Questions about Rattlesnake Island.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by Phantom

38 !!!
Your a Floating Condo !!

LOL

Absolutely!

This is my own little slice of waterfront property!

If you ever see us on the lake, stop by and say hi.

[HellRaZoR004]

Originally Posted by Rich

Absolutely!

This is my own little slice of waterfront property!

If you ever see us on the lake, stop by and say hi.

Where you located? I'll be @ MVYC this year - D Dock....if it ever warms up.

[NoBozo]

Rich's posts somehow reminds me of a thread a few years ago. Don't know why.....

Back in the day when I was boating on salt water...anyone with a boat with a Cabin..ie: overnight accommodations.. probably over 20 feet..HAD a Dinghy. That's just the way it was.

Yea Yea..I know: I realize that the lake doesn't allow overnights...but with a 38 foot boat I would think going ashore from time to time would be a nice option. NB

http://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/...light=Hatteras

[Rich]

Originally Posted by NoBozo

Rich's posts somehow reminds me of a thread a few years ago. Don't know why.....

Back in the day when I was boating on salt water...anyone with a boat with a Cabin..ie: overnight accommodations.. probably over 20 feet..HAD a Dinghy. That's just the way it was.

Yea Yea..I know: I realize that the lake doesn't allow overnights...but with a 38 foot boat I would think going ashore from time to time would be a nice option. NB

http://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/...light=Hatteras

We do go ashore from time to time. Usually anchor and swim, or tie up at a dock, if we can find room!

A few of my friends have similar sized boats, or larger. I'm certainly not the largest, but my LOA is just an inch over 38. Friends have a 40 ft boat, which seems huge to me, but he has a bow thruster and much more experience than I do!

I sure don't understand why I can't overnight on the lake (I know it's trouble to start mentioning this in any threads here). I have holding tanks, and have been inspected, not a drop of grey or black water can go overboard on my boat. I have power, generator, AC, berths, head, shower, etc. There is no environmental reason not to spend over night. Heck, I do it every weekend, just tied to a dock, so what's the difference? (sorry to get started on this again).

Oh, I do remember that thread too!

[codeman671]

Originally Posted by Rich

I sure don't understand why I can't overnight on the lake (I know it's trouble to start mentioning this in any threads here).

Two words: Erica Blizzard....

If an island can be hit at night (and she isn't the only one to do it), so can an anchored boat.

[TiltonBB]

Originally Posted by codeman671

Two words: Erica Blizzard....

If an island can be hit at night (and she isn't the only one to do it), so can an anchored boat.

First: That is absolutely not the case and has nothing to do with the rule against anchoring overnight on the lake. That rule was in place long before the incident.

Second: Boating at night is still allowed and always has been.

[codeman671]

Originally Posted by TiltonBB

First: That is absolutely not the case and has nothing to do with the rule against anchoring overnight on the lake. That rule was in place long before the incident.

Second: Boating at night is still allowed and always has been.

I never said boating at night was not allowed...Where did you get that?

My point is that all it takes is one moron to anchor overnight with no lights on to get hit to prove my point. If an unlit island can get hit so can a boat sitting somewhere in the dark, especially if parked in an open area. If you think nothing will come of it you must be assuming that everyone on the lake uses common sense and there are many threads here that prove otherwise.

Every year we had multiple occurrences of boats either coming inside our moorings (between shore and the moorings which were 90 feet out) on the island at night, and many close calls of our moored boats getting hit.

[Dave M]

Isn't there a Church that anybody can go to on the island. Is there a "public" way to do so and aren't they able to use the docks for that purpose.

Dave M

[DBreskin]

Originally Posted by Dave M

Isn't there a Church that anybody can go to on the island. Is there a "public" way to do so and aren't they able to use the docks for that purpose.

Dave M

Bear Island has a church. I'm not aware of one on Rattlesnake.

https://stjohnsonthelake.org/

[thinkxingu]

Originally Posted by DBreskin

Bear Island has a church. I'm not aware of one on Rattlesnake.

https://stjohnsonthelake.org/

Just read that whole site--what a wonderful piece of history. I've added it to my list of must sees this summer. Thanks!

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[noreast]

Originally Posted by Rich

We do go ashore from time to time. Usually anchor and swim, or tie up at a dock, if we can find room!

A few of my friends have similar sized boats, or larger. I'm certainly not the largest, but my LOA is just an inch over 38. Friends have a 40 ft boat, which seems huge to me, but he has a bow thruster and much more experience than I do!

I sure don't understand why I can't overnight on the lake (I know it's trouble to start mentioning this in any threads here). I have holding tanks, and have been inspected, not a drop of grey or black water can go overboard on my boat. I have power, generator, AC, berths, head, shower, etc. There is no environmental reason not to spend over night. Heck, I do it every weekend, just tied to a dock, so what's the difference? (sorry to get started on this again).

Oh, I do remember that thread too!

I agree, unfortunately we always make rules based on the least skilled. We use to do it on Mossehead, don't no if it's still legal. I understand the difference in population.

[Phantom]

Originally Posted by Rich

). I have holding tanks, and have been inspected, not a drop of grey or black water can go overboard on my boat. I have power, generator, AC, berths, head, shower, etc. There is no environmental reason not to spend over night. Heck, I do it every weekend, just tied to a dock, so what's the difference? (sorry to get started on this again).

Oh, I do remember that thread too!

there goes this thread !!!



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[HellRaZoR004]

So does anyone have guidance on where exactly this dock is. I envision people trying to find it and ending up on the wrong dock...unless it is very well marked.

[DBreskin]

Originally Posted by HellRaZoR004

So does anyone have guidance on where exactly this dock is. I envision people trying to find it and ending up on the wrong dock...unless it is very well marked.

The dock is well-marked with a sign showing it is owned by the LRCT. It's at the southeast end of the island just west of the tip.

[NoBozo]

Originally Posted by Rich

I have power, generator, AC, berths, head, shower, etc. There is no environmental reason not to spend over night. Heck, I do it every weekend, just tied to a dock, so what's the difference? (sorry to get started on this again).

Based on the way this thread is going, I need to suggest this: This is a problem in RV parks as well. In RV parks, running Generators is a problem, ...but in an RV park this is tightly regulated..No generators after some set time at night, and before some time in the morning.

I noticed this a few years ago when visiting the "Sun & Fun" Aviation get together in Florida in the spring. The park had no "Shore Power" so everyone had to make their own power. BTW: This event is HUGE with aviation enthusiasts.

SO Picture this: I am a RICH guy with very expensive waterfront property on the lake. I don't want some boat out there in front of my property running a generator at all hours to support his air conditioner or refrigeration system. I like the Peace and Quiet I PAID For Dearly when I bought my property. NB

[Rich]

Originally Posted by HellRaZoR004

Where you located? I'll be @ MVYC this year - D Dock....if it ever warms up.

Smith Cove... out on the dock, PM me anytime!