Logistics for island party?

uschisk · 05-06-2009, 08:32 PM

Hello all you island dwellers! I am looking for some advice.... I was hoping to have a largish party (50+ people) on our island this summer, but am having a hard time with the logistics. Our boat seats 8 - so if we don't want to spend the day shuttling we would need to either rent a larger boat (?pontoon) or better yet find someone who would shuttle people. And then I am stumped by where to have people park? Am I making this too hard or is it just too hard?

Thanks!

Jmo77011 · 05-06-2009, 08:36 PM

I'd ask at the marinas or find a neighbor with a teenager. When my brother was in HS he worked for a marina, and he actually did this stuff on his off time. It was great money for him, and it gave him a great excuse to take the boat out all day and night. I'd give you his number...but he's 31 now.

Gatto Nero · 05-06-2009, 09:36 PM

I know a responsible kid that might be willing to shuttle for you. Feel free to PM me if you would like to to ask him.

Pat · 05-07-2009, 05:18 AM

Why not rent the Winnipesaukee Belle from The Wolfeboro Inn?

murph · 05-07-2009, 06:16 AM

I would ask the marinas too. I work at one and one of the guys there is always looking for people to shuttle back and fourth to make a little extra money on the side.

NoBozo · 05-07-2009, 03:03 PM

I would look for a Yacht Club Launch with a driver. I would think the Yacht Club would also have the proper Insurance already in place, and might be interested in the extra cash. It would think it would be considered a Charter. Not sure if the boats driver would be required to have a "Comercial License" to operate, since it would be For Hire.

Dave R · 05-09-2009, 06:47 AM

Invite only people with boats. I'm available.

no-engine · 05-09-2009, 07:40 AM

Not only transportation, you will need waste patrol!
Meaning rent a porta potti, the ones on construction sites, at backyard weddings, etc. A MUST.

Is your island place the only residence? Contact your neighbors on the island and your neighbors at your mainland facility.

NoBozo · 05-09-2009, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by no-engine

Not only transportation, you will need waste patrol!
Meaning rent a porta potti, the ones on construction sites, at backyard weddings, etc. A MUST..

This is an excellent point. With 50 people on a small island needing to use the facilities over a short period of time....you could OVERLOAD a Septic system.

Coolbreeze · 05-10-2009, 07:52 PM

Backed up septic tank = poo poo party

Gatto Nero · 05-11-2009, 06:23 AM

A Porta Potti might be going a bit overboard, don't you think? After all, half the guest could get by with the nearest tree.

NHDOLFAN · 05-11-2009, 06:34 AM

Contact Amy at signature events. She has done several island parties and would be able to help. www.signatureeventsnh.com

winni for fun · 05-11-2009, 05:04 PM

You may want to consider contacting Sandy Island Camp. I believe their boat (40' passenger boat) has been used to ferry island party goers in the past.

BroadHopper · 05-12-2009, 11:18 AM

Ask Jim at the NASWA resort at the Weirs, if he will rent out their motor yacht. Plenty big for what you want to do.

Misty Blue · 05-14-2009, 06:15 AM

Before anyone can take passengers for hire they must have a NH Commercial Vessel Operators license (or a Coast Guard Masters if taking more than 6 people) and have a commercial vessel that is inspected by the NHMP. If there is no pay, then it is OK to use the old Pontoon.

Misty Blue.

PS. I've got the boat and the ticket and I just love a good party!

RPM · 05-19-2009, 02:58 PM

Change the date to Jan. 30, all problems will be solved.

05-06-2009, 08:32 PM	#1
uschisk Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NH and Mark Island Posts: 63 Thanks: 36 Thanked 11 Times in 10 Posts	Logistics for island party? Hello all you island dwellers! I am looking for some advice.... I was hoping to have a largish party (50+ people) on our island this summer, but am having a hard time with the logistics. Our boat seats 8 - so if we don't want to spend the day shuttling we would need to either rent a larger boat (?pontoon) or better yet find someone who would shuttle people. And then I am stumped by where to have people park? Am I making this too hard or is it just too hard? Thanks!

