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Really kind of sad actually.....

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In article a233f8fe-2e4b-425b-81df-
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Really kind of sad actually.....

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/news...the-river.html

There may actually be more concerns. I helped quote rebuilding the
engine on The Delta Queen in the late 70's. I'm just about positive that
the material used in the rings of that engine are no longer
available.... heaven knows what else is no longer made here....

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On Jul 23, 5:27*pm, Gene wrote:
In article a233f8fe-2e4b-425b-81df-
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Really kind of sad actually.....


http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/news...ica/5824959/Do...


There may actually be more concerns. I helped quote rebuilding the
engine on The Delta Queen in the late 70's. I'm just about positive that
the material used in the rings of that engine are no longer
available.... heaven knows what else is no longer made here....

--
--

MicroPlanet-Gravity/2.9.4

"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by
the things you didn't do than by the ones you did do.
So, throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor.
Catch the trade winds in your sails.
Explore. Dream. Discover." * - Unknown

Grady-White Gulfstream, out of Oak Island, NC.

Homepagehttp://pamandgene.tranquilrefuge.net/boating/the_boat/my_boat.htm


Yes, custom rebuilding to original specs can be HUGE bucks.
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