ramp....away down the very end of Moultonborough Neck...........................................pro blem solved

!

Any construction barges parked there, lately?

Arubaman · 04-16-2009, 09:32 AM

There is no State of NH owned boat Ramp On Lake Winnipesaukee. They are either owned by Towns or private boat yards.

TomC · 04-16-2009, 10:58 AM

I understand that the ramp at the end of the neck road (by Harilla) is State property... of course on busy weekends you have to practically park your trailer back at the LI bridge, but that's a different problem...

GusMan · 04-16-2009, 11:14 AM

I've used the Harilla Landing ramp to launch my bassboat for many years. It's in a nice central location on the lake that gives access to much of the rest of the lake without having to cross the broads.

It's a decent launch, but certainly doesn't compare to a facility like Ames Farm. It is a sand/gravel ramp with several large boulders that makes launching larger boats all but impossible. I was also told by NH Fish and Game that the town of Moultonboro was planning to make the parking along the street near Harilla residents only... much like the ramp at the Long Island bridge.

Cheers....

Gusman

Onshore · 04-17-2009, 12:47 PM

Technically speaking Ellacoya and Harilla are both state owned. Ellacoya is owned and maintained by the Dept of Resources and Economic Development and Harilla is what is known as a "road to public waters" owned by NH DOT.

There will be repairs and improvements at Harilla this year. Permit was issued last year. Unfortunately they will not address parking issues. Not sure when they will begin but expect it to be soon based on the chatter lately.

Wolfeboro_Baja · 04-17-2009, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by GusMan

I was also told by NH Fish and Game that the town of Moultonboro was planning to make the parking along the street near Harilla residents only... much like the ramp at the Long Island bridge.

Cheers....

Gusman

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Originally Posted by shore things

Technically speaking Ellacoya and Harilla are both state owned. Ellacoya is owned and maintained by the Dept of Resources and Economic Development and Harilla is what is known as a "road to public waters" owned by NH DOT.

There will be repairs and improvements at Harilla this year. Permit was issued last year. Unfortunately they will not address parking issues. Not sure when they will begin but expect it to be soon based on the chatter lately.

shore things, as Gusman posted above you (and I have quoted), the town of Moultonboro is planning on making the street parking on the road near Harilla "residents only" so any improvements there that don't include adequate parking for a truck/trailer, are worthless to me. That and the extra distance around the lake to get there (40 minutes more than it currently takes me to get to Ames Farm), means it's really not an option for me. And Ellacoya is useless for me since the state doesn't have a boat launch ramp there and, as far as I know, has no intention in the near future to put one in.

All I can hope for is a swift and favorable resolution to the Ames Farm mess OR that West Alton Marina or Minge Cove have ramps AND adequate parking.

DRH · 04-17-2009, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Wolfeboro_Baja

All I can hope for is a swift and favorable resolution to the Ames Farm mess OR that West Alton Marina or Minge Cove have ramps AND adequate parking.

Minge Cove Marina is privately owned, has very limited parking, and the boat ramp is not a public ramp. It is only available to the marina's owners and their guests.

Wolfeboro_Baja · 04-17-2009, 09:21 PM

Thank you for that info, DRH; I guess I won't be calling them! I'll have to keep my fingers crossed for West Alton Marina.

fatlazyless · 04-17-2009, 10:14 PM

Town of Meredith recently increased their launching price from ten to twenty dollars, cash, at Town Docks and Lovejoy Sands (Shep Brown's) for non-property owners. Property owners need to purchase and display a twenty dollar (just increased from ten) facilities permit, good for two years, to use the ramps.

Commenting at the selectmen's meeting where it got passed by five - zero, one selectmen said "people can afford it and the town is running short because no one is buying and registering any new cars, this year."

Wolfeboro_Baja · 04-17-2009, 10:34 PM

First, I presume Lovejoy Sands is for residents only which I'm not, so that's out. Second, I'm not driving through Meredith traffic in the summer on the weekend, NO WAY, NO HOW!! It's a nightmare!

Thanks, upthesaukee, they're first on my call list. Not that I have a big boat but a full-size truck pulling a 28 ft trailer (for a 25 ft boat) tends to need a lot of space for maneuvering and parking. I've never been to West Alton Marina so I have no idea how much space they have.

fatlazyless · 04-17-2009, 10:44 PM

Lovejoy Sands is available to anyone for boat launching just like Town Docks. Pay the town's twenty dollar launch fee to Shep Brown's, as posted on a sign, when there's no one collecting at the ramp.

Taking a couple of back roads to get to Lovejoy Sands (Shep Browns) is probably doable, even on July 4 weekend.

From Centre Harbor-Rt 25b-NH Music Ctr, take Symphony Rd to the Keyser (dirt) Rd that gets onto Rt 25 at the height of land, between Meredith and Centre Harbor, and then it's a couple hundred yards of stall & crawl down high school hill on Rt 25 to Barnard Ridge Rd and then five easy miles on the Neck Rd to Lovejoy Sands.

