Fight over docking! Really?

[DickR]

Solve your boat pull woes the way I do.

1. Get old, retire.

2. Wait until early November, pull the boat mid-week.

I have, on occasion, left the trailer a bit in the water while I took a scrub brush to the algae film on the bottom before it dries, with nobody even parked nearby, let alone waiting for me to get out of the way.

[BroadHopper]

I did witness from time to time when the almighty Gilford Island Association will jockey for first place and claim the islanders have first dib. The on duty officer usually ignore those situation as the islanders do get their way.

[ishoot308]

Originally Posted by BroadHopper

I did witness from time to time when the almighty Gilford Island Association will jockey for first place and claim the islanders have first dib. The on duty officer usually ignore those situation as the islanders do get their way.

The islanders do not have "first dib" at the public dock at Glendale. The public dock (#1) is open to anyone at all times from the water, no one comes first. The islanders have ALL dibs at the islander only docks (2 & 3).

I can't say enough good at how well the two parking / docking officers (Clint & Roger) have kept that place in excellent order. The are very well respected and liked by all and that place wouldn't be nearly as organized and well run without them.

Dan

[BroadHopper]

I thought we were talking about launching and hauling the boats out on trailers.

Otherwise you are right the islanders pretty much stay over on #2 and #3.

[ishoot308]

Originally Posted by BroadHopper

I thought we were talking about launching and hauling the boats out on trailers.

Otherwise you are right the islanders pretty much stay over on #2 and #3.

You must be talking about some other dock because launching and hauling at Glendale is for Gilford residents only. The public cannot launch at Glendale. That facility is maintained by Gilford taxpayers the same taxpayers that pay the the two parking officers to keep order...

[RailroadJoe]

And the same town that shut down Ames Farm. Nice people in Gilford.

[ishoot308]

Originally Posted by RailroadJoe

And the same town that shut down Ames Farm. Nice people in Gilford.

I'm not sure what this has to do about orderly docking???...but I think if you did just a little bit of homework you would find that the town was going to be sued by a lawyer and neighbor who lived near Ames Farm if they didn't do something. Their hands were tied...but lets not "railroad" this thread Joe ...

Dan

[SIKSUKR]

Originally Posted by ishoot308

You must be talking about some other dock because launching and hauling at Glendale is for Gilford residents only. The ...

Or Gilford rental guests via a guest pass placard.

[SBC]

Originally Posted by ishoot308

You must be talking about some other dock because launching and hauling at Glendale is for Gilford residents only. The public cannot launch at Glendale. That facility is maintained by Gilford taxpayers the same taxpayers that pay the the two parking officers to keep order...

Ahhh...Certainly parking is for Gilford residents only but you mean to tell me that if I (as a non-resident) roll in to launch my boat and then the other half drives away with the vehicle and trailer to some distant location that Officers Clint/Roger are going to cite me?

Has Gilford actually created an enforceable ordinance that defines this restriction? Are Gilford folks that busy launching and retrieving boats all season that there is no room for others to access the public waters?

Any Gilford officials out there care to comment?

[Rusty]

Originally Posted by SBC

Ahhh...Certainly parking is for Gilford residents only but you mean to tell me that if I (as a non-resident) roll in to launch my boat and then the other half drives away with the vehicle and trailer to some distant location that Officers Clint/Roger are going to cite me?

Has Gilford actually created an enforceable ordinance that defines this restriction? Are Gilford folks that busy launching and retrieving boats all season that there is no room for others to access the public waters?

Any Gilford officials out there care to comment?

I'm not a Gilford resident but I know if you don't have a Town Decal on your vehicle when you try to launch your boat, the outcome might not be to your liking.

[Onshore]

Many years ago we had two Wetlands Bureau interns that were primarily doing inspections on Winnipesaukee had to pull our boat so they could trailer it over to Sunapee for a couple weeks. Unfortunately we did not have the foresight to tell them they should not pull the boat out at Glendale. Let me just say that I felt bad as their supervisor that they had the experience that they did. We now make certain to warn all of our personnel about the restrictions relative to the Gilford docks, launch, and parking lot.

[Aquadeziac]

Originally Posted by shore things

Many years ago we had two Wetlands Bureau interns that were primarily doing inspections on Winnipesaukee had to pull our boat so they could trailer it over to Sunapee for a couple weeks. Unfortunately we did not have the foresight to tell them they should not pull the boat out at Glendale. Let me just say that I felt bad as their supervisor that they had the experience that they did. We now make certain to warn all of our personnel about the restrictions relative to the Gilford docks, launch, and parking lot.

So, residents only parking and general public launch/load as long as the vehicle/trailer leaves? And what about Handicapped parking? According to the State RSA a Handicap placard trumps Town restrictions and/or parking meters. And I would imagine the ADA would feel the same way.

[ishoot308]

Originally Posted by Aquadeziac

So, residents only parking and general public launch/load as long as the vehicle/trailer leaves? And what about Handicapped parking? According to the State RSA a Handicap placard trumps Town restrictions and/or parking meters. And I would imagine the ADA would feel the same way.

