new Mooring

RUGMAN · 05-09-2016, 06:35 PM

Just got my approval for a new mooring for my pontoon boat. I am located on Meredith bay near Akwa marine, I have looked at mooring whips, decided to at least apply for a mooring. My neighbor has his boat on a mooring when he is not around, and has whips on his crib dock as well.we will be coming up most weekends but live in Mass. I also spoke to some people about whips. Looking for advice on getting an estimate for a mooring installation. New to the lake, last summer we did not have a boat, we have a crib dock and saw how rough the lake can get on the weekends and felt the mooring was the best option.

Marauder · 05-09-2016, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by RUGMAN

Just got my approval for a new mooring for my pontoon boat. I am located on Meredith bay near Akwa marine, I have looked at mooring whips, decided to at least apply for a mooring. My neighbor has his boat on a mooring when he is not around, and has whips on his crib dock as well.we will be coming up most weekends but live in Mass. I also spoke to some people about whips. Looking for advice on getting an estimate for a mooring installation. New to the lake, last summer we did not have a boat, we have a crib dock and saw how rough the lake can get on the weekends and felt the mooring was the best option.

Mooring is absolutely a good idea as Meredith Bay can be unforgiving. Good idea to apply for a mooring for when you aren't here.

Joebon · 05-10-2016, 05:00 AM

I think I paid $1,000 or $1,500, but it depends on the size. Call one of the mooring companies soon because this is their busy season.

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MeredithMan · 05-10-2016, 06:00 AM

Highly recommend John Baxter, trade name, JB Dive Services. 603-630-1968.

Watermark recommended him to me a couple years ago when I was installing a new mooring. He did a great job. Had him upgrade my mooring this season when I bought a bigger boat. Ex-military guy...high integrity and professional. He also provides a fall and spring service to take out the mooring ball and install it in the spring for a nominal fee. Will also take care of crank-up docks in fall and spring as well.

Descant · 05-10-2016, 08:31 PM

More expensive of course, but a lift would save rowing/paddling to the mooring and you could cover the boat to protect from sun/weather and not have to install the mooring cover every time you leave for a short time. Snapping the mooring cover in rough water while you're in the dinghy is not at my experience level, but I'd be hesitant after a while. Sounds like, if you have a crib dock, this might be an option.

05-09-2016, 06:35 PM	#1
RUGMAN Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: weirs beach, Posts: 299 Thanks: 39 Thanked 39 Times in 32 Posts	new Mooring Just got my approval for a new mooring for my pontoon boat. I am located on Meredith bay near Akwa marine, I have looked at mooring whips, decided to at least apply for a mooring. My neighbor has his boat on a mooring when he is not around, and has whips on his crib dock as well.we will be coming up most weekends but live in Mass. I also spoke to some people about whips. Looking for advice on getting an estimate for a mooring installation. New to the lake, last summer we did not have a boat, we have a crib dock and saw how rough the lake can get on the weekends and felt the mooring was the best option.

05-10-2016, 06:00 AM	#4
MeredithMan Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Bedford, NH; Meredith, NH Posts: 936 Thanks: 261 Thanked 807 Times in 327 Posts	John Baxter, DBA "JB Dive Services" Highly recommend John Baxter, trade name, JB Dive Services. 603-630-1968. Watermark recommended him to me a couple years ago when I was installing a new mooring. He did a great job. Had him upgrade my mooring this season when I bought a bigger boat. Ex-military guy...high integrity and professional. He also provides a fall and spring service to take out the mooring ball and install it in the spring for a nominal fee. Will also take care of crank-up docks in fall and spring as well.

05-10-2016, 08:31 PM	#5
Descant Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Merrimack and Welch Island Posts: 4,310 Thanks: 1,328 Thanked 1,614 Times in 1,047 Posts	Options More expensive of course, but a lift would save rowing/paddling to the mooring and you could cover the boat to protect from sun/weather and not have to install the mooring cover every time you leave for a short time. Snapping the mooring cover in rough water while you're in the dinghy is not at my experience level, but I'd be hesitant after a while. Sounds like, if you have a crib dock, this might be an option.

05-10-2016, 05:00 AM	#3
Joebon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 142 Thanks: 23 Thanked 14 Times in 11 Posts	I think I paid $1,000 or $1,500, but it depends on the size. Call one of the mooring companies soon because this is their busy season. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk