"Little Mount" on CraigsList

laketrout · 10-06-2011, 04:12 PM

I remember seeing it motoring around the Wolfeboro bay area 7-8 years ago. It would fit 4-5 people and be moving right along. I also remember the guy who built it had the house on the water next to Wolfeboro town docks. What happened to him, the little Mount belongs in the NH boat Museum in my opinion. All good things must come to an end.
George

Tank151 · 10-06-2011, 04:59 PM

with Lake Trout that the Little M/S should be donated to the NH Boat Museum. It would be a nice gesture on the owners part.

tis · 10-06-2011, 05:05 PM

I think it would take up most of the boat museum!

I would love to see it on the lake again. But what an upkeep headache!

Last I knew the ex owner still lives there. I understand he still has projects.

Rattlesnake Gal · 10-06-2011, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by laketrout

I remember seeing it motoring around the Wolfeboro bay area 7-8 years ago. It would fit 4-5 people and be moving right along. I also remember the guy who built it had the house on the water next to Wolfeboro town docks. What happened to him, the little Mount belongs in the NH boat Museum in my opinion. All good things must come to an end.
George

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The Millers wanted to retire from the upkeep of the Little Mount.

In a perfect world, the Little Mount would be taken over by the NH Boat Museum, but they just didn't have room for it.

Using it commercially is not viable from an insurance and cost effective point of view.

It is sad that being outside these past years have really taken a toll on her. Hopefully someone will come to her rescue.

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We know someone who wants her! We just have to figure out how to help make it happen!

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Originally Posted by Pine Island Guy

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

PIG is right, The Little Mount would look incredibly perfect moored off Pine Island.

Pineedles · 10-06-2011, 07:06 PM

The State of NH should buy the Little Mount. It could be trailered all over New England to fairs and festivals to promote tourism in NH. The Barbie and Ken dolls posed onboard have to be worth at least $5K. Any NH Representatives or Senators listening?

songkrai · 10-07-2011, 05:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Pineedles

The State of NH should buy the Little Mount. It could be trailered all over New England to fairs and festivals to promote tourism in NH. The Barbie and Ken dolls posed onboard have to be worth at least $5K. Any NH Representatives or Senators listening?

This is probably the best idea. But sadly NH is broke. All state budgets have been slashed. Possibly a private government partnership.

Fargo · 10-15-2011, 09:51 AM

Rumor has it that my wonderful neighbor just purchased the Mini Mount. He couldn't stand to see it deteriorate any further. I can only confirm at this time that it will remain in the lakes region. Now I just need to convince him to launch it!

Jonas Pilot · 10-15-2011, 10:06 AM

That's great news. Please keep us posted if you hear anything.

robmac · 10-15-2011, 02:47 PM

If in fact it was purchased I for one would be more than happy to voluteer time and service to bring her back to her prior pristine condition.

Fargo · 10-16-2011, 08:44 AM

Thanks for the offer robmac. Speaking with my neighbor he now needs to find an inexpensive, cheap, free inside place to store the boat this winter. Any suggestions out there?

Grant · 10-16-2011, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by songkrai

This is probably the best idea. But sadly NH is broke. All state budgets have been slashed. Possibly a private government partnership.

Perhaps it's time for NH to get real and institute a sales tax or (gasp) income tax.

There, I said it. I'll go back under my rock now...

RailroadJoe · 10-16-2011, 10:34 AM

GRANT You better. Hope its a big rock.

brk-lnt · 10-16-2011, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Grant

Perhaps it's time for NH to get real and institute a sales tax or (gasp) income tax.

There, I said it. I'll go back under my rock now...

Absolutely, considering that all the states with sales and/or income taxes are really booming right now. California, Michigan, Florida, etc.

The economy sucks across the board. Newer and higher taxes have seldom been a cure for an overall lack of employment and GDP.

Misty Blue · 10-16-2011, 07:37 PM

Robmac

I can't help with winter storage but am willing and able to refurbish this great piece of Lake lore.

I have inspected her and know that she needs metal work.

"Have welder, will travel".

Misty Blue.

Lake Fan · 10-17-2011, 08:48 AM

Glad to hear she found a good home. I bet there are a lot of people who would volunteer their talents to help with fixing her up. Maybe bartering rides or the chance to drive her in exchange for labor would work?

