Pier 19 store opening?

kenwoodardpe · 07-21-2020, 07:05 PM

So gas is open but a bit of a boat parking problem?

thinkxingu · 07-21-2020, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by kenwoodardpe

So gas is open but a bit of a boat parking problem?

Only the wharf is open to the public, and it blows to tie up to.

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hemlock · 07-22-2020, 12:40 AM

The town of Tuftonboro is working with an engineer on permitting improvements to Union Wharf. Right now the North side of the wharf is mostly unusable due to gravel and rock making it too shallow for props. I understand that it is extremely difficult to get permitting to dredge it out. Does anyone know the status of the project?

DEJ · 10-18-2020, 01:34 PM

So now that the season is pretty much done what are thoughts on the first summer for this store and management? Also are they planning on trying to stay open over the winter?
I am pretty much middle of the road with my opinion, not great, not terrible. Wish them success.

JTA · 10-18-2020, 03:31 PM

I never went in due to difficult boat docking. We did buy our boat gas there however. I do hope they are successful.
I understand the town wants to make some upgrades to the town dock but have been unable to jump through State permitting hoops.

bobkatfly · 10-19-2020, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by DEJ

So now that the season is pretty much done what are thoughts on the first summer for this store and management? Also are they planning on trying to stay open over the winter?
I am pretty much middle of the road with my opinion, not great, not terrible. Wish them success.

I know someone that works there. Plan is to stay open through the winter. Gas pumps will stay open as well (for snowmobiles). One concern they have is sled access. There is a well traveled trail that leads to the parking area across from the town beach but not sure if there is an easy route from there to the store. I'm not a sledder so if anyone knows of easy access to the store, please post and I will pass it on. I think they run circulators around the docks so access from the lake may be limited or non-existent unless you can access the shore elsewhere and run along the road.
As far as the store itself, they are working through a learning curve with mostly young part timers so inventory has been inconsistent at times but they seem committed to making it work. Let's see how the next few seasons go.

SAB1 · 10-19-2020, 07:22 AM

They should look into making a ramp off the ice and up onto the town pier on the northern side of the pier. That side stays frozen and would get sleds to store and gas. They should make the gas pump a pay at pump if it isn't already.

TheTimeTraveler · 10-19-2020, 08:36 AM

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They should look into making a ramp off the ice and up onto the town pier on the northern side of the pier. That side stays frozen and would get sleds to store and gas. They should make the gas pump a pay at pump if it isn't already.

Pay at the pump is a good idea, but I am thinking that the existing set up is grandfathered as a full service pump.

I believe that self service pumps require far more regulations and requirements when it comes to an automatic fire suppression system and safety requirements.
Also, because of the close proximity to the water I am not sure that a gas pump without an attendant is allowed. I do not believe there is any self service gasoline dispensed at any facility on the lake at the current time (someone please correct me if I am wrong).

SAB1 · 10-19-2020, 09:03 AM

Hmmm. Good point. Hadn't thought of that with proximity to the water. Another challenge for them paying someone to run out and put 6 gallons in a sled

bobkatfly · 10-19-2020, 11:02 AM

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Hmmm. Good point. Hadn't thought of that with proximity to the water. Another challenge for them paying someone to run out and put 6 gallons in a sled

They are definitely in a learn-as-you-go mode, so gas availability this winter season may have to be re-evaluated next season (maybe just weekends). More often, from what I've seen, groups of sleds seem to gas up together so that 6 gallons could often be 20 or more. Also, depending on how school attendance works out with COVID, there may be more availability of workers during the week. I would think weekends wouldn't be affected though.

Juiced06GTO · 10-19-2020, 04:23 PM

Having the store open was great since we spent a fair amount of time on the north side of the lake this year. I even ventured there solo with my 5 and 3 year old sons and my 7 year old niece for an evening cruise and ice cream! Was nice to have a place on that side of the lake to make a quick trip to so I hope they stay open for a bit and get things figured out.

fatlazyless · 10-19-2020, 04:26 PM

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I believe that self service pumps require far more regulations and requirements when it comes to an automatic fire suppression system ...

Looking at the Flightcraft Weirs Beach web cam, one medium fire extinguisher is all their fire fighting, and it's only outside, there, during business hours.

In New Hampshire, unlike Massachusetts, self-serve gas stations for cars and trucks just have a hand held fire extinguisher nearby, and don't have an automatic overhead system.

KPW · 10-21-2020, 08:20 AM

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DEJ Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 554 Thanks: 527 Thanked 316 Times in 156 Posts	So now that the season is pretty much done what are thoughts on the first summer for this store and management? Also are they planning on trying to stay open over the winter? I am pretty much middle of the road with my opinion, not great, not terrible. Wish them success.

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JTA Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Fort Pierce, Florida Posts: 233 Thanks: 34 Thanked 25 Times in 21 Posts	I never went in due to difficult boat docking. We did buy our boat gas there however. I do hope they are successful. I understand the town wants to make some upgrades to the town dock but have been unable to jump through State permitting hoops.

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SAB1 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Tuftonboro Posts: 1,233 Thanks: 191 Thanked 324 Times in 237 Posts	They should look into making a ramp off the ice and up onto the town pier on the northern side of the pier. That side stays frozen and would get sleds to store and gas. They should make the gas pump a pay at pump if it isn't already.

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10-19-2020, 09:03 AM	#9
SAB1 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Tuftonboro Posts: 1,233 Thanks: 191 Thanked 324 Times in 237 Posts	Hmmm. Good point. Hadn't thought of that with proximity to the water. Another challenge for them paying someone to run out and put 6 gallons in a sled

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Juiced06GTO Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 213 Thanks: 9 Thanked 84 Times in 49 Posts	Having the store open was great since we spent a fair amount of time on the north side of the lake this year. I even ventured there solo with my 5 and 3 year old sons and my 7 year old niece for an evening cruise and ice cream! Was nice to have a place on that side of the lake to make a quick trip to so I hope they stay open for a bit and get things figured out.