Mini Mount status

MD88Pilot · 01-13-2019, 02:41 AM

Hello everyone! I havent heard anything as of recently on the Mini Mount but does anyone know the status of her? Last I knew ownership was transferred to Mount Washington and co but thats about as much as I know.

TiltonBB · 01-13-2019, 08:02 AM

That transfer to the Mt Washintgon group was several years ago. Then it was purchased by a private owner and moved by Miles Marine to the rear of Dave's Motorboat in Gilford. The last information I heard on it was that it was donated to the NH Boat Museum.

Two people who post on the forum occasionally, POSAS and Fargo, will have more updated information about it's current status.

tis · 01-13-2019, 10:36 AM

https://www.laconiadailysun.com/news...cda7f0655.html

The last thing I heard is that it won't go back in the lake which makes me sad. I loved seeing it.

Top-Water · 01-13-2019, 01:25 PM

Thanks for digging up the article.

tis · 01-13-2019, 01:45 PM

You are welcome, Top.

Fargo · 01-14-2019, 12:50 PM

The Mini Mount is in storage in Gilford. Still waiting for the Museum to prep their land in Wolfeboro to eventually move it there for display.

joey2665 · 01-14-2019, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Fargo

The Mini Mount is in storage in Gilford. Still waiting for the Museum to prep their land in Wolfeboro to eventually move it there for display.

Very nice it will be on display at the museum but I would have rather seen it roaming the lake again

tis · 01-14-2019, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by joey2665

Very nice it will be on display at the museum but I would have rather seen it roaming the lake again

I would have too. As I said, I loved seeing it. What a shame insurance is so darn difficult.

LIforrelaxin · 01-14-2019, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by tis

I would have too. As I said, I loved seeing it. What a shame insurance is so darn difficult.

While it was a marvel to see out on the lake, it is probably best served becoming part of a museum, as it is destined now.

Insurance is obviously one factor in the fate of the Mini Mount. But there are others as well...... For someone to keep the boat as a personal vessel, and thus get it back on the water, there where obstacles beyond insurance.....

Having a place to dock the boat... At 50' long and 10 Tons, your average homeowners dock was not going to work......

Trying to house the boat out of the water becomes expensive as well... winter storage at 30$ per foot.... 1,500 dollars by itself... let alone winterization etc. every year... And if you don't have a dock to leave it at, that storage fee just goes up as it will need to be stored year around.

Lets face it, there are also very few facilities capable of dealing with the boat, getting it in and out of the water... And even fewer Marina's that would have a slip able to deal with her.

Mr. Miller did a wonderful thing and created a truly unique icon... But it was not destined to sail the waters of the lake forever.... and if you have seen the tight quarters you would understand why. It was his hobby, his muse, but no one else could ever love it and be as dedicated to it as he was.

The great news is that it didn't end up rotting away, in a warehouse or scrap yard. Thanks to Doug Smith, Tim Lacey, Al Dirth, Dave Tarbox and Bob Baker she has been restored to be idolized. She will not become a piece of folklore that is simply discussed, people will be able to touch and feel her for years to come when the vision of the NH Boat Museum is finished with the display location...

It broke my heart when she rested in Center Harbor exposed to the elements, I often considered what it would be like to owner her... But I always knew, it just wasn't feasible.... I was so happy when she was bought to be restored, and I too hoped that just maybe she would get one more final cruise... But I understand why her fate is what it is, and as sad as some might consider it, I see it as a bright future, as it could have turned out much sadder....

tis · 01-14-2019, 04:16 PM

I totally agree, it was one man's dream and would only be continued by somebody else who had the will and the means. And I guess you are right, we will have to be happy to know that at least it will be saved. Still, it makes me sad to know it will probably never float on the lake again.

Senter Cove Guy · 03-09-2021, 07:57 AM

Does anyone have any new information?

garysanfran · 03-09-2021, 10:58 AM

Mini-Mt. in Center Harbor...

