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Posted: Mon Feb 28, 2011 10:19 am
by mitch
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
Posted: Mon Feb 28, 2011 11:03 am
by mitch
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 ?
Posted: Mon Feb 28, 2011 4:03 pm
by rossjo
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.
Posted: Mon Feb 28, 2011 11:46 pm
by alexander38
This whole post needs to be edited back to its subject.
Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2011 12:22 am
by mitch
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
Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2011 12:47 am
by mitch
"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
Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2011 6:37 am
by prowlersfish
Huh ???
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BTW Mitch the quote button works great . upper right corner
Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2011 8:51 am
by mitch
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
Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2011 8:58 am
by Torcan
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
Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2011 9:39 am
by mitch
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
Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2011 1:05 pm
by prowlersfish
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
Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2011 10:42 pm
by Captain Blast Off
I miss Mitch...
Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2011 10:43 pm
by prowlersfish
I will send him you number
Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2011 3:42 pm
by summer storm
OMG I leave town for two weeks and missed out on this very educational
post.
Posted: Wed Mar 09, 2011 2:35 am
by mitch
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