With the new #@^%*! Hannaford's traffic, open since November.............it may be a problem???

upthesaukee · 04-17-2009, 10:45 PM

I used to keep my 19 foot there.

road in is a little curvy, then a right turn and past the old bathrooms and a left turn. You are heading towards the gas docks and can make a left 180 degree turn to line up with the launch ramp. I would ask them the width of the ramp; it has been a while since I have used the ramp (a couple of years), but I don't think it is too narrow for a 25 ft (I'll guess a Baja

).

Have a great boating season, and look for the 19ft Sunbird Corsair with a Merc optimax on the back, and Upthesaukee on the side.

Wolfeboro_Baja · 04-17-2009, 11:02 PM

Thanks for that description, upthesaukee; it sounds do-able! I manage to launch and retrieve at the Wolfeboro public docks ramp each July when we're up for vacation; I'm sure you've seen that one. It's a little tricky but I've never had a major problem. The worst part is the pedestrians; there's always someone trying to cross behind you as you're backing down!

Yes, it is a Baja, a 25 Outlaw (yes, a dreaded GFBL! I prefer the term "performance boat".)

If all goes well with West Alton, I'll look for you on our usual Sunday trips to the big lake!!

jbess · 04-19-2009, 07:44 AM

As someone who comes to the lake once or twice a year, Ames, was a great place to launch from. Does anyone have input on Fayes boatyard for launching?

Justenuff · 05-04-2009, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by jbess

As someone who comes to the lake once or twice a year, Ames, was a great place to launch from. Does anyone have input on Fayes boatyard for launching?

The area around Fay's is very congested with his normal crowd that uses the mooring and slips. I don't believe there is adequate parking for vehicle and trailer.

Good luck finding a spot like Ames!

fatlazyless · 05-04-2009, 11:19 AM

Anybody w/ 20 dollars can launch & later retrieve at Meredith town docks, and park both their car & attached trailer at the town lot, about 1/10 mile away, directly in front of Aubuchon's Hardware.

Anybody with a kayak or canoe and no trailer can hand carry off the aluminum dock next to the ramp for no charge.

Watch out for the fishing lines of salmon fisher-people fishing from the shoreline.

Public wash rooms at nearby Mobil gas & convenience store.

Meredith Bay has a welcoming, 1/2 mile, no wake zone enroute to the big water and Meredith is a good place to go splash your boat

!

gravy boat · 05-28-2009, 12:40 PM

I have to say that this Spring as been mighty quiet over Ames way. And this weekend was extremely low key compared to the last few years. What a great cash business that must have been!

Anybody heard anything new?

GB

upthesaukee · 04-17-2009, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Wolfeboro_Baja

Thank you for that info, DRH; I guess I won't be calling them! I'll have to keep my fingers crossed for West Alton Marina.

Sign for West Alton on rte 11 says "Launch $15".

Give them a call...I have always found them to be accomodating.

04-16-2009, 10:58 AM	#4
TomC Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Lakes Region Posts: 731 Thanks: 28 Thanked 123 Times in 80 Posts	I believe FLL is correct I understand that the ramp at the end of the neck road (by Harilla) is State property... of course on busy weekends you have to practically park your trailer back at the LI bridge, but that's a different problem...

04-16-2009, 11:14 AM	#5
GusMan Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 135 Thanks: 1 Thanked 45 Times in 26 Posts	Quickly shrinking access to the big lake.. I've used the Harilla Landing ramp to launch my bassboat for many years. It's in a nice central location on the lake that gives access to much of the rest of the lake without having to cross the broads. It's a decent launch, but certainly doesn't compare to a facility like Ames Farm. It is a sand/gravel ramp with several large boulders that makes launching larger boats all but impossible. I was also told by NH Fish and Game that the town of Moultonboro was planning to make the parking along the street near Harilla residents only... much like the ramp at the Long Island bridge. Cheers.... Gusman

04-17-2009, 10:14 PM	#10
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,856 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 303 Thanked 1,039 Times in 758 Posts	Town of Meredith recently increased their launching price from ten to twenty dollars, cash, at Town Docks and Lovejoy Sands (Shep Brown's) for non-property owners. Property owners need to purchase and display a twenty dollar (just increased from ten) facilities permit, good for two years, to use the ramps. Commenting at the selectmen's meeting where it got passed by five - zero, one selectmen said "people can afford it and the town is running short because no one is buying and registering any new cars, this year." Last edited by fatlazyless; 04-18-2009 at 07:09 AM.

