Boat chauffeurs on the lake?

beejhorton · 06-08-2006, 05:12 PM

Other than the Millie B, are there any boat chauffeurs on the lake that will give boat rides from one place to another?

Thanks

Island Life · 06-08-2006, 07:49 PM

Some years the Glendale Marina at the Glendale Public Docks runs a taxi service. All depends on how they are staffed for the season. I would try calling the various marinas.

Waterbaby · 06-08-2006, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by beejhorton

Other than the Millie B, are there any boat chauffeurs on the lake that will give boat rides from one place to another?

Thanks

The past few years the Winnipesaukee Taxi Service (I think that's the name) has been running....... I don't know their phone # but if you do a search here, or check the links, I'm sure you can find out the info.

Smitty1 · 06-08-2006, 08:39 PM

Winnie Taxi was sold last year and is no longer on Lake Winnie

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Originally Posted by Waterbaby

The past few years the Winnipesaukee Taxi Service (I think that's the name) has been running....... I don't know their phone # but if you do a search here, or check the links, I'm sure you can find out the info.

jrc · 06-08-2006, 08:40 PM

Winni Water Taxi aka Winni Lake Tours was sold and moved off the lake. No more yellow boat.

Airwaves · 06-08-2006, 09:54 PM

Is there really a viable business opportunity for a water taxi on Winnipesaukee these days?

jrc · 06-08-2006, 10:17 PM

The Winni Water Taxi changed to the Winni Lake Tours after about two seasons. Originally it was $8 per person from any dock to any dock. That business model seemed doomed from the start. And now at more than $3.00 a gallon and what 1-2 MPG, it's even more problematic.

I've met the owner through business dealings and I think he made decent money during the summer. This was after the change to a sightseeing boat. He didn't see a nickel from October to April. Plus he has a lot of overhead, he had to put up a lot of capital to buy or lease the boats. I'm sure the insurance was expensive, especially after the Ethan Allen accident.

I think there still is a market for alternative to the big cruise boats, they have pretty inflexible schedules. A true taxi service would be tough sledding, I can't see anyone making money just doing that.

Outlaw · 06-10-2006, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by beejhorton

Other than the Millie B, are there any boat chauffeurs on the lake that will give boat rides from one place to another?

Thanks

Here's a local Captain with a personal touch. http://www.jpboating.com/charters.htm

Island Life · 06-10-2006, 11:23 AM

I don't know if a dedicated taxi service is viable, but marinas sometimes run taxi trips as a side business. I haven't used them since I bought a boat (3 years ago) but Glendale Marina used to charge $50 to take you out to one of the nearby islands. Seems expensive for such a short ride but it's a lot cheaper than buying, maintaining, storing, feeding, insuring and registering a boat.

I've heard that Fay's drives people out to islands sometimes but I don't know if that's a business practice or just a favor for a friend.

somedaycame · 06-10-2006, 02:38 PM

I belive that Fays still operates a water taxi service,maybe a call to them will confirm,293-0700.

06-08-2006, 05:12 PM	#1
beejhorton Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Boat chauffeurs on the lake? Other than the Millie B, are there any boat chauffeurs on the lake that will give boat rides from one place to another? Thanks

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Island Life Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 273 Thanks: 12 Thanked 6 Times in 2 Posts	Glendale Some years the Glendale Marina at the Glendale Public Docks runs a taxi service. All depends on how they are staffed for the season. I would try calling the various marinas. __________________ Island Life the way my grandparents' grandparents enjoyed it - but with a faster boat!!!

06-10-2006, 11:23 AM	#9
Island Life Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 273 Thanks: 12 Thanked 6 Times in 2 Posts	marinas I don't know if a dedicated taxi service is viable, but marinas sometimes run taxi trips as a side business. I haven't used them since I bought a boat (3 years ago) but Glendale Marina used to charge $50 to take you out to one of the nearby islands. Seems expensive for such a short ride but it's a lot cheaper than buying, maintaining, storing, feeding, insuring and registering a boat. I've heard that Fay's drives people out to islands sometimes but I don't know if that's a business practice or just a favor for a friend. __________________ Island Life the way my grandparents' grandparents enjoyed it - but with a faster boat!!!

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somedaycame Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Keene/Gilford Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	water taxi I belive that Fays still operates a water taxi service,maybe a call to them will confirm,293-0700.

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jrc Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NH Posts: 2,689 Thanks: 33 Thanked 439 Times in 249 Posts	Winni Water Taxi aka Winni Lake Tours was sold and moved off the lake. No more yellow boat.

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Airwaves Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: I'm right here! Posts: 1,153 Thanks: 9 Thanked 102 Times in 37 Posts	Is there really a viable business opportunity for a water taxi on Winnipesaukee these days?

06-08-2006, 10:17 PM	#7
jrc Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NH Posts: 2,689 Thanks: 33 Thanked 439 Times in 249 Posts	The Winni Water Taxi changed to the Winni Lake Tours after about two seasons. Originally it was $8 per person from any dock to any dock. That business model seemed doomed from the start. And now at more than $3.00 a gallon and what 1-2 MPG, it's even more problematic. I've met the owner through business dealings and I think he made decent money during the summer. This was after the change to a sightseeing boat. He didn't see a nickel from October to April. Plus he has a lot of overhead, he had to put up a lot of capital to buy or lease the boats. I'm sure the insurance was expensive, especially after the Ethan Allen accident. I think there still is a market for alternative to the big cruise boats, they have pretty inflexible schedules. A true taxi service would be tough sledding, I can't see anyone making money just doing that.