August Boating Plans and Stories!

Baja Guy · 08-08-2010, 08:07 PM

You are right to say I could use some more prop. The only hard part is explaining it to my finance department when I tell her not to spend too much on the kids etc. At any rate it sure isn't lugging now and I don't run past 4600 RPM which is the max. But it was feeling so good the other night with my new plug wires I kinda wish I had the big pitched wheel. I may take you up on that tryout Vita!

BroadHopper · 08-08-2010, 10:29 PM

I have a 23 and 25 pitch 3 blade for you to try. Will sell for BRO.

Currently running 24 Pitch 4 blade wheel.

OCDACTIVE · 08-09-2010, 06:45 PM

Anyone have a 4 blade, Bravo 1, Left Handed Prop? I would love to try one to potentially buy. But if it isn't for sale I would love to at least try it. You are welcome to come for the ride...

Thanks

BroadHopper · 08-10-2010, 08:16 AM

I will let you try my wheel. Would love to take a ride on that 'Active Thunder'. I am working Friday and Sunday. Have the other days off.

BroadHopper · 08-10-2010, 07:47 PM

Put 6 hrs on the clock. The lake traffic was very light. I was surprise to see the number of boats rafting at Braun Bay, Timber and West Alton.

I saw the MP 4 times today. At both ends of the Weirs Channel, One South of GI bridge and one coming into Wolfeboro. Most I have seen in one day this year. All were chasing those who have violated 150' rules.

The kids were able to tube and waterski without problems. I notice a lot of watersports today. Like decades ago. A classic Winni day.

Someone speed through the 6 pack today. I was in the middle to the right at no wake speed. I was yelling at him and motion him to slow down. He just wave at me without slowing down. I got his bow number. A NJ bowrider loaded with kids. Called it in.

Another Winni moment.

Dave R · 08-11-2010, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BroadHopper

Someone speed through the 6 pack today. I was in the middle to the right at no wake speed. I was yelling at him and motion him to slow down. He just wave at me without slowing down. I got his bow number. A NJ bowrider loaded with kids. Called it in.

Another Winni moment.

As far as I know, the six pack is not a NWZ.

townsde · 08-11-2010, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave R

As far as I know, the six pack is not a NWZ.

I agree with Dave R. I have not seen no wake bouys posted at the six pack. When I came through this weekend there were 4 boats all with the bows high in the water throwing a big wake. There would have been less traffic and waves if they would have stayed on plane.

Irrigation Guy · 08-11-2010, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave R

As far as I know, the six pack is not a NWZ.

It isn't a no wake zone, but is less than 150' across according to NHMP.

Dave R · 08-12-2010, 05:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LocalRealtor

It isn't a no wake zone, but is less than 150' across according to NHMP.

Gotcha. Does seem somewhat narrow.

BroadHopper · 08-30-2010, 05:11 PM

77 hours on the clock this year. Last time I had that much hours was summer of 2000, when I had almost 200 hours. Growing up on the big lake, I use to averge over 200 hrs, until the gas prices make me think twice about cruising.

Last week after the storm, the Broads shows its 'wild side'. It was fun.

Should hit 80 hours before the weekend gets here.

ApS · 08-31-2010, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave R

Gotcha. Does seem somewhat narrow.

150-feet is two ski-rope lengths (+ a little).

Irrigation Guy · 08-11-2010, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BroadHopper

Someone speed through the 6 pack today. I was in the middle to the right at no wake speed. I was yelling at him and motion him to slow down. He just wave at me without slowing down. I got his bow number. A NJ bowrider loaded with kids. Called it in.

It is a rare thing for people to slow down through the 6 pack for a boat coming the other way. I went through in the afternoon and was going slow. 4 boats coming the other way all sped right threw. Going speed there was very little wake so no big deal, but it is probably only 100 feet across.

You'd be calling a lot of boats in if you spent much time over that way.

Baja Guy · 08-11-2010, 06:39 PM

Sounds like Tuesday was great for some of you too. I had just one of my 2 kids so we had a dad date. Went over to Y landing for no reason & then on to Center Harbor to see if anything was going to happen there. Alas not a single bonehead to be seen.
After hanging around a bit I gave my daughter the helm for a mile or two. That was fun since she's not old enough to drive a car yet. It's good for them to understand what the shift, trim & throttle do. You never know when there will be a problem. Of course she declared that she could take it to the ramp for me when I pull it, but I don't think so, not yet. I told her that this boat is kind of special to me and I didn't think I could just hand it off to a teen. Plus it's too powerful for a kid in my view. We walk before we run.
I just want to go on record as saying that lake weekdays are a lot like 40 years ago when I first was on Winni. Very few boats, lots of room to operate, no idiots. In a word, idyllic.
Now if I could just break my wife & kids of their need to go to the ocean I'd be all set! That's where I will spend the rest of the week, miss you lake!

cowisl · 08-11-2010, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OCDACTIVE

Anyone have a 4 blade, Bravo 1, Left Handed Prop? I would love to try one to potentially buy. But if it isn't for sale I would love to at least try it. You are welcome to come for the ride...