Senter Cove Guy · 03-09-2021, 11:20 AM

Great picture Gary. I don't think the new Boat Museum in Wolfeboro has been built yet or has even been started yet so I was wondering if the Mini-Mount is still undercover somewhere. I'm assuming your picture is several years old.

TiltonBB · 03-09-2021, 01:03 PM

The Mini Mount is currently at Irwin (Hillcrest) in Alton. It was transported to that location in August 2020 by Miles Marine.

It was moved from Dave's in Gilford because he needed the room. The building it will be in at the museum is supposed to be completed this year.

KPW · 03-10-2021, 12:43 AM

I would love to see it go through the Barber Pole on calm waters.

Grant · 03-10-2021, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Senter Cove Guy

Great picture Gary. I don't think the new Boat Museum in Wolfeboro has been built yet or has even been started yet so I was wondering if the Mini-Mount is still undercover somewhere. I'm assuming your picture is several years old.

Timothy Lacey posted some cool photos and videos of the Mini Mount on its moving day to Instagram back in late August. Miles Marine Transport loaded it on a flatbed. Great video -- and when outside of its enclosure, you can see how much work he put into restoring it. It looks fantastic.

webmaster · 03-10-2021, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Senter Cove Guy

I was wondering if the Mini-Mount is still undercover somewhere.

They posted this picture at Christmas (https://www.facebook.com/mvminimount/):

BrownstoneNorth · 03-10-2021, 12:59 PM

M/V Mini Mount's reply to query on the Dec. 24 post with the photo that the Webmaster posted:

“Will remain in storage until Boat Museum moves it on land for display. Could be a couple years.”

The initial plan was to build some kind of housing for the Mini Mount on the side of the existing Center Street museum but that may have changed sometime after the decision to build a new Boat Museum off Bay Street. I couldn't find anything on the Boat Museum's website or Facebook about the status of the building plans or anything recent about the Mini Mount.

According to Wolfeboro town meeting minutes from December, the Boat Museum needed an extension of the special exception it had received and had not yet requested a building permit:

https://www.wolfeboronh.us/sites/g/f..._minutes_1.pdf

garysanfran · 03-10-2021, 04:08 PM

I still have mine...

Fargo · 03-11-2021, 09:34 AM

The Mini Mount restoration is completed and stored under cover in Alton. It will be a couple years before the NH Boat Museum will be ready to put it on display in Wolfeboro. If anyone would like a free Mini Mount decal message me your address and I’ll send one out as long as supply lasts. Thank you for keeping Jack Miller and Ed Aleska’s Mini Mount creation alive!

webmaster · 03-11-2021, 12:35 PM

Here's some comments by Jack in 2009:

01-13-2019, 02:41 AM	#1
MD88Pilot Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Belmont, NH Posts: 7 Thanks: 4 Thanked 5 Times in 2 Posts	Mini Mount status Hello everyone! I havent heard anything as of recently on the Mini Mount but does anyone know the status of her? Last I knew ownership was transferred to Mount Washington and co but thats about as much as I know.

01-14-2019, 12:50 PM	#6
Fargo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Lake Winni Posts: 215 Thanks: 36 Thanked 130 Times in 38 Posts	Mini Mount The Mini Mount is in storage in Gilford. Still waiting for the Museum to prep their land in Wolfeboro to eventually move it there for display.

03-09-2021, 07:57 AM	#11
Senter Cove Guy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 596 Thanks: 289 Thanked 429 Times in 140 Posts	What's The Latest Info On The Mini-Mount Does anyone have any new information? __________________ Lake Winni - The only place I want to be during the summer.

