"Little Mount" on CraigsList

Lake Fan · 10-03-2011, 01:53 PM

What a coincidence. My son and I were walking around Center Harbor in the rain this past weekend and noticed the "Little Mount" on a trailer with a "For Sale" sign on it by the Mount Washington drydock. We took a closer look and it was as a little sad. The wood work is rotten and peeling in places, the steel is looking a bit rusty, the whole thing just looked neglected. Having seen her in her glory days motoring out on the lake over the years this was too bad.

My son just sent me a link to CraigsList with the listing for the Little Mount. Here's hoping that it falls into good hands.

http://nh.craigslist.org/boa/2628589113.html

AC2717 · 10-03-2011, 02:08 PM

THose pictures must not do it justice, it just looks soo small and I always wonder were the people must sit, I will be up the lake the weekend after columbus day and will take a ride to see it in person, not for purchase, just to walk around it

songkrai · 10-03-2011, 03:35 PM

A great hobby for the guys that built it. But that is the end of the story.

Anyone know what the purpose of constructing this vessel was?

camp guy · 10-03-2011, 03:41 PM

Songkrai - I think the hobby was the purpose.

ITD · 10-03-2011, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by songkrai

A great hobby for the guys that built it. But that is the end of the story.

Anyone know what the purpose of constructing this vessel was?

It was probably something along the line "If you build it they will come..." It's a cool looking boat, and would probably take quite a few weekends to bring back to a decent state but I'm not sure their is much of a market for it. Too bad.

NoBozo · 10-03-2011, 05:24 PM

I think the guy who built it had/has a place ON the lake..over by the Wolfeboro docks..with a "Lift". I think he just decided to build a ""Model" of the Mount for his own amusement. ...I'm guessing the "Model" is 1/4 scale...maybe prior to the Full Scale Mount adding 20 feet.

Anywho: RC plane modelers build in 1/4 scale all the time....OR some percentage of Full Scale.

I build scale model boats...to "Fine Scale"....For Museum Display rather than for the water......Just to see if I can do it.

NB

fatlazyless · 10-03-2011, 06:57 PM

First thing I noticed is there is no price attached to this 'for sale' item.

Trying to sell a used boat without placing a price on it is at least a little bit unusual. If the seller cannot place a price on it, then what's what with this? Like, what the heck is going on......hey......there's no price listed in this ad.

An ad like this without a price is about as helpful as some old stone wall that's been out in the middle of the New Hampshire forest, somewhere, for the last hundred and fifty years, since the wall last served as a wall.

Is this price correct........what.......oh........it has no price?

NoBozo · 10-03-2011, 07:05 PM

LESS: Calm down.

I think the ad is aimed at knowledgeable readers. The last I saw....and on THIS Forum...the price was around $28k. That may have changed. We don't need no stinkin tire kickers..

NB

dpg · 10-04-2011, 06:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fatlazyless

First thing I noticed is there is no price attached to this 'for sale' item.

Trying to sell a used boat without placing a price on it is at least a little bit unusual. If the seller cannot place a price on it, then what's what with this? Like, what the heck is going on......hey......there's no price listed in this ad.

An ad like this without a price is about as helpful as some old stone wall that's been out in the middle of the New Hampshire forest, somewhere, for the last hundred and fifty years, since the wall last served as a wall.

Is this price correct........what.......oh........it has no price?

I hate to say it (I REALLY hate to say it

) but I agree with FLL on this one. How is anybody looking at the ad going to know the price? The whole world doesn't read this forum and wouldn't just "know" that.

rrr · 10-04-2011, 06:37 AM

It's just very sad.

WeirsBeachBoater · 10-04-2011, 09:36 AM

Yes, the Little Mount is For Sale, and it does need some TLC, but it realistically could be a great winter project and ready for the water by Spring 2012. Mostly Cosmetic issues, I have personally been through the whole boat. I know it cost 6 figures to build and the last asking price was in the $25k range, however with that said, I am sure reasonable offers would be considered. I personally hope that a lake enthusiast, will pick up this gem and keep her going. It is also on ebay with a Buy it Now of $25000 So go bid, and take her home!

NoBozo · 10-04-2011, 10:25 AM

I saw the Little Mount last week. I noticed the NH Registation number on the bow is exactly One digit higher than the full scale Mount. ....NH 0002 MT.

brk-lnt · 10-04-2011, 10:27 AM

I've watched the fate of the Little Mount the last few years, and have though several times about potentially purchasing it.

