Day Trip Boat Launch & Parking

[upthesaukee]

Fay's Boat Yard? I can see they have a ramp but it looks like it could be interesting trying to get a 31 ft fountain and tow vehicle to the ramp. Go to Fay's website and look at the overhead view. Not sure if it is open to the public.

Dave

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Originally Posted by upthesaukee

Fay's Boat Yard? I can see they have a ramp but it looks like it could be interesting trying to get a 31 ft fountain and tow vehicle to the ramp. Go to Fay's website and look at the overhead view. Not sure if it is open to the public.

Dave

Yes the location is perfect.

We rented a slip these many years ago, and I have used that ramp before and you are right its tight, but I thought I had read a while back they they were not interested in day boaters. I could be wrong,,,

Always wondered why Mountain View Yacht Club doesn't offer up ramp access and parking, I think they have more then enough land, but maybe they think the regulars would not be happy about it,,,

[TiltonBB]

Mountain View is a private Yacht club. The 284 slip owners would definitely not want the traffic and parking issues that outsiders would bring. The additional revenue would be insignificant in the big picture. Parking in the area where the ramp is is very limited. The large lot on the south side is quite a way from the ramp.

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Originally Posted by TiltonBB

Mountain View is a private Yacht club. The 284 slip owners would definitely not want the traffic and parking issues that outsiders would bring. The additional revenue would be insignificant in the big picture. Parking in the area where the ramp is is very limited. The large lot on the south side is quite a way from the ramp.

Bottom line is they dont want day customers and dont need the money so its not of interest. And its pretty much the same all over. Very few options for day boaters.

[Descant]

Many members at MVYC have extra boats, jet skis, and the ramp is already busy with those launch/retrievals since they can't leave a jet ski in their assigned slip.
Isn't there a ramp at Ellacoya?

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Originally Posted by Descant

Many members at MVYC have extra boats, jet skis, and the ramp is already busy with those launch/retrievals since they can't leave a jet ski in their assigned slip.
Isn't there a ramp at Ellacoya?

Last time I looked (maybe 3 years ago) there was a dirt ramp for the guests with very small boats, and no dock and no parking, and again only for the campers.

Its looking like West Alton Marine is the only option between Alton and Meredith. Kinda surprising that given there is 25 miles between the two and you can only find one place to launch a boat.

[SPT13]

I believe there is one at Silver Sands Hotel in Gilford

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Originally Posted by SPT13

I believe there is one at Silver Sands Hotel in Gilford

For day visitors and with parking?