Little Mount for sale

upthesaukee · 02-26-2011, 07:43 PM

...but evidently you never had the pleasure of going for a ride on the Mini Mount. My wife and I were guests on board, taking a cruise out Wolfeboro bay, down by Springfield point, over toward Clay Point and then back to its Wolfeboro dock. On our way back in, we motored along side the Mount on its trip into Wolfeboro.

The ride was very smooth, the detail on the boat is remarkable.

It really deserves a worthy new owner who will maintain it well, and enjoy taking it for rides, allowing others to photograph it as so many others have done in the past. It is a unique part of Winnipesaukee history.

Now if I can only hit those magic numbers tonight...

tis · 02-26-2011, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by upthesaukee

...but evidently you never had the pleasure of going for a ride on the Mini Mount. My wife and I were guests on board, taking a cruise out Wolfeboro bay, down by Springfield point, over toward Clay Point and then back to its Wolfeboro dock. On our way back in, we motored along side the Mount on its trip into Wolfeboro.

The ride was very smooth, the detail on the boat is remarkable.

It really deserves a worthy new owner who will maintain it well, and enjoy taking it for rides, allowing others to photograph it as so many others have done in the past. It is a unique part of Winnipesaukee history.

Now if I can only hit those magic numbers tonight...

I agree, it belongs on the lake, just like the big Mount! I hope someone does buy it for just that purpose.

Ropetow · 02-26-2011, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by upthesaukee

...Now if I can only hit those magic numbers tonight...

And I'll be your 'silent partner' if I hit it big and you don't

trfour · 02-26-2011, 11:19 PM

Deserves an historic place here, being a direct offspring, ( if you will ) to our great love of The M/S Mount Washington Today, and in her past History!!!!

By all means, keep her afloat, and among us! They are so wonderful to see out on Lake Winnipesaukee.

Terry
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Greene's Basin Girl · 02-27-2011, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by upthesaukee

...but evidently you never had the pleasure of going for a ride on the Mini Mount. My wife and I were guests on board, taking a cruise out Wolfeboro bay, down by Springfield point, over toward Clay Point and then back to its Wolfeboro dock. On our way back in, we motored along side the Mount on its trip into Wolfeboro.

The ride was very smooth, the detail on the boat is remarkable.

It really deserves a worthy new owner who will maintain it well, and enjoy taking it for rides, allowing others to photograph it as so many others have done in the past. It is a unique part of Winnipesaukee history.

Now if I can only hit those magic numbers tonight...

The Mini Mount throws a big wake. I almost got swamped once when I went by it. It is certainly a beautiful boat. I would feel like the princess of the lake ( the Mount Washington is the queen) if I owned it.

jrc · 02-27-2011, 09:49 AM

What exactly could be done with it?

I guess we are looking for someone with disposable income to buy it as a novelty.

You can't take paying passengers if you can't get insurance. You can't even make paid appearences, no business insurance.

My guess is a business buys it as a decoration, strips out any valuable running gear and puts it on display.

BTW I have a 35' boat with no bow thruster, most of the time you don't need one. Every once in a while I would kill for one.

Pine Island Guy · 02-28-2011, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by jrc

I guess we are looking for someone with disposable income to buy it as a novelty.

I think you are correct, and the funny thing is that I would have expected someone around the lake to have enough $$ that would really enjoy the novelty aspect and the "thrill and notariety" of touring around in it.

I believe it is listed at $28k (or best offer), and still seems like an incredible bargain! Unfortunately the Powerball gods and I had a disagreement with what the correct numbers were on Saturday night...

think ice-out! PIG

Merrymeeting · 03-01-2011, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Pine Island Guy

I believe it is listed at $28k (or best offer), and still seems like an incredible bargain!

I would expect that the issue is not so much the purchase price but rather the ongoing upkeep and maintenance. I'm sure for a boat of this type and size, it will be high.

LIforrelaxin · 03-01-2011, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Merrymeeting

I would expect that the issue is not so much the purchase price but rather the ongoing upkeep and maintenance. I'm sure for a boat of this type and size, it will be high.

I think Merrymeeting has hit the nail on the head... I think many people for 30K wouldn't mind owning the mini-mount, I certainly know I would love the opportunity.