Looking forward to seeing the Little Mount back out on the Big Lake.

SIKSUKR · 10-17-2011, 09:46 AM

What are the overall dimensions neede for storage?

Fargo · 10-17-2011, 12:29 PM

I'm thinking that the boat on trailer is about 60ft long, 8ft wide, maybe 12ft high as a quick guess.

SIKSUKR · 10-17-2011, 12:49 PM

I have some mill space but it is in Manchester and the 12 ft height might be a problem.The bigger problem is access into the space.I just measured and there is not a way to get a 60 ft trailer through the doors.Sorry.

NHBUOY · 10-17-2011, 01:09 PM

Just a thought. I am trying to think of a large, empty building, in the Laconia area that might be available to house and work on the mini-mount.

I know of one in Plymouth that might fit the bill, but am coming up empty for Laconia.

It would seem to me, that an EMPTY building owner might consider reduced/free rent just for the publicity and human interest angle.

Glad this boat is being restored. It certainly deserves to be. KUDOS to the new owner.

Fargo · 10-17-2011, 04:00 PM

Thanks for the heads up. We need to find a Mini enthusiast that may have some extra space. The boat needs to be moved before snow flies. The search is on!

NoBozo · 10-17-2011, 05:22 PM

Best thing to do is go out to Center Harbor with a 100' tape measure from Sears......OR.... Heaths Hardware ..ON Site. My boat is in my garage and INCHES are important. I have to remove two 3/4 inch thick moldings from the garage door frame which remove width from the entry..to clear the width of the trailer fenders..

NB

Misty Blue · 10-17-2011, 07:19 PM

I think that my truck can haul her. I'll check in the morning. I do not have a place to stowe her but if you need a tow, give me a call 455 7178.

Misty Blue.

Fargo · 10-18-2011, 01:29 PM

Thanks for the offer Misty but I think we already have someone lined up. I'm at Center Harbor now and just measured the overall length, 56ft not 60 ft, won't be needing such a large building after all.

RI Swamp Yankee · 10-18-2011, 09:27 PM

How about a corner of a hanger at Laconia Airport or Moultonboro Airport?

10-06-2011, 04:59 PM	#2
Tank151 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Boston, MA & Laconia, NH Posts: 150 Thanks: 16 Thanked 11 Times in 10 Posts	I agree... with Lake Trout that the Little M/S should be donated to the NH Boat Museum. It would be a nice gesture on the owners part.

10-15-2011, 09:51 AM	#7
Fargo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Lake Winni Posts: 215 Thanks: 36 Thanked 130 Times in 38 Posts	Mini Mount Rumor has it that my wonderful neighbor just purchased the Mini Mount. He couldn't stand to see it deteriorate any further. I can only confirm at this time that it will remain in the lakes region. Now I just need to convince him to launch it!

10-16-2011, 08:44 AM	#10
Fargo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Lake Winni Posts: 215 Thanks: 36 Thanked 130 Times in 38 Posts	Mini Mount Storage Thanks for the offer robmac. Speaking with my neighbor he now needs to find an inexpensive, cheap, free inside place to store the boat this winter. Any suggestions out there?

10-16-2011, 07:37 PM	#14
Misty Blue Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 658 Thanks: 121 Thanked 283 Times in 98 Posts	Great News!!! Robmac I can't help with winter storage but am willing and able to refurbish this great piece of Lake lore. I have inspected her and know that she needs metal work. "Have welder, will travel". Misty Blue.

10-17-2011, 09:46 AM	#16
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	What are the overall dimensions neede for storage? __________________ SIKSUKR

10-06-2011, 04:12 PM	#1
laketrout Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Long Bay/ Paugus bay Posts: 115 Thanks: 128 Thanked 13 Times in 9 Posts	I remember seeing it motoring around the Wolfeboro bay area 7-8 years ago. It would fit 4-5 people and be moving right along. I also remember the guy who built it had the house on the water next to Wolfeboro town docks. What happened to him, the little Mount belongs in the NH boat Museum in my opinion. All good things must come to an end. George

10-06-2011, 05:05 PM	#3
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,725 Thanks: 752 Thanked 1,457 Times in 1,014 Posts	I think it would take up most of the boat museum! I would love to see it on the lake again. But what an upkeep headache! Last I knew the ex owner still lives there. I understand he still has projects.

