Snowmobiles on the Lake Sunday

Lakegeezer · 03-22-2011, 05:28 PM

One of the wonderful things about the lakes region is there are so many different types of people either living here or visiting. NH is the live free or die state and indeed, people are somewhat free to choose their level of risk. Those that snowmobile on the lake from here on may be risking a Darwin award, but it is rare to hear about sleds in the water this time of year. In general, sober risk takers know what they are doing. On Sunday, there were a lot of sleds out, and we also saw six deer galloping north. Today - only one set of new tracks in the fresh few inches. There are wet spots in the snow around the rocks, but the rest is solid white and probably safe in most areas. To avoid temptation, my sled is safely put away for the season. The shoreline is all slush anyway from run-off, so ez access is gone.

Update: Saw two snowmobiles on the lake; April 2

This'nThat · 03-27-2011, 09:09 PM

There are numerous sleds out there today. I'm still waiting for Darwin to take over.

upthesaukee · 03-27-2011, 10:19 PM

On my way to the Alton Transfer Station (still dump around the house

), looking out on the bay from 28A in the area of the Cascades, you could see a couple of bobhouses still on the lake across from Echo Point and snowmobiles running up and down the bay.
Even with the cold weather of the last few days, I would still be a little (read alot) nervous out on the lake now.

Bear Island South · 03-28-2011, 07:20 AM

just noticed a snowmobile on the Bear Cam, not sure if it was yesterday or this morning.

VitaBene · 03-28-2011, 02:59 PM

With the edges releasing, remember that if you cross open water, you are skimming. I know a couple of guys that got $250 tickets last week for crossing 10 feet of water at the edge of the lake

Shreddy · 03-28-2011, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by VitaBene

With the edges releasing, remember that if you cross open water, you are skimming. I know a couple of guys that got $250 tickets last week for crossing 10 feet of water at the edge of the lake

I believe it's $448 total...confirmed with F&G this winter

Part of the reason why I do not partake in this very very fun activity...or it could be blowing a belt 1000ft. after finishing up having fun for about two hours

VitaBene · 03-28-2011, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Shreddy

I believe it's $448 total...confirmed with F&G this winter

Part of the reason why I do not partake in this very very fun activity...or it could be blowing a belt 1000ft. after finishing up having fun for about two hours

LOL you were lucky!!

This'nThat · 04-07-2011, 10:02 PM

So, I look out the window this evening and sure enough -- there goes another sled on the Lake. April 7. 50 degrees out. And people are still out on the ice. Unbelievable.

AllAbourdon · 04-08-2011, 02:35 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-QzE_i0qwE

Bear Island South · 04-08-2011, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by AllAbourdon

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-QzE_i0qwE

Amazing! I had no idea a snowmobile could stay afloat that long.

Sunset Bob · 04-09-2011, 01:24 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyaEsHQ3jVU

VitaBene · 04-09-2011, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Bear Island South

Amazing! I had no idea a snowmobile could stay afloat that long.

They are not really floating. If the belt breaks or it stalls, it will sink like a rock. It is essentially on plane via its skis! Skimming is now illegal in NH.

If you ever accidentally hit open water, keep your thumb down on the throttle.

Bear247 · 04-09-2011, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Bear Island South

Amazing! I had no idea a snowmobile could stay afloat that long.

As we saw from that one guy once you stop watch out. You aren't going to stay afloat for very long at all

03-22-2011, 05:28 PM	#1
Lakegeezer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Moultonboro, NH Posts: 1,692 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 356 Thanked 646 Times in 294 Posts	One of the wonderful things about the lakes region is there are so many different types of people either living here or visiting. NH is the live free or die state and indeed, people are somewhat free to choose their level of risk. Those that snowmobile on the lake from here on may be risking a Darwin award, but it is rare to hear about sleds in the water this time of year. In general, sober risk takers know what they are doing. On Sunday, there were a lot of sleds out, and we also saw six deer galloping north. Today - only one set of new tracks in the fresh few inches. There are wet spots in the snow around the rocks, but the rest is solid white and probably safe in most areas. To avoid temptation, my sled is safely put away for the season. The shoreline is all slush anyway from run-off, so ez access is gone. Update: Saw two snowmobiles on the lake; April 2 __________________ -lg Last edited by Lakegeezer; 04-02-2011 at 07:11 PM. Reason: Update last snowmobile seen

03-27-2011, 09:09 PM	#2
This'nThat Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 534 Thanks: 19 Thanked 134 Times in 61 Posts	And one week later..... There are numerous sleds out there today. I'm still waiting for Darwin to take over.

03-27-2011, 10:19 PM	#3
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,616 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,483 Thanked 1,988 Times in 1,088 Posts	Alton bay On my way to the Alton Transfer Station (still dump around the house ), looking out on the bay from 28A in the area of the Cascades, you could see a couple of bobhouses still on the lake across from Echo Point and snowmobiles running up and down the bay. Even with the cold weather of the last few days, I would still be a little (read alot) nervous out on the lake now. __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

03-28-2011, 07:20 AM	#4
Bear Island South Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Southboro, MA Posts: 579 Thanks: 75 Thanked 384 Times in 170 Posts	Bear Cam just noticed a snowmobile on the Bear Cam, not sure if it was yesterday or this morning. Attached Images

03-28-2011, 02:59 PM	#5
VitaBene Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 3,644 Thanks: 1,718 Thanked 1,662 Times in 861 Posts	Skimming With the edges releasing, remember that if you cross open water, you are skimming. I know a couple of guys that got $250 tickets last week for crossing 10 feet of water at the edge of the lake

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04-07-2011, 10:02 PM	#8
This'nThat Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 534 Thanks: 19 Thanked 134 Times in 61 Posts	Sledding on April 7?? So, I look out the window this evening and sure enough -- there goes another sled on the Lake. April 7. 50 degrees out. And people are still out on the ice. Unbelievable.

04-08-2011, 02:35 PM	#9
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