Boat Launch with parking

Got Gills · 05-14-2013, 05:20 PM

I used to put my boat in at Ames Farm. They were sued a couple years ago after being a boat launch for a hundred years and can no longer public launch. I want to dive this summer and have a side scan sonar on

my boat. I found this site last year and its great.

Just Sold · 05-15-2013, 09:04 AM

There is Downings Landing in Alton Bay which is now owned by NH Fish and Game. It is right before the bridge on Rt 11 (coming from Alton) and has plenty of parking and a good ramp. Parking and launch is free. I expect that it will be a busy place though.

Other Post about the sale and photos:
http://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/...wnings+Landing

Legionnaire70 · 05-26-2013, 07:24 PM

When and why did the launch and park go south at Ames farm?

Only rumor I heard was the (I will be nice here) gentleman lawyer from Massachusetts who lives next door two months out of the year shut them down complaining of "too much traffic" in front of his house... Hmmm, I didn't know he owned the lake! Anyways.... Too bad, a business that was in business for so many years shut down by a Flatlander just makes my blood boil...

codeman671 · 05-26-2013, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Legionnaire70

When and why did the launch and park go south at Ames farm?

Only rumor I heard was the (I will be nice here) gentleman lawyer from Massachusetts who lives next door two months out of the year shut them down complaining of "too much traffic" in front of his house... Hmmm, I didn't know he owned the lake! Anyways.... Too bad, a business that was in business for so many years shut down by a Flatlander just makes my blood boil...

There is a lot more to the story than that....Ames Farm was by no means innocent in their actions over the years.

upthesaukee · 05-26-2013, 07:41 PM

Lawyer and family are local. And I agree with Codeman...Ames not all innocent here either.

Slickcraft · 05-27-2013, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Legionnaire70

When and why did the launch and park go south at Ames farm?

Only rumor I heard was the (I will be nice here) gentleman lawyer from Massachusetts who lives next door two months out of the year shut them down complaining of "too much traffic" in front of his house... Hmmm, I didn't know he owned the lake! Anyways.... Too bad, a business that was in business for so many years shut down by a Flatlander just makes my blood boil...

Several prior threads, here is one.
http://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/...es+boat+launch
It is really too bad that they got shut down. That rumor you heard in not far off.

RailroadJoe · 05-27-2013, 05:15 AM

If that is his new house just south of Ames whicjh just had a seperate garage built, the house has a two car garage . And a nice dock with his boat in already. It seemed to be empty all winter. If a local lawyer, why was it empty all year. Seems more like a flatlander to me. Some lawyers make my blood boil. Too bad for Ames no matter what they may have done, they were operating for years.

Maybe Marriott can buy the place and put in a big hotel and conference center.

tis · 05-27-2013, 06:32 AM

Just one second off topic, I heard yesterday that lawsuits cost every person in this country more than a thousand dollars a year. Ok, back on topic.

Seaplane Pilot · 05-27-2013, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by upthesaukee

Lawyer and family are local. And I agree with Codeman...Ames not all innocent here either.

The property that borders Ames to the east is owned by a lawyer from Mass. I believe you are referring to the "locals" that own property near Ames to the west/northwest.

BroadHopper · 05-27-2013, 08:00 AM

Town of Alton has a free boat launch with parking. You need to park the trailer up at Letter S road and drive back to the launch to get your boat.

Town of Meredith has a boat launch with parking up the street. The launch is limited. I had a tough time launching a 22' boat. I wouldn't try to launch a larger boat. It is free off season and I believe before 9am in the morning and after 5pm at night.

Almost all of the marinas provides boat launch and parking for a fee, usually $20. In the past, WAM was great if you want to put your boat in for a week or so and need to park your trailer. I am not sure of the policy today.

It is unfortunate what had happen to Ames Farm, the privilege should have been grandfathered as the farm allowed boat launching and storage back in the 50's. I agree that because of changing zoning laws and regulations that Ames should cease and desist. But when it comes to traditions, who gave the mcmansion owners and flatlanders to tell us what we can do and cannot do on our beloved lake!

Zeke · 05-27-2013, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by tis

Just one second off topic, I heard yesterday that lawsuits cost every person in this country more than a thousand dollars a year. Ok, back on topic.

I once heard that 80% of all statistics are made up on the spot.

tis · 05-27-2013, 03:04 PM

Well, it could be. We heard it on Stossel on Fox. If you are a liberal you surely won't believe it. But it wouldn't surprise me!

upthesaukee · 05-27-2013, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by BroadHopper

Town of Alton has a free boat launch with parking. You need to park the trailer up at Letter S road and drive back to the launch to get your boat.

Alton has two launch sites with parking. One is as described above and is the ramp in the Bay parking lot next to Shibley's at the Pier. Trailer parking is as indicated.

