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posas · 11-30-2011, 09:52 AM

Hope to get going about 8:30 am dec 1st !

bclaker · 11-30-2011, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by posas

Hope to get going about 8:30 am dec 1st !

I'll be over and help where I can but I am handicaped.

BkrEtc · 12-01-2011, 11:14 AM

The Mini Mount covering structure construction is proceeding well. As of 11:00 AM it is looking good.

posas · 12-01-2011, 04:58 PM

With some wonderfull help, the Little Mini Mount is in her nest ! Hard work done by Dave's Boat and Watermark and Matt-thank you all so very much-the shelter should prevent further damage. THANK YOU ALL for your help and support.

RLW · 12-01-2011, 05:11 PM

I also would like to thank all those that did the manual labor to erect the new home. I know it isn't the easiest thing to do as I did one, but a lot smaller before I lost my leg. I sure would have loved to have been able to help, but age and handicap would not allow me to be there and if I was, all I would have done would have been in the way.
Again thanks to all and .

Fargo · 12-01-2011, 05:45 PM

That was a project! I'll try posting a few photos of the process if I can figure out how to do it.

Fargo · 12-01-2011, 06:05 PM

Here's Dave from Dave's Motorboat Shoppe, Matt form Supreme Marine on the ladder and Josh, Dave and Matt from Watermark in the background.

Fargo · 12-01-2011, 06:18 PM

Terrific! This is the finished product, on time and on budget.

WakeboardMom · 12-01-2011, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Fargo

That was a project! I'll try posting a few photos of the process if I can figure out how to do it.

There's Katie from Dave's MB Shoppe too!

Greene's Basin Girl · 12-01-2011, 09:39 PM

Everyone that helped construct the new home for the "Mini Mount" should be very very proud!

bclaker · 12-02-2011, 11:49 AM

Putting the Mini Mount to Bed for the Winter
December 1, 2011

Redwing · 12-02-2011, 11:53 AM

...as we were all able to view "history in the making" of the Mini Mount. Congratulations and kudos to all!

AC2717 · 12-02-2011, 12:30 PM

pretty cool

Fargo · 12-02-2011, 12:49 PM

Bclaker, thanks so much for braving the cold to record the day!

LIforrelaxin · 12-02-2011, 02:34 PM

Its good to see she is in a protective enclosure..... Now the question becomes, what is on the list of items to be done come spring to start getting back in Shape.

I don't ask because I am noisy... but because if there is something I can help with I am more the willing to volunteer a bit of time.

posas · 12-03-2011, 08:24 AM

The crew of the Mini Mount will be on leave for the winter-come spring and warmer days we will hopefully come up with a plan for the restoration and advise at that time of plans. MM will need some trim work replaced, scraping-sanding, painting etc. I'm sure we will repost the plan, thank you !

bclaker · 12-03-2011, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Fargo

Bclaker, thanks so much for braving the cold to record the day!

My thanks to you, Fargo, for the decal. I finally got to mount it on my truck this afternoon.

Fargo · 12-09-2011, 05:37 PM

Here's a riddle. How do you get 1000 gallons of water out of the Mini Mount? One cup at a time! Had to use the old fashion way today to bail the old girl out. Used the clorox bottle scoup method. Just no easy access around the frame members. Thatsalottascoups!

NoBozo · 12-09-2011, 05:54 PM

Time to make a modification to the frames. It's called "Limber Holes". These holes would be located on either side of the keel in each frame. It allows water to flow (Fore or aft) to a low point in the hull so that the water can be pumped out from a central location.

NB

PS: It's not unreasonable to Drill a HOLE in the bottom of the boat to let it drain out to the ground. Put a threaded plug in the hole in the spring. Still need "Limber Holes" though.

Barney Bear · 12-10-2011, 09:48 AM

I have drained boats that were elevated by syphoning the water out of the boat using a garden hose, similar to the method of draining a fish tank. I have lowered the water level in an aboveground swimming pool as well using the same technique.

Fargo · 12-10-2011, 04:53 PM

To gain access inside the MM you need to open the hatches and climb in. Was able to bail out the remaining water today. The syhon worked for a while but kept clogging with small pieces of ice. I just got tired of sucking on the end of the hose and went back to using the clorox bottle scoup then a sponge. Rear seats.

11-30-2011, 09:52 AM	#1
posas Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 36 Thanks: 7 Thanked 58 Times in 8 Posts	Little Mount shelter Hope to get going about 8:30 am dec 1st !

12-01-2011, 11:14 AM	#3
BkrEtc Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 21 Thanks: 8 Thanked 12 Times in 4 Posts	Mini Mount Barn Raising The Mini Mount covering structure construction is proceeding well. As of 11:00 AM it is looking good. Attached Images

12-01-2011, 04:58 PM	#4
posas Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 36 Thanks: 7 Thanked 58 Times in 8 Posts	Mini shelter With some wonderfull help, the Little Mini Mount is in her nest ! Hard work done by Dave's Boat and Watermark and Matt-thank you all so very much-the shelter should prevent further damage. THANK YOU ALL for your help and support.

