You guys have fun! headed to Detroit this weekend for the 20 poker run. maybe see you guys up next weekend.

The fam is up there now...See everyone this weekend

we will be at west alton or braun on sunday

I am taking the family up for a week of r&r on the lake boating and skiing and such. Can anyone tell me where I might find the various rules and regs for the lake? I will pick up a new Bizers chart when we arrive. We rented a house on the lake in Wolfeboro. Thanks in advance for any information..

Well, you can start here - lots of info and general links: http://www.winnipesaukee.com/frmain.shtml

Or go right to the Marine Patrol site for the specifics:
http://www.nh.gov/safety/divisions/ss/

Either way - to big hot buttons with the MP, noise and the 150 foot rule - try and not break either one and you should be all set! Other than that - enjoy the lake and all it has to offer - as well as your vacation.

Mark

Thanks for the links, Lots of info...
I am not sure about the 86db noise at 50ft. My 23 Scarrab is pretty rich at times. Do you think that will be a problem as long as I am cautious? Thanks again

Yeah, just watch were you are running hard... see the MP's pull back a bit and drop the noise. They are "testing" between Bear Isl and Meredith Neck and down by Rattlesnake Isl. and Sleepers Isl. for the proposed speed limit, so those areas will be ripe with MP's. If you stick to the 150' limits and be courteous, you'll be fine. Heck the old "Big Soldier" is running up there these days (47' OL with big power) and he seems to be doing ok.

Enjoy your trip.

Mark

Thank you, we will sure try..............

It's been 10 years since I was over at Winni, spending some 30 years on the lake. There were quite a few go fast boats way back, but certainly not with the engines and size as are available now.

My advice, is to just use common sense. Realize that lakes are for everyone, and you'll have to deal with everything from cayaks and canoes to huge cabin cruisers. Be courteous, and you'll earn the respect of the MP. After awhile, they'll get to know who the trouble makers are, and the majority will be fine.

After an hour and a half ordeal of changing our raw water pump impeller, on a hot motor, in the hot sun, we finally made it to the Naswa from Alton Bay for a late lunch, and it was worth it, take a look at these pics.