The Cameron: All hands on deck.
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Michael Lloyd
Here’s a paddleboat that is yet to see water, and needs some work prior to being launched into the mighty Murray River.
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The Cameron, as it’s known, was a labour of love for its previous owner George, before new owner Lou Iannacone came to grips with the task before him.
Mr Iannacone is the current owner and after 10 years of ownership has regrettably decided to sell the Cameron, with the intention it gets the love and attention it needs with the final destination of being home on the Murray River.
For sale: The Cameron is seeking a new home.
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Michael Lloyd
“The boat was built between 2008/09 with a diesel engine, and has all the basics, with the necessary bulkheads which become an excellent drawcard for tourists going on day trips,” Mr Iannacone said.
“The Cameron also features a Perkins diesel engine, but it can also be converted to operate on a steam engine, which would cost about $20,000-25,000 to buy and install.”
The boat, while in need of restoration, does have the wooden paddles that would need to be assembled before being installed on the water craft ready for her maiden voyage.
“If money were no object, I reckon the new owner would have a beautiful vessel fully restored and in the water within 12 months,” Mr Iannacone said.
Waiting: The boat, while in need of restoration, does have the wooden paddles that would need to be assembled before being installed on the water craft ready for her maiden voyage.
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Michael Lloyd
“Once ready, the boat would easily host 50 guests in comfort while taking them up and down the river.”
While the sale includes a river paddleboat, other items include a boat, tractors, engineering equipment, stationary engines, collectables and sundries.
The sale commences on July 18 at 10am and closes on July 25 at 2pm, with a minimum of two extensions, located at 39 McKenzie Rd, Echuca.
For more information head to Kevin Hicks Real Estate.
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