Winni’s best kept secret: November Boating

Prestige Worldwide · 11-07-2019, 04:38 AM

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Thanksgiving will be my end to the boating season this year.

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joey2665 · 11-07-2019, 06:23 AM

I agree wish I had more free time but November is always a busy month. Looks like you had a beautiful ride.

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Biggd · 11-07-2019, 07:15 AM

BURRRR! Too cold for me. I'm a fair weather boater.

Dave R · 11-07-2019, 07:22 AM

Dunno about November boating, but I love your user name and wish I'd thought to use it.

Descant · 11-07-2019, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Biggd

BURRRR! Too cold for me. I'm a fair weather boater.

You need a new boat with reverse cycle A/C to heat the bridge.

Biggd · 11-07-2019, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Descant

You need a new boat with reverse cycle A/C to heat the bridge.

I prefer to stay on land from now through March but I do see the attraction in your photo. I enjoy the lake more when I have it all to myself also, which is tough to get during the boating season .

upthesaukee · 11-07-2019, 10:27 AM

I've often thought it would be great to have a smaller outboard powered boat, perhaps a center console with a T-top with windshield and maybe side curtains. Launch it, go for a nice putt putt cruise on a warm sunny day, then put it back on the trailer. When you think the season is truly over, fog the engine and change the lower unit lubricant. Kiss the cowling goodnight and say see you in the spring.

Dave

fatlazyless · 11-07-2019, 10:58 AM

www.heatedwetsuitreviews.com is about battery powered, heated wet suit vests that can be worn while using a jet-ski, sup, small sailboat, kayak ..... under a wetsuit, or under regular clothing while boating ..... and available for $225 .... if you look around.

It definitely warms you up because it warms up the core area ..... stomach-chest-back.

Plus, water sports in cold weather gives you a good excuse to go buy that $2.50 six-pak of day old, home made, yummy brown sugar donuts, at Heath's in Center Harbor ..... way in the back of the store.

iw8surf · 11-07-2019, 11:54 AM

Our 21' boat has a heater. We close up the windshield, crank the heat and its glorious for fall and spring. Once you get back in the boat dry off and then we have a surfinity blanket that hooks up to the heater hose it self. Blows hot air all through the blanket and gets you nice and toasty! Didn't put much stock into it at first but after a few seasons it awesome.

LIforrelaxin · 11-07-2019, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by upthesaukee

I've often thought it would be great to have a smaller outboard powered boat, perhaps a center console with a T-top with windshield and maybe side curtains. Launch it, go for a nice putt putt cruise on a warm sunny day, then put it back on the trailer. When you think the season is truly over, fog the engine and change the lower unit lubricant. Kiss the cowling goodnight and say see you in the spring.

Dave

This is why I bought a Pontoon boat this year.... My speedboat has to come out generally by mid Sept. because of the water level at my dock, and well once its out, its out, and I have it winterized.... The pontoon with an outboard, I will keep in until at least the end of October..... And can even let it sit in the yard for a week or two into November just in case, before tarping it up for the winter....

ishoot308 · 11-07-2019, 01:38 PM

Have to agree with Prestige...this is a great time to still be out! You have the entire lake basically to yourself!

Normally we are still out at camp this time of year but due to certain circumstances we left mid October.

My brother in law still has his pontoon barge in the water so I will most likely take another trip out to the camp this weekend, maybe even crack a bottle of wine and light a fire in the fire pit!!

Dan

Y2K · 11-07-2019, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ishoot308

....so I will most likely take another trip out to the camp this weekend, maybe even crack a bottle of wine and light a fire in the fire pit!!

Dan

How is it a post that has ZERO mention of food just made me drool......

John E · 11-07-2019, 06:10 PM

I only visit the lake one or two times a year. But two years ago my wife and I and the kids spent Thanksgiving on the lake at a hotel. I kicked myself for not bringing the boat. It was gorgeous weather, and I didn't see anyone out there. I think November is under-rated.

TiltonBB · 11-07-2019, 09:26 PM

A lot of the local residents will tell you that the week after Labor Day is the best week of the season. The lake is quiet, the water is still warm, and the tourists have left.

Shhhhhhhh................Don't tell anyone...........

thinkxingu · 11-07-2019, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by TiltonBB

A lot of the local residents will tell you that the week after Labor Day is the best week of the season. The lake is quiet, the water is still warm, and the tourists have left.

Shhhhhhhh................Don't tell anyone...........

The best boating aligns almost perfectly with the best time at our camp: May 1st to July 4th, save for Columbus Day weekend, and after Labor Day, save for Columbus Day weekend.

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BroadHopper · 11-08-2019, 07:57 AM

Live November boating and if weather permits December!

