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[GodSmile]

While I'm happy they had the financial means to purchase a new vessel, I worry that, as previously speculated, it means the Mount will cruise less in favor of the new boat. While others may disagree, for me cruising the Mount, Sophie or Doris is not just about getting on the lake. I can do that in my own boat. Part of the experience is the history of the vessels, their uniqueness and that they have been part of the fabric of Winnipesaukee for a long time.

As for the Dive, it spent the winter at Fay's being refitted, including what appeared to be welding work on the barge itself. It was relaunched several weeks ago and is still at Fay's with work apparently ongoing.

[winni83]

What are the plans for The Dive in 2021?

Per the Laconia City Council minutes of February 8, 2021, the lease between the City of Laconia and The Dive was terminated. From the Staff Report:

"After the 2020 season, the City of Laconia and The Dive, LLC have
discussed the long-term viability of the lease agreement into which they entered in June of 2020. After several good faith discussions, the parties have mutually decided that the Agreement did not achieve the intentions or best serve the interests of either party. The parties have therefore agreed to terminate that Agreement. The City of Laconia wishes
The Dive, LLC the best of luck in its future operations."

[TiltonBB]

Center Harbor

[GodSmile]

Looks just like 100's of other cruise boats you can find at just about any coastal city in the US. Oh well.

[Sue Doe-Nym]

Originally Posted by GodSmile

Looks just like 100's of other cruise boats you can find at just about any coastal city in the US. Oh well.

They might look like hundreds of other lake boats, but there are many interesting and fun escapades and stories to be told. Our saga involved the Doris E, which was the venue for our son and daughter-in-law’s rehearsal dinner celebration which we hosted almost 25 years ago: It was a perfect August evening....sunny and warm...and most of the guests were from out of town, and had never experienced a cruise on Lake Winnipesaukee. We all had a great time, and we still reminisce about it from time to time. We really lucked out on the weather because we didn’t really have a decent Plan B.....

[fatlazyless]

Clean smooth lines, an all-white hull and upper area, the upper observation deck removed for transport to get re-installed, a displacement hull; this new old 56' cruiser will look very smart gliding along through the bright sparkly blue waters on a sunny day, and make a bright white contrast with the gray clouds and dark waters on a rainy day. At 56' x about 17' or 18'-beam it will glide along smoothly and quietly and fast become a Winnipesaukee fan favorite out on the big lake.

Boats by definition look much better moving along through the water, than sitting on the land while in storage.

Will raise a bottle of 57-cents Clear American Peach Sparkling Water from Walmart, 33.8 fl oz, no bottle deposit in NH, and wave the bottle at the all-white SPIRIT as it glides along, out there, past my dock ...... cheers ...

This boat, the Winnipesaukee SPIRIT, is destined to be a big fun favorite for at least the next hundred years. It'll be a great fit! .....

[upthesaukee]

Originally Posted by GodSmile

Looks just like 100's of other cruise boats you can find at just about any coastal city in the US. Oh well.

Sorry you don't see the boat and its uniqueness to this lake. It's smaller than the Mount, but will offer twice as many trips per day. See the schedule on Bearguy's post yesterday. 2 hour cruises starting at 10am then 1pm, 4pm, and 7pm.

It's also different from the Sophie C and Doris E..

Looking forward to seeing it on the lake and taking one or more cruises on it.

Dave

[ApS]

Originally Posted by GodSmile

Looks just like 100's of other cruise boats you can find at just about any coastal city in the US. Oh well.

It looks more like canal tour-boats of Europe, just not as fancy.

For stability, I hope they add lots of swim noodles along each side.

[Slickcraft]

Originally Posted by GodSmile

As for the Dive, it spent the winter at Fay's being refitted, including what appeared to be welding work on the barge itself. It was relaunched several weeks ago and is still at Fay's with work apparently ongoing.

Yes the Dive is still at Fay's at the end of a long narrow boardwalk. I go by it going from or to our slip. The lower level door is open. Looks like a long ways to go on refitting.

[jeffk]

Originally Posted by GodSmile

While I'm happy they had the financial means to purchase a new vessel, I worry that, as previously speculated, it means the Mount will cruise less in favor of the new boat. While others may disagree, for me cruising the Mount, Sophie or Doris is not just about getting on the lake. I can do that in my own boat. Part of the experience is the history of the vessels, their uniqueness and that they have been part of the fabric of Winnipesaukee for a long time. ...

While I appreciate the sentiment, all history has a beginning. Our grandkids, at our age, will reflect back fondly at cruises on the "Spirit".