Steamboat Rally Lee's Mills

bclaker · 09-08-2013, 10:03 PM

I was wondering when the Steamboat Rally at Lee's Mills was scheduled, but couldn't find the info on the internet. I did find a phone number to call and found out it is this week, ending Sunday, for those who might be interested.

Sue Doe-Nym · 09-09-2013, 07:54 AM

It's already started. Parade coming up this weekend.

chachee52 · 09-09-2013, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Sue Doe-Nym

It's already started. Parade coming up this weekend.

Was there yesterday. Bunch are there and fired up. There was a parade yesterday at I believe 2 and if I remember correctly another parade next Sunday at noon. There is also a "race" during the week. But They are there and ready to chat with you about the boats. This was the first year I went over by land and must say the captains and their families were all friendly and willing to talk to you about their boats!

Greene's Basin Girl · 09-09-2013, 11:33 PM

We are so fortunate. The Puffer Bellies boat by our house all week.

Dave R · 09-10-2013, 10:47 AM

We anchored near the public docks and grilled up some steaks while the steam boats were out and about on Saturday. That was fun. I love the way that end of the lake is so much different than, say, Weirs Beach. The contrast is shocking.

I stopped by 19 mile bay and grabbed some potato wedges from the deli in the store on the way. They re-heat perfectly on the grill and go great with steak. I will be doing that more often.

Dave M · 09-10-2013, 12:22 PM

Was heading home ~1pm yesterday. Saw 3 steamboats at Meredith docks. Thats a long haul at 6mph if putting in at Lee Mills.

DM

Barney Bear · 09-12-2013, 12:08 PM

Recently, I heard the mellow toot of a steamboat's whistle out on the lake near Dollar Island. I went down to our dock to take a photo. The operator spotted me and came to our dock. Ken, pilot, and Dottie, first mate of the steamboat, Melvin, invited family guests and me aboard. We were treated to a great cruise around the north end of Bear Isand, around Pine Island, and back to East Bear Island. What a treat!! Thanks to Ken and Dottie whose home port is Six Mile Island.

DickR · 09-12-2013, 12:23 PM

Is this why there are a great many empty boat trailers parked just off the driveway into the Lion's Club?

Greene's Basin Girl · 09-12-2013, 02:07 PM

Yes- the steamboat owners park their trailers at the Lion!s Club.

Greene's Basin Girl · 09-13-2013, 11:46 PM

Steamboat Parade is Sunday at 10am.

pjard · 09-14-2013, 03:19 PM

Where exactly is the parade?

Greene's Basin Girl · 09-15-2013, 01:21 AM

The parade travels out of Lee's Mills and then travels to the end of Green's Basin. It then heads back to Lee's Mills.

surfnsnow · 09-15-2013, 11:58 AM

we counted 24 boats into raouls cove . they came all the way in past the high dive. i'll try to post pictures later today

surfnsnow · 09-15-2013, 12:21 PM

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Barney Bear · 09-20-2013, 10:03 AM

The steamboat Melvin, on which we had a nice cruise [see Post #7 above], leads the parade in the top photo in Post #14 above. Wonderful memories!!!

09-10-2013, 12:22 PM	#6
Dave M Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 395 Thanks: 4 Thanked 26 Times in 24 Posts	Steamboats at Mededith docks Was heading home ~1pm yesterday. Saw 3 steamboats at Meredith docks. Thats a long haul at 6mph if putting in at Lee Mills. DM

09-20-2013, 10:03 AM	#15
Barney Bear Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 961 Thanks: 488 Thanked 274 Times in 175 Posts	Steamboat Melvin The steamboat Melvin, on which we had a nice cruise [see Post #7 above], leads the parade in the top photo in Post #14 above. Wonderful memories!!!

09-08-2013, 10:03 PM	#1
bclaker Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Laconia Posts: 479 Thanks: 545 Thanked 147 Times in 66 Posts	Steamboat Rally Lee's Mills I was wondering when the Steamboat Rally at Lee's Mills was scheduled, but couldn't find the info on the internet. I did find a phone number to call and found out it is this week, ending Sunday, for those who might be interested.

09-09-2013, 07:54 AM	#2
Sue Doe-Nym Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,457 Thanks: 759 Thanked 796 Times in 419 Posts	It's already started. Parade coming up this weekend.

09-09-2013, 11:33 PM	#4
Greene's Basin Girl Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Moultonborough, NH Posts: 1,515 Thanks: 394 Thanked 527 Times in 269 Posts	We are so fortunate. The Puffer Bellies boat by our house all week.

09-10-2013, 10:47 AM	#5
Dave R Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,985 Thanks: 246 Thanked 744 Times in 444 Posts	We anchored near the public docks and grilled up some steaks while the steam boats were out and about on Saturday. That was fun. I love the way that end of the lake is so much different than, say, Weirs Beach. The contrast is shocking. I stopped by 19 mile bay and grabbed some potato wedges from the deli in the store on the way. They re-heat perfectly on the grill and go great with steak. I will be doing that more often.

09-12-2013, 12:08 PM	#7
Barney Bear Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 961 Thanks: 488 Thanked 274 Times in 175 Posts	Steam Boat's Acomin' Recently, I heard the mellow toot of a steamboat's whistle out on the lake near Dollar Island. I went down to our dock to take a photo. The operator spotted me and came to our dock. Ken, pilot, and Dottie, first mate of the steamboat, Melvin, invited family guests and me aboard. We were treated to a great cruise around the north end of Bear Isand, around Pine Island, and back to East Bear Island. What a treat!! Thanks to Ken and Dottie whose home port is Six Mile Island.

09-12-2013, 12:23 PM	#8
DickR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 765 Thanks: 4 Thanked 260 Times in 172 Posts	Is this why there are a great many empty boat trailers parked just off the driveway into the Lion's Club?

09-12-2013, 02:07 PM	#9
Greene's Basin Girl Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Moultonborough, NH Posts: 1,515 Thanks: 394 Thanked 527 Times in 269 Posts	Yes- the steamboat owners park their trailers at the Lion!s Club.

09-13-2013, 11:46 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	Steamboat Parade is Sunday at 10am.

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09-14-2013, 03:19 PM	#11
pjard Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Gilford, NH Posts: 649 Thanks: 528 Thanked 196 Times in 103 Posts	Where exactly is the parade?

09-15-2013, 01:21 AM	#12
Greene's Basin Girl Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Moultonborough, NH Posts: 1,515 Thanks: 394 Thanked 527 Times in 269 Posts	The parade travels out of Lee's Mills and then travels to the end of Green's Basin. It then heads back to Lee's Mills.

09-15-2013, 11:58 AM	#13
surfnsnow Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 173 Thanks: 133 Thanked 52 Times in 29 Posts	we counted 24 boats into raouls cove . they came all the way in past the high dive. i'll try to post pictures later today

09-15-2013, 12:21 PM	#14
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