Yes but scrap is HIGH! $14 a hundred for short iron! Which sadly, is what will likely happen to this YachtAheadslow wrote:If I were trying to find a 1200 ihp triple I would probably check the breaking yards in India. Many an old coastal cargo boat met her final demise in those yards. And you could probably get it for a little more that scrap value Such a place would really be your best chance for such an engine.
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Re: former steam yacht for sale
Re: former steam yacht for sale
luckily the owner is involved enough to not want scappers or hysterical societies purchase her. He wants someone who will bring her back to (near?) her former glory... Maybe he should give Jay Leno a call...mtnman wrote:Yes but scrap is HIGH! $14 a hundred for short iron! Which sadly, is what will likely happen to this YachtAheadslow wrote:If I were trying to find a 1200 ihp triple I would probably check the breaking yards in India. Many an old coastal cargo boat met her final demise in those yards. And you could probably get it for a little more that scrap value Such a place would really be your best chance for such an engine.
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Re: former steam yacht for sale
I know it's a bit late (okay really late) in the game, but is the boat still available for sale?
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Re: former steam yacht for sale
You are all quite mad.
Of course, that's why I hang out with you!
Of course, that's why I hang out with you!
If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito.
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Re: former steam yacht for sale
Birds of a feather, Mike?
Retirement is about doing what floats your boat!
A BODGE : - A Bit Of Damn Good Engineering.
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Re: former steam yacht for sale
So true.
If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito.
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