04-17-2009, 10:34 PM	#11
Wolfeboro_Baja Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Hopkinton NH Posts: 395 Thanks: 88 Thanked 80 Times in 46 Posts	First, I presume Lovejoy Sands is for residents only which I'm not, so that's out. Second, I'm not driving through Meredith traffic in the summer on the weekend, NO WAY, NO HOW!! It's a nightmare! Thanks, upthesaukee, they're first on my call list. Not that I have a big boat but a full-size truck pulling a 28 ft trailer (for a 25 ft boat) tends to need a lot of space for maneuvering and parking. I've never been to West Alton Marina so I have no idea how much space they have. Last edited by Wolfeboro_Baja; 04-17-2009 at 10:38 PM. Reason: added to post

04-17-2009, 10:44 PM	#12
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,856 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 303 Thanked 1,039 Times in 758 Posts	Lovejoy Sands is available to anyone for boat launching just like Town Docks. Pay the town's twenty dollar launch fee to Shep Brown's, as posted on a sign, when there's no one collecting at the ramp. Taking a couple of back roads to get to Lovejoy Sands (Shep Browns) is probably doable, even on July 4 weekend. From Centre Harbor-Rt 25b-NH Music Ctr, take Symphony Rd to the Keyser (dirt) Rd that gets onto Rt 25 at the height of land, between Meredith and Centre Harbor, and then it's a couple hundred yards of stall & crawl down high school hill on Rt 25 to Barnard Ridge Rd and then five easy miles on the Neck Rd to Lovejoy Sands. With the new #@^%! Hannaford's traffic, open since November.............it may be a problem??? Last edited by fatlazyless; 04-18-2009 at 07:30 AM.*

04-16-2009, 09:32 AM	#3
Arubaman Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Manchester,NH Posts: 32 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	There is no State of NH owned boat Ramp On Lake Winnipesaukee. They are either owned by Towns or private boat yards.

04-17-2009, 12:47 PM	#6
Onshore Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 503 Thanks: 12 Thanked 425 Times in 146 Posts	Technically speaking Ellacoya and Harilla are both state owned. Ellacoya is owned and maintained by the Dept of Resources and Economic Development and Harilla is what is known as a "road to public waters" owned by NH DOT. There will be repairs and improvements at Harilla this year. Permit was issued last year. Unfortunately they will not address parking issues. Not sure when they will begin but expect it to be soon based on the chatter lately.

04-17-2009, 09:21 PM	#9
Wolfeboro_Baja Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Hopkinton NH Posts: 395 Thanks: 88 Thanked 80 Times in 46 Posts	Thank you for that info, DRH; I guess I won't be calling them! I'll have to keep my fingers crossed for West Alton Marina.

04-17-2009, 10:45 PM	#13
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,609 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,478 Thanked 1,984 Times in 1,084 Posts	Pretty good. I used to keep my 19 foot there. road in is a little curvy, then a right turn and past the old bathrooms and a left turn. You are heading towards the gas docks and can make a left 180 degree turn to line up with the launch ramp. I would ask them the width of the ramp; it has been a while since I have used the ramp (a couple of years), but I don't think it is too narrow for a 25 ft (I'll guess a Baja ). Have a great boating season, and look for the 19ft Sunbird Corsair with a Merc optimax on the back, and Upthesaukee on the side. __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

04-17-2009, 11:02 PM	#14
Wolfeboro_Baja Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Hopkinton NH Posts: 395 Thanks: 88 Thanked 80 Times in 46 Posts	Thanks for that description, upthesaukee; it sounds do-able! I manage to launch and retrieve at the Wolfeboro public docks ramp each July when we're up for vacation; I'm sure you've seen that one. It's a little tricky but I've never had a major problem. The worst part is the pedestrians; there's always someone trying to cross behind you as you're backing down! Yes, it is a Baja, a 25 Outlaw (yes, a dreaded GFBL! I prefer the term "performance boat".) If all goes well with West Alton, I'll look for you on our usual Sunday trips to the big lake!!

04-19-2009, 07:44 AM	#15
jbess Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Waterbury, Ct~Laconia, NH Posts: 31 Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Fayes? As someone who comes to the lake once or twice a year, Ames, was a great place to launch from. Does anyone have input on Fayes boatyard for launching?

05-04-2009, 11:19 AM	#17
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,856 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 303 Thanked 1,039 Times in 758 Posts	Meredith town docks Anybody w/ 20 dollars can launch & later retrieve at Meredith town docks, and park both their car & attached trailer at the town lot, about 1/10 mile away, directly in front of Aubuchon's Hardware. Anybody with a kayak or canoe and no trailer can hand carry off the aluminum dock next to the ramp for no charge. Watch out for the fishing lines of salmon fisher-people fishing from the shoreline. Public wash rooms at nearby Mobil gas & convenience store. Meredith Bay has a welcoming, 1/2 mile, no wake zone enroute to the big water and Meredith is a good place to go splash your boat !

05-28-2009, 12:40 PM	#18
gravy boat Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Gilford year round, West Alton summers Posts: 596 Thanks: 601 Thanked 203 Times in 102 Posts	Ames I have to say that this Spring as been mighty quiet over Ames way. And this weekend was extremely low key compared to the last few years. What a great cash business that must have been! Anybody heard anything new? GB