"Little Mount" on CraigsList

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

Quote:

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?

Fargo · 10-19-2011, 10:58 AM

I think there were a few issues with how the hangers at Laconia airport were being used a few years ago. Seems to me that only airplane related items etc could be in those hangers. I'll check it out, keep the suggestions coming.

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

10-16-2011, 07:37 PM	#4
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	#6
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

10-17-2011, 12:29 PM	#7
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	#8
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, 04:00 PM	#10
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!

10-16-2011, 10:34 AM	#2
RailroadJoe Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 620 Thanks: 259 Thanked 158 Times in 100 Posts	GRANT You better. Hope its a big rock.

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10-17-2011, 08:48 AM	#5
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, 01:09 PM	#9
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, 05:22 PM	#11
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	#12
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	#13
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	#14
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"

10-19-2011, 10:58 AM	#15
Fargo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Lake Winni Posts: 215 Thanks: 36 Thanked 130 Times in 38 Posts	I think there were a few issues with how the hangers at Laconia airport were being used a few years ago. Seems to me that only airplane related items etc could be in those hangers. I'll check it out, keep the suggestions coming.

10-19-2011, 11:58 AM	#16
Pineedles Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Moultonborough & CT Posts: 2,542 Thanks: 1,071 Thanked 667 Times in 366 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	#17
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.

10-19-2011, 02:57 PM	#18
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	#19
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