12-01-2011, 05:11 PM	#5
RLW Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Alton Bay on the mountain by a lake Posts: 2,023 Thanks: 563 Thanked 444 Times in 311 Posts	Mini in new home for winter I also would like to thank all those that did the manual labor to erect the new home. I know it isn't the easiest thing to do as I did one, but a lot smaller before I lost my leg. I sure would have loved to have been able to help, but age and handicap would not allow me to be there and if I was, all I would have done would have been in the way. Again thanks to all and . __________________ There is nothing better than living on Alton Mountain & our grand kids visits. Last edited by RLW; 12-02-2011 at 09:04 AM.

12-01-2011, 05:45 PM	#6
Fargo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Lake Winni Posts: 215 Thanks: 36 Thanked 130 Times in 38 Posts	shelter That was a project! I'll try posting a few photos of the process if I can figure out how to do it. Attached Images

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12-01-2011, 06:05 PM	#7
Fargo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Lake Winni Posts: 215 Thanks: 36 Thanked 130 Times in 38 Posts	Process Here's Dave from Dave's Motorboat Shoppe, Matt form Supreme Marine on the ladder and Josh, Dave and Matt from Watermark in the background. Attached Images

12-01-2011, 06:18 PM	#8
Fargo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Lake Winni Posts: 215 Thanks: 36 Thanked 130 Times in 38 Posts	Shelter Terrific! This is the finished product, on time and on budget. Attached Images

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12-01-2011, 09:39 PM	#10
Greene's Basin Girl Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Moultonborough, NH Posts: 1,515 Thanks: 394 Thanked 527 Times in 269 Posts	Everyone that helped construct the new home for the "Mini Mount" should be very very proud!

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12-02-2011, 11:49 AM	#11
bclaker Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Laconia Posts: 479 Thanks: 545 Thanked 147 Times in 66 Posts	Putting the Mini Mount to Bed for the Winter December 1, 2011 Last edited by bclaker; 12-02-2011 at 04:17 PM.

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12-02-2011, 11:53 AM	#12
Redwing Deceased Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Haven, Connecticut and summer resident of Moultonborough, NH since 1952 Posts: 216 Thanks: 324 Thanked 43 Times in 27 Posts	Iimpressive... ...as we were all able to view "history in the making" of the Mini Mount. Congratulations and kudos to all!

12-02-2011, 12:30 PM	#13
AC2717 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Maynard, MA & Paugus Bay Posts: 2,577 Thanks: 755 Thanked 355 Times in 267 Posts	pretty cool __________________ Capt. of the "No Worries"

12-02-2011, 12:49 PM	#14
Fargo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Lake Winni Posts: 215 Thanks: 36 Thanked 130 Times in 38 Posts	Slide show Bclaker, thanks so much for braving the cold to record the day!

12-02-2011, 02:34 PM	#15
LIforrelaxin Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas, Lake Ray Hubbard and NH, Long Island Winnipesaukee Posts: 2,875 Thanks: 1,037 Thanked 892 Times in 524 Posts	Its good to see she is in a protective enclosure..... Now the question becomes, what is on the list of items to be done come spring to start getting back in Shape. I don't ask because I am noisy... but because if there is something I can help with I am more the willing to volunteer a bit of time. __________________ Life is about how much time you can spend relaxing... I do it on an island that isn't really an island.....

12-03-2011, 08:24 AM	#16
posas Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 36 Thanks: 7 Thanked 58 Times in 8 Posts	Little Mount The crew of the Mini Mount will be on leave for the winter-come spring and warmer days we will hopefully come up with a plan for the restoration and advise at that time of plans. MM will need some trim work replaced, scraping-sanding, painting etc. I'm sure we will repost the plan, thank you !

12-09-2011, 05:37 PM	#18
Fargo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Lake Winni Posts: 215 Thanks: 36 Thanked 130 Times in 38 Posts	Riddle Here's a riddle. How do you get 1000 gallons of water out of the Mini Mount? One cup at a time! Had to use the old fashion way today to bail the old girl out. Used the clorox bottle scoup method. Just no easy access around the frame members. Thatsalottascoups!

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12-09-2011, 05:54 PM	#19
NoBozo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Portsmouth. RI Posts: 2,231 Thanks: 400 Thanked 460 Times in 308 Posts	Time to make a modification to the frames. It's called "Limber Holes". These holes would be located on either side of the keel in each frame. It allows water to flow (Fore or aft) to a low point in the hull so that the water can be pumped out from a central location. NB PS: It's not unreasonable to Drill a HOLE in the bottom of the boat to let it drain out to the ground. Put a threaded plug in the hole in the spring. Still need "Limber Holes" though.

12-10-2011, 09:48 AM	#20
Barney Bear Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 962 Thanks: 495 Thanked 273 Times in 174 Posts	Riddle Reply I have drained boats that were elevated by syphoning the water out of the boat using a garden hose, similar to the method of draining a fish tank. I have lowered the water level in an aboveground swimming pool as well using the same technique.

12-10-2011, 04:53 PM	#21
Fargo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Lake Winni Posts: 215 Thanks: 36 Thanked 130 Times in 38 Posts	Interior To gain access inside the MM you need to open the hatches and climb in. Was able to bail out the remaining water today. The syhon worked for a while but kept clogging with small pieces of ice. I just got tired of sucking on the end of the hose and went back to using the clorox bottle scoup then a sponge. Rear seats. Attached Images