Cal Coon · 11-08-2019, 06:41 PM

Boating in the cold does nothing for me. This is the time of year to start getting the sleds ready for the upcoming season!!! My favorite time of year. Football, Holidays, Family, Food, and sledding!!!! By far, my most favorite thing to do. I love sledding so much, I think about it cruising in the boat across the Broads in the middle of July!! Nothing like being up in the Mountains on your sled on a nice cold, beautiful, bright, sun shiny day!! What a country we live in. So Blessed.

8gv · 11-08-2019, 06:49 PM

Hey Prestige...

I didn't see you out on the lake today.

rick35 · 11-08-2019, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by TiltonBB

A lot of the local residents will tell you that the week after Labor Day is the best week of the season. The lake is quiet, the water is still warm, and the tourists have left.

Shhhhhhhh................Don't tell anyone...........

When you have high school fall athletes summer ends around August 15th when practices begin. After our younger child graduated and went off to college we discovered there’s a whole different feel to the lake in September and October. Some years the dock came out Labor Day weekend. We never knew it could be so good.

steve-on-mark · 11-09-2019, 04:09 PM

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MDoug · 11-10-2019, 06:48 AM

Friend texted me he heard of a boating fatality last night 11/9

thinkxingu · 11-10-2019, 06:57 AM

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Friend texted me he heard of a boating fatality last night 11/9

Already another thread about it.

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tis · 11-10-2019, 07:23 AM

And that makes boating this late kind of scary. If you have a problem, there are very few people around to rescue you or help you.

New sleepers guys · 11-30-2019, 12:07 PM

Forgot something when we closed up for the winter and now the boat is out of the water. Wondering if there is anyone with a boat still in the water that I could hire in the Sleepers or Rattlesnake area to get a quick ride out there?!

Descant · 11-30-2019, 12:20 PM

Welcome to the Forum.
Many marinas keep a work boat active until very late. Try WAM. Alternatively, they know who is still active and might help with a connection.
Can't tell you how many times we've left what we thought was important on the island. When we arrived in the spring, still there, no problem. It's amazing that people pack up stuff and bring it home because it might freeze, and then store it someplace unheated.

MAXUM · 11-30-2019, 06:42 PM

Most of the island service\contractors work out there year round. Could try to hitch a ride with one of them.

gravy boat · 12-01-2019, 06:18 AM

There were four work boats/pontoons docked at Glendale yesterday late morning, FYI.

11-07-2019, 04:38 AM	#1
Prestige Worldwide Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: M-Vegas & Lake Winni Posts: 68 Thanks: 46 Thanked 34 Times in 14 Posts	Winni’s best kept secret: November Boating Gorgeous November day on the water. Thanksgiving will be my end to the boating season this year. Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

11-07-2019, 10:27 AM	#7
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,595 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,448 Thanked 1,978 Times in 1,079 Posts	Advantages of an outboard I've often thought it would be great to have a smaller outboard powered boat, perhaps a center console with a T-top with windshield and maybe side curtains. Launch it, go for a nice putt putt cruise on a warm sunny day, then put it back on the trailer. When you think the season is truly over, fog the engine and change the lower unit lubricant. Kiss the cowling goodnight and say see you in the spring. Dave __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

11-07-2019, 10:58 AM	#8
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,723 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 300 Thanked 1,000 Times in 729 Posts	a battery powered, heated wet suit vest: www.heatedwetsuitreviews.com is about battery powered, heated wet suit vests that can be worn while using a jet-ski, sup, small sailboat, kayak ..... under a wetsuit, or under regular clothing while boating ..... and available for $225 .... if you look around. It definitely warms you up because it warms up the core area ..... stomach-chest-back. Plus, water sports in cold weather gives you a good excuse to go buy that $2.50 six-pak of day old, home made, yummy brown sugar donuts, at Heath's in Center Harbor ..... way in the back of the store. __________________ ... down and out, liv'n that Walmart side of the lake!

11-07-2019, 01:38 PM	#11
ishoot308 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford, NH / Welch Island Posts: 6,192 Thanks: 2,368 Thanked 5,255 Times in 2,039 Posts	Have to agree with Prestige...this is a great time to still be out! You have the entire lake basically to yourself! Normally we are still out at camp this time of year but due to certain circumstances we left mid October. My brother in law still has his pontoon barge in the water so I will most likely take another trip out to the camp this weekend, maybe even crack a bottle of wine and light a fire in the fire pit!! Dan __________________ It's Always Sunny On Welch Island!!

