Aheadslow 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.
Yes but scrap is HIGH! $14 a hundred for short iron! Which sadly, is what will likely happen to this Yacht
Aheadslow 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.
Yes but scrap is HIGH! $14 a hundred for short iron! Which sadly, is what will likely happen to this Yacht
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...