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Paddler Information => Preserved Paddle Ships => Topic started by: Barry on December 21, 2009, 01:03:38 PM
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Seen in the November issue of Old Glory magazine. Just in time for that last minute Christmas present.
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Is this the OPPORTUNITY that Derek has waited all his life for??? ;D
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Hi PD'a....... :hehe...& thanks kiwimodeller :nahnah if I had a spare AUD $1.6 M.....I would consider it....must be many reasons for her offering on the market....the WEB site has always looked impressive :beer
She ....this replacement vessel is in Perth WA.....that's about 2000 km from me so haven't
been on board......but here a few snaps of the original PS Decoy.......build number 74682 in UK......& now home in Mannum SA
PS........best regards to all during this joyous & festive period .....Derek
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Hi P.D's. Any interested parties should take quick action.
Here downunder, we have a A$30M lotto draw on 2 Jan, and I am just waiting for confirmation that my coupon was right on the numbers.
Misterbee.
Western Australia.
Ps. Decoy was solar panels for pre-heating the feedwater, they could be sold off as of no benefit if a UK buyer gets in ahead of me.
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It's still listed, asking price AUD1m.
It's worth going the link for the 19 photos.
<www.boatpoint.com.au/boats-for-sale/boatdetails.aspx?R=15999648&Silo=Stock&Vertical=Boat&Ridx=17&eapi=2>
http://www.boatpoint.com.au/boats-for-sale/boatdetails.aspx?R=15999648&Silo=Stock&Vertical=Boat&Ridx=17&eapi=2
1986, AUD1 000 000
Image 1 of 19
• 25 m
•Single Hull
•Charter, Commercial
Year1986
Charter, Commercial, Racing, Skiing, Wakeboarding
RegoSPV131Rego ExpiryNOV 2015
Reference CodeSSE-AD-39970Last Modified Date15/12/2013
REDUCED!
FANTASTIC & UNIQUE BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY - Get in now before the Elizabeth Quay is complete.
Paddle Steamer: PS Decoy is a genuine steam powered, all welded steel construction side wheeler paddle steamer built by Australian Shipbuilding Industries to DNV survey 1A R5 class D1, currently operating on a 1E 230 pax & is powered by a 1905 Ransom Sims & Jeffries twin cylinder steam engine, totally rebuilt in 1986 with a new maxitherm oil burner & has been fitted with 8 solar collectors to pre-heat the boiler water, reducing running costs, thus the vessel is environmentally friendly as it doesn't emit any pollution. She is the only sea going designed paddle steamer in Australia. Her upper deck construction consists of solid jarrah.
The vessel is fitted extensively with solid brass nautical memorabilia & has a unique 58 pipe brass Calliope organ, which operates automatically or manually.
The Paddle Steamer Decoy is a "Perth Icon" & has been operating for 25 years on the magnificent Swan River & has her own exclusive mooring.
The vessel can be sold fully operational as a going concern OR we can SHIP HER WORLDWIDE at buyers expense!
She is a registered Australian ship - No. 852383, which makes this vessel fully mortgageable. Fully crewed and easily operated under management.
The vessel is being offered for sale due to retirement after 20 years at a fraction of replacement cost & is a once in a lifetime opportunity for an astute investor.
Quality trades considered.
Roderick B Smith
Rail News Victoria Editor