My honest question though is "what the hell would you DO with it?"

It's too big to just have hanging around as an extra boat most places.

Upkeep seems like it can be a little demanding. There don't appear to be any facilities on it, and from what I've seen of people riding on it, the layout doesn't look very conducive to anything other than operating short tours, but if someone wants a tour of the lake wouldn't they just go on the real Mount?

I just can't figure out how this thing is worth even $5000 beyond basic scrap value. It's one of those labors of love that is only really truly appreciated and valued by its maker.

Rattlesnake Guy · 10-04-2011, 07:04 PM

Repeating an idea I have heard before.

As New Hampshire's number 1 industry is tourism.

As the visitors to New Hampshire are an important source of tax revenue.

As the Lakes Region is an important part of that tourism.

As the Mount Washington is an Iconic part of the Lakes Region.

As the Mini Mount is an incredibly eye catching object (when in good shape)

The Mini Mount could serve a cost effective service if it had a permanent berth, if put in an a proper setting at the Manchester Regional Airport. It could help attract attention to a section of further information to all of the wonderful things to do in the State.

The current owners would benefit as well from the ongoing publicity and sales presence.

Sure beats rotting away in the parking lot.

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

Quote:

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

From the Gallery of Sunset Bob

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.

Mini Mount, looks like the real one
From the Gallery of baja-mama

Mini Mount, wave Hello
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Mini Mount Washington going under the channel
From the Gallery of baja-mama

Cute Babes on the Mini Mount
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mini mount vs. maxi mount
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Little Mount
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More Mini Mount Guests
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Mini Mount in Winter Hideout
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Little Mount at home port
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Little Mount
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Mini Mount in "Dry Dock"
From the Gallery of Just Sold

Queen Alison and Little Mount
From the Gallery of Sunset Bob

Mini Mount
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Mini Mount Guests Wintering Over
From the Gallery of Just Sold

Birthplace of the Little Mount
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Little Mount
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Home of The Little Mount
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Little Mount Big Mount
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Mini Mount
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The Mini Mount
From the Gallery of Webmaster

Little Mount at Night
From the Gallery of Sunset Bob

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

Quote:

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

Quote:

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!

Grant · 10-16-2011, 09:39 AM

Quote:

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...

10-03-2011, 01:53 PM	#1
Lake Fan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Whortleberry Island Posts: 107 Thanks: 15 Thanked 37 Times in 24 Posts	"Little Mount" on CraigsList What a coincidence. My son and I were walking around Center Harbor in the rain this past weekend and noticed the "Little Mount" on a trailer with a "For Sale" sign on it by the Mount Washington drydock. We took a closer look and it was as a little sad. The wood work is rotten and peeling in places, the steel is looking a bit rusty, the whole thing just looked neglected. Having seen her in her glory days motoring out on the lake over the years this was too bad. My son just sent me a link to CraigsList with the listing for the Little Mount. Here's hoping that it falls into good hands. http://nh.craigslist.org/boa/2628589113.html

10-03-2011, 02:08 PM	#2
AC2717 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Maynard, MA & Paugus Bay Posts: 2,521 Thanks: 747 Thanked 344 Times in 257 Posts	THose pictures must not do it justice, it just looks soo small and I always wonder were the people must sit, I will be up the lake the weekend after columbus day and will take a ride to see it in person, not for purchase, just to walk around it __________________ Capt. of the "No Worries"

10-03-2011, 06:57 PM	#7
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,526 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 295 Thanked 957 Times in 698 Posts	....& the asking price is? First thing I noticed is there is no price attached to this 'for sale' item. Trying to sell a used boat without placing a price on it is at least a little bit unusual. If the seller cannot place a price on it, then what's what with this? Like, what the heck is going on......hey......there's no price listed in this ad. An ad like this without a price is about as helpful as some old stone wall that's been out in the middle of the New Hampshire forest, somewhere, for the last hundred and fifty years, since the wall last served as a wall. Is this price correct........what.......oh........it has no price? __________________ ... down and out, liv'n that Walmart side of the lake!

