Favorite marinas to buy boats on Winnie?

kawishiwi · 07-20-2017, 04:13 PM

Bought my first new boat @Winnisquam Marine and had a good experience. They are on Winnisquam lake but they just bought Channel Marina on Winnipesaukee.

ishoot308 · 07-20-2017, 04:20 PM

My first choice would be Winnisquam Marine. I bought three boats there and all were a pleasant experience.

I have also had good dealings with Thurston's, Goodhue and Hawkins, Fay's and Dave's Motorboat Shoppe.

Good Luck!

Dan

sum-r breeze · 07-20-2017, 04:47 PM

My vote goes to Irwin Marine. In business since 1919 for a reason. We bought 2 boats new from them and they were excellent.

The Breeze
Wave 'cuz I'll be wavin' back

Scott_In_NH · 07-20-2017, 04:53 PM

Hi

My recommendation would be to settle on a boat first then pick a marina.

That being said, there is a lot of value in buying a boat close to where you
live. Makes it easier when it breaks.

Melvin Village Marina is good to do business with; I bought a boat new there in 1987. They are a little bit of a ride but still closer than the other side of
the lake. They usually have their in the water boat show around the first week in August. New boats for demo rides, and usually good prices for the event. Be aware that you are close to end of the season price deals.

Alton has a few dealers, close by car, further by boat.

Something else to consider is will you store the boats on your property
(need trailers) or store at marina's. Long term, having a trailer can get you to inexpensive storage.

Good luck,
Scott

Just Sold · 07-20-2017, 05:32 PM

Given that you will be living in Wolfeboro there are many good and a few great boat dealers around the lake. Are you looking for new or used? My preference would be Melvin Village Marina. Matt Galvin and Kevin Dubia are really great to deal with in sales and the owner, Matt Young, is great as well. They offer both types of boats you are looking for too. My overall experience with MVM has been a 10 out of 10 in sales and service.

JTA · 07-20-2017, 05:51 PM

Melvin Village Marina. Once you are past sales (which is a good experience) their service department is second to none.

07-20-2017, 04:13 PM	#1
kawishiwi Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 518 Thanks: 225 Thanked 167 Times in 108 Posts	Winnisquam Marine Bought my first new boat @Winnisquam Marine and had a good experience. They are on Winnisquam lake but they just bought Channel Marina on Winnipesaukee.

07-20-2017, 04:20 PM	#2
ishoot308 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford, NH / Welch Island Posts: 6,534 Thanks: 2,455 Thanked 5,468 Times in 2,143 Posts	My first choice would be Winnisquam Marine. I bought three boats there and all were a pleasant experience. I have also had good dealings with Thurston's, Goodhue and Hawkins, Fay's and Dave's Motorboat Shoppe. Good Luck! Dan __________________ It's Always Sunny On Welch Island!!

07-20-2017, 04:53 PM	#4
Scott_In_NH Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Favorite marinas to buy Boats on Winnie Hi My recommendation would be to settle on a boat first then pick a marina. That being said, there is a lot of value in buying a boat close to where you live. Makes it easier when it breaks. Melvin Village Marina is good to do business with; I bought a boat new there in 1987. They are a little bit of a ride but still closer than the other side of the lake. They usually have their in the water boat show around the first week in August. New boats for demo rides, and usually good prices for the event. Be aware that you are close to end of the season price deals. Alton has a few dealers, close by car, further by boat. Something else to consider is will you store the boats on your property (need trailers) or store at marina's. Long term, having a trailer can get you to inexpensive storage. Good luck, Scott

07-20-2017, 05:32 PM	#5
Just Sold Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Suncook, NH, but at The Lake at Heart Posts: 2,616 Thanks: 1,086 Thanked 434 Times in 210 Posts	Melvin Village and Fay's Given that you will be living in Wolfeboro there are many good and a few great boat dealers around the lake. Are you looking for new or used? My preference would be Melvin Village Marina. Matt Galvin and Kevin Dubia are really great to deal with in sales and the owner, Matt Young, is great as well. They offer both types of boats you are looking for too. My overall experience with MVM has been a 10 out of 10 in sales and service. __________________ Just Sold At the lake the stress of daily life just melts away. Pro Re Nata

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07-20-2017, 04:47 PM	#3
sum-r breeze Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Burlington Ma / Laconia NH Posts: 396 Thanks: 154 Thanked 201 Times in 97 Posts	My vote goes to Irwin Marine. In business since 1919 for a reason. We bought 2 boats new from them and they were excellent. The Breeze Wave 'cuz I'll be wavin' back

07-20-2017, 05:51 PM	#6
JTA Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Fort Pierce, Florida Posts: 233 Thanks: 34 Thanked 25 Times in 21 Posts	Melvin Village Marina. Once you are past sales (which is a good experience) their service department is second to none.