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    Posted: 04 May 2006 at 8:46pm

Hi everyone , I'm new to this site and I'm after some help in my quest . The Classic Boat forum has suggested I post here .

I am looking for (as said) an abandonned or derelict MTB to renovate . Might sound mad , but I have thought this through . Does anyone know of any on the East coast . I have looked into the realities of this being a viable proposition , and have to add certain criteria . It's not feasible for me to look at anywhere south of Essex , or north of Humber , and she would have to be floating , and on a mooring or mud berth where there is no remove immediately clause.

Does anyone know of any please ?
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Hello Trvera25

See MTB 458 also in this section.

Regards,Christian.
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Hi Trevera,

Best of luck with your search, none spring to mind, know of a few that are houseboats but not derilect or abandoned, though I am sure there are a few about, normally as I said, those advertised for sale are housboats, they can be abandoned but be careful that you will get full title to them, there are laws relating to "abandoned" vessels which could bite you so to speak a few years hence, but I am sure there are some project vessels out there, pity there are no D class we could had a go at, see other posts, again best of luck.

 

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Thanks guys , MTB 458 is too far south I'm afraid . I've already been bitten by the difficulties in moving something that far , or travelling to it , and John , all suggestions are open for viewing , so if you see something , let's have a look . It's just a shame so many are rotting away up creeks where people don't see them
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Hi,

The only boat in your area I know of is/was at West Mersea on Mersea Island Colchester way.

She is a whaleback, was afloat/mud..no idea re conditions attached etc...let us know if you take her on, the Air Sea Rescue cluib have been trying to save her for a while now.
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Have you got any more detail please , West Mersea is within travelling distance , so if you know of any contact numbers , or have any photo's it would be great
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Hi,

No more info, dont even know if still available...but worth a trip if close to you..

 

 
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I live in Lincolnshire , please don't hold that against me , but I'm trying to get some contacts that are a bit closer to take a look , and thanks

 
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Have now got the results of the West Mersea search . The only one found was the Nana Loa , which is said to be about forty five foot LOA . I'm after something bigger , more like 70 to 80 ft , so the search is on again . Any more help much appreciated , and thanks for the efforts so far

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Hi,

Do you have any more info on the 'Nana Loa'. There is a chap 'Bobster' on the forums looking for a Seaplane Tender to restore. The size could be right.

Any info on condition/location of the the 'Nana Loa' (and a photo if possible) would be much appreciated I'm sure.

If you cannot find an MTG/MGB, you might consider a 72'  HDML.  I believe there  are one or 2 for sale around the UK. Have a look at http://www.hmsmedusa.org.uk/  to see the type.


Regards and good luck on your search.

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