Millie B.

joann721 · 08-13-2007, 03:20 PM

Hi Folks... I made a reservation for the Millie B for Sunday for a private 1 hr charter for my husband for his birthday. He has always wanted to go for a ride on a Mahogany boat. Have any of you ever done this?

camp guy · 08-13-2007, 03:57 PM

Great choice. If your husband is into wooden boats, a certain amount of noise, spray, and speed, then you have made a great choice.

From my experience, if you have a little talk with the driver first about where you would like to go and see, I'm sure you will have fun. In an hour you will be able to see quite abit of the Lake, and, hopefully, the driver can narrate some of the highlights.

PS: Don't forget to be ni$e to the driver when the trip is completed !!

Weirs guy · 08-14-2007, 11:16 AM

OK, I've never heard about this Millie B, but I'm a little slow. Can I get more details?

Paugus Bay Resident · 08-14-2007, 11:54 AM

Here you go http://wolfeborotrolley.com/millie/winipesaukee.htm

GWC... · 08-14-2007, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Weirs guy

OK, I've never heard about this Millie B, but I'm a little slow. Can I get more details?

http://wolfeborotrolley.com/millie/the-ride.htm

hazelnut · 08-14-2007, 01:54 PM

I have no idea who the heck the captain(s) of the Millie B is/are but this bonehead came within 25 feet of me coming out of Wolfeboro bay a couple of weeks ago. I expect better from a tour boat operator. Perhaps a little less turning around and talking to your passengers and more paying attention to the boat traffic would be in order.

joann721 · 08-14-2007, 01:56 PM

The Millie B is a mahogany runabout built in the 1920's... she can take up to 12 passengers for 30 minute ride around wolfeboro or you can charter it for an hour. We have seen it on the lake numerous times and it is a great looking boat. So I thought it would be different thing to do & I was wondering if anyone had already done it. It leaves from Wolfebor pier & I belive it is part of the Trolley Company.. Looks like fun... I will let you know of Monday !

SIKSUKR · 08-14-2007, 01:57 PM

Hazelnut,you took the words right oiut of my mouth.I was sitting idle a thousand feet or so off the Town Docks watching the Mount dock and the same yoyo buzzed right by me less than 50 fifty at 30 mph.
Great boat though,have fun.

Paugus Bay Resident · 08-14-2007, 02:15 PM

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The Millie B is a mahogany runabout built in the 1920's

Actually, its a HackerCraft replica, built in the 80s.

joann721 · 08-14-2007, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Paugus Bay Resident

Actually, its a HackerCraft replica, built in the 80s.

it is... thats not right... now that I read it closer the brochure says: 1928 "style" all- mahogany runabout.. I hope this isnt a tourist ripoff .. darn it

well I guess the ride with be the same...

and maybe he wont notice...

Paugus Bay Resident · 08-14-2007, 02:41 PM

It was made from the original design, so you're probably safe

hoytglp · 08-14-2007, 07:36 PM

Hazelnut and Siksukr are right the captain of the Millie B is one of the worst violators of the 150 ft. rule he does not care who he cuts off I have heard this from many boaters.

GWC... · 08-14-2007, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by joann721

it is... thats not right... now that I read it closer the brochure says: 1928 "style" all- mahogany runabout.. I hope this isnt a tourist ripoff .. darn it

well I guess the ride with be the same...

and maybe he wont notice...

The real story...

http://www.rnews.com/print.cfm?id=40782

http://www.hackerboat.com/

MJM · 08-15-2007, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by hoytglp

Hazelnut and Siksukr are right the captain of the Millie B is one of the worst violators of the 150 ft. rule he does not care who he cuts off I have heard this from many boaters.

Absolutely. During the week of 4th of July, he went within maybe 50 - 60 feet of my floating skier, probably doing 20mph or more. I couldn't believe it.

Later that week, we saw him go by a sailboat even closer and faster. I called the company and got an answering machine. I left a message that this was their one warning - any future violations like that, and I will send photos and/or videos to Marine Patrol and will file a complaint.

Maybe others can call and voice the same message.....

