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Forum: Boat Repairs & Maintenance Yesterday, 10:22 AM
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Posted By Descant
TMS Diesel

A kind word for Thistle Mobile Service: https://www.tmsdiesel.com

After being in storage for 4 years, Angel's Share had an issue on start up this spring. MVYC was unable to diagnose diesel issues...
Forum: Boat Repairs & Maintenance Yesterday, 09:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,805
Posted By Descant
No joy

No show for August 2nd. We talked and apparently his wife was in the hospital. It would take a couple of weeks to get his schedule back on track. I called again a few weeks later, after Labor Day....
Forum: General Discussion 10-27-2024, 04:57 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,179
Posted By Descant
I understand the Food Court at the Pheasant Lane...

I understand the Food Court at the Pheasant Lane Mall was placed in MA because the meals tax rate was lower than NH.

The Watkins Town Forest in Merrimack extends into Bedford and I understand...
Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance 10-24-2024, 10:24 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 11,824
Posted By Descant
Heatrak

I use Heatrak mats for my walkway. Low amperage and negligible cost to run. https://heattrak.com/ They make mats for driveways, but not a lot of info about steep slopes. I turn the switch on when...
Forum: Boating 10-21-2024, 02:52 PM
Replies: 1,021
Views: 471,113
Posted By Descant
We have Sally's Gut, Becky's Garden. I'd go for...

We have Sally's Gut, Becky's Garden. I'd go for Charlotte's Passage, so each name is unique.
Forum: Boating 10-21-2024, 11:23 AM
Replies: 1,021
Views: 471,113
Posted By Descant
Topless Sally's Gut

I remember that thread. In this case however, I thought you might be referring to the passage between Mark and Mink. Maybe we should have a naming contest? One of the few places on Winnipesaukee...
Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance 10-20-2024, 10:47 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 11,824
Posted By Descant
After re-reading this post and all the responses,...

After re-reading this post and all the responses, I feel like there is basic info missing. Is this really a year round residence? What did the previous owner do? Did you ask? What do the ...
Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance 10-17-2024, 12:39 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 11,824
Posted By Descant
Stairlift

Many lakeside properties are elevated and have a stairlift/elevator apparatus to get down to the dock level.
The tractor/snowblower set up seems to be preferred. I have a family member who used to...
Forum: Boating 10-13-2024, 07:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,618
Posted By Descant
We went out dinner time Friday night, relatively...

We went out dinner time Friday night, relatively calm. Looked like the Tiki Bar was all lit up. Final trip around 10:00 pm for late arrivals. Being on the south side of Welch, not much wind, no...
Forum: Weather 10-10-2024, 12:53 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,184
Posted By Descant
Phone charger

Amazon has a variety of solar phone chargers for as little as $15. Great for camping as well as emergencies.
Forum: General Discussion 10-10-2024, 09:38 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 35,101
Posted By Descant
Boat slips?

How many boat slips do they have? Looking around the lake, 20 boat slips for $100 K each is $2MM. Bare land could easily be worth $1.5MM.
Forum: Weather 10-10-2024, 09:15 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,184
Posted By Descant
Portable generator

I remember a winter storm here where I was at the hardware store. The word was that nobody had generators in stock and nobody had gas cans, and most gas stations weren't pumping because they had no...
Forum: General Discussion 10-09-2024, 12:32 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 35,101
Posted By Descant
Party of 9 came by boat. Landing party went for...

Party of 9 came by boat. Landing party went for ice cream while some drifted as the dock was full. Excellent assortment of ice cream flavors including Blueberry Cheesecake. All happy. Saturday...
Forum: Marketplace 10-07-2024, 01:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,777
Posted By Descant
Yes, but I like to keep my name boards. Just...

Yes, but I like to keep my name boards. Just finished additional sleeping quarters at camp, so Hat Trick's two staterooms are excess capacity. Excellent liveaboard.
Forum: Marketplace 10-07-2024, 11:53 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,777
Posted By Descant
Over priced?

Not so long ago, MVYC slips would sell overnight. The ones currently for sale, on this site's classified page, have been on the market for quite awhile. In a few weeks, property tax will be due and...
Forum: Boat Repairs & Maintenance 10-06-2024, 05:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,284
Posted By Descant
Some time ago, but I had East Coast fabricate a...

Some time ago, but I had East Coast fabricate a project for my 1957 Yellow Jacket boat. Good work, good price, on schedule.
Forum: General Discussion 10-03-2024, 10:18 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 184,320
Posted By Descant
I'd guess an apology or other statement might...

I'd guess an apology or other statement might prejudice any further "discussions". Silence is golden.
Forum: Boating 10-03-2024, 04:28 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,592
Posted By Descant
being helpful

I am totally impressed by how easily everybody on this thread readily will ask for and offer help to fellow yachtsmen. Good for us.
Forum: Boating 10-03-2024, 10:47 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,592
Posted By Descant
I used to keep long bow and stern lines, push the...

I used to keep long bow and stern lines, push the boat off the trailer and pull it back in and secure it while I parked the car. That was on a beach on Half Moon Lake. In the other direction I used...
Forum: Marketplace 10-01-2024, 02:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,777
Posted By Descant
I know some 36 x 12 bulkhead and 38 x 13 finger...

I know some 36 x 12 bulkhead and 38 x 13 finger docks at MVYC for $8K. That's for 12 months, lots of amenities.
Forum: Boating 10-01-2024, 11:34 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,592
Posted By Descant
Steve St. Onge is a licensed professional captain...

Steve St. Onge is a licensed professional captain who can give great hands on experience about navigating and docking. Contac t "Steve on Mark" through this Forum. Not free but excellent reviews. ...
Forum: Boating 09-28-2024, 11:44 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 30,342
Posted By Descant
Dynamite

In the good old days, Public Utilities Commission, before Marine Patrol and before DES, some hazards would be blown up and "debris" removed. Hole in the Wall is an example. Dredging the Weirs...
Forum: Restaurant Information & Reviews 09-28-2024, 10:51 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,131
Posted By Descant
5 Children

TomC, that's too bad. Rowdy children (or other loud patrons)m ake it difficult to enjoy even the most excellent food. Some restaurants do better than others at this--not seating kids in the main...
Forum: Boating 09-26-2024, 09:12 AM
Replies: 1,021
Views: 471,113
Posted By Descant
Photoi bomb?

Not sure what a photo bomb is, but a picture with a boat in it always gets at least 10 extra credit points.
Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance 09-24-2024, 08:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,708
Posted By Descant
Huh?

I'm confused. We get a great signal from the Belknap/Gunstock tower and our neighbors, deeper in the woods, get a great signal off a repeater on one of our trees. (There is some power that comes...
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