However, I don't have the tow vehicle to move it around, so that mean I need a marina to help. $$$ involved

Keeping the engine(s) running and in good shape.. $$$ invloved

Maintaining a dock space for the boat... $$$ involved, one has to find a suitable location, most likely at a Yacht club, or spending money updating a lakefront owners dock, in either case $$$

Insurance -- $$$ even as a private vessel insurance on a novelty item like this isn't cheap.

Operating costs --- day to day running cost to make sure she hits the lake 5-10 times a year...$$$

The bottom line, is being the boat is the easy part, maintaining it and make sure it gets out on the lake is expensive and hard part. Hence I haven't tried to look at it or, even considered making an offer.

When a person constructs something like this they do it out of love, and admiration. When they can't take care of it anymore they need to off load it. However finding someone that is willing to take care of it correctly is hard, unless you find someone that has the same love and admiration. The money to keep here afloat is considerable, and even if someone has deep pockets if they don't have the same love and admiration, she will be quickly sold, yet again....

SIKSUKR · 03-02-2011, 09:45 AM

The mini would look really sweet hanging on the Mount as a lifeboat!

Rattlesnake Gal · 03-02-2011, 12:45 PM

Donating it to NHBM was looked into, but wasn't a viable solution given it's size.

If Pine Island or Bear Island Associations could take the Little Mount, would/could it be donated to them without the huge price tag?

It really would be great to keep her out on the lake!

Just Sold · 03-02-2011, 08:17 PM

While on business in the Lakes Region today I had the opportunity to go through Center Harbor and saw the Mini Mount there. One of the tarps covering the Mini Mount has come completly off the fantail and has exposed 4'-5'. Hopefully it will get recovered quickly

A heavy snow squall was passing through Center Harbor while I was there.

I am saddened that this wonderful craft is exposed to the winter elements and potential damage but still hopeful that an individual or organization comes forward and saves and preserves her.

Greene's Basin Girl · 03-02-2011, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Just Sold

While on business in the Lakes Region today I had the opportunity to go through Center Harbor and saw the Mini Mount there. One of the tarps covering the Mini Mount has come completly off the fantail and has exposed 4'-5'. Hopefully it will get recovered quickly

A heavy snow squall was passing through Center Harbor while I was there.

I am saddened that this wonderful craft is exposed to the winter elements and potential damage but still hopeful that an individual or organization comes forward and saves and preserves her.

Wouldn't it be a great boat parked at the dock at Church Landing. There are numerous weddings there. It would be a great boat for the wedding couple or the wedding party. Rusty should buy it .

Rattlesnake Gal · 06-15-2011, 07:05 AM

Just kidding! It's not too practical for our island needs, though she would look great moored off Rattlesnake Island.

Hope a buyer is found for her soon! Captain Leo of The Mount told me that she can carry up to ten people. Contact WeirsBeachBoater if you are interested!

Jonas Pilot · 06-15-2011, 07:29 AM

Great shot RG!

fatlazyless · 06-15-2011, 08:26 AM

If anyone could find a buyer, it would be www.faysboatyard.com. They seem to find buyers from all over for some pretty unusual boats and it costs nothing to get a Fay's multi-photograph, in-depth listing made up.

Pine Island Guy · 06-15-2011, 01:21 PM

She would look perfect moored behind Light #4 off Pine Island where the Big Mount would pass by daily...

However I haven't yet been able to figure out how to get the funds together (I briefly considered some high end criminal activity, but have a guilty conscience and definitely don't have the nerve!).

I sincerely hope that someone on the Lake that would value and enjoy her, is the buyer…

Summer is coming, summer is coming!! -PIG

02-26-2011, 07:43 PM	#1
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,599 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,459 Thanked 1,981 Times in 1,082 Posts	Sorry... ...but evidently you never had the pleasure of going for a ride on the Mini Mount. My wife and I were guests on board, taking a cruise out Wolfeboro bay, down by Springfield point, over toward Clay Point and then back to its Wolfeboro dock. On our way back in, we motored along side the Mount on its trip into Wolfeboro. The ride was very smooth, the detail on the boat is remarkable. It really deserves a worthy new owner who will maintain it well, and enjoy taking it for rides, allowing others to photograph it as so many others have done in the past. It is a unique part of Winnipesaukee history. Now if I can only hit those magic numbers tonight... __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

