Kitty Belle history

KPW · 12-30-2011, 12:04 PM

The only true side wheeler on Lake Winnipesaukee, is currently at Fay's Boat Yard in Gilford. Total restoration is under way. It is scheduled to be back in the water as soon as the ice is out.

It is currently under the new ownership of Lake Winnipesaukee Island Property Management (LWIPM), in partnership with the newly formed Island Transport Services. LWIPM has been servicing island properties for many years. This will allow LWIPM to service customers in a more efficient and timely manner.

hemlock · 01-01-2012, 05:09 PM

I was talking to Steve Hunter the son of Tom Hunter and he was saying that back in the 60s the Kitty Belle required repairs to the steel plates so they drove it to Lees Mill and pulled it out for repairs. This time its being done at the opposite end of the lake.

I remember when the Kitty Belle delivered the sand for our beach and the stone for our septic system on Cow Island back in 1967. We carried the stone to fill the trenches up the hill in metal buckets. It took us all summer.

Just Sold · 01-02-2012, 02:32 PM

KPW, Thanks for the photos. I saw the Kitty Belle myself at Fay's yesterday. Pretty impressive work boat. Took a couple of photos and posted them in photo post.

Just Sold · 05-05-2012, 09:04 PM

Looks like she is ready. All painted and I heard the engine start and run tooday. They also had the paddle wheel rotating and they checked the rudder movement. Looks to be outfitted for work too. What a transformation from last fall.

tis · 05-06-2012, 07:35 AM

Wow! She looks great! Will she be a workhorse again or just a pretty face now? I am so glad to see her brought back to life either way.

Jonas Pilot · 05-06-2012, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by tis

Wow! She looks great! Will she be a workhorse again or just a pretty face now?

I was wondering the same about you!

tis · 05-06-2012, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Jonas Pilot

I was wondering the same about you!

Well, I FEEL like a workhorse!!!!

KPW · 05-06-2012, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by tis

Wow! She looks great! Will she be a workhorse again or just a pretty face now? I am so glad to see her brought back to life either way.

She will be a workhorse.

SIKSUKR · 05-08-2012, 01:13 PM

Great job of grooming on that Kitty.

surfnsnow · 05-08-2012, 01:53 PM

i remember back in the 70's they used to let us dive off of the roof - good times

KPW · 05-11-2012, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by KPW

She will be a workhorse.

What a transformation!!

Sal · 05-11-2012, 08:15 AM

What does "IWIPM" mean or stand for ??

SIKSUKR · 05-11-2012, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Sal

What does "IWIPM" mean or stand for ??

I WIPM?Sounds like a scene in one of those movies that I've never watched.

Whats that boat being used for?

Just Sold · 05-11-2012, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Sal

What does "IWIPM" mean or stand for ??

"Lake Winnipesaukee Island Property Management"

I found this web site: http://web.mac.com/island64/iWeb/lwipm/Welcome.html

Just Sold · 05-14-2012, 02:10 PM

From what I saw on Saturday the Kitty Belle is not far from going in the lake. They had done additional metal work on the bottom of the hull and were painting it. I could not see any other obvious work that was needed to be complete but did not ask anyone either. I would guess that you will see her out on the lake very soon.

Barney Bear · 05-14-2012, 03:05 PM

As we were leaving Fay's Boat Yard this morning, a crane was preparing to lift the Kitty Belle onto a trailer.

Just Sold · 05-14-2012, 03:59 PM

I think they would put the Kitty Belle in the channel and drive her out as that is how she got there. I hope someone posts a photo or 2.

Cmjn98 · 05-20-2012, 10:27 PM

The Kitty Belle is In the water, Being stored where it was at Cow island and still doing the same services as it previously did. For information call 603.707.6674

Rattlesnake Gal · 05-21-2012, 07:00 AM

Kitty Belle looks absolutely beautiful!

ishoot308 · 06-07-2012, 09:33 PM

Went for a ride this afternoon to Ragged Island. Lo and behold what do I see but the Kitty Belle parked proudly by the docks! She must have been hired to help with the repair of the docks. Seems a fitting job for this historic boat on this historic island!!

Fantastic!

Dan

Rattlesnake Gal · 05-11-2012, 08:24 AM

She has always been a real looker because of the special kind of boat she is. Now she is an extra special beautiful craft! I love that this old gal is still on the lake and that she is being so well cared for!

We first caught sight of the Kitty Belle in August of 2006. I am so glad we have more background for her now!

Kitty Belle - http://www.winnipesaukee.com/photopo...hp?photo=10074
(On my phone, so I will have to insert picture at a later time.)

