junior Posted November 30, 2014 Report Share Posted November 30, 2014 When i was down the the nitty gritty of my boat search i ended up trying to choose between 2 boats. Albion which I own now and a boat called Firefly, which was for sale at WFBCo. Firefly had a Kromhout (sp?) M1 single cylinder engine. At the time although I knew I wanted a 'trad/vintage' engine, I didn't really have the knowledge to appreciate what was what. I don't for one second regret my purchase of Albion and I love the Petter PH2 it has in the engine room, but I've often wondered what it would be like to cruise along all day listening to that single cylinder engine in Firefly. The boat itself wasn't really a practical liveaboard, but then I neither was Albion when I bought it. Even after much work to make it easier to live with, it is still geared up for extended cruising rather than a proper liveaboard. Again it has me wondering if 15 months on I'd make the same choice. Anyway, the point of my post... Does anyone know what happened to Firefly? Iirc it was about a 50ft replica BCN Tug painted a 'raddle red' colour. Seeing as it was for sale at Stockton i thought I might have seen it on my travels this year, but I can't even find a photo of it on the web anywhere to put in this thread. I'd be curious to know where it was these days so as to keep an eye out for it. I never saw it in the flesh as I went to see Albion first and fell in love at first sight. Has anyone else been in a similar position and bumped into their second choice boat over the years? Are you happy with your decisions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty40s Posted November 30, 2014 Report Share Posted November 30, 2014 I have a feeling that if you go 2 miles south from your present mooring you will pass it on the right hand side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtB Posted November 30, 2014 Report Share Posted November 30, 2014 I heard on the towpath telegraph the new owner had the wonderful Kromhaut removed. Is this true or a load of old bobbins? MtB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billS Posted November 30, 2014 Report Share Posted November 30, 2014 I heard on the towpath telegraph the new owner had the wonderful Kromhaut removed. Is this true or a load of old bobbins? MtB Good grief - I hope not! The Kromhout is the whole point of that boat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtB Posted November 30, 2014 Report Share Posted November 30, 2014 I know!! I was horrified to hear! But I've yet to find out if it's true or just twaddle. Which is why I asked! MtB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junior Posted November 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2014 I heard on the towpath telegraph the new owner had the wonderful Kromhaut removed. Is this true or a load of old bobbins? MtB Interesting that was one thing that was suggested to me on here when i started a 'which one' thread featuring the 2 boats. Someone suggested i could take out the Kromhaut and sell it, using the proceeds to but a Lister or similar and still have some money left over. Firefly was a nice looking boat, but i can't imagine why someone would take that engine out. There are plenty of other 'nice looking boats' for sale all the time so you'd have thought that anyone buying Firefly would have been doing so for the engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtB Posted November 30, 2014 Report Share Posted November 30, 2014 Mind you, REGINALD will have a rather similar single cylinder semi diesel soon now ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junior Posted November 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2014 I have a feeling that if you go 2 miles south from your present mooring you will pass it on the right hand side. Well that's a coincidence. I'll have a peek when i move my boat down to the brokerage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLWP Posted November 30, 2014 Report Share Posted November 30, 2014 I did a patch repair on the Kromhout eXhaust, Firefly was for sale at the time. She sold not long after and last I heard the engine was coming out Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtB Posted November 30, 2014 Report Share Posted November 30, 2014 That's a shame. I've not seen the engine for sale though, which also seems odd if it was removed. MtB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty40s Posted November 30, 2014 Report Share Posted November 30, 2014 having just looked through my piccies, I think it is a different Firefly at Dodford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrumpylurcher Posted November 30, 2014 Report Share Posted November 30, 2014 It was in the Banbury area 12 months ago and the new owner was having serious problems with starting it. The inferrence was certainly that he was changing the engine ASAP. I could be wrong but I believe it left Banbury being towed South. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacq Posted November 30, 2014 Report Share Posted November 30, 2014 (edited) I did a patch repair on the Kromhout eXhaust, Firefly was for sale at the time. She sold not long after and last I heard the engine was coming out Richard It was Florence you did the repair on.The engine did come out shortly afrer.New owner. Edited November 30, 2014 by Jacq Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLWP Posted November 30, 2014 Report Share Posted November 30, 2014 (edited) It was Florence you did the repair on.The engine did come out shortly afrer.New owner. Dammit- you are right! Well, there are two boats with Kromhouts, it's easy to make a mistake... I take it you are fitting an engine with a starter motor that leaves space for a bathroom Richard Edited November 30, 2014 by RLWP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bee Posted December 1, 2014 Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 one like this?http://www.marktplaats.nl/a/doe-het-zelf-en-verbouw/motoren/m874349255-kromhout-22-pk-gloeikop.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald Fox Posted December 1, 2014 Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 Yay! We have a single cylinder Bukh DV10, 29 years old. Would be nice to know anyone else who has one. 10 horse power. Makes a nice sound, specially when putting on Full Power under bridges! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5thHorseman Posted December 1, 2014 Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 That's a shame. I've not seen the engine for sale though, which also seems odd if it was removed. MtB Woah Mike. I seem to remember when I had a problem with the oil gauge on my Gardner 2LW you suggested the gauge was alright and to throw the engine away instead (preferably in your direction). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spadefoot Posted December 1, 2014 Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 Hello People New member here although I'll admit straight out that I've been browsing here for a couple of years whilst planning & starting the fit-out of my boat "FLO". Anyway, I reckon I've seen Firefly near me a a few times last summer. Not sure what distinguishes a BCN tug but I'd describe this one as a small tug, lovely proportions, back cabin/engine room/mid cabin, big headlight, matt brown colour & small oval portholes. Definitely still got an engine. Sounded like a vintage single but no idea what except not a Panther or a BSA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athy Posted December 1, 2014 Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 Definitely still got an engine. Sounded like a vintage single but no idea what except not a Panther or a BSA. Like the style. Welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkmoth Posted December 1, 2014 Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 Ah, the Panther. Thump, thump thump. About 1 per telegraph pole. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proper Job Posted December 1, 2014 Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 Ah, the Panther. Thump, thump thump. About 1 per telegraph pole. Bob It's trying to stop'em in the same postcode that's the problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrumpylurcher Posted December 1, 2014 Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 If the engine has been changed it seems a shame, rather than learn how to deal with it it seems it was just replaced. I am sure the guy who built it (pics at Banbury several years ago on one of his first trips out) must be rather disappointed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junior Posted December 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 That's the boat. Beautiful. If only I could have afforded both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenataomm Posted December 1, 2014 Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 I wouldn't care how long it took to get started, that engine would have stayed ... in fact I'd have even shouted encouragement to SWMBO to help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtB Posted December 1, 2014 Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 No-one so far has actually confirmed the Kromhout has been removed. Lots of rumour and 'I heard that' etc. No first hand confirmation yet!! MtB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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