Ice update 2/27

codeman671 · 04-10-2023, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by steve-on-mark

Nice...did you get out to the house or just launch the boat?

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Just a quick launch. My dock isn’t in yet.

TiltonBB · 04-10-2023, 07:57 AM

I know what I have to do to put the docks in and start the season but I hadn't really given islands and docks much thought until the above post.

What do you tough island people do, especially the first ones, when there are no docks in? Please say that you anchor and swim in. That would be impressive!

codeman671 · 04-10-2023, 08:08 AM

We have a large seasonal dock, the longest finger is 75’ long and in 2 pieces. Another 18’ section branches off and another finger bolts to that. Although aluminum, it’s huge and heavy so I leave it to the professionals. Farley does my install and removal since he built it, and I am usually one of his first installs of the season (and last removals). It’s a 3-4 person job. Luckily my neighbor had a 24’ wooden post dock that he can install himself in an hour. Last year we got his in first and I used it until mine went on. Mine is either going in this week or next.

I do miss my permanent crib dock for this reason, but we are very shallow and fully exposed to the east. Permanent docks on our side don’t last long.

steve-on-mark · 04-10-2023, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by TiltonBB

I know what I have to do to put the docks in and start the season but I hadn't really given islands and docks much thought until the above post.

What do you tough island people do, especially the first ones, when there are no docks in? Please say that you anchor and swim in. That would be impressive!

Before we got our permanent crib dock put in, we used to tie up to the old mail dock next door....sorry to disappoint!

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Descant · 04-10-2023, 09:25 AM

Tilton BB: There are many islanders with permanent docks. You just don't see posts from us about installing and removing docks.

Garcia · 04-10-2023, 07:53 PM

Last couple years I pulled the boat partially on the beach and tied it off. If it’s rough it’s a bit hairy until the dock and mooring are in. This year I’m waiting, sadly, for another couple weeks to open at which point the water will be balmy!

SAB1 · 04-11-2023, 07:57 AM

Ice took a beating yesterday and finally turned black. Could be the end today for 19mi area

fatlazyless · 04-12-2023, 02:47 AM

Big Squam Lake, Holderness, as seen from Route 25 while driving; Tuesday, April 11 at noon: entire Squam Lake water area was ice covered with gray ice.

Seven hours late at 7-pm: entire Squam Lake water area was all open water with NO ice.

April 11, Squam Lake ice: now you see it, and now you don't!

Here's an Asquamie question for you: Dis dat Squam ice melt into the lake water, or dis dat Squam ice desiccate up into the air? ....... where-o-where did it dis dat go? ....

Merrymeeting · 04-12-2023, 08:17 AM

Last of the ice on Merrymeeting disappeared just before sunset last night.

tis · 04-12-2023, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Merrymeeting

Last of the ice on Merrymeeting disappeared just before sunset last night.

Somebody said she thought Wentworth is now all out also. Yay!!

04-10-2023, 07:57 AM	#2
TiltonBB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gilford, NH and Florida Posts: 3,164 Thanks: 750 Thanked 2,277 Times in 986 Posts	I know what I have to do to put the docks in and start the season but I hadn't really given islands and docks much thought until the above post. What do you tough island people do, especially the first ones, when there are no docks in? Please say that you anchor and swim in. That would be impressive! Attached Images

04-12-2023, 02:47 AM	#8
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 9,176 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 310 Thanked 1,103 Times in 812 Posts	Dis dat Big Squam Lake, Holderness NH Big Squam Lake, Holderness, as seen from Route 25 while driving; Tuesday, April 11 at noon: entire Squam Lake water area was ice covered with gray ice. Seven hours late at 7-pm: entire Squam Lake water area was all open water with NO ice. April 11, Squam Lake ice: now you see it, and now you don't! Here's an Asquamie question for you: Dis dat Squam ice melt into the lake water, or dis dat Squam ice desiccate up into the air? ....... where-o-where did it dis dat go? .... __________________ .... Banned for life from local thrift store!

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04-10-2023, 08:08 AM	#3
codeman671 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,605 Thanks: 223 Thanked 856 Times in 519 Posts	We have a large seasonal dock, the longest finger is 75’ long and in 2 pieces. Another 18’ section branches off and another finger bolts to that. Although aluminum, it’s huge and heavy so I leave it to the professionals. Farley does my install and removal since he built it, and I am usually one of his first installs of the season (and last removals). It’s a 3-4 person job. Luckily my neighbor had a 24’ wooden post dock that he can install himself in an hour. Last year we got his in first and I used it until mine went on. Mine is either going in this week or next. I do miss my permanent crib dock for this reason, but we are very shallow and fully exposed to the east. Permanent docks on our side don’t last long.

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04-10-2023, 09:25 AM	#5
Descant Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Merrimack and Welch Island Posts: 4,600 Thanks: 1,419 Thanked 1,705 Times in 1,109 Posts	Tilton BB: There are many islanders with permanent docks. You just don't see posts from us about installing and removing docks.

04-10-2023, 07:53 PM	#6
Garcia Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 716 Thanks: 149 Thanked 336 Times in 205 Posts	Last couple years I pulled the boat partially on the beach and tied it off. If it’s rough it’s a bit hairy until the dock and mooring are in. This year I’m waiting, sadly, for another couple weeks to open at which point the water will be balmy!

04-11-2023, 07:57 AM	#7
SAB1 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Tuftonboro Posts: 1,276 Thanks: 196 Thanked 336 Times in 244 Posts	Ice took a beating yesterday and finally turned black. Could be the end today for 19mi area

04-12-2023, 08:17 AM	#9
Merrymeeting Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Merrymeeting Lake, New Durham Posts: 2,228 Thanks: 304 Thanked 799 Times in 368 Posts	Last of the ice on Merrymeeting disappeared just before sunset last night.