12-30-2011, 12:04 PM	#1
KPW Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 400 Thanks: 739 Thanked 118 Times in 59 Posts	Kitty Belle set for restoration The only true side wheeler on Lake Winnipesaukee, is currently at Fay's Boat Yard in Gilford. Total restoration is under way. It is scheduled to be back in the water as soon as the ice is out. It is currently under the new ownership of Lake Winnipesaukee Island Property Management (LWIPM), in partnership with the newly formed Island Transport Services. LWIPM has been servicing island properties for many years. This will allow LWIPM to service customers in a more efficient and timely manner. Attached Images

01-01-2012, 05:09 PM	#2
hemlock Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 67 Thanks: 1 Thanked 43 Times in 20 Posts	Kitty Belle repairs I was talking to Steve Hunter the son of Tom Hunter and he was saying that back in the 60s the Kitty Belle required repairs to the steel plates so they drove it to Lees Mill and pulled it out for repairs. This time its being done at the opposite end of the lake. I remember when the Kitty Belle delivered the sand for our beach and the stone for our septic system on Cow Island back in 1967. We carried the stone to fill the trenches up the hill in metal buckets. It took us all summer.

01-02-2012, 02:32 PM	#3
Just Sold Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Suncook, NH, but at The Lake at Heart Posts: 2,616 Thanks: 1,086 Thanked 434 Times in 210 Posts	KPW, Thanks for the photos. I saw the Kitty Belle myself at Fay's yesterday. Pretty impressive work boat. Took a couple of photos and posted them in photo post. __________________ Just Sold At the lake the stress of daily life just melts away. Pro Re Nata

05-08-2012, 01:13 PM	#9
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	Great job of grooming on that Kitty. __________________ SIKSUKR

05-11-2012, 08:15 AM	#12
Sal Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 311 Thanks: 103 Thanked 169 Times in 53 Posts	Gotta ask . . . What does "IWIPM" mean or stand for ??

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05-06-2012, 07:35 AM	#5
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,952 Thanks: 795 Thanked 1,497 Times in 1,042 Posts	Wow! She looks great! Will she be a workhorse again or just a pretty face now? I am so glad to see her brought back to life either way.

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05-08-2012, 01:53 PM	#10
surfnsnow Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 173 Thanks: 133 Thanked 52 Times in 29 Posts	i remember back in the 70's they used to let us dive off of the roof - good times

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05-14-2012, 02:10 PM	#15
Just Sold Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Suncook, NH, but at The Lake at Heart Posts: 2,616 Thanks: 1,086 Thanked 434 Times in 210 Posts	From what I saw on Saturday the Kitty Belle is not far from going in the lake. They had done additional metal work on the bottom of the hull and were painting it. I could not see any other obvious work that was needed to be complete but did not ask anyone either. I would guess that you will see her out on the lake very soon. __________________ Just Sold At the lake the stress of daily life just melts away. Pro Re Nata

05-14-2012, 03:05 PM	#16
Barney Bear Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 961 Thanks: 488 Thanked 274 Times in 175 Posts	Uplifting Sight As we were leaving Fay's Boat Yard this morning, a crane was preparing to lift the Kitty Belle onto a trailer.

05-14-2012, 03:59 PM	#17
Just Sold Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Suncook, NH, but at The Lake at Heart Posts: 2,616 Thanks: 1,086 Thanked 434 Times in 210 Posts	I think they would put the Kitty Belle in the channel and drive her out as that is how she got there. I hope someone posts a photo or 2. __________________ Just Sold At the lake the stress of daily life just melts away. Pro Re Nata

05-20-2012, 10:27 PM	#18
Cmjn98 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 5 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	The Kitty Belle is In the water, Being stored where it was at Cow island and still doing the same services as it previously did. For information call 603.707.6674 Attached Images

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05-21-2012, 07:00 AM	#19
Rattlesnake Gal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Central NH Posts: 5,253 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 1,455 Thanked 1,357 Times in 476 Posts	Thanks! Kitty Belle looks absolutely beautiful!

06-07-2012, 09:33 PM	#20
ishoot308 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford, NH / Welch Island Posts: 6,537 Thanks: 2,455 Thanked 5,468 Times in 2,143 Posts	Kitty Belle At Ragged!! Went for a ride this afternoon to Ragged Island. Lo and behold what do I see but the Kitty Belle parked proudly by the docks! She must have been hired to help with the repair of the docks. Seems a fitting job for this historic boat on this historic island!! Fantastic! Dan Attached Images Last edited by ishoot308; 06-08-2012 at 08:51 AM.

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05-11-2012, 08:24 AM	#21
Rattlesnake Gal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Central NH Posts: 5,253 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 1,455 Thanked 1,357 Times in 476 Posts	Kitty Belle She has always been a real looker because of the special kind of boat she is. Now she is an extra special beautiful craft! I love that this old gal is still on the lake and that she is being so well cared for! We first caught sight of the Kitty Belle in August of 2006. I am so glad we have more background for her now! Kitty Belle - http://www.winnipesaukee.com/photopo...hp?photo=10074 (On my phone, so I will have to insert picture at a later time.)

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