For sale on Craigslist VI..looks familiar...

[seekerGH]

For sale on Craigslist VI..looks familiar...



Multi purpose vessel. 85 x 26 ft built 1979. A lot of improvements and very well maintained.
Used for geophysical and geotechnical work. Ideal as salvage vessel , ROV support, Dive support, GOV Contracts.
Equipment deployment and recovery. Equipped with 20,000 pound Hydraulic "A" frame
Vessel fresh out of drydock. New keel coolers, props and bearings serviced, new paint, Tanks cleaned.
This vessel can be a money maker. Has always been working and profesionally maintained. Full electronics.

 

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[Ammoman]

If they sold it to me for a dollar i am sure it would still bankrupt me on the first trip around the harbor.

 

[old man]

For sale on Craigslist VI..looks familiar...

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Multi purpose vessel. 85 x 26 ft built 1979. A lot of improvements and very well maintained.
Used for geophysical and geotechnical work. Ideal as salvage vessel , ROV support, Dive support, GOV Contracts.
Equipment deployment and recovery. Equipped with 20,000 pound Hydraulic "A" frame
Vessel fresh out of drydock. New keel coolers, props and bearings serviced, new paint, Tanks cleaned.
This vessel can be a money maker. Has always been working and profesionally maintained. Full electronics.

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How much ?

 

[Mackaydon]

Asking $275k (not mine)
https://virgin.craigslist.org/boa/d/utility-research-dive-vessel/6615888830.html
Don.........

 

[seekerGH]

yes, in the ad, it has (Florida) next to it,

this vessel looks familiar for some reason....strangely enough, the vessel name is not listed or shown in any images...

 

[Salvor6]

It looks just like the JB Magruder. Mel Fisher's boat.

 

[Mackaydon]

I think of Mel's vessel as looking like on this site:https://travelexperta.com/2014/03/unknown-secret-florida-keys-vacation-rentals.html
If it's the same vessel as the IP's, serious mod. has been performed either before or after.
Don.......

 

[ARC]

It looks just like the JB McGruder. Mel Fisher's boat.

Very similar... mels was custom made.. as perhaps this one is also...
This one here is 4 feet longer.

 

[ARC]

The Magruder

Manufacturer: Custom Hull

Year: 1956

Reg Length: 81'-1"

Reg Breath: 22'-7"

Reg Draft: 10'-6"

Gross Tons: 125

Power: Twin 12-71 Detroit Diesels with twin disk transmissions

Generators: Twin Kabota 30kw Diesels

Top Speed: 10 Knots

Electronics: Updating to Raymarine System

ICOM VHF Radio

Includes: 3 Anchor Mooring System with 10HP Electric Winches and Motor Brakes

Twin Prop Wash Deflectors

4"-12" Airlifts Powered By CP120 Air Compressor

Bauer 20cfm SCUBA Air Compressor

Aquapulse Metal Detectors

Sleeps up to 15 people

Tender & Anchor Vessel: 21' Workskiff with Mercury 150 Engine

 

[Truth]

No thanks I already have one like that

 

[ropesfish]

Did someone say Magruder??

 

[diverlynn]

Is that Tommy Thompson’s old boat? Looks like the one that day at Green Cove Springs for years.

 

[seekerGH]

Thompsons boat https://abandonedsoutheast.com/2016/05/03/ship-of-gold/

on the one for sale, unusual no name associated with the vessel....

 

[seekerGH]

on this website...looks in great condition...seems to be working geophysical mapping

https://www.vesselfinders.com/utility-boats

the picture where its up on blocks, the green and white striped boatshed in the background...isnt that Stock Island, Key West?

photo from Robbies https://goo.gl/maps/vAMotbbEp7R2
magruder still parked across from Hogfish

 

[huntsman53]

If they sold it to me for a dollar i am sure it would still bankrupt me on the first trip around the harbor.

Nah, you would likely make it until you make a find on a salvage operation and file an Arrest of the unknown shipwreck in Court!! The State of Florida and any countries with interest in the unknown shipwreck and it's treasures will then make sure you go bankrupt.

 

[CaribbeanDiver]

Was at Mels boat a few weeks ago on the hard.