Anyone got £1.2M?
Anyone got £1.2M?
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Simpo Two

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92,028 posts

291 months

Wednesday 27th May
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Thornycroft 60 ft Auxiliary Ketch 1922/2025...

https://www.sandemanyachtcompany.co.uk/yacht/778/t...


PushedDover

7,335 posts

79 months

Wednesday 27th May
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What a confusing vessel.

Where and what do you think would be an ideal use case?

thebraketester

15,633 posts

164 months

Wednesday 27th May
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If it flies, floats... etc.

Looks like it's undersailed.

Simpo Two

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92,028 posts

291 months

Wednesday 27th May
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PushedDover said:
Where and what do you think would be an ideal use case?
'Showing off' comes to mind smile It is perhaps a little too bling inside though I agree.

Every day a journey

2,877 posts

64 months

Thursday 28th May
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Simpo Two said:
PushedDover said:
Where and what do you think would be an ideal use case?
'Showing off' comes to mind smile It is perhaps a little too bling inside though I agree.
I LOVE the bar area!

dukeboy749r

3,412 posts

236 months

Thursday 28th May
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If you can afford it, then to use this and potter in an out of Cornish harbours, even a jaunt to the Sciliy Isles, fabulous.

Or, if you own a much bigger yacht, just as a ferry boat?

However, the lack of uncluttered deck area (you seem to either have to be inside, or else perched on something not designed as seating) would be a challenge for many prospective owners, I would think.

QuartzDad

2,838 posts

148 months

Thursday 28th May
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Speaking of use cases, I'm struggling.


dukeboy749r

3,412 posts

236 months

Thursday 28th May
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It's definitely a striking yacht (boat? I'm not seekign to be confrontational reagrding correct nomenclature) but that quality and class has also to have some practicality for the buyer.

A copper bath (or whatever material it is) speaks of a bygone era - or a nice period property in a city somewhere, but isn't perhaps the nicety it at first seems on a boat that isn't designed for many people for an extended stay.

It is, undoubtedly, wonderful - but does its history and quality translate into usage for those looking at that price point?

Riley Blue

23,155 posts

252 months

Thursday 28th May
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Looking at the date and where it was built it's very possible one of my grandfathers had a 'hand' in building that. I wonder if the top joint of his left forefinger is anywhere on board?

HocusPocus

1,972 posts

127 months

Friday 29th May
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QuartzDad said:
Speaking of use cases, I'm struggling.

Where is the butler who should be standing ready to wipe the owner's arse?

5 In a Row

2,319 posts

253 months

Friday 29th May
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Shouldn't the toilet be a bit fancier than that - looks like a B&Q cheapy with a soft close lid!

Simpo Two

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Friday 29th May
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5 In a Row said:
Shouldn't the toilet be a bit fancier than that - looks like a B&Q cheapy with a soft close lid!
Probably a Tecma electric WC - about £700, though how you're supposed to sit on it I'm not sure.

Here's the other one - truly a 'throne'!:


5 In a Row

2,319 posts

253 months

Monday 1st June
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Simpo Two said:
5 In a Row said:
Shouldn't the toilet be a bit fancier than that - looks like a B&Q cheapy with a soft close lid!
Probably a Tecma electric WC - about £700, though how you're supposed to sit on it I'm not sure.

Here's the other one - truly a 'throne'!:

I used to work at a stately home and the gents staff bog was a built-in, wood panelled affair. The bit you sat on (if you really had to sit) was square.
So imagine the picture above but with the white porcelain fully boxed in.

That's what I'd expect here biggrin

bmwmike

8,435 posts

134 months

Monday 1st June
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Simpo Two said:
Probably a Tecma electric WC - about £700, though how you're supposed to sit on it I'm not sure.

Here's the other one - truly a 'throne'!:

Is that a step immediately below the throne? One is used to ones feet being on the ground, not dangling in the air