Summer of 2008 my inlaws had a not so nice experience in the same location. They are in their 70s and were achored in the Cove for a few hours. He tells me at least 300 feet of shore-he has Captained a boat on Winni since he was 7 so I will trust his judgement.
They were Told to leave by several residents who came out on boats and they would not-being former Wolfeboro Lake Front Property Owners they nicely told them to enjoy their day and the lake is for everyone. Then they had 4 row boats and kayacks circling their boat for an hour before he decided he had had enough and left.
My inlaws dont have a Performance Boat they have whisper quiet very nice 24foot cuddy.
I have learned over the last decade on Winni you meet some great folks and you also meet some not so great ones too...
The the original poster...glad you were ok.