MS Mount Washington Shakedown

Grant · 04-25-2011, 01:08 PM

Anyone know when the Mount's shakedown cruise is slated for?

Pine Island Guy · 04-25-2011, 01:14 PM

that it will be May 2nd (I believe it is always the first Monday in May)...

A sure indication of approaching summer!!! PIG

snowflake · 05-01-2011, 05:27 PM

I also was wondering when the Mount will go to it's summer dock at the Weirs? Anyone have any idea if it passes in front of any lake cams and at what time? I saw it a couple of times on the cam but that was a few years ago. I'm already counting the days until August for my annual Wolfeboro vacation!

Rattlesnake Guy · 05-01-2011, 09:22 PM

I am no expert but I believe it will be at the Weirs for Mother's day.

Hubbles · 05-01-2011, 09:25 PM

There were people working on the decks of the Mount Washington when I pulled up to the docks in Center Harbor on Saturday, so it looks like they're planning to take her out soon.

Hubbles

Resident 2B · 05-01-2011, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by snowflake

I also was wondering when the Mount will go to it's summer dock at the Weirs? Anyone have any idea if it passes in front of any lake cams and at what time? I saw it a couple of times on the cam but that was a few years ago. I'm already counting the days until August for my annual Wolfeboro vacation!

This usually happens the day of the shake-down cruise or the next day.

R2B

Pine Island Guy · 05-02-2011, 09:39 AM

snapped these off the webcam as she went from Center Harbor past Pine Island heading south...

a beautiful day for the Shakedown Cruise, summer has started!!! PIG

Just Sold · 05-02-2011, 09:42 AM

Looks like Web Master, Don, is on board.

webmaster · 05-02-2011, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Just Sold

Look like Web Master, Don, is on board.

I'm on board as well as Rattlesnake Gal & Guy, Meredith Lady, Bizer, WeirsBeachBoater, OCD and other forum members. It's a beautiful day and the Mount looks great!

Meredith lady · 05-02-2011, 12:38 PM

We had so much fun! Gorgeous day for the shakedown cruise!

Rag Top Daze · 05-02-2011, 01:25 PM

What a glorious day out on the lake. Thanks to everyone responsible for a smooth, comfortable trip.

JMR · 05-02-2011, 03:41 PM

Went on my first shakedown cruise thanks to Executive Councilor Chris Sununu! Great day on the lake (Aren't they all?) and the Mount! Met many forum members that I have read for the last few years. And thanks to the the Webmaster for introducing me to others! RG, OCD et al.

Looking forward to a great season. Hope to see you all down the line.

Must admit, I still miss the old engine souond as it comes around the corner.

OCDACTIVE · 05-02-2011, 04:47 PM

What a great shakedown. Surprisingly enough this was my first time on board the Mount while it was moving! It was incredible to see the lake on such a beautiful day. The weather was perfect.

Great seeing old friends Weirs Beach Boater, Rattlesnake Gal and meeting new ones: JMR, Meredith Lady, Rattlesnake Guy and FINALLY Don!

Was a pleasure to finally make your acquaintence in person!

Thanks again for the invite and for the tour of the bridge. Looking forward to another great year on the lake and hopefully get on board the ship for a dinner cruise as well!

webmaster · 05-03-2011, 06:41 AM

Here's some highlights of yesterday's Shakedown Cruise:

SIKSUKR · 05-03-2011, 12:45 PM

You lucky dogs! Love to do the shakedown some year. I see Fire Marshall Bill Degman was on board.

webmaster · 05-04-2011, 07:56 AM

Here's a video of the complete comments during the Shakedown Cruise:

Smith Point · 05-04-2011, 10:58 AM

I was wondering, during the shake down cruse did you open her up wide open throttle? How did the new engines sound? How fast did she go? Any vibrations? Bigger than normal wake? Etc.

Rattlesnake Gal · 05-04-2011, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Smith Point

I was wondering, during the shake down cruse did you open her up wide open throttle? How did the new engines sound? How fast did she go? Any vibrations? Bigger than normal wake? Etc.

Last year we were treated to what I believe was the open throttle. It was fast and super cool. I didn't notice such a dramatic change in speed this year, but maybe I missed it.

In my opinion, the new engines sound very quiet compared to the old ones. Is that because of the engine change or better sound insulation? Sometimes I really do miss that distinctive rattling sound coming down the lake - The Mount sneaks up on me all the time now!

I don't mind too much because thanks to the owners and all of the terrific crew members, this amazing vessel that has such a storied past will be plying the waters of Winnipesaukee for decades to come.

I might be wrong about the wake, but since the new engines were installed last year, it seems to me that her wake is a lot smaller than it used to be.

Rattlesnake Guy · 05-04-2011, 06:10 PM

Because of the recent discussion about wakes on the forum, I paid particular attention to the wake behind the Mount on Monday. I have seen an awful lot of wakes before and we are always surprised by how little shore wake we usually get from the Mount with the old or new engines.

As I looked out the back this year, I was surprised to see the wake was curved. The explanation for this is not readily apparent to me. I suspect it is related to the shape of the mount and the way the water moves around the boat and recombines behind her.

The amount of curve in the drawing is not exaggerated. And they dissipated about like what is shown. I was really surprised.

