"Little Mount" on CraigsList

Pineedles · 10-19-2011, 11:58 AM

Is it inappropriate to ask what the boat sold for? I can't see it on ebay anymore.

Fargo · 10-19-2011, 02:55 PM

I didn't ask what the boat sold for...just glad my nice neighbor stepped up to keep it from deteriorating any further.

Rattlesnake Gal · 10-19-2011, 02:57 PM

Fargo, thanks for spreading this wonderful news!!! I'm smiling so big that there are tears of happiness leaking out of my eyes.

I sure hope that the Little Mount will be able to stay on the lake and we'll be snapping pictures of her for years to come!

I also hope that the new owner will take our wonderful Forum friends up on their offers to help restore this lovely lady. You guys are the best!

Please ask your neighbor and any helpers to take lots of pictures during the rehabilitation to post here for us. That way we all can come along for the restoration ride too. What a happy day.

Pine Island Guy · 10-19-2011, 05:39 PM

Thank you Fargo, I agree with RG this is the best news!!!

I have been thinking about alternatives for a while now, went to take a look at her last spring with Misty Blue, and have been very worried that the LIttle Mount would end up as scrap and I would have a guilty conscience about it forever. Please thank your neighbor for making it happen, and of course I'm ready and willing to help with the restoration. And if they ever need a spot to moor her, I happen to know someone with a 100' long deep water dock on Pine Island

cheers! -PIG

Fargo · 10-20-2011, 08:01 AM

The ink is just barely dry on the purchase and sale of the Mini and PIG has stepped up with an offer for a dock! I feel we're making progress. Still searching for winter storage.

Rattlesnake Gal · 10-20-2011, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Fargo

The ink is just barely dry on the purchase and sale of the Mini and PIG has stepped up with an offer for a dock! I feel we're making progress. Still searching for winter storage.

Actually it is an offer for a mooring.

PIG is awesome. Misty Blue too. She would look amazing moored off Pine Island and it the cruisers on the Mount would really get a kick out of it.

NHBUOY may have a very good idea of looking for a business that has an empty building that would give them publicity from the human interest angle. One of the local marinas perhaps? Getting pictures of their facility, publicity and name recognition is priceless.

SIKSUKR · 10-20-2011, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Rattlesnake Gal

Actually it is an offer for a mooring.

And if they ever need a spot to moor her, I happen to know someone with a 100' long deep water dock on Pine Island

Rangervx · 10-20-2011, 01:12 PM

I saw this boat less than 2 weeks ago..she's definately needs a little work...hope she does indeed find a good home!!!!!

tis · 10-20-2011, 02:35 PM

I sure hope to see her on the lake again!

Fargo · 10-20-2011, 10:04 PM

We checked out the hanger at Laconia Airport...as suspected they only allow airplane related items to be stored there. Maybe we could make the Mini an aircraft carrier.

trfour · 10-20-2011, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Fargo

We checked out the hanger at Laconia Airport...as suspected they only allow airplane related items to be stored there. Maybe we could make the Mini an aircraft carrier.

Things are fixi'n to change at Laconia Airport at any time now!.. I would also be in favor of granting The Mini Mount a special home there for refurbishing, or maybe a joint NH Air Force Naval operation.

I think that her presents would add much to the LAA's vocabulary, ( besides, just NO )!

Terry
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loony · 10-21-2011, 07:17 AM

How about one of the barn on the Sandwich Fairgrounds? I Believe they have offered boat storage in the past...

LIforrelaxin · 10-21-2011, 08:39 AM

Fargo,

Did you try and talk to anyone at the Multonborough Airport?

The other thing to do is to look around for Vacant warehouse space and find out who owns the building and talk to them... You may find someone that has a vacant warehouse, and for the sake of having the space used my offer a good deal for the winter.... especially if they are a fan of the mini mount...

Fargo · 10-21-2011, 11:41 AM

I contacted Moultonborough airport, since they are privately owned they can store anything. Right now their hangers are full with planes. We have lots of feelers out, Roche Realty is on the hunt for us also.

Paugus Bay Resident · 10-21-2011, 12:28 PM

How about checking with Irwins? They had the boat stored there for a while and have a lot of storage buildings. Nice publicity angle and tie to their history? Jack might be interested.

Fargo · 10-21-2011, 05:02 PM

I'd like to give HK Powersports a shout out, they were good enough to offer outside storage. Still searching for something inside.

jrc · 10-21-2011, 06:26 PM

just shrink wrap it

Fargo · 10-21-2011, 06:43 PM

Do any forum members sell or have access to temporary fabric structures? Needs to be 13ft high and 60ft long. We'd be happy to purchase it.

NoBozo · 10-21-2011, 06:50 PM

Shrink Wrapping is a Killer for any boat you want to keep "healthy". In spite of the "Vents" offered (At extra cost each..) to ventilate the boat.

The problem is the boat doesn't breathe. It's like a greenhouse. It warms up in the daytime when winter sunlight is available. At night the atmosphere inside.. cools down and condensation forms on every surface in the boat. Repeat cycle every day... ALL winter. It's your boat..

Canvas is a much better alternative... and it breathes. BTW: Canvas can be used over and over every year. Shrink Wrap is ONE Time only. Price it. Just sayin...

NB

Formula · 10-22-2011, 11:12 AM

You can try Trexlers. I believe that they have a large open showroom. I do not know anyone there but you could try?

