Sunrise over Welch this morning...

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They're getting bigger![emoji6]

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Definitely bigger
 

* & * Propeller has been spreading growth hormones perhaps? Definitely bigger.

Here is my new best friend in action..
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You need an air boat!

i need a lot of things.... ;-)

C Dory
 

With the Wallas Stove, you will be warm when you go boating. Mine has never failed!:)

Once I got a handle on how to run the damn thing! This morning was in the low 30s...went down 10 minutes before I needed to leave and fired it up...grandson and I had a beautiful warm and scenic ride in...wish I could have stayed out on the lake longer!

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C Dory
 

Steve, I always leave the therm turned up full blast and never have a problem

I don't have a problem now that I watched a you tube video to learn the proper sequence of things![emoji16]

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C Dory
 

I also use "clean" kerosene.

I filled it with diesel and it seems to work fine, but your's sounds like a better idea!

Another month has come and gone! November was actually pretty mild by NH standards and Thanksgiving went off without a hitch. Never did get a propane delivery ( that's another story ) , but I did lug out another 100 pounder just to be on the safe side. Lights and electric heaters have been doing the job, although this month's electric bill was staggering![emoji6] Will wrap up this Sunday...been taking stuff off island every time I head south. That is all!

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Last work commute of the season for me...views in Epping won't match these...

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Beautiful day...

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Love that C-Dory!

Today's views...wrapping up!

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When there's snow on the mountains-----

C Dory
 

We wouldn't stay on Bear through October if we didn't have our C Dory!

When you can't get to the battery shut off switch because the compartment door is frozen shut....it might be time to bail out! ;-)

Ahhh, that too! :laugh:

When your frozen dock lines are stiff as rebar... it's time![emoji6]

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Decision made. Too many things against ya'! :laugh:

I actually had to go back out tonight...in the midst of the chaos of wet vac and compressor noise yesterday, one of the cats decided it would be a good idea to hide and not come out. After an hour of hunting for it, I had to head home. I came in tonight and was able to grab him!

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Oh no! Glad you found the cat. I think that was an omen. You just aren't supposed to leave.:)

C Dory
 

Do you have gps and radar to navigate in the dark? I still rely on my Raymarine C70.

I do have navionics, and I picked up a used radar system I want to install in my short off season. The lake is very dark this time of year![emoji6]

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Land Masses and airport lights
 

I think most of the Gilford islanders make the trip back and forth to the mainland so often, there really isn't much navigation. Mostly, look at the land masses and the three red airport towers can be seen for miles. Mostly, keep your eyes out of the cockpit looking for other boats. Fog, of course is a different story. Electronic assistance might be nice, but we just never got around to it. Maybe next year, Navionics.

Some nights are so dark I can't see land masses...but you're right, once I'm around Mink, I can see the towers and Glendale....much easier with the flashing navigation lights, but those go away in October.

C Dory
 

Thanks to my radar I was able to dodge a small fishing boat in the fog one morning on my way to Y Landing!!

I was coming in one foggy morning and thought I saw the Marine Patrol building lights...turned out to be a fishing boat with spotlights mounted on the roof!

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Last In/First Out?
 

So Steve, when will you be back on Mark for the 2021 season? 20 minutes after ice out?

C Dory
 

The boat I dodged had no lights! Thank God for Raymarine.

This year was 2 or 3 days before ice out...whenever it's clear between Glendale and Mark!

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No, he's going out in Jan. in his new airboat.

That's not in the budget this year... I'll have to wait til ice out like the rest of you! :-)

I would love an ice boat! Forum friend "Codeman" had a 1000 islands ice boat about 10 or 12 years ago that I remember. To me that was the perfect ice boat for the lake. Unfortunately the price on these over the past few years has skyrocketed!!

Maybe someday!...

Dan

J has had more boats over the last 15 years than I've had underware changes! ok, I embellish...but not much! haha

There is no doubt about that!! :laugh::laugh:

Dan