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10-06-2011, 07:06 PM	#5
Pineedles Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Moultonborough & CT Posts: 2,542 Thanks: 1,072 Thanked 667 Times in 366 Posts	The State of NH should buy the Little Mount. It could be trailered all over New England to fairs and festivals to promote tourism in NH. The Barbie and Ken dolls posed onboard have to be worth at least $5K. Any NH Representatives or Senators listening?

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10-15-2011, 10:06 AM	#8
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	That's great news. Please keep us posted if you hear anything.

10-15-2011, 02:47 PM	#9
robmac Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nashua,Meredith Posts: 951 Thanks: 213 Thanked 106 Times in 81 Posts	If in fact it was purchased I for one would be more than happy to voluteer time and service to bring her back to her prior pristine condition.

10-16-2011, 10:34 AM	#12
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10-17-2011, 08:48 AM	#15
Lake Fan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Whortleberry Island Posts: 123 Thanks: 16 Thanked 52 Times in 30 Posts	Glad to hear she found a good home. I bet there are a lot of people who would volunteer their talents to help with fixing her up. Maybe bartering rides or the chance to drive her in exchange for labor would work? Looking forward to seeing the Little Mount back out on the Big Lake.

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10-17-2011, 12:29 PM	#17
Fargo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Lake Winni Posts: 215 Thanks: 36 Thanked 130 Times in 38 Posts	Storage I'm thinking that the boat on trailer is about 60ft long, 8ft wide, maybe 12ft high as a quick guess.

10-17-2011, 12:49 PM	#18
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	I have some mill space but it is in Manchester and the 12 ft height might be a problem.The bigger problem is access into the space.I just measured and there is not a way to get a 60 ft trailer through the doors.Sorry. __________________ SIKSUKR

10-17-2011, 01:09 PM	#19
NHBUOY Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Loon Mtn. winters...Meredith Neck summers Posts: 398 Thanks: 288 Thanked 94 Times in 60 Posts	Just a thought. I am trying to think of a large, empty building, in the Laconia area that might be available to house and work on the mini-mount. I know of one in Plymouth that might fit the bill, but am coming up empty for Laconia. It would seem to me, that an EMPTY building owner might consider reduced/free rent just for the publicity and human interest angle. Glad this boat is being restored. It certainly deserves to be. KUDOS to the new owner.

10-17-2011, 04:00 PM	#20
Fargo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Lake Winni Posts: 215 Thanks: 36 Thanked 130 Times in 38 Posts	Storage Thanks for the heads up. We need to find a Mini enthusiast that may have some extra space. The boat needs to be moved before snow flies. The search is on!

10-17-2011, 05:22 PM	#21
NoBozo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Portsmouth. RI Posts: 2,231 Thanks: 400 Thanked 460 Times in 308 Posts	Best thing to do is go out to Center Harbor with a 100' tape measure from Sears......OR.... Heaths Hardware ..ON Site. My boat is in my garage and INCHES are important. I have to remove two 3/4 inch thick moldings from the garage door frame which remove width from the entry..to clear the width of the trailer fenders.. NB

10-17-2011, 07:19 PM	#22
Misty Blue Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 658 Thanks: 121 Thanked 283 Times in 98 Posts	Transport I think that my truck can haul her. I'll check in the morning. I do not have a place to stowe her but if you need a tow, give me a call 455 7178. Misty Blue.

10-18-2011, 01:29 PM	#23
Fargo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Lake Winni Posts: 215 Thanks: 36 Thanked 130 Times in 38 Posts	Haul Thanks for the offer Misty but I think we already have someone lined up. I'm at Center Harbor now and just measured the overall length, 56ft not 60 ft, won't be needing such a large building after all.

10-18-2011, 09:27 PM	#24
RI Swamp Yankee Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: North Kingstown RI Posts: 688 Thanks: 143 Thanked 83 Times in 55 Posts	How about a corner of a hanger at Laconia Airport or Moultonboro Airport? __________________ Gene ~ aka "another RI Swamp Yankee"