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Forum: Boating 10-05-2023, 11:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,348
Posted By fltsimguy
Boat vs Plane on The Broads

Saw this on Instagram. The plane is flying slow so definitely not a race….hope the pilot and driver had planned this in advance and the plane wasn’t trying to land. Maybe the plane is looking for the...
Forum: History 04-19-2022, 11:35 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,252
Posted By fltsimguy
I remember when the LI bridge was rebuilt around...

I remember when the LI bridge was rebuilt around 1990. I think the old one was wooden? Annoys me to this day they didn’t make it higher!
Forum: Boating 11-05-2021, 11:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,325
Posted By fltsimguy
Came across a neat video of the Mount being taken...

Came across a neat video of the Mount being taken out of the water this past Spring.

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Forum: Boating 09-11-2021, 12:37 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 11,827
Posted By fltsimguy
I've been boating on the lake since the mid-80's...

I've been boating on the lake since the mid-80's in all weather and frequently at night, and can only think of a couple times I've found it would have been useful. Mainly in the fog. We recently...
Forum: Boating 09-02-2021, 11:35 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,624
Posted By fltsimguy
A deer swimming between Long Island and Sandy...

A deer swimming between Long Island and Sandy Island.
Forum: Boating 06-19-2021, 03:05 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 21,034
Posted By fltsimguy
I don’t think that’s the same boat. I saw it...

I don’t think that’s the same boat. I saw it docked in Fort Lauderdale a few years ago, still had the name on the side.
Forum: General Discussion 06-04-2021, 12:24 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 16,379
Posted By fltsimguy
Mount in Dry Dock

Anyone have any pictures or videos?
Forum: General Discussion 05-04-2021, 01:03 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 34,010
Posted By fltsimguy
Saw this on the Great Bay Marina Instagram page.

Saw this on the Great Bay Marina Instagram page.
Forum: General Discussion 05-01-2021, 08:47 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 34,010
Posted By fltsimguy
Anyone know anything about the history of the...

Anyone know anything about the history of the vessel? Where it came from? Great to see something new!
Forum: General Discussion 04-06-2021, 12:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,337
Posted By fltsimguy
It looks like the marine railway was in the water...

It looks like the marine railway was in the water in those pictures of Center Harbor, and the Doris E doesn’t appear to be there either. Anyone else notice that?
Forum: Boat Repairs & Maintenance 02-02-2021, 01:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,022
Posted By fltsimguy
Zinc's

How often do you change the zinc's on your outdrives? Our marine just told us every two years, previously we had gone much longer than that.
Forum: Marketplace 10-02-2020, 12:55 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,389
Posted By fltsimguy
WANTED: Rental Slip. Will make $100 donation to a non-profit!

Looking for a rental slip ideally in Gilford or Laconia for the 2021 season. 30' (33' LOA) Sea Ray. We don't hang out at the slip, get in the boat and go. PM me if you have a slip available and...
Forum: Winni Wildlife 08-17-2020, 11:41 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 31,580
Posted By fltsimguy
I believe the reason F&G won't say they're here...

I believe the reason F&G won't say they're here is that the animals which have been found (dead) in New England can be traced back to the Northern Rockies, so it's true they're here but they're not...
Forum: History 08-13-2020, 11:44 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,972
Posted By fltsimguy
We summered at Windward Harbor a couple times...

We summered at Windward Harbor a couple times when I was a kid and remember dropping a bare hook in the water and you'd catch a sunfish or perch. Best fishing spot on the lake for kids I've ever...
Forum: History 08-06-2020, 11:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,972
Posted By fltsimguy
The Swallow Boathouse

Came across this video on youtube yesterday which I found fascinating. It's a little history on the boathouse at Windward Harbor which used to house the steamship Swallow, and shows some "rails"...
Forum: General Discussion 06-25-2020, 12:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,052
Posted By fltsimguy
Here's a screen grab from an aviation chart...

Here's a screen grab from an aviation chart showing the Yankee 1 and Yankee 2 MOA (Military Operations Area). It's within the magenta lines with the "hairs" sticking inward. The helicopters and...
Forum: Diving Winnipesaukee 06-04-2020, 12:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 13,972
Posted By fltsimguy
They blew up the remains of the Mount to...

They blew up the remains of the Mount to dismantle her? Never knew that!
Forum: General Discussion 09-27-2019, 12:25 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 31,160
Posted By fltsimguy
Anyone know when the Mount will go into dry dock?...

Anyone know when the Mount will go into dry dock? I heard somewhere it usually goes into dry dock every five years. Can’t remember when it was out last.
Forum: Outdoor Recreation 03-07-2019, 01:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 14,242
Posted By fltsimguy
I did some light touring at Gunstock. Hike up Try...

I did some light touring at Gunstock. Hike up Try Me (see map below) towards the cell tower. You can then traverse across the ridge up to the summit, and then ski down. Not the Whites by any measure...
Forum: General Discussion 02-25-2019, 12:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 11,853
Posted By fltsimguy
I’ve used this map a few times for hiking....

I’ve used this map a few times for hiking. http://www.franklinsites.com/hikephotos/files/nhtrailbanditossipees.php

There’s also a cool app on smart phones called PeakFinder. It uses your location...
Forum: General Discussion 09-24-2018, 11:47 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 17,025
Posted By fltsimguy
Swung by to see her on 9/23. Didn’t look much...

Swung by to see her on 9/23. Didn’t look much different than my last visit. Anyone hear what the status of the re-plating is? Looks like they’ve stripped the hull down. Still neat to see her up...
Forum: General Discussion 07-02-2018, 12:16 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 17,025
Posted By fltsimguy
Got a couple shot of her on Sunday. Consolation...

Got a couple shot of her on Sunday. Consolation prize for her being out of service is getting to see her in dry dock, can’t remember when I saw that last.
Forum: General Discussion 06-29-2018, 11:55 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 17,025
Posted By fltsimguy
Anyone know why issues developed with the hull? ...

Anyone know why issues developed with the hull? Any pictures?
Forum: Boating 05-08-2018, 12:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,949
Posted By fltsimguy
Has anyone ever noticed this towards Greens'...

Has anyone ever noticed this towards Greens' Basin? A few years ago we were swimming up there and noticed an electrical current in the water, felt like pins and needles in your extremities. We...
Forum: Boating 04-29-2018, 12:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,037
Posted By fltsimguy
Did a ride from Gilford to Wolfeboro yesterday...

Did a ride from Gilford to Wolfeboro yesterday and saw lots of small branches, a few wood planks from docks, and a large patch of loose ice at the southern end of the broads. I’m sure the ice patch...
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