03-02-2011, 09:45 AM	#10
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	The mini would look really sweet hanging on the Mount as a lifeboat! __________________ SIKSUKR

03-02-2011, 12:45 PM	#11
Rattlesnake Gal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Central NH Posts: 5,252 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 1,451 Thanked 1,349 Times in 475 Posts	Little Mount Donating it to NHBM was looked into, but wasn't a viable solution given it's size. If Pine Island or Bear Island Associations could take the Little Mount, would/could it be donated to them without the huge price tag? It really would be great to keep her out on the lake!

03-02-2011, 08:17 PM	#12
Just Sold Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Suncook, NH, but at The Lake at Heart Posts: 2,615 Thanks: 1,083 Thanked 434 Times in 210 Posts	While on business in the Lakes Region today I had the opportunity to go through Center Harbor and saw the Mini Mount there. One of the tarps covering the Mini Mount has come completly off the fantail and has exposed 4'-5'. Hopefully it will get recovered quickly A heavy snow squall was passing through Center Harbor while I was there. I am saddened that this wonderful craft is exposed to the winter elements and potential damage but still hopeful that an individual or organization comes forward and saves and preserves her. __________________ Just Sold At the lake the stress of daily life just melts away. Pro Re Nata

06-15-2011, 07:05 AM	#14
Rattlesnake Gal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Central NH Posts: 5,252 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 1,451 Thanked 1,349 Times in 475 Posts	Our New Boat Just kidding! It's not too practical for our island needs, though she would look great moored off Rattlesnake Island. Hope a buyer is found for her soon! Captain Leo of The Mount told me that she can carry up to ten people. Contact WeirsBeachBoater if you are interested!

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02-26-2011, 11:19 PM	#4
trfour Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Lakes, Central NH. and Dallas/Fort Worth TX. Posts: 3,694 Blog Entries: 3 Thanks: 3,069 Thanked 472 Times in 236 Posts	The Minni Winni Mount... Deserves an historic place here, being a direct offspring, ( if you will ) to our great love of The M/S Mount Washington Today, and in her past History!!!! By all means, keep her afloat, and among us! They are so wonderful to see out on Lake Winnipesaukee. Terry ________________________________________ __________________ *trfour* Always Remember, The Best Safety Device In The Boat, or on a PWC Snowmobile etc., Is YOU! Safe sledding tips and much more; http://www.snowmobile.org/snowmobiling-safety.html

02-27-2011, 09:49 AM	#6
jrc Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NH Posts: 2,689 Thanks: 33 Thanked 439 Times in 249 Posts	What exactly could be done with it? I guess we are looking for someone with disposable income to buy it as a novelty. You can't take paying passengers if you can't get insurance. You can't even make paid appearences, no business insurance. My guess is a business buys it as a decoration, strips out any valuable running gear and puts it on display. BTW I have a 35' boat with no bow thruster, most of the time you don't need one. Every once in a while I would kill for one.

06-15-2011, 07:29 AM	#15
Jonas Pilot Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wolfeboro, New Hampshire is my home, 24-7-365 Posts: 1,686 Thanks: 1,047 Thanked 336 Times in 189 Posts	Great shot RG!

06-15-2011, 08:26 AM	#16
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,755 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 300 Thanked 1,010 Times in 736 Posts	If anyone could find a buyer, it would be www.faysboatyard.com. They seem to find buyers from all over for some pretty unusual boats and it costs nothing to get a Fay's multi-photograph, in-depth listing made up. __________________ ... down and out, liv'n that Walmart side of the lake!

06-15-2011, 01:21 PM	#17
Pine Island Guy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: pine island of course! Posts: 406 Thanks: 244 Thanked 246 Times in 112 Posts	i wish i wish She would look perfect moored behind Light #4 off Pine Island where the Big Mount would pass by daily... However I haven't yet been able to figure out how to get the funds together (I briefly considered some high end criminal activity, but have a guilty conscience and definitely don't have the nerve!). I sincerely hope that someone on the Lake that would value and enjoy her, is the buyer… Summer is coming, summer is coming!! -PIG