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Here's a rare opportunity. At 108 feet, not for just anyone, but the price is appealing. This seems to be one of the two work vessels at the Torpedo Station in Keyport, WA. I admire them every time I pass.
 

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cardude01 said:
Saw this recently at Tarpon Point marina in FL.
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Same thing in False Creek, Vancouver BC; powered by Torquedo--probably can't do too much damage:
 

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Northern Spy said:
What a desirable boat. The Dutch sure can build a great looking steel hull.
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There is an impressive maritime museum in Rotterdam featuring beautiful old classic boats. Steel seems to be a popular building material.
 
Greetings,
Mr. WH. Re: post #4608..."Migrant is on our shortlist for our buying trip this spring."

You're my NEW best friend!

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Woodland Hills said:
Migrant is on our shortlist for our buying trip this spring, but I am concerned about parts cost and availability for the Gardener engine. And who would work on it if it needed repairs beyond R&R of external components?

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Surprised that one of our fine Canadian members has not jumped in to respond to the question of the Gardener. This is a popular engine in the B.C.Canada area as Vancouver I believe, has a excellent rapport in the terms of shops, rebuild sites, parts, along with valid reputations for all aspects. Please advise to the contrary if these statements are off.
There are cases here in Southeast Alaska where commercial trollers have converted perfectly good Cats, Jimmies, and such for a rebuilt Gardener. The fuel burn alone is worth a peek. They are indestructable a 'Tank' engine reputation that runs for ever with little anticipated maintenance woes.

Did I mention I am a fan of the Gardener engines?

Regards,
Al-Ketchikan
 
Al said:
Surprised that one of our fine Canadian members has not jumped in to respond to the question of the Gardener. This is a popular engine in the B.C.Canada area as Vancouver I believe, has a excellent rapport in the terms of shops, rebuild sites, parts, along with valid reputations for all aspects. Please advise to the contrary if these statements are off.
There are cases here in Southeast Alaska where commercial trollers have converted perfectly good Cats, Jimmies, and such for a rebuilt Gardener. The fuel burn alone is worth a peek. They are indestructable a 'Tank' engine reputation that runs for ever with little anticipated maintenance woes.

Did I mention I am a fan of the Gardener engines?

Regards,
Al-Ketchikan
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They leak. Too many seals and they are a "hands on" engine complete with individual bits and pieces and levers. Far to fidgety for modern boaters. Don't you want to just turn a key and have your motor start without having the parts all visible. Isn't that why car engines now are covered in pretty plastic so you can't even see them. Gardner won't fit in many engine rooms because they are about 4 feet tall and very heavy.

On a personal note. I love them. Never owned one but one of the fishboats I worked on had one. 900 rpm cruise or something like that IIRC. Seems to me l started her by hand once just to see if it could be done but that was a long time ago and my memory might be off. They company still fully supports them and has all parts in stock.
 
I can't imagine that they are leakier than a DD: they look to be be of a similar era.

It's good to hear that parts are available in NA, too
 
RT Firefly said:
Greetings,
Mr. WH. Re: post #4608..."Migrant is on our shortlist for our buying trip this spring."

You're my NEW best friend!

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We are loading up the fifth wheel and heading to the gulf coast come springtime and hope to follow the coast up to the Chesepeake seeing what's available. We have bare boated the PNW for a few years and have a hankering for something different in our retirement, so we are looking on the East coast.
 
Woodland Hills said:
I can't imagine that they are leakier than a DD: they look to be be of a similar era.

It's good to hear that parts are available in NA, too
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Engines of that era are self-oiling to prevent rust and corrosion. :lol:
 
Al said:
Surprised that one of our fine Canadian members has not jumped in to respond to the question of the Gardener. This is a popular engine in the B.C.Canada area as Vancouver I believe, has a excellent rapport in the terms of shops, rebuild sites, parts, along with valid reputations for all aspects. Please advise to the contrary if these statements are off...
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Don't know how often this website is freshened up, but there might be Gardner gold in Soiuntula, off Vancouver Islands north east coast;

Gardner - Sointula Power Products Ltd.
 
Arcadia..
 

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MurrayM said:
Definitely not an assembly line boat!
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Lol. No. She's not too shiny, and she has a big green butt. Strange with no railings on the stern.
 
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The interior is actually really nice looking. Maybe it's the gigantic blue canvas oxygen tent that's throwing me.
 
cardude01 said:
The interior is actually really nice looking. Maybe it's the gigantic blue canvas oxygen tent that's throwing me.
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Ya know, if I was a single young guy living in San Diego, I could see me on this.

And yes, I know, Manatees have often been the butt of my jokes on this site.
 
Northern Spy said:
Ya know, if I was a single young guy living in San Diego, I could see me on this.

And yes, I know, Manatees have often been the butt of my jokes on this site.
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There does not appear to be a lower helm.
 
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