05-06-2009, 08:36 PM	#2
Jmo77011 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 86 Thanks: 60 Thanked 21 Times in 19 Posts	Fun! I'd ask at the marinas or find a neighbor with a teenager. When my brother was in HS he worked for a marina, and he actually did this stuff on his off time. It was great money for him, and it gave him a great excuse to take the boat out all day and night. I'd give you his number...but he's 31 now.

05-06-2009, 09:36 PM	#3
Gatto Nero Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Isola Gatto Nero Posts: 697 Thanks: 162 Thanked 263 Times in 81 Posts	What island are you on? I know a responsible kid that might be willing to shuttle for you. Feel free to PM me if you would like to to ask him. __________________ La vita è buona su Isola Gatto Nero

05-11-2009, 06:23 AM	#11
Gatto Nero Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Isola Gatto Nero Posts: 697 Thanks: 162 Thanked 263 Times in 81 Posts	A Porta Potti might be going a bit overboard, don't you think? After all, half the guest could get by with the nearest tree. __________________ La vita è buona su Isola Gatto Nero

05-11-2009, 05:04 PM	#13
winni for fun Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	ferry for island party You may want to consider contacting Sandy Island Camp. I believe their boat (40' passenger boat) has been used to ferry island party goers in the past.

05-07-2009, 05:18 AM	#4
Pat Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Why not rent the Winnipesaukee Belle from The Wolfeboro Inn?

05-07-2009, 06:16 AM	#5
murph Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Westford/Meredith Posts: 66 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I would ask the marinas too. I work at one and one of the guys there is always looking for people to shuttle back and fourth to make a little extra money on the side.

05-07-2009, 03:03 PM	#6
NoBozo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Portsmouth. RI Posts: 2,231 Thanks: 400 Thanked 460 Times in 308 Posts	I would look for a Yacht Club Launch with a driver. I would think the Yacht Club would also have the proper Insurance already in place, and might be interested in the extra cash. It would think it would be considered a Charter. Not sure if the boats driver would be required to have a "Comercial License" to operate, since it would be For Hire.

05-09-2009, 06:47 AM	#7
Dave R Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,984 Thanks: 246 Thanked 743 Times in 443 Posts	Invite only people with boats. I'm available.

05-09-2009, 07:40 AM	#8
no-engine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: West side Winnipesaukee, Lakes Region Posts: 516 Thanks: 20 Thanked 52 Times in 40 Posts	Not only transportation, you will need waste patrol! Meaning rent a porta potti, the ones on construction sites, at backyard weddings, etc. A MUST. Is your island place the only residence? Contact your neighbors on the island and your neighbors at your mainland facility.

05-10-2009, 07:52 PM	#10
Coolbreeze Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 332 Thanks: 0 Thanked 51 Times in 26 Posts	Backed up septic tank = poo poo party

05-11-2009, 06:34 AM	#12
NHDOLFAN Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 73 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Contact Amy at signature events. She has done several island parties and would be able to help. www.signatureeventsnh.com

05-12-2009, 11:18 AM	#14
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,569 Thanks: 3,201 Thanked 1,101 Times in 793 Posts	NASWA Yacht Ask Jim at the NASWA resort at the Weirs, if he will rent out their motor yacht. Plenty big for what you want to do. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

05-14-2009, 06:15 AM	#15
Misty Blue Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 658 Thanks: 121 Thanked 283 Times in 98 Posts	License Before anyone can take passengers for hire they must have a NH Commercial Vessel Operators license (or a Coast Guard Masters if taking more than 6 people) and have a commercial vessel that is inspected by the NHMP. If there is no pay, then it is OK to use the old Pontoon. Misty Blue. PS. I've got the boat and the ticket and I just love a good party!

05-19-2009, 02:58 PM	#16
RPM Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Westford Posts: 27 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 1 Post	Drive cars to party Change the date to Jan. 30, all problems will be solved.