New guy here, tell me about mooring on Lake Winnipesaukee

The Real BigGuy · 06-19-2018, 05:17 PM

I bought a slip about 18 yrs ago. Best investment I ever made although that’s not why I did it. Should have purchased 3. At one point they appreciated 500%.

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Descant · 06-19-2018, 07:49 PM

Rack/valet is still around $18-2200, and that puts you in line for winter storage and valet the next year. Of course, if you're thinking of buying a boat, that gives you more leverage. In the meantime, I'd take the short term approach and wait for the market to turn around. Prices are at high points now, whether buying or renting.

Are you a lifetime Winnipesaukee boater, or is this something that you're trying for a few years? Could make a big difference.

RUGMAN · 06-19-2018, 07:53 PM

Harila landing has a wet slip for rent.

Woody38 · 06-19-2018, 08:07 PM

Another option may be buying a slip somewhere. Several are listed in the classified section. A cost that may need to be financed but also offers resale sometime in the future.

Just a thought.

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260remguy · 06-20-2018, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Descant

Rack/valet is still around $18-2200, and that puts you in line for winter storage and valet the next year. Of course, if you're thinking of buying a boat, that gives you more leverage. In the meantime, I'd take the short term approach and wait for the market to turn around. Prices are at high points now, whether buying or renting.

Are you a lifetime Winnipesaukee boater, or is this something that you're trying for a few years? Could make a big difference.

I am only a casual boater, so my commitment to Lake Winnipesaukee is equally casual.

ishoot308 · 06-20-2018, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by 260remguy

I am only a casual boater, so my commitment to Lake Winnipesaukee is equally casual.

Another option would be to contact Daves' Motorboat Shoppe in Gilford. He most likely has plenty of space for you to park your boat and trailer on his property for a fee. Being only 1/2 mile from Fay's boat yard where you can launch for a very small fee, this would be the most economical way to get you on the lake. At least you wouldn't have to trailer your boat the entire way and a simple 10 minute launch would get you in the water.

Good luck!

Dan

C-Bass · 06-25-2018, 10:03 AM

I see a sign out for lanes end in tuftonboro commenting on wet slips available. Melvin/Ambrose might still have valet available.

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06-19-2018, 05:17 PM	#1
The Real BigGuy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,332 Thanks: 128 Thanked 478 Times in 293 Posts	I bought a slip about 18 yrs ago. Best investment I ever made although that’s not why I did it. Should have purchased 3. At one point they appreciated 500%. Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

06-19-2018, 07:49 PM	#2
Descant Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Merrimack and Welch Island Posts: 4,598 Thanks: 1,418 Thanked 1,705 Times in 1,109 Posts	Rack/valet is still around $18-2200, and that puts you in line for winter storage and valet the next year. Of course, if you're thinking of buying a boat, that gives you more leverage. In the meantime, I'd take the short term approach and wait for the market to turn around. Prices are at high points now, whether buying or renting. Are you a lifetime Winnipesaukee boater, or is this something that you're trying for a few years? Could make a big difference.

06-19-2018, 07:53 PM	#3
RUGMAN Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: weirs beach, Posts: 311 Thanks: 39 Thanked 42 Times in 34 Posts	Harila landing has a wet slip for rent.

06-19-2018, 08:07 PM	#4
Woody38 Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 584 Thanks: 45 Thanked 110 Times in 81 Posts	Another option may be buying a slip somewhere. Several are listed in the classified section. A cost that may need to be financed but also offers resale sometime in the future. Just a thought. -------------------------------------------- I am a retired workaholic and continuing aquaholic

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06-25-2018, 10:03 AM	#7
C-Bass Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Posts: 158 Thanks: 1 Thanked 35 Times in 18 Posts	I see a sign out for lanes end in tuftonboro commenting on wet slips available. Melvin/Ambrose might still have valet available.