The COLUMBIA. Built by GORDON&MARILYN TUCKER. At Tucker Marine. 1986. Hull 70X20X4 LOA 84ft; Perkins 6-354; T engine; Twindisc; Gear 3:1Reduction. Sumatoma conveyor drive, 29:1 reduction. Paddlewheel turned at about 100:1 Gordon
8/14/06
Columbia has been for sale on ebay. I don't know how long ebay's listings are available,
but there are wonderful pictures and descriptions of this great boat. Also, notice how foolish the bids were. Don't those folks know what "Tucker Boat" means?
There is also a very classy ad for the boat at: www.columbiasternwheeler.com
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Columbia 698490
Sternwheel towboat, b. 1986 by Tucker Marine, Inc., Cincinnati. 84 x 20.4. Perkins 6-354
diesel, 135 hp. Twin Disc red. 2.99:1. Owned by Gordon and Marilyn Tucker, Cincinnati,
until sold Feb. 1994 to David Engfer, St. Paul, Minn.
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Vessel Name: COLUMBIA
USCG Doc. No.: 698490
Vessel Service: UNSPECIFIED
IMO Number: *
Trade Indicator: Coastwise Unrestricted
Call Sign: *
Hull Material: STEEL
Hull Number: 86GLT001
Shipyardand Address: TUCKER MARINE INC*
Year Built: 1986
Hullyardand Address: *CINCINNATI OH
Length (ft.): 70
Hailing Port: ST. PAUL, MN
Hull Depth (ft.): 4
Owner: DAVID R ENGFER ; 100 YACHT CLUB RD - C7 ; ST. PAUL, MN 55107
Hull Breadth (ft.): 20.3
Gross Tonnage: 38
Net Tonnage: 30
Documentation Issuance Date: March 21, 2005
Documentation Expiration Date: April 30, 2006
that is a good picture uncle gorden
ReplyDeleteDennis said that
ReplyDeleteColumbia is now owned and operated out of the saint paul yacht club in minnesota. It is going to be offered for sale in january 2006. visit www.columbiasternwheeler.com
ReplyDeleteGORDON AND MARILYN TUCKER AND ALOT OF TENDER LOVING CARE BUILT THIS WONDERFUL STERNWHEELER. I HAD MY WEDDING RECEPTION ON THE TOP DECK OF THE COLUMBIA. THANK YOU DADDY AND MAMA FOR A WONDERFUL TIME. ALWAYS! HI DENNY!
ReplyDeleteHi Lynn,
ReplyDeleteI'm Jess's grandaughter,Amy. Gordon is my father. I had the wonderful opportunity to live with my parents aboard the Columbia for a year. It was such a fantastic and fun part of my parent's lives. I am so blessed to have shared it with them. The Columbia was the scene for many great parties. I'm so proud of you, mom and dad, for living your dream.
Thank you Lynn for posting this site!
As a Grandchild of Papa and Granny, I am deeply Greatful for what you have created in this website. The pictures of the Columbia are excellent, as they are picture's to you, they are memories that will never leave me or my family. Lynn, Thank You for the honor and tribute to our families history. Granny and Papa, Thank You for living your Dream.
ReplyDeleteGreetings from The Tucker Built Columbia:
ReplyDeleteWe purchase The Columbia from Mr. Engfer in May of this year (2007).The boat is currently moored just off the Ohio River on the Cumberland River at the Lake Barkley Resort Park. The thought occured to us that the Tucker family might wish a family reunion aboard the Columbia. The Resort Park is an ideal location for such an event and we would welcome the opportunity to meet you and learn more of the Tucker history. We live aboard the Columbia and cherish each day. Our email address is homes@reserveavacation.com
Dave MacKellar
Joy Harrington
Hi Lynn,
ReplyDeleteI got a call from my daughter in Knoxville informing me that the COLUMBIA had been sold and was on Lake Barkley. She sent the blog from Dave Mackeller,which included his email address.
I tried to email him but have not had a reply. Do you have any more information? I would very much like to see the boat again.
Hope all is going well with you.
Thanks Gordon.
The COLUMBIA has sold and is presently (Summer 2008) located on Gen. Joe Wheeler Lake in Northern Alabama. I met the new owner at Pirate's Chest Marina, Decatur, but do not know how to contact him.
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