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Buying a Boat at a Boat Show vs. a Dealer

Published on December 30, 2019December 30, 2019 by thelakeguy Category: Boating
buying at a boat show

Which One is Best? Conventional boat buying wisdom dictates that the best deals can be found at boat shows, right? After all, the boats are there for the taking and all the prices are slashed to rock bottom prices. While it may seem that buying a boat at a boat show...

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Would You be Able to Live on an Island?

Published on December 9, 2019December 9, 2019 by thelakeguy Category: Buying a Lakefront Home, Lakefront Living
island living

Who lives on those islands in Lake Winnipesaukee? By Stacey Myers Globe Staff. LAKE WINNIPESAUKEE, N.H. — What do you do when you have a cozy cottage on an island and you need a new couch? If you’re Boxford, Mass., resident Mark Abare, you slip the delivery guys a few bucks...

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Ice Safety: General Ice Thickness Guidelines

Published on December 2, 2019December 2, 2019 by thelakeguy Category: Lake Management, Lakefront Living, Recreation
ice thickness

Can’t wait to lace up your skates? Before you head out onto your favorite lake or pond, be sure to brush up on these ice safety guidelines. Most importantly, remember the golden rule…NEVER go out alone! Original post by Minnesota DNR. ** For new, clear ice only ** UNDER...

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How do Lakes Freeze?

Published on November 25, 2019November 25, 2019 by thelakeguy Category: Lake Management, Lakefront Living
NH lake homes

This article was originally published by NH LAKES. Since early August when New Hampshire’s lakes typically achieve their warmest temperatures, our lakes have been cooling off and starting the freezing process. Here’s how it happens… As the air temperature drops during late-summer, the temperature of the upper layer of...

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Tips for Safe and Effective Use of Dock De-Icers

Published on November 18, 2019November 18, 2019 by thelakeguy Category: Lakefront Living

In an effort to protect permanent docks from ice damage, many property owners use a mechanical/electrical device that keeps ice from freezing around a dock or crib structure. These devices provide an ice free zone at your lakefront property by moving water in much the same way as a...

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Winter Comes Again: Is Your Boat Ready?

Published on November 4, 2019November 4, 2019 by thelakeguy Category: Boating
boat storage

Cold weather will be here before you know it. (Sorry!) Here’s what you should be thinking about before putting your boat to bed for its long winter’s nap. By Michael Vatalaro. Taking a few moments now to think about how you’ll put your boat to bed for the off...

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FREE LakeSmart Book now Available

Published on October 21, 2019October 21, 2019 by thelakeguy Category: Book Review, Lake Management
LakeSmart

No matter where you are living or buying your dream lakefront home, this updated publication by NH LAKES is a must read for living lake-friendly. This is great nation-wide advise for anyone living the lakefront lifestyle. Here’s a description from NH LAKES: NH LAKES has revised and updated this...

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Tips For Designing Your Lakeside Fire Pit

Published on October 15, 2019October 15, 2019 by thelakeguy Category: Lakefront Living
lakeside fire pit

The sun is setting on another perfect summer day at the lake. The night is just beginning, but your yard is drenched in darkness. Venturing outside now means pulling on a jacket and busting out the mosquito repellant. It dawns on you as the sun finally sizzles off the...

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Open Water Swimming: Tips for a Safe Swim in the Lake

Published on October 7, 2019October 7, 2019 by thelakeguy Category: Recreation
open water swimming

Throughout the summer, many of us gravitate toward water whenever we get the chance, whether it’s a weekend getaway or a longer holiday. The beach is the most obvious choice, but lots of people also head to their favorite lake. Immersed in nature, cool and often less chaotic than...

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New England Fall Foliage From the Water

Published on September 30, 2019September 30, 2019 by thelakeguy Category: Lakefront Living

Experience this year’s fall foliage from New England’s many harbors, rivers, and lakes. By Chris Burnett , NewEngland.com. New England is famous for its colorful fall foliage, which draws thousands of visitors (or “leaf peepers,” as they’re affectionately known) to every corner of its diverse landscape each year. It seems that...

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