No, it's residents and guests of residents who have a guest pass only for launch and parking.

500 yards away is Fays boat yard where boats (public) can be launched for a small fee. That fee helps pay for the upkeep of the launch. West Alton Marina is another great place to launch for a small fee that is not that far away. Lots of places to launch on the lake for a small fee, unfortunately there are few free public launches...

Dan

[Phantom]

Originally Posted by ishoot308

unfortunately there are few free public launches...
Dan

Are there ANY ?

Thought even the "Public" ramps (Alton Bay, Meredith, Wolfeboro, Center Harbor) all charged $20 drop in fee. As well as check for cleanliness of boat bottoms (aquatic pollution potentials) albeit only during the busy times ie. weekends & Holidays



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[ishoot308]

Originally Posted by Phantom

Are there ANY ?

Thought even the "Public" ramps (Alton Bay, Meredith, Wolfeboro, Center Harbor) all charged $20 drop in fee. As well as check for cleanliness of boat bottoms (aquatic pollution potentials) albeit only during the busy times ie. weekends & Holidays



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Yes, there are a few. Bizer has them pretty well covered here...http://www.bizer.com/w2launch.htm

Honestly, for what it costs to boat these days between the boat itself, fuel, upkeep, insurance, etc, etc, the launching fee shouldn't be a deal breaker especially if convenient to ones home or route to the lake.

As an fyi all the ramps you noted above except for center Harbor I believe are free, not certain though...

Dan

[BroadHopper]

Originally Posted by ishoot308

Yes, there are a few. Bizer has them pretty well covered here...http://www.bizer.com/w2launch.htm

Honestly, for what it costs to boat these days between the boat itself, fuel, upkeep, insurance, etc, etc, the launching fee shouldn't be a deal breaker especially if convenient to ones home or route to the lake.

As an fyi all the ramps you noted above except for center Harbor I believe are free, not certain though...

Dan

If there is a dock attendant at Meredith than there is a fee, not sure how much.

$20 launch fee is a steal. I like to launch at one of the private marinas on the lake for $20. Most have ample parking and you can take out whenever you feel like taking out the boat.

The public ramps have parking but not nearby, and I have on occasion launch a boat and find out there is no place to park. You need a sticker ot guest pass to park at Glendale, so even if you launch your boat before the attendant(s) are there, you need a place to park.

WAM is a steal. For $20 I can leave the tow vehicle and trailer there for a few days until I am finish with the boat.

[ishoot308]

Originally Posted by BroadHopper

If there is a dock attendant at Meredith than there is a fee, not sure how much.

$20 launch fee is a steal. I like to launch at one of the private marinas on the lake for $20. Most have ample parking and you can take out whenever you feel like taking out the boat.

The public ramps have parking but not nearby, and I have on occasion launch a boat and find out there is no place to park. You need a sticker ot guest pass to park at Glendale, so even if you launch your boat before the attendant(s) are there, you need a place to park.

WAM is a steal. For $20 I can leave the tow vehicle and trailer there for a few days until I am finish with the boat.

I agree that West Alton has the best launch facility on the southern half of the lake with onsite parking for cheap money. Good people to deal with there too!!

Dan

[Water Camper]

I used to buy a seasons launch pass from Lakeport Landing before I started renting a slip. As I was putting the boat in almost every weekend it was well worth it.

Bill

[MikeF-NH]

I love WAM and continue to use it because I like the location and facility and staff but the price has gone up to $25 this year. Also, I have been stuck behind tourney take outs there and there is only one ramp and they redesigned the launch turn around this year. If you mis-time yourself and catch a tourny at take out, you will not be happy. That said, the tourny guys were very courteous to me and let me jump the line.

[RailroadJoe]

Aquadezoiac
So, residents only parking and general public launch/load as long as the vehicle/trailer leaves? And what about Handicapped parking? According to the State RSA a Handicap placard trumps Town restrictions and/or parking meters. And I would imagine the ADA would feel the same way.

I believe that handicapped plates require you to obey any restrictions on the parking. If it say 2 hours only, you have to follow that rule. Not sure how it would work for the Glendale area. A few years ago they piled all the snow in the handaicap places and I had the Gov Council on Dis order them to remove it.

[upthesaukee]

Originally Posted by Phantom

Are there ANY ?

Thought even the "Public" ramps (Alton Bay, Meredith, Wolfeboro, Center Harbor) all charged $20 drop in fee. As well as check for cleanliness of boat bottoms (aquatic pollution potentials) albeit only during the busy times ie. weekends & Holidays

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Both the Town of Alton boat launch (west side of bay next to Shibley's) and the NH F&G's boat launch at Downing's Landing are free. There is no trailer parking at the Town of Alton launch (available at the Letter S road across from the Town Highway Dept). There is parking at the F&G lot.

[Just Sold]

Originally Posted by upthesaukee

Neither the Town of Alton boat launch (west side of bay next to Shibley's) and the NH F&G's boat launch at Downing's Landing are free. There is no trailer parking at the Town of Alton launch (available at the Letter S road across from the Town Highway Dept). There is parking at the F&G lot.

Uppy, Read that again