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Descant · 04-07-2016, 01:30 PM

The Winni Water Taxi was built by Eastern (their 31' hull) specifically for the purpose. The "ram" didn't weigh much, but it allowed them to power up to a dock and hold steady while people on/off loaded, keeping the prop in deeper water.
We used them to shuttle a large group from Meredith to our island camp, which faces the broads. Their capacity was about 30, including crew. The ride was not wet and nobody got sick. Great service, but not sustainable. They also did Saturday night bar hop cruises, but that's only one night per week.

Like most summer businesses on the lake, it is very difficult to support yourself when the business is focused on weekends.

04-07-2016, 01:30 PM	#33
Descant Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Merrimack and Welch Island Posts: 4,094 Thanks: 1,240 Thanked 1,538 Times in 996 Posts	Water Taxi The Winni Water Taxi was built by Eastern (their 31' hull) specifically for the purpose. The "ram" didn't weigh much, but it allowed them to power up to a dock and hold steady while people on/off loaded, keeping the prop in deeper water. We used them to shuttle a large group from Meredith to our island camp, which faces the broads. Their capacity was about 30, including crew. The ride was not wet and nobody got sick. Great service, but not sustainable. They also did Saturday night bar hop cruises, but that's only one night per week. Like most summer businesses on the lake, it is very difficult to support yourself when the business is focused on weekends.