F44 MY with cummins 903v8's

mitch · Post by **mitch** » Mon Feb 28, 2011 10:19 am

Thank you for your reply
Nice 58 Hat ... 8-V92s too boot! I'm guessing $80k ... just because of the weak market.
Yes, agree, weak market, will sell for less then 80k, will buy, keep moving up to larger boat, old people like more room, his and her bathrooms are nice
Thanks again
Mitch

mitch · Post by **mitch** » Mon Feb 28, 2011 11:03 am

In my opinion, 30 year old boats, have depreciated so much, options are not relative, a high hour gas engine would be cheaper to bring back then a diesel. But the safety concern of the fuel on board has value. Just my opinion. Any comments ?

rossjo · Post by **rossjo** » Mon Feb 28, 2011 4:03 pm

mitch wrote:... a high hour gas engine would be cheaper to bring back then a diesel. But the safety concern of the fuel on board has value. ...

"... a high hour gas engine would be cheaper to bring back then a diesel." bring back where?

"But the safety concern of the fuel on board has value. " Old gas or new gas - its gas, and is always a concern compared to diesel. I'll never own a large gas powered vessel again. I grew up with gas, and love gas engines, but not in a boat. I can't even leave my old Corvette sitting without having to drain the Obama-induced mix of bad gas, ethanol and water to try to drive down the beach for an afternoon. Some energy independence ... disposing of worthless fuel and buying more to drain it a few weeks later. Brilliant.

Moderator - feel free to move my rant to the Pontifications page I sponsored.

alexander38 · Post by **alexander38** » Mon Feb 28, 2011 11:46 pm

This whole post needs to be edited back to its subject.

mitch · Post by **mitch** » Tue Mar 01, 2011 12:22 am

Sir, yes, you are correct. I made a mistake !
Thank you for catching my error.
"bring back" error
bring back into service
The rest of your comment was excellent
I enjoyed the read.
Take care
Mitch

mitch · Post by **mitch** » Tue Mar 01, 2011 12:47 am

"This whole post needs to be edited back to its subject"

Done, copy/paste, works great !

Posted: Fri Feb 25, 2011 10:43 pm Post subject: F44 MY with cummins 903v8's

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I have had my eye on a 1974 Trojan F44 Motoryacht at Bridge Yachts on lake Erie (Canada) for some time now. I have not physically looked at the boat because of poor reports on the Cummins engines. They are 310 hp 903 V8's. I have heard they are hard to get parts for, they are gutless and have issues with cylinder heads. Any opinions? It is down to $69,900.00 and looks like a nice boat. I will be going to a motor yacht within the next couple of years. I am looking for the right boat for the Great Loop. Obviously, I want diesel power but I want dependable engines. jimbo36

prowlersfish · Post by **prowlersfish** » Tue Mar 01, 2011 6:37 am

Huh ???
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BTW Mitch the quote button works great . upper right corner

mitch · Post by **mitch** » Tue Mar 01, 2011 8:51 am

Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2011 7:37 am Post subject:

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Huh ???
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BTW Mitch the quote button works great . upper right corner

Please, what does BTW mean ?
Thank you

Torcan · Post by **Torcan** » Tue Mar 01, 2011 8:58 am

mitch wrote:Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2011 7:37 am Post subject:

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Huh ???
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BTW Mitch the quote button works great . upper right corner

Please, what does BTW mean ?
Thank you

ok, I'll bite
BTW= By The Way

mitch · Post by **mitch** » Tue Mar 01, 2011 9:39 am

ok, I'll bite
BTW= By The Way

I got it, but the statement, "ok, I'll bite", implies, I was not honest in the question.

Sir, and all, can we have an adult conversation about boating stuff ?
The continuing, one upmanship stuff, is annoying

prowlersfish · Post by **prowlersfish** » Tue Mar 01, 2011 1:05 pm

mitch wrote:ok, I'll bite
BTW= By The Way

I got it, but the statement, "ok, I'll bite", implies, I was not honest in the question.

100% wrong on your statment

Captain Blast Off · Post by **Captain Blast Off** » Sat Mar 05, 2011 10:42 pm

I miss Mitch...

prowlersfish · Post by **prowlersfish** » Sat Mar 05, 2011 10:43 pm

I will send him you number

summer storm · Post by **summer storm** » Tue Mar 08, 2011 3:42 pm

OMG I leave town for two weeks and missed out on this very educational
post.

mitch · Post by **mitch** » Wed Mar 09, 2011 2:35 am

Nice 58 Hat ... 8-V92s too boot! I'm guessing $80k ... just because of the weak market.

Captain Ross,
Good guess at market value !
I was winning bid, $85,600
Thanks
Mitch