Mount?

CEP · 10-26-2005, 03:07 PM

Does anyone have any idea when the Mount makes its last run and heads back to its winter home in Center Harbor?

WeirsBeachBoater · 10-26-2005, 08:36 PM

Inside sources say that the ship will head to Ctr Harbor a couple days later...

Resident 2B · 10-26-2005, 09:54 PM

Based upon their ads, the last night run is this Saturday with the Halloween Masquerade Ball. They have two buffet runs on Sunday from the Weirs. Then they call it a season.

Fast year!

Just Sold · 10-27-2005, 07:10 AM

The Mount web site says this Sunday 10/30 will be the last day. http://www.cruisenh.com/2005/highres/daytime/

I was at the lake yesterday and saw the Mount heading towards the Weirs in Gilford near Ellacoya State Park. I wondered how many passengers she had with such a windy & rough day. I did not see any other boats out there either.

CEP · 10-27-2005, 07:32 AM

Thanks for the Info!!
I saw the Mount on the Bear Island Cam one morning and I didn't see anyone on board, however, it must have been cold and maybe they where all inside.
I did see a small boat near 3 mile, possible fishing, but no other boats around.
I didn't see anyone swimming!!

Have a good day!

CEP

webmaster · 10-27-2005, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Just Sold

I was at the lake yesterday and saw the Mount heading towards the Weirs in Gilford near Ellacoya State Park. I wondered how many passengers she had with such a windy & rough day.

I was at Weirs Beach yesterday when the Mount pulled in around 12:30. Hundreds of school kids poured off and the area sounded like a school yard after being quiet and deserted just a few minutes earlier. It must have been field trip day.

Don

fatlazyless · 10-27-2005, 08:40 AM

From 7 -10:30 on this saturday is the Mount Washington Halloween masquerade ball. People get really costumed out and party-hearty, plus there's always a biiiig turnout. For about $42.00, you get more food than you can eat at the buffet with something like chicken marsala and prime rib, two different bands like Destiny and Annie & the Orphans and Big Mike Livingstone, a singer-musician up on the top deck, plus a cash bar, plus a chance to win the costume contest. So, go work on your costume, and put on your dancing shoes. Be there, or be a square!

CEP · 11-02-2005, 08:01 AM

I didn't see the Mount on any Cams today, so, I think she has been taken back to her winter quarters in Center Harbor.
Any updates from anyone?

CEP

WeirsBeachBoater · 11-02-2005, 04:04 PM

She is home for the Winter as of 4:00 yesterday....

fatlazyless · 11-02-2005, 09:00 PM

Yesterday tuesday at about 2pm or so, it cruised past my humble abode on the way to Centre harbor and it had that look of the final move of the season, on its way to winterization and Christmas decoration time.

The Halloween masqerade ball on saturday nite got a big turn-out and as usual the costumes were very imaginative. There's some real talent out there. There's this one crew man who sits down in the engine room about six feet away from the very large and noisy diesel engine and just sits there for the whole trip and reads a book. No wonder why it costs $42.00 for a ticket if they can afford to pay a crewman to sit around all trip and do nuthin!

rrr · 11-03-2005, 09:17 AM

FLL-

just curious - what was your costume?

CEP · 11-03-2005, 09:27 AM

Oh! I'm sure he's not doing nothing!! Even with the noisy engine, he can tell if something is not right!

Also if there is a problem with the controls from the wheelhouse he can manually operate them as ordered by the telegraph from the wheelhouse.

If the engines stop for some reason, they need someone to start them ASAP to regain control of the ship and the safety for all aboard.

So! he may be reading a book but he is a very important part of the operation.

I'm sure if he was doing anything wrong the officer in charge would be doing some chewing!!!

CEP

CEP · 11-03-2005, 09:39 AM

Does anyone know what they do next?
Will she be taken out of the water and painted or is that done in the spring?
It would be interesting to find out what type of work is done during the winter months. I guess I'm just nozzy!!

CEP

Dave R · 11-03-2005, 10:51 AM

I'm sure others can give you specifics but I'm pretty sure the Mount is not hauled out every year. I imagine hauling it is quite an undertaking. Love to watch it happen.

webmaster · 11-03-2005, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave R

I'm sure others can give you specifics but I'm pretty sure the Mount is not hauled out every year. I imagine hauling it is quite an undertaking. Love to watch it happen.

Check these links:

http://www.bizer.com/bztmount.htm

http://www.winnipesaukee.com/mount

Russtic · 11-04-2005, 02:18 PM

The Mount was last hauled out of the water for the '03-'04 offseason so the next time is probably in '08. I stopped by in Feb. '04 and it was quite a sight. Hope to see the actual hauling next time.
Russtic

CEP · 11-06-2005, 10:08 AM

Everyone for the info. It is quit interesting to see how much information there is out there on the Mount.
Now another question has popped up. A friend of mine asked if they rebuild the engines every year and I said I would ask and see what we can find out.
Also, what happens to the crew in the winter months?

Thanks in advance!

CEP

CEP · 11-08-2005, 08:48 AM

A friend on mine asked if the engines are overhauled every year or do they go by how many hours the engine have been used.
Anyone know?

CEP

CEP · 11-20-2005, 10:16 AM

When the Mount is docked at Center Harbor do they have chartered crusies before the ice sets in?

10-26-2005, 03:07 PM	#1
CEP Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Charlton City,MA Posts: 110 Thanks: 8 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Mount? Does anyone have any idea when the Mount makes its last run and heads back to its winter home in Center Harbor?

10-26-2005, 08:36 PM	#2
WeirsBeachBoater Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 709 Blog Entries: 9 Thanks: 39 Thanked 148 Times in 65 Posts	This Sunday is the last Daily Cruise Inside sources say that the ship will head to Ctr Harbor a couple days later...