Thanks

I have some hydromotives that you are welcome to try

08-08-2010, 10:29 PM	#2
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,668 Thanks: 3,282 Thanked 1,132 Times in 814 Posts	Bravo I props I have a 23 and 25 pitch 3 blade for you to try. Will sell for BRO. Currently running 24 Pitch 4 blade wheel. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

08-09-2010, 06:45 PM	#3
OCDACTIVE Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fort Myers FL / Moultonboro Posts: 1,045 Thanks: 444 Thanked 574 Times in 178 Posts	Anyone have a 4 blade, Bravo 1, Left Handed Prop? I would love to try one to potentially buy. But if it isn't for sale I would love to at least try it. You are welcome to come for the ride... Thanks __________________ Have you had your Vessel Inspected Yet?

08-10-2010, 08:16 AM	#4
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,668 Thanks: 3,282 Thanked 1,132 Times in 814 Posts	24" 4 blade I will let you try my wheel. Would love to take a ride on that 'Active Thunder'. I am working Friday and Sunday. Have the other days off. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

08-10-2010, 07:47 PM	#5
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,668 Thanks: 3,282 Thanked 1,132 Times in 814 Posts	Perfect day today Put 6 hrs on the clock. The lake traffic was very light. I was surprise to see the number of boats rafting at Braun Bay, Timber and West Alton. I saw the MP 4 times today. At both ends of the Weirs Channel, One South of GI bridge and one coming into Wolfeboro. Most I have seen in one day this year. All were chasing those who have violated 150' rules. The kids were able to tube and waterski without problems. I notice a lot of watersports today. Like decades ago. A classic Winni day. Someone speed through the 6 pack today. I was in the middle to the right at no wake speed. I was yelling at him and motion him to slow down. He just wave at me without slowing down. I got his bow number. A NJ bowrider loaded with kids. Called it in. Another Winni moment. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

08-30-2010, 05:11 PM	#10
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,668 Thanks: 3,282 Thanked 1,132 Times in 814 Posts	August been great! 77 hours on the clock this year. Last time I had that much hours was summer of 2000, when I had almost 200 hours. Growing up on the big lake, I use to averge over 200 hrs, until the gas prices make me think twice about cruising. Last week after the storm, the Broads shows its 'wild side'. It was fun. Should hit 80 hours before the weekend gets here. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

08-08-2010, 08:07 PM	#1
Baja Guy Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Nashua, NH Posts: 45 Thanks: 3 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	You are right to say I could use some more prop. The only hard part is explaining it to my finance department when I tell her not to spend too much on the kids etc. At any rate it sure isn't lugging now and I don't run past 4600 RPM which is the max. But it was feeling so good the other night with my new plug wires I kinda wish I had the big pitched wheel. I may take you up on that tryout Vita!

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townsde (08-11-2010)

08-11-2010, 06:39 PM	#13
Baja Guy Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Nashua, NH Posts: 45 Thanks: 3 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Sounds like Tuesday was great for some of you too. I had just one of my 2 kids so we had a dad date. Went over to Y landing for no reason & then on to Center Harbor to see if anything was going to happen there. Alas not a single bonehead to be seen. After hanging around a bit I gave my daughter the helm for a mile or two. That was fun since she's not old enough to drive a car yet. It's good for them to understand what the shift, trim & throttle do. You never know when there will be a problem. Of course she declared that she could take it to the ramp for me when I pull it, but I don't think so, not yet. I told her that this boat is kind of special to me and I didn't think I could just hand it off to a teen. Plus it's too powerful for a kid in my view. We walk before we run. I just want to go on record as saying that lake weekdays are a lot like 40 years ago when I first was on Winni. Very few boats, lots of room to operate, no idiots. In a word, idyllic. Now if I could just break my wife & kids of their need to go to the ocean I'd be all set! That's where I will spend the rest of the week, miss you lake! __________________ 1989 Baja Sunsport 196, Mercruiser 5.7, For Sale 1987 Formula 223 LS with 1997 350 Mag

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