11-08-2019, 07:57 AM	#16
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,568 Thanks: 3,199 Thanked 1,099 Times in 792 Posts	Fall Boating Live November boating and if weather permits December! __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

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11-07-2019, 06:23 AM	#2
joey2665 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Meredith Bay & LI, NY Posts: 3,222 Thanks: 1,219 Thanked 1,009 Times in 649 Posts	I agree wish I had more free time but November is always a busy month. Looks like you had a beautiful ride. Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

11-07-2019, 07:15 AM	#3
Biggd Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Waltham Ma./Meredith NH Posts: 4,057 Thanks: 2,184 Thanked 1,180 Times in 749 Posts	BURRRR! Too cold for me. I'm a fair weather boater.

11-07-2019, 07:22 AM	#4
Dave R Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,983 Thanks: 246 Thanked 743 Times in 443 Posts	Dunno about November boating, but I love your user name and wish I'd thought to use it.

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11-07-2019, 11:54 AM	#9
iw8surf Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 191 Thanks: 12 Thanked 94 Times in 55 Posts	Our 21' boat has a heater. We close up the windshield, crank the heat and its glorious for fall and spring. Once you get back in the boat dry off and then we have a surfinity blanket that hooks up to the heater hose it self. Blows hot air all through the blanket and gets you nice and toasty! Didn't put much stock into it at first but after a few seasons it awesome.

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11-07-2019, 06:10 PM	#13
John E Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 59 Thanks: 2 Thanked 8 Times in 5 Posts	I only visit the lake one or two times a year. But two years ago my wife and I and the kids spent Thanksgiving on the lake at a hotel. I kicked myself for not bringing the boat. It was gorgeous weather, and I didn't see anyone out there. I think November is under-rated.

11-07-2019, 09:26 PM	#14
TiltonBB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gilford, NH and Florida Posts: 2,979 Thanks: 688 Thanked 2,190 Times in 926 Posts	A lot of the local residents will tell you that the week after Labor Day is the best week of the season. The lake is quiet, the water is still warm, and the tourists have left. Shhhhhhhh................Don't tell anyone...........

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11-08-2019, 06:41 PM	#17
Cal Coon Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Lakes Region Posts: 475 Thanks: 179 Thanked 158 Times in 100 Posts	Boating in the cold does nothing for me. This is the time of year to start getting the sleds ready for the upcoming season!!! My favorite time of year. Football, Holidays, Family, Food, and sledding!!!! By far, my most favorite thing to do. I love sledding so much, I think about it cruising in the boat across the Broads in the middle of July!! Nothing like being up in the Mountains on your sled on a nice cold, beautiful, bright, sun shiny day!! What a country we live in. So Blessed.

11-08-2019, 06:49 PM	#18
8gv Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,079 Thanks: 63 Thanked 721 Times in 470 Posts	Hey Prestige... I didn't see you out on the lake today.

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11-09-2019, 04:09 PM	#20
steve-on-mark Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Epping, NH / Mark Island Posts: 1,802 Thanks: 181 Thanked 716 Times in 415 Posts	Not many other boats out today. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app __________________ ....keeping " urban decay " out of photos for nearly a year.

11-10-2019, 06:48 AM	#21
MDoug Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 342 Thanks: 116 Thanked 42 Times in 39 Posts	Boating Accident on Bear Last Night Friend texted me he heard of a boating fatality last night 11/9

11-10-2019, 07:23 AM	#23
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,669 Thanks: 750 Thanked 1,444 Times in 1,003 Posts	And that makes boating this late kind of scary. If you have a problem, there are very few people around to rescue you or help you.

11-30-2019, 12:07 PM	#24
New sleepers guys Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hard-core November Boaters Forgot something when we closed up for the winter and now the boat is out of the water. Wondering if there is anyone with a boat still in the water that I could hire in the Sleepers or Rattlesnake area to get a quick ride out there?!

11-30-2019, 12:20 PM	#25
Descant Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Merrimack and Welch Island Posts: 4,311 Thanks: 1,328 Thanked 1,614 Times in 1,047 Posts	Marina? Welcome to the Forum. Many marinas keep a work boat active until very late. Try WAM. Alternatively, they know who is still active and might help with a connection. Can't tell you how many times we've left what we thought was important on the island. When we arrived in the spring, still there, no problem. It's amazing that people pack up stuff and bring it home because it might freeze, and then store it someplace unheated.

11-30-2019, 06:42 PM	#26
MAXUM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Kuna ID Posts: 2,755 Thanks: 246 Thanked 1,942 Times in 802 Posts	Most of the island service\contractors work out there year round. Could try to hitch a ride with one of them.

12-01-2019, 06:18 AM	#27
gravy boat Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Gilford year round, West Alton summers Posts: 589 Thanks: 596 Thanked 199 Times in 100 Posts	November boaters There were four work boats/pontoons docked at Glendale yesterday late morning, FYI.