10-19-2011, 02:57 PM	#3
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	Fabulous! Fargo, thanks for spreading this wonderful news!!! I'm smiling so big that there are tears of happiness leaking out of my eyes. I sure hope that the Little Mount will be able to stay on the lake and we'll be snapping pictures of her for years to come! I also hope that the new owner will take our wonderful Forum friends up on their offers to help restore this lovely lady. You guys are the best! Please ask your neighbor and any helpers to take lots of pictures during the rehabilitation to post here for us. That way we all can come along for the restoration ride too. What a happy day.

10-19-2011, 05:39 PM	#4
Pine Island Guy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: pine island of course! Posts: 406 Thanks: 244 Thanked 246 Times in 112 Posts	Great news!!! Thank you Fargo, I agree with RG this is the best news!!! I have been thinking about alternatives for a while now, went to take a look at her last spring with Misty Blue, and have been very worried that the LIttle Mount would end up as scrap and I would have a guilty conscience about it forever. Please thank your neighbor for making it happen, and of course I'm ready and willing to help with the restoration. And if they ever need a spot to moor her, I happen to know someone with a 100' long deep water dock on Pine Island cheers! -PIG

10-21-2011, 08:39 AM	#13
LIforrelaxin Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas, Lake Ray Hubbard and NH, Long Island Winnipesaukee Posts: 2,871 Thanks: 1,037 Thanked 892 Times in 524 Posts	Fargo, Did you try and talk to anyone at the Multonborough Airport? The other thing to do is to look around for Vacant warehouse space and find out who owns the building and talk to them... You may find someone that has a vacant warehouse, and for the sake of having the space used my offer a good deal for the winter.... especially if they are a fan of the mini mount... __________________ Life is about how much time you can spend relaxing... I do it on an island that isn't really an island.....

10-21-2011, 06:50 PM	#19
NoBozo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Portsmouth. RI Posts: 2,231 Thanks: 400 Thanked 460 Times in 308 Posts	Shrink Wrap Shrink Wrapping is a Killer for any boat you want to keep "healthy". In spite of the "Vents" offered (At extra cost each..) to ventilate the boat. The problem is the boat doesn't breathe. It's like a greenhouse. It warms up in the daytime when winter sunlight is available. At night the atmosphere inside.. cools down and condensation forms on every surface in the boat. Repeat cycle every day... ALL winter. It's your boat.. Canvas is a much better alternative... and it breathes. BTW: Canvas can be used over and over every year. Shrink Wrap is ONE Time only. Price it. Just sayin... NB

10-22-2011, 11:12 AM	#20
Formula Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 183 Thanks: 12 Thanked 28 Times in 16 Posts	Winter storage You can try Trexlers. I believe that they have a large open showroom. I do not know anyone there but you could try?

10-19-2011, 11:58 AM	#1
Pineedles Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Moultonborough & CT Posts: 2,545 Thanks: 1,072 Thanked 668 Times in 367 Posts	Is it inappropriate to ask what the boat sold for? I can't see it on ebay anymore.

10-19-2011, 02:55 PM	#2
Fargo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Lake Winni Posts: 215 Thanks: 36 Thanked 130 Times in 38 Posts	I didn't ask what the boat sold for...just glad my nice neighbor stepped up to keep it from deteriorating any further.

10-20-2011, 08:01 AM	#5
Fargo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Lake Winni Posts: 215 Thanks: 36 Thanked 130 Times in 38 Posts	The ink is just barely dry on the purchase and sale of the Mini and PIG has stepped up with an offer for a dock! I feel we're making progress. Still searching for winter storage.

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10-20-2011, 01:12 PM	#8
Rangervx Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: VIRGINIA / WINTER HARBOR Posts: 82 Thanks: 28 Thanked 28 Times in 15 Posts	I saw this boat less than 2 weeks ago..she's definately needs a little work...hope she does indeed find a good home!!!!!

10-20-2011, 02:35 PM	#9
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,726 Thanks: 752 Thanked 1,457 Times in 1,014 Posts	I sure hope to see her on the lake again!

10-20-2011, 10:04 PM	#10
Fargo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Lake Winni Posts: 215 Thanks: 36 Thanked 130 Times in 38 Posts	We checked out the hanger at Laconia Airport...as suspected they only allow airplane related items to be stored there. Maybe we could make the Mini an aircraft carrier.

10-21-2011, 07:17 AM	#12
loony Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 104 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts	How about one of the barn on the Sandwich Fairgrounds? I Believe they have offered boat storage in the past...

10-21-2011, 11:41 AM	#14
Fargo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Lake Winni Posts: 215 Thanks: 36 Thanked 130 Times in 38 Posts	I contacted Moultonborough airport, since they are privately owned they can store anything. Right now their hangers are full with planes. We have lots of feelers out, Roche Realty is on the hunt for us also.

10-21-2011, 12:28 PM	#15
Paugus Bay Resident Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Gilmanton, NH Posts: 754 Thanks: 136 Thanked 93 Times in 51 Posts	How about checking with Irwins? They had the boat stored there for a while and have a lot of storage buildings. Nice publicity angle and tie to their history? Jack might be interested.

10-21-2011, 05:02 PM	#16
Fargo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Lake Winni Posts: 215 Thanks: 36 Thanked 130 Times in 38 Posts	I'd like to give HK Powersports a shout out, they were good enough to offer outside storage. Still searching for something inside.

10-21-2011, 06:26 PM	#17
jrc Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NH Posts: 2,689 Thanks: 33 Thanked 439 Times in 249 Posts	just shrink wrap it

10-21-2011, 06:43 PM	#18
Fargo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Lake Winni Posts: 215 Thanks: 36 Thanked 130 Times in 38 Posts	Do any forum members sell or have access to temporary fabric structures? Needs to be 13ft high and 60ft long. We'd be happy to purchase it.