Launch sites w/parking?

sadler · 06-08-2016, 10:58 AM

I am new to Winni and am looking for suggestions on a boat launch site. I am concerned about where to park my truck and trailer. Any suggestions? My boat is 21' if that matters.

thinkxingu · 06-08-2016, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by sadler

I am new to Winni and am looking for suggestions on a boat launch site. I am concerned about where to park my truck and trailer. Any suggestions? My boat is 21' if that matters.

Where will you be coming from, and is there a certain goal you have, i.e. fishing, chillaxin', tubing, etc.?

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sadler · 06-08-2016, 11:11 AM

I am coming from Nashua. I am looking to chill, check out the lake, and do some tubing. Its been several years since I owned a boat and am picking my new one up this week. I have spent a ton of time reading about navigating Winni and the various hazards that exist, but have not been able to find anything on best launch sites.

In my previous boating excursions (on west coast) parking was never an issue, but it seems like it is here. I just want to know what to expect.

Thanks!

ishoot308 · 06-08-2016, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by sadler

I am coming from Nashua. I am looking to chill, check out the lake, and do some tubing. Its been several years since I owned a boat and am picking my new one up this week. I have spent a ton of time reading about navigating Winni and the various hazards that exist, but have not been able to find anything on best launch sites.

In my previous boating excursions (on west coast) parking was never an issue, but it seems like it is here. I just want to know what to expect.

Thanks!

If you don't mind paying a small fee most of the marinas offer launch and park such as Fay's, West Alton Marina, Silver Sands, Lakeport Landing. The going rate is $20.00 I believe and well worth the price.

You can go here and look at all the launch sites both public and private... http://www.bizer.com/w2launch.htm

Dan

Phantom · 06-08-2016, 12:33 PM

Totally agree with ishoot with one minor modification .... it is the Silver Sands Motel that allows ramp & Park privileges not the Marina (next door)

and WELCOME to the Forum
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AC2717 · 06-08-2016, 01:06 PM

There is public ramps in Meredith, and Center harbor with a very short walk to free parking as well in out of in the open areas

radioman · 06-09-2016, 12:39 PM

Sadler, most of the town ramps up here will be charging $20.00 unless you have the appropriate resident sticker and no guarantee of a parking space. Therefore, the Fay's deal is a real bargain!!
Good luck

Greene's Basin Girl · 06-10-2016, 11:53 AM

Lee's Mills and States Landing in Moultonborough both have free launch ramps.

Shreddy · 06-10-2016, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Greene's Basin Girl

Lee's Mills and States Landing in Moultonborough both have free launch ramps.

Not true - need to have the Moultonboro Dump/Beach sticker to park at State's Landing or they WILL ticket you (from experience and I even had the sticker on my truck!)

Hillcountry · 06-15-2016, 07:57 PM

Thinking of launching at Shep Brown's tomorrow...anyone know their process and what is the earliest time you can launch?

Thanks!

dickiej · 06-15-2016, 08:31 PM

Weekday or weekend? Makes a huge difference.

Hillcountry · 06-15-2016, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by dickiej

Weekday or weekend? Makes a huge difference.

Was this question for me?
Tomorrow is Thursday so that would be a weekday ;o)

DUSTOFF · 06-16-2016, 02:18 PM

We were thinking about heading up to the lake on Sunday.

I have the Bizer list of launches, but does anyone have some insight on which ones will fill up quickly on the weekends?

Bringing the family, not sure what time we'll be able to get up there with all the kids, but it probably won't be a very early morning trip

Dave R · 06-17-2016, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by DUSTOFF

We were thinking about heading up to the lake on Sunday.

I have the Bizer list of launches, but does anyone have some insight on which ones will fill up quickly on the weekends?

Bringing the family, not sure what time we'll be able to get up there with all the kids, but it probably won't be a very early morning trip

Downings will be full early because it's free, but make it your first stop in case you catch a morning fisherman coming back and leaving a space. The pay lots should all be OK.

Hillcountry · 06-17-2016, 01:10 PM

I called Shep Brown's and finally, talked to a person this morning. You can launch any time of day (early morning no problem) and park your vehicle/trailer in a special lot a couple hundred yards away. Either pay the $20 when you launch or later as you load out...basically an "honor" system.
They share their ramp with the town of Meredith.

06-08-2016, 10:58 AM	#1
sadler Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 4 Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Launch sites w/parking? I am new to Winni and am looking for suggestions on a boat launch site. I am concerned about where to park my truck and trailer. Any suggestions? My boat is 21' if that matters.

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sadler Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 4 Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	the day I am coming from Nashua. I am looking to chill, check out the lake, and do some tubing. Its been several years since I owned a boat and am picking my new one up this week. I have spent a ton of time reading about navigating Winni and the various hazards that exist, but have not been able to find anything on best launch sites. In my previous boating excursions (on west coast) parking was never an issue, but it seems like it is here. I just want to know what to expect. Thanks!

06-08-2016, 12:33 PM	#5
Phantom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Berlin, Ma / Gilford Posts: 1,936 Thanks: 452 Thanked 603 Times in 340 Posts	Totally agree with ishoot with one minor modification .... it is the Silver Sands Motel that allows ramp & Park privileges not the Marina (next door) and WELCOME to the Forum . __________________ *A bad day on the Big Lake (although I've never had one) - Still beats a day at the office!!*

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AC2717 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Maynard, MA & Paugus Bay Posts: 2,616 Thanks: 756 Thanked 369 Times in 277 Posts	There is public ramps in Meredith, and Center harbor with a very short walk to free parking as well in out of in the open areas __________________ Capt. of the "No Worries"

06-09-2016, 12:39 PM	#7
radioman Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Gilford Posts: 217 Thanks: 6 Thanked 75 Times in 50 Posts	Launch Sites Sadler, most of the town ramps up here will be charging $20.00 unless you have the appropriate resident sticker and no guarantee of a parking space. Therefore, the Fay's deal is a real bargain!! Good luck

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Greene's Basin Girl Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Moultonborough, NH Posts: 1,515 Thanks: 394 Thanked 527 Times in 269 Posts	Lee's Mills and States Landing in Moultonborough both have free launch ramps.

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Hillcountry Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: In the hills Posts: 2,419 Thanks: 1,664 Thanked 786 Times in 466 Posts	Thinking of launching at Shep Brown's tomorrow...anyone know their process and what is the earliest time you can launch? Thanks!

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dickiej Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: White Salmon, WA Posts: 301 Thanks: 21 Thanked 171 Times in 93 Posts	Weekday or weekend? Makes a huge difference.

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06-16-2016, 02:18 PM	#13
DUSTOFF Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: NH Posts: 39 Thanks: 4 Thanked 12 Times in 7 Posts	We were thinking about heading up to the lake on Sunday. I have the Bizer list of launches, but does anyone have some insight on which ones will fill up quickly on the weekends? Bringing the family, not sure what time we'll be able to get up there with all the kids, but it probably won't be a very early morning trip

06-17-2016, 01:10 PM	#15
Hillcountry Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: In the hills Posts: 2,419 Thanks: 1,664 Thanked 786 Times in 466 Posts	I called Shep Brown's and finally, talked to a person this morning. You can launch any time of day (early morning no problem) and park your vehicle/trailer in a special lot a couple hundred yards away. Either pay the $20 when you launch or later as you load out...basically an "honor" system. They share their ramp with the town of Meredith.