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Post by JohnV on Apr 26, 2019 14:47:21 GMT
It looks as if the back legs power lower, so it might be possible that there are hydraulic drives in the wheels .... but you can't really see that in the pictures. I must admit I would plump for it being towed but as part of a paired system as that bow mounting point is massively high in the air for a towing hitch on any ordinary vehicle.
edit to add bugger it .... the more I look at it the less I can make my mind up about it .... I suppose those two holes high up on the bow could be pivot points for a bow wheel .... but they look pretty pony compared to those massive side legs and wheels
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Post by twbm2 on Apr 26, 2019 14:49:05 GMT
I suspect the ironwork on the ground fits on the bow.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 26, 2019 14:49:30 GMT
That thing on top of the bows is something else. Lower down there is a proper mounting and its on both sides. That was where the front wheel was.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 26, 2019 14:52:23 GMT
I suspect the ironwork on the ground fits on the bow. Oh yes that looks a bit like a towing frame. That's how the boat ended up at Harefield note that it is made of steel. Yes it could be towed if needed but essentially it is a self propelling amphibious craft.
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Post by JohnV on Apr 26, 2019 14:54:00 GMT
I suspect the ironwork on the ground fits on the bow. I hadn't really looked at that bit before .... yes it looks as if it would fix to the mounting points on the sides at the bow and it looks as if it might be a towing hitch (the type with the big ring) at the front end of it ..... that would make sort of sense
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Post by Deleted on Apr 26, 2019 14:54:52 GMT
Mebbe! Over to paulhd for a definitive answer. I think he would have to get some pictures from inside to show the hydraulic pipes
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Post by kris on Apr 26, 2019 14:57:31 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Apr 26, 2019 15:01:09 GMT
It would be a great vessel for going to the beer shop in Henley with.
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Post by paulhd on Apr 26, 2019 15:40:46 GMT
Keep us updated on your renovation paulhd .π Mebbe! Over to paulhd for a definitive answer. Hi Guys, Just to be clear, it is not my boat.π I managed to get a tiny bit of info. It was built in the 1950's. It is Eastern european and it was used to build bridges.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 26, 2019 16:12:07 GMT
it was used to build bridges.Β Maybe the owner bought it after having a row with the misses hoping it would get him back into her good books. At least I hope it was not bought to get away from the misses as it looks like its pretty unlikely to be getting away from anywhere other than a scrapyard
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Post by Jim on Apr 26, 2019 16:19:28 GMT
Β Keep us updated on your renovation paulhd .π Mebbe! Over to paulhd for a definitive answer. Hi Guys, Just to be clear, it is not my boat YET.π I managed to get a tiny bit of info. Β It was built in the 1950's. It is Eastern european and it was used to build bridges.Β πππππ
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Post by paulhd on Apr 26, 2019 17:00:09 GMT
Hi Guys, Just to be clear, it is not my boat YET.π I managed to get a tiny bit of info. It was built in the 1950's. It is Eastern european and it was used to build bridges. πππππ It's definitely not for me Jim. Short vid.
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Post by thebfg on Apr 26, 2019 17:04:21 GMT
It's definitely not for me Jim. Short vid. It's actually quite smart for a 60/70 year old boat
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Post by Deleted on Apr 26, 2019 17:27:08 GMT
I'd suggest its a 1980s aluminium NATO helicopter-portable boat which was sold off in the 1990s.
There are a few of them about but usually not with the wheels. I would also suggest the fact it has the wheels is the reason why it is not in use.
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Post by patty on Apr 27, 2019 6:45:14 GMT
Looks really interesting..would like to see someone have a go at sprucing it up and sharing the story of what they did.. Would make fascinating read..
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