Self-contained workshop space

[Susquatch]

Too bad I can't get that on this side and up the Trent system into rice lake, I could have my own little island getaway 15 minutes from the house . She doesn't know how lucky she is sometimes.....

She said I can't get any MORE boats, but that I could sell all my current ones and get one nice one.

You could always take the Panama canal to get here on this side, but I don't think the Trent can handle it......

 

[Dan Dubeau]

You could always take the Panama canal to get here on this side, but I don't think the Trent can handle it......

If I swing by Columbia and pickup some cargo before heading through the canal, I could pay for the whole trip and then some too....

Yeah, more than twice the length of the shortest lock in the Trent. So much for that plan

 

[Brent H]

I spent 30 years machining and welding and fixing crap on a ship - not a great “stable” platform for much of anything. 200 miles out, yep, do what ya want after the green leaves your gills - LOL.

Lead paint for sure, asbestos (over blown problem) but will cost. For $55K gut, auction and send to the breakers - should scrap for good value. Lots of real copper piping, miles of wire etc.

 

[Brian H]

Hmmm i don't have enough water to float it, dugout is to small.

The first thing I thought of is "Pirates of the Saskatchewan"...

 

[a smile]

1960 60.96m 812.55 Ton Camp Steel Barge

Steel Hull, GPS, 320 ft Length, 50 Rooms, 5 Floors, 22,000 kg Crane At Stern, 4 Inoperable Lifeboats

www.ironplanet.com

Comes with 22,000lbs crane and 50 rooms, and helicopter pad. Current offer $55,000.
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If there is no charge for parking it, I will choose it as a place to live. Does Canada need to charge? In addition, do you need specific qualifications (such as a driver's license) for the owner of the property?

 

[Janger]

Like parking everywhere location is everything. I’m parking underground in downtown calgary tomorrow - it will cost $22.

I don’t think you need a captains license to own that old ship but if you want to drive it then I’m sure there is a long and expensive path to getting a captains ticket. Brent?

 

[PaulL]

Like parking everywhere location is everything. I’m parking underground in downtown calgary tomorrow - it will cost $22.

I don’t think you need a captains license to own that old ship but if you want to drive it then I’m sure there is a long and expensive path to getting a captains ticket. Brent?

Just your safety inspection and liability insurance on that puppy would bankrupt most of us.

 

[Mcgyver]

Like parking everywhere location is everything. I’m parking underground in downtown calgary tomorrow - it will cost $22.

Its 22/hour at BCE place, but there is a 34/day max....that ups to 44 if still there after 6. Brutal.

Thats a great fantasy to think of have a ship/shop/abode like that, then I think of the work and cost and lose all interest.

 

[Susquatch]

Thats a great fantasy to think of have a ship/shop/abode like that, then I think of the work and cost and lose all interest.

Me too. I once watched them painting the Chichimaun ferry during a crossing. I'd be dead by the time I finished one coat of paint alone on that "deal".

It might be perfect for a billionaire with a car collection though.

 

[6.5 Fan]

On the ferry i worked on only a class 5 drivers license was required. No need to navigate a cable driven ferry.

 

[Ironman]

The Arrogant Worms have bought it.

 

[historicalarms]

Is there not somewhere in BC ferry captain lore that a very friendly girlfriend must be part of your crew

 

[Mcgyver]

The Arrogant Worms have bought it.

I think I saw them once at the El Mocambo

 

[Susquatch]

I think I saw them once at the El Mocambo

I have no idea what you and @Ironman are talking about.

 

[Doggggboy]

I have no idea what you and @Ironman are talking about.

 

[Susquatch]

@Ironman @Mcgyver @Doggggboy - I see!

I bet the song is prolly even better after a few stiff drinks.

Unfortunately, I don't drink.

 

[Mcgyver]

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haha, had no idea it really was a band.....just being silly as it sounded like one. Is it too early to start drinking?

 

[Doggggboy]

haha, had no idea it really was band.....just being silly as it sounded like one. Is it too early to start drinking?

The sun is over the yardarm somewhere, I'm sure.

 

[6.5 Fan]

Is there not somewhere in BC ferry captain lore that a very friendly girlfriend must be part of your crew

'Our crew had a "mile and a quarter" club. That's the distance across the mighty Lake Diefenbaker. I never made it in the club.

 

[Former Member]

Its 22/hour at BCE place, but there is a 34/day max....that ups to 44 if still there after 6. Brutal.

Thats a great fantasy to think of have a ship/shop/abode like that, then I think of the work and cost and lose all interest.

Ha ha ha, park in Manhattan CDN$80.00 for 3-1/2 hrs.