Shakedown cruise - start of the season

NH_boater · 05-04-2011, 05:57 AM

I took out the boat yesterday to wring it out and ensure everything is working; Alton Bay into the broads. It was glass smooth out there. I saw only 3 other boats. I love this time of year. I expect traffic will be lower this year with gas where it is.

More safety this year. I purchased a backup, portable emergency bilge pump. I also installed an automatic fire extinguisher in the engine compartment. Seemed like a good decision for a couple hundred dollars. Not only does this provide me additional piece of mind but also provides 5% cheaper insurance (so it pays for itself in a few years).

Looking forward to a great season.

Chaos · 05-04-2011, 09:26 PM

I took mine on April 22nd and have been out several times since. I was really surprised on this Monday when I saw several very large sections of a tree. Easily 6 feet long and a good 5 inches in diameter.

So keep your eyes peeled for debris, it's not all gone yet.

NH_boater · 05-04-2011, 10:12 PM

I did keep a good eye out, you are correct that there will still be floaters out there. I fish out the ones I see (and can manage) feeling good that I may help out the next guy.

Rattlesnake Gal · 05-05-2011, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by NH_boater

Looking forward to a great season.

Us too! Welcome back to the lake.

05-04-2011, 05:57 AM	#1
NH_boater Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 298 Thanks: 14 Thanked 147 Times in 62 Posts	Shakedown cruise - start of the season I took out the boat yesterday to wring it out and ensure everything is working; Alton Bay into the broads. It was glass smooth out there. I saw only 3 other boats. I love this time of year. I expect traffic will be lower this year with gas where it is. More safety this year. I purchased a backup, portable emergency bilge pump. I also installed an automatic fire extinguisher in the engine compartment. Seemed like a good decision for a couple hundred dollars. Not only does this provide me additional piece of mind but also provides 5% cheaper insurance (so it pays for itself in a few years). Looking forward to a great season.

05-04-2011, 09:26 PM	#2
Chaos Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Danville, NH and West Alton Marina Posts: 134 Thanks: 111 Thanked 32 Times in 20 Posts	My shakedown cruise I took mine on April 22nd and have been out several times since. I was really surprised on this Monday when I saw several very large sections of a tree. Easily 6 feet long and a good 5 inches in diameter. So keep your eyes peeled for debris, it's not all gone yet.

05-04-2011, 10:12 PM	#3
NH_boater Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 298 Thanks: 14 Thanked 147 Times in 62 Posts	floaters I did keep a good eye out, you are correct that there will still be floaters out there. I fish out the ones I see (and can manage) feeling good that I may help out the next guy.