04-25-2011, 01:08 PM	#1
Grant Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Pennsyltuckey, Tuftonboro, Moultonborough Posts: 1,499 Thanks: 374 Thanked 229 Times in 123 Posts	MS Mount Washington Shakedown Anyone know when the Mount's shakedown cruise is slated for? __________________ "When I die, please don't let my wife sell my dive gear for what I told her I paid for it."

05-01-2011, 05:27 PM	#3
snowflake Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 157 Thanks: 1 Thanked 24 Times in 20 Posts	MS Mt. Washington I also was wondering when the Mount will go to it's summer dock at the Weirs? Anyone have any idea if it passes in front of any lake cams and at what time? I saw it a couple of times on the cam but that was a few years ago. I'm already counting the days until August for my annual Wolfeboro vacation!

05-02-2011, 09:39 AM	#7
Pine Island Guy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: pine island of course! Posts: 406 Thanks: 244 Thanked 246 Times in 112 Posts	she just went by Pine Island... snapped these off the webcam as she went from Center Harbor past Pine Island heading south... a beautiful day for the Shakedown Cruise, summer has started!!! PIG Attached Images

05-02-2011, 09:42 AM	#8
Just Sold Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Suncook, NH, but at The Lake at Heart Posts: 2,614 Thanks: 1,082 Thanked 433 Times in 209 Posts	Looks like Web Master, Don, is on board. __________________ Just Sold At the lake the stress of daily life just melts away. Pro Re Nata Last edited by Just Sold; 05-02-2011 at 01:59 PM.

05-02-2011, 01:25 PM	#11
Rag Top Daze Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 119 Thanks: 11 Thanked 13 Times in 9 Posts	Thanks to the crew! What a glorious day out on the lake. Thanks to everyone responsible for a smooth, comfortable trip. __________________ I live for a rag top day

04-25-2011, 01:14 PM	#2
Pine Island Guy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: pine island of course! Posts: 406 Thanks: 244 Thanked 246 Times in 112 Posts	that it will be May 2nd (I believe it is always the first Monday in May)... A sure indication of approaching summer!!! PIG

05-01-2011, 09:22 PM	#4
Rattlesnake Guy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,254 Thanks: 423 Thanked 366 Times in 175 Posts	I am no expert but I believe it will be at the Weirs for Mother's day.

05-01-2011, 09:25 PM	#5
Hubbles Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 8 Thanks: 6 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	There were people working on the decks of the Mount Washington when I pulled up to the docks in Center Harbor on Saturday, so it looks like they're planning to take her out soon. Hubbles

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05-02-2011, 12:38 PM	#10
Meredith lady Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 217 Thanks: 290 Thanked 138 Times in 26 Posts	We had so much fun! Gorgeous day for the shakedown cruise!

05-02-2011, 03:41 PM	#12
JMR Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Hampton & Rattlesnake Island Posts: 175 Thanks: 33 Thanked 70 Times in 32 Posts	the Mount Went on my first shakedown cruise thanks to Executive Councilor Chris Sununu! Great day on the lake (Aren't they all?) and the Mount! Met many forum members that I have read for the last few years. And thanks to the the Webmaster for introducing me to others! RG, OCD et al. Looking forward to a great season. Hope to see you all down the line. Must admit, I still miss the old engine souond as it comes around the corner.

05-02-2011, 04:47 PM	#13
OCDACTIVE Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fort Myers FL / Moultonboro Posts: 1,045 Thanks: 444 Thanked 574 Times in 178 Posts	Great time! What a great shakedown. Surprisingly enough this was my first time on board the Mount while it was moving! It was incredible to see the lake on such a beautiful day. The weather was perfect. Great seeing old friends Weirs Beach Boater, Rattlesnake Gal and meeting new ones: JMR, Meredith Lady, Rattlesnake Guy and FINALLY Don! Was a pleasure to finally make your acquaintence in person! Thanks again for the invite and for the tour of the bridge. Looking forward to another great year on the lake and hopefully get on board the ship for a dinner cruise as well! __________________ Have you had your Vessel Inspected Yet?

05-03-2011, 06:41 AM	#14
webmaster Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 2,450 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 456 Thanked 3,792 Times in 836 Posts	Here's some highlights of yesterday's Shakedown Cruise:

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05-03-2011, 12:45 PM	#15
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	You lucky dogs! Love to do the shakedown some year. I see Fire Marshall Bill Degman was on board. __________________ SIKSUKR

05-04-2011, 07:56 AM	#16
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05-04-2011, 10:58 AM	#17
Smith Point Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Smith Point/ Bangor ME Posts: 195 Thanks: 198 Thanked 35 Times in 18 Posts	I was wondering, during the shake down cruse did you open her up wide open throttle? How did the new engines sound? How fast did she go? Any vibrations? Bigger than normal wake? Etc.

05-04-2011, 06:10 PM	#19
Rattlesnake Guy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,254 Thanks: 423 Thanked 366 Times in 175 Posts	Because of the recent discussion about wakes on the forum, I paid particular attention to the wake behind the Mount on Monday. I have seen an awful lot of wakes before and we are always surprised by how little shore wake we usually get from the Mount with the old or new engines. As I looked out the back this year, I was surprised to see the wake was curved. The explanation for this is not readily apparent to me. I suspect it is related to the shape of the mount and the way the water moves around the boat and recombines behind her. The amount of curve in the drawing is not exaggerated. And they dissipated about like what is shown. I was really surprised. Attached Images