Weirs guy · 08-16-2007, 10:55 AM

Thanks everyone, looks neat but the price is a bit much when you can spend about the same for a ride on the Sophie C. Maybe...

GWC... · 08-16-2007, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Weirs guy

Thanks everyone, looks neat but the price is a bit much when you can spend about the same for a ride on the Sophie C. Maybe...

and some people take a taxi or bus; rather than a limo.

Bottom line: Whatever floats your boat...

P.S.- Don't forget to keep an eye on the Sophie's wake near Bear and the other Islands. Remind the Captain that it's not nice to excite the Big Boat / Big Wake people.

P.P.S.- The Millie B will give you a look-see of the McMansions at that part of the Lake.

08-13-2007, 03:20 PM	#1
joann721 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Salem, MA & Meredith, NH Posts: 116 Thanks: 3 Thanked 24 Times in 7 Posts	Millie B. Hi Folks... I made a reservation for the Millie B for Sunday for a private 1 hr charter for my husband for his birthday. He has always wanted to go for a ride on a Mahogany boat. Have any of you ever done this? __________________ JoAnn Frustration is trying to find my glasses without my glasses.

08-13-2007, 03:57 PM	#2
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	Millie B Great choice. If your husband is into wooden boats, a certain amount of noise, spray, and speed, then you have made a great choice. From my experience, if you have a little talk with the driver first about where you would like to go and see, I'm sure you will have fun. In an hour you will be able to see quite abit of the Lake, and, hopefully, the driver can narrate some of the highlights. PS: Don't forget to be ni$e to the driver when the trip is completed !!

08-14-2007, 11:16 AM	#3
Weirs guy Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Weirs Beach, NH Posts: 1,067 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	OK, I've never heard about this Millie B, but I'm a little slow. Can I get more details? __________________ Is it bikeweek yet? Now?

08-14-2007, 01:54 PM	#6
hazelnut Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,348 Blog Entries: 3 Thanks: 508 Thanked 462 Times in 162 Posts	Wear your Life Jacket I have no idea who the heck the captain(s) of the Millie B is/are but this bonehead came within 25 feet of me coming out of Wolfeboro bay a couple of weeks ago. I expect better from a tour boat operator. Perhaps a little less turning around and talking to your passengers and more paying attention to the boat traffic would be in order.

08-14-2007, 01:56 PM	#7
joann721 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Salem, MA & Meredith, NH Posts: 116 Thanks: 3 Thanked 24 Times in 7 Posts	Millie B The Millie B is a mahogany runabout built in the 1920's... she can take up to 12 passengers for 30 minute ride around wolfeboro or you can charter it for an hour. We have seen it on the lake numerous times and it is a great looking boat. So I thought it would be different thing to do & I was wondering if anyone had already done it. It leaves from Wolfebor pier & I belive it is part of the Trolley Company.. Looks like fun... I will let you know of Monday ! __________________ JoAnn Frustration is trying to find my glasses without my glasses.

08-14-2007, 11:54 AM	#4
Paugus Bay Resident Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Gilmanton, NH Posts: 754 Thanks: 136 Thanked 92 Times in 51 Posts	Here you go http://wolfeborotrolley.com/millie/winipesaukee.htm

08-14-2007, 01:57 PM	#8
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	Hazelnut,you took the words right oiut of my mouth.I was sitting idle a thousand feet or so off the Town Docks watching the Mount dock and the same yoyo buzzed right by me less than 50 fifty at 30 mph. Great boat though,have fun. __________________ SIKSUKR

08-14-2007, 02:41 PM	#11
Paugus Bay Resident Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Gilmanton, NH Posts: 754 Thanks: 136 Thanked 92 Times in 51 Posts	It was made from the original design, so you're probably safe

08-14-2007, 07:36 PM	#12
hoytglp Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 21 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hazelnut and Siksukr are right the captain of the Millie B is one of the worst violators of the 150 ft. rule he does not care who he cuts off I have heard this from many boaters.

08-16-2007, 10:55 AM	#15
Weirs guy Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Weirs Beach, NH Posts: 1,067 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Thanks everyone, looks neat but the price is a bit much when you can spend about the same for a ride on the Sophie C. Maybe... __________________ Is it bikeweek yet? Now?