10-26-2005, 09:54 PM	#3
Resident 2B Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: North Shore, MA Posts: 1,358 Thanks: 994 Thanked 313 Times in 163 Posts	Last Runs Based upon their ads, the last night run is this Saturday with the Halloween Masquerade Ball. They have two buffet runs on Sunday from the Weirs. Then they call it a season. Fast year!

10-27-2005, 07:10 AM	#4
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	The Mount web site says this Sunday 10/30 will be the last day. http://www.cruisenh.com/2005/highres/daytime/ I was at the lake yesterday and saw the Mount heading towards the Weirs in Gilford near Ellacoya State Park. I wondered how many passengers she had with such a windy & rough day. I did not see any other boats out there either. __________________ Just Sold At the lake the stress of daily life just melts away. Pro Re Nata Last edited by Just Sold; 10-27-2005 at 07:14 AM.

10-27-2005, 07:32 AM	#5
CEP Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Charlton City,MA Posts: 110 Thanks: 8 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Just Sold Thanks for the Info!! I saw the Mount on the Bear Island Cam one morning and I didn't see anyone on board, however, it must have been cold and maybe they where all inside. I did see a small boat near 3 mile, possible fishing, but no other boats around. I didn't see anyone swimming!! Have a good day! CEP

10-27-2005, 08:40 AM	#7
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,764 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 300 Thanked 1,014 Times in 739 Posts	saturday is the halloween masquerade From 7 -10:30 on this saturday is the Mount Washington Halloween masquerade ball. People get really costumed out and party-hearty, plus there's always a biiiig turnout. For about $42.00, you get more food than you can eat at the buffet with something like chicken marsala and prime rib, two different bands like Destiny and Annie & the Orphans and Big Mike Livingstone, a singer-musician up on the top deck, plus a cash bar, plus a chance to win the costume contest. So, go work on your costume, and put on your dancing shoes. Be there, or be a square!

11-02-2005, 08:01 AM	#8
CEP Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Charlton City,MA Posts: 110 Thanks: 8 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Mount I didn't see the Mount on any Cams today, so, I think she has been taken back to her winter quarters in Center Harbor. Any updates from anyone? CEP

11-02-2005, 04:04 PM	#9
WeirsBeachBoater Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 709 Blog Entries: 9 Thanks: 39 Thanked 148 Times in 65 Posts	From a reliable source.... She is home for the Winter as of 4:00 yesterday....

11-02-2005, 09:00 PM	#10
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,764 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 300 Thanked 1,014 Times in 739 Posts	Yesterday tuesday at about 2pm or so, it cruised past my humble abode on the way to Centre harbor and it had that look of the final move of the season, on its way to winterization and Christmas decoration time. The Halloween masqerade ball on saturday nite got a big turn-out and as usual the costumes were very imaginative. There's some real talent out there. There's this one crew man who sits down in the engine room about six feet away from the very large and noisy diesel engine and just sits there for the whole trip and reads a book. No wonder why it costs $42.00 for a ticket if they can afford to pay a crewman to sit around all trip and do nuthin!

11-03-2005, 09:17 AM	#11
rrr Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Winter Harbor Posts: 214 Thanks: 75 Thanked 37 Times in 14 Posts	FLL- just curious - what was your costume?

11-03-2005, 09:27 AM	#12
CEP Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Charlton City,MA Posts: 110 Thanks: 8 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	fatlazyless Oh! I'm sure he's not doing nothing!! Even with the noisy engine, he can tell if something is not right! Also if there is a problem with the controls from the wheelhouse he can manually operate them as ordered by the telegraph from the wheelhouse. If the engines stop for some reason, they need someone to start them ASAP to regain control of the ship and the safety for all aboard. So! he may be reading a book but he is a very important part of the operation. I'm sure if he was doing anything wrong the officer in charge would be doing some chewing!!! CEP

11-03-2005, 09:39 AM	#13
CEP Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Charlton City,MA Posts: 110 Thanks: 8 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Winter Home Does anyone know what they do next? Will she be taken out of the water and painted or is that done in the spring? It would be interesting to find out what type of work is done during the winter months. I guess I'm just nozzy!! CEP

11-03-2005, 10:51 AM	#14
Dave R Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,985 Thanks: 246 Thanked 744 Times in 444 Posts	I'm sure others can give you specifics but I'm pretty sure the Mount is not hauled out every year. I imagine hauling it is quite an undertaking. Love to watch it happen.

11-04-2005, 02:18 PM	#16
Russtic Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 35 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	The Mount - Winter Lay-Up The Mount was last hauled out of the water for the '03-'04 offseason so the next time is probably in '08. I stopped by in Feb. '04 and it was quite a sight. Hope to see the actual hauling next time. Russtic

11-06-2005, 10:08 AM	#17
CEP Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Charlton City,MA Posts: 110 Thanks: 8 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Thanks! Everyone for the info. It is quit interesting to see how much information there is out there on the Mount. Now another question has popped up. A friend of mine asked if they rebuild the engines every year and I said I would ask and see what we can find out. Also, what happens to the crew in the winter months? Thanks in advance! CEP

11-08-2005, 08:48 AM	#18
CEP Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Charlton City,MA Posts: 110 Thanks: 8 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Question A friend on mine asked if the engines are overhauled every year or do they go by how many hours the engine have been used. Anyone know? CEP

11-20-2005, 10:16 AM	#19
CEP Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Charlton City,MA Posts: 110 Thanks: 8 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Center Harbor When the Mount is docked at Center Harbor do they have chartered crusies before the ice sets in?