hurricane Posted November 19, 2004 Posted November 19, 2004 I just want it to put in the back yard. Take out the pool, dig a bigger hole and sink her into the water line. What a play toy! A shame she's too big to mount on a bus chassis. I was doing "art cars" before anybody even knew what they were... first one was a tank built out of a 62 Ford Galaxie... Ah, them were the days - sheet metal, Bondo and imagination... -- The Captain -- Hurricane ______________________________________________________________________ http://piratesofthecoast.com/images/pyracy-logo1.jpg Captain of The Pyrates of the Coast Author of "Memoirs of a Buccaneer: 30 Year Before the Mast" (Published in Fall 2011) Scurrilous Rogue Stirrer of Pots Fomenter of Mutiny Bon Vivant & Roustabout Part-time Carnival Barker Certified Ex-Wife Collector Experienced Drinking Companion "I was screwed. I readied my confession and the sobbing pleas not to tell my wife. But as I turned, no one was in the bed. The room was empty. The naked girl was gone, like magic." "Memoirs of a Buccaneer: 30 Years Before the Mast" - Amazon.com
Silver Steele Posted November 20, 2004 Posted November 20, 2004 I'd like to know how a boat, stated as being worth over 200 grand two years ago, is now a piece of timber waiting for a match worth only 5 grand. BTW, there's now two bids on the junk.
the Royaliste Posted November 20, 2004 Posted November 20, 2004 I'd like to know how a boat, stated as being worth over 200 grand two years ago, is now a piece of timber waiting for a match worth only 5 grand. BTW, there's now two bids on the junk. About that 'bridge' for sale ...Words be words, I'd have to see a 'not for insurance' survey by a reputable surveyor to believe the vessel was ever 'worth' 200K...get real folks....take a quqlified tool for wooden boat survey; an icepick or an awl, and see how deep it goes in the 'wood' that's left.....almost any penetration, not firm hardness, and you've got total dryrot.............
Toe Cutter Posted November 20, 2004 Posted November 20, 2004 I would set it in my back yard and build a MASSIVE fish pond around it. But then I'm landlocked andwould have no better use for it. would make a nice pool house. "They'll have to kill me before I die"
Silver Steele Posted November 20, 2004 Posted November 20, 2004 About that 'bridge' for sale ...Words be words Those were my exact thoughts......... That thing looks like its been sittin dead in the water for a LONG time yet the seller quotes "Hull is solid with maybe a few bad boards...." Uh... yea... right... just look at the patching that has already been done on it, the rubs from a dock on the side. Look at the "deck" and all the ripped out wood, but hey, they left the toilet,a sink, and a paint roller for the lucky buyer!. The engine looks like its been rigged and the prop looks like an ad for Barnacle Bill. But then again... it would make good for target practice or a nice "fireship".....
Capn_Enigma Posted November 20, 2004 Posted November 20, 2004 The two happiest days in a boat owner's life... the day he buys the boat, and the day he sells it! Often the same day!!! But then again... it would make good for target practice or a nice "fireship"..... A pirate worth his salt wouldn't touch this ship wreck thing with a 10 feet boat hook - let alone waste a torch on it! "The floggings will continue until morale improves!"
the Royaliste Posted November 20, 2004 Posted November 20, 2004 Aaargh!!...Not so, mate!!...I'd be rather pleased to put a broadside 'o heated shot in 'er, firin' for effect!.......... ...Aye!!....Alllllwaaays seeking a new target!
Mad Grace Oakum Posted November 21, 2004 Posted November 21, 2004 what the heck is up with the front part? It looks like they needed another captains cabin, so they built one onto the front.
Silver Steele Posted November 21, 2004 Posted November 21, 2004 That "thing" now has six bids on it... $7,056.00 Now here be a boat worth having! 72' LOA / 55' LOD Classic Italian Schooner, 1870/1966
Toe Cutter Posted November 21, 2004 Posted November 21, 2004 Aye, that would be a nice one.... "They'll have to kill me before I die"
Silver Steele Posted November 23, 2004 Posted November 23, 2004 The offical outcome.... Winning bid: US $9,102.00 Wonder if the person who bid $9,100.00 is kicking himself or thanking himself at this point.
the Royaliste Posted November 24, 2004 Posted November 24, 2004 The offical outcome....Winning bid: US $9,102.00 Wonder if the person who bid $9,100.00 is kicking himself or thanking himself at this point. If 'e ain't kickin' yet, 'e will be!..Most reputable boat haulers won' touch it...Surely there'll be a gypo trucker in Fla. that'll step up, but the 'regulars' don' like haulin' even well found wooden boats...Now, the rigger's that'll come with the crane rental.....they'll 'ave a good laff in the bar afterwards! ..besides, another ten k an' I'da called it a good downpayment on a well found vessel I have on the market!
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