Also available for free is Downing's Landing, at the intersection of Rte 28A (East side Dr.) and Rte 11. This facility is now owned by NH Fish and Game, and has several vehicle and trailer parking locations in the lot.

gillygirl · 05-27-2013, 05:13 PM

I don't understand why people post things which they don't know for certain are accurate. It just undermines their credibility on other posts.

Rusty · 05-27-2013, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by tis

Just one second off topic, I heard yesterday that lawsuits cost every person in this country more than a thousand dollars a year. Ok, back on topic.

If I may add another second to the off topic comment: IMHO "TORT Reform" is way overdue in this country.

NHBUOY · 05-27-2013, 07:35 PM

I forgot about the Victoria/Shibleys ramp in ABay. THAT ramp is not for the faint of heart though. A good ramp for smaller boats and driver's with good trailer skills. Steep and skinny.

In the public lot too.

upthesaukee · 05-27-2013, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by NHBUOY

I forgot about the Victoria/Shibleys ramp in ABay. THAT ramp is not for the faint of heart though. A good ramp for smaller boats and driver's with good trailer skills. Steep and skinny.

In the public lot too.

You can either be a shining example to those who trailer a boat, or you can be a source of great entertainment.

Never have been a shining example, and would launch or pick up boat at 7 in the morning to avoid the crowds, and the laughter echoing across the bay like the fireworks on the Fourth.

Actually not a bad ramp with the water up, but if the lake is low and the boat is of any size, it can be an adventure for anyone.

05-14-2013, 05:20 PM	#1
Got Gills Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Concord Posts: 2 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Boat Launch with parking I used to put my boat in at Ames Farm. They were sued a couple years ago after being a boat launch for a hundred years and can no longer public launch. I want to dive this summer and have a side scan sonar on my boat. I found this site last year and its great.

05-15-2013, 09:04 AM	#2
Just Sold Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Suncook, NH, but at The Lake at Heart Posts: 2,612 Thanks: 1,082 Thanked 433 Times in 209 Posts	There is Downings Landing in Alton Bay which is now owned by NH Fish and Game. It is right before the bridge on Rt 11 (coming from Alton) and has plenty of parking and a good ramp. Parking and launch is free. I expect that it will be a busy place though. Other Post about the sale and photos: http://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/...wnings+Landing __________________ Just Sold At the lake the stress of daily life just melts away. Pro Re Nata

05-26-2013, 07:41 PM	#5
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,559 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,412 Thanked 1,922 Times in 1,064 Posts	Not a Mass lawyer either Lawyer and family are local. And I agree with Codeman...Ames not all innocent here either. __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

05-27-2013, 08:00 AM	#10
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,522 Thanks: 3,130 Thanked 1,090 Times in 784 Posts	Back on Topic Town of Alton has a free boat launch with parking. You need to park the trailer up at Letter S road and drive back to the launch to get your boat. Town of Meredith has a boat launch with parking up the street. The launch is limited. I had a tough time launching a 22' boat. I wouldn't try to launch a larger boat. It is free off season and I believe before 9am in the morning and after 5pm at night. Almost all of the marinas provides boat launch and parking for a fee, usually $20. In the past, WAM was great if you want to put your boat in for a week or so and need to park your trailer. I am not sure of the policy today. It is unfortunate what had happen to Ames Farm, the privilege should have been grandfathered as the farm allowed boat launching and storage back in the 50's. I agree that because of changing zoning laws and regulations that Ames should cease and desist. But when it comes to traditions, who gave the mcmansion owners and flatlanders to tell us what we can do and cannot do on our beloved lake! __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

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05-26-2013, 07:24 PM	#3
Legionnaire70 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 119 Thanks: 25 Thanked 31 Times in 21 Posts	When and why did the launch and park go south at Ames farm? Only rumor I heard was the (I will be nice here) gentleman lawyer from Massachusetts who lives next door two months out of the year shut them down complaining of "too much traffic" in front of his house... Hmmm, I didn't know he owned the lake! Anyways.... Too bad, a business that was in business for so many years shut down by a Flatlander just makes my blood boil...

05-27-2013, 05:15 AM	#7
RailroadJoe Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 620 Thanks: 259 Thanked 158 Times in 100 Posts	If that is his new house just south of Ames whicjh just had a seperate garage built, the house has a two car garage . And a nice dock with his boat in already. It seemed to be empty all winter. If a local lawyer, why was it empty all year. Seems more like a flatlander to me. Some lawyers make my blood boil. Too bad for Ames no matter what they may have done, they were operating for years. Maybe Marriott can buy the place and put in a big hotel and conference center.

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05-27-2013, 07:35 PM	#16
NHBUOY Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Loon Mtn. winters...Meredith Neck summers Posts: 398 Thanks: 288 Thanked 94 Times in 60 Posts	I forgot about the Victoria/Shibleys ramp in ABay. THAT ramp is not for the faint of heart though. A good ramp for smaller boats and driver's with good trailer skills. Steep and skinny. In the public lot too.