03-09-2021, 10:58 AM	#12
garysanfran Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Francisco/Meredith Posts: 1,541 Thanks: 651 Thanked 666 Times in 340 Posts	Mini-Mt. in Center Harbor... Attached Images __________________ Gary ~~~~_/) ~~~ ~~~~~~~~

03-09-2021, 11:20 AM	#13
Senter Cove Guy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 596 Thanks: 289 Thanked 429 Times in 140 Posts	Mini-Mount Great picture Gary. I don't think the new Boat Museum in Wolfeboro has been built yet or has even been started yet so I was wondering if the Mini-Mount is still undercover somewhere. I'm assuming your picture is several years old. __________________ Lake Winni - The only place I want to be during the summer.

01-13-2019, 08:02 AM	#2
TiltonBB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gilford, NH and Florida Posts: 2,980 Thanks: 688 Thanked 2,190 Times in 926 Posts	That transfer to the Mt Washintgon group was several years ago. Then it was purchased by a private owner and moved by Miles Marine to the rear of Dave's Motorboat in Gilford. The last information I heard on it was that it was donated to the NH Boat Museum. Two people who post on the forum occasionally, POSAS and Fargo, will have more updated information about it's current status.

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01-13-2019, 10:36 AM	#3
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,669 Thanks: 750 Thanked 1,444 Times in 1,003 Posts	https://www.laconiadailysun.com/news...cda7f0655.html The last thing I heard is that it won't go back in the lake which makes me sad. I loved seeing it.

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Top-Water Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Posts: 674 Thanks: 1,535 Thanked 714 Times in 431 Posts	Thanks for digging up the article.

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tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,669 Thanks: 750 Thanked 1,444 Times in 1,003 Posts	You are welcome, Top.

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01-14-2019, 04:16 PM	#10
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,669 Thanks: 750 Thanked 1,444 Times in 1,003 Posts	I totally agree, it was one man's dream and would only be continued by somebody else who had the will and the means. And I guess you are right, we will have to be happy to know that at least it will be saved. Still, it makes me sad to know it will probably never float on the lake again.

03-09-2021, 01:03 PM	#14
TiltonBB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gilford, NH and Florida Posts: 2,980 Thanks: 688 Thanked 2,190 Times in 926 Posts	The Mini Mount is currently at Irwin (Hillcrest) in Alton. It was transported to that location in August 2020 by Miles Marine. It was moved from Dave's in Gilford because he needed the room. The building it will be in at the museum is supposed to be completed this year. Attached Images

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03-10-2021, 12:43 AM	#15
KPW Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 397 Thanks: 732 Thanked 118 Times in 59 Posts	I would love to see it go through the Barber Pole on calm waters.

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03-10-2021, 12:59 PM	#18
BrownstoneNorth Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 212 Thanks: 110 Thanked 131 Times in 71 Posts	Not clear when Mini Mount will be at the Boat Museum M/V Mini Mount's reply to query on the Dec. 24 post with the photo that the Webmaster posted: “Will remain in storage until Boat Museum moves it on land for display. Could be a couple years.” The initial plan was to build some kind of housing for the Mini Mount on the side of the existing Center Street museum but that may have changed sometime after the decision to build a new Boat Museum off Bay Street. I couldn't find anything on the Boat Museum's website or Facebook about the status of the building plans or anything recent about the Mini Mount. According to Wolfeboro town meeting minutes from December, the Boat Museum needed an extension of the special exception it had received and had not yet requested a building permit: https://www.wolfeboronh.us/sites/g/f..._minutes_1.pdf

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03-11-2021, 09:34 AM	#20
Fargo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Lake Winni Posts: 215 Thanks: 36 Thanked 130 Times in 38 Posts	Mini Mount The Mini Mount restoration is completed and stored under cover in Alton. It will be a couple years before the NH Boat Museum will be ready to put it on display in Wolfeboro. If anyone would like a free Mini Mount decal message me your address and I’ll send one out as long as supply lasts. Thank you for keeping Jack Miller and Ed Aleska’s Mini Mount creation alive!

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03-11-2021, 12:35 PM	#21
webmaster Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 2,446 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 455 Thanked 3,785 Times in 835 Posts	Here's some comments by Jack in 2009: