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Hi Airedale. We have a slightly newer (1989) Montauk 17 that lives on Lake Winnipesaukee in the summer. We're located on one of the larger islands on the northern side of the lake a bit of a distance from Paugus Bay. The southern end of the lake (Paugus Bay, the Weirs, Meredith Bay) tends to be much busier on weekends, you'll be best served getting out early on weekends or do your boating during the week if you like it quiet. That said, we've used our boat extensively over the past 5 years and as long as you watch the weather and slowing down a little when it gets choppy we've never had a problem.

Even though you're familiar with the lake, I highly recommend getting and studying a current navigation chart as New Hampshire has their own system for buoys. You'll also need a safe boating certificate (boating license) to be legal in NH with over 25 HP. Good luck and congratulations on retirement!