10-04-2011, 10:25 AM	#12
NoBozo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Portsmouth. RI Posts: 2,231 Thanks: 400 Thanked 460 Times in 308 Posts	I saw the Little Mount last week. I noticed the NH Registation number on the bow is exactly One digit higher than the full scale Mount. ....NH 0002 MT. Last edited by NoBozo; 10-04-2011 at 03:02 PM. Reason: Complete Reg number

10-04-2011, 10:27 AM	#13
brk-lnt Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: South Down Shores Posts: 1,937 Thanks: 532 Thanked 568 Times in 334 Posts	I've watched the fate of the Little Mount the last few years, and have though several times about potentially purchasing it. My honest question though is "what the hell would you DO with it?" It's too big to just have hanging around as an extra boat most places. Upkeep seems like it can be a little demanding. There don't appear to be any facilities on it, and from what I've seen of people riding on it, the layout doesn't look very conducive to anything other than operating short tours, but if someone wants a tour of the lake wouldn't they just go on the real Mount? I just can't figure out how this thing is worth even $5000 beyond basic scrap value. It's one of those labors of love that is only really truly appreciated and valued by its maker. __________________ [insert witty phrase here]

10-03-2011, 03:35 PM	#3
songkrai Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 725 Thanks: 35 Thanked 145 Times in 98 Posts	A great hobby for the guys that built it. But that is the end of the story. Anyone know what the purpose of constructing this vessel was?

10-03-2011, 03:41 PM	#4
camp guy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: formerly Winter Harbor, still Wolfeboro Posts: 1,135 Thanks: 284 Thanked 480 Times in 271 Posts	Little Mount Songkrai - I think the hobby was the purpose.

10-03-2011, 05:24 PM	#6
NoBozo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Portsmouth. RI Posts: 2,231 Thanks: 400 Thanked 460 Times in 308 Posts	I think the guy who built it had/has a place ON the lake..over by the Wolfeboro docks..with a "Lift". I think he just decided to build a ""Model" of the Mount for his own amusement. ...I'm guessing the "Model" is 1/4 scale...maybe prior to the Full Scale Mount adding 20 feet. Anywho: RC plane modelers build in 1/4 scale all the time....OR some percentage of Full Scale. I build scale model boats...to "Fine Scale"....For Museum Display rather than for the water......Just to see if I can do it. NB

10-03-2011, 07:05 PM	#8
NoBozo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Portsmouth. RI Posts: 2,231 Thanks: 400 Thanked 460 Times in 308 Posts	LESS: Calm down. I think the ad is aimed at knowledgeable readers. The last I saw....and on THIS Forum...the price was around $28k. That may have changed. We don't need no stinkin tire kickers.. NB

10-04-2011, 06:37 AM	#10
rrr Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Winter Harbor Posts: 214 Thanks: 75 Thanked 37 Times in 14 Posts	It's just very sad.

10-04-2011, 09:36 AM	#11
WeirsBeachBoater Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 709 Blog Entries: 9 Thanks: 39 Thanked 148 Times in 65 Posts	Yes, the Little Mount is For Sale, and it does need some TLC, but it realistically could be a great winter project and ready for the water by Spring 2012. Mostly Cosmetic issues, I have personally been through the whole boat. I know it cost 6 figures to build and the last asking price was in the $25k range, however with that said, I am sure reasonable offers would be considered. I personally hope that a lake enthusiast, will pick up this gem and keep her going. It is also on ebay with a Buy it Now of $25000 So go bid, and take her home!

10-04-2011, 07:04 PM	#14
Rattlesnake Guy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,254 Thanks: 423 Thanked 366 Times in 175 Posts	Repeating an idea I have heard before. As New Hampshire's number 1 industry is tourism. As the visitors to New Hampshire are an important source of tax revenue. As the Lakes Region is an important part of that tourism. As the Mount Washington is an Iconic part of the Lakes Region. As the Mini Mount is an incredibly eye catching object (when in good shape) The Mini Mount could serve a cost effective service if it had a permanent berth, if put in an a proper setting at the Manchester Regional Airport. It could help attract attention to a section of further information to all of the wonderful things to do in the State. The current owners would benefit as well from the ongoing publicity and sales presence. Sure beats rotting away in the parking lot.

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10-06-2011, 04:12 PM	#15
laketrout Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Long Bay/ Paugus bay Posts: 115 Thanks: 127 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, 04:59 PM	#16
Tank151 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Boston, MA & Laconia, NH Posts: 148 Thanks: 14 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.

10-06-2011, 05:05 PM	#17
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,408 Thanks: 719 Thanked 1,381 Times in 957 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	#19
Pineedles Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Moultonborough & CT Posts: 2,535 Thanks: 1,059 Thanked 652 Times in 363 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, 09:51 AM	#21
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!

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