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Estate Auction - Executor of The Frank Mundus Estate Orders Immediate Sale via Public Auction
The "CRICKET II"
The Vessel that Inspired the Movie "JAWS"
Rare Opportunity to Own a Piece of American Cinema History
Vessel Description:
Identification:
Year: 1947 Builder: Tiffany Cockrell/ Tiffany Yachts
Documentation No: 255516
Color: White hull-sides with varnished transom, black anti-fouling. white decks and superstructures, and tan cockpit sole
Dimensions:
Length on Deck: 39'6" Beam: 14' Draft: 3'9"
Propulsion:
Engine: Detroit Diesel 8VT71TI, freshwater cooled, 2-cycle, V-8 x 71 cid cylinders, 2- Cycle, with a single turbo charger and inter-cooler, rated to produce 435 horsepower, mounted on built-up pine engine bed stingers via adjustable flex mounts. The exhaust has a water injection elbow, FRP piping in the splitter, dual hose runs with cylinder mufflers, and twin exit flanges through a Racor Filter.
Engine Controls:
Gauge set and dual clutch and throttle levers, operating cable connections to the engine and gear.
Drive Train:
Capital reduction and reverse marine gear with bolt-through shaft coupling, 2" stainless shaft, shaft log with compression seal, bronze receiver flange with Cutless bearing, and 4-blade prop.
The vessel is in excellent condition and has been maintained by proffesionals throughout its life.Over the years replacements, modifications and repairs have been made to this vessel.
The following items are being kept in a secure location:
The Cricket II's Monster Fishing sail, the original fighting chair and foot rest, a case of 5 generic lifejackets, a
generic life ring, a "Monster Mash" chum bucket,a plastic trash bucket that has the words "Monster Trash" on it and a compass.
Opening Bid: $25,000
For Additional Information On This Unique Vessel Please See the Documents Section of this Web Page.
Articles on Frank Mundus and the Cricket II
East Hampton Star Article
http://www.easthamptonstar.com/dnn/Home/News/LegendIsHoistedFromSea/tabid/6629/Default.aspx
NY Times Article
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/16/nyregion/16mundus.html?_r=1&ref=todayspaper&oref=slogin
LA Times Article
http://www.latimes.com/news/printedition/california/la-me-mundus16-2008sep16,0,4264641.story
Auction Date & Time: This is an Online-Only Auction. Registration will commence on Monday, December 15, 2008. The Auction will commence on Wednesday, January 14, 2009 and conclude Wednesday, February 4, 2009. This Auction will feature our automatic extension system that grants a thirty minute extension to the end of the Auction if a bid is received within the last half hour of bidding. The bidding will conclude when thirty minutes has lapsed without any activity.
Terms & Conditions of Sale: In order to register to bid, all prospective bidders must remit a certified check in the amount of $5,000.00 made payable to David R. Maltz & Co., Inc with the complete terms and conditions of sale. The check and executed terms of sale must be sent to David R. Maltz & Co., Inc., 155 Terminal Drive, Plainview, NY 11803. Vessel will be sold "As-Is" and "Where Is" and free & clear of all liens, claims & encumbrances. Please download the complete terms and conditions of sale (available shortly). All unsuccessful bidder's deposits will be returned within 48 hours of the conclusion of the auction.
Buyer's Premium: A fifteen percent (15%) Buyer's Premium will be added to the successful bidder's high bid to determine the contract price to be paid by the purchaser.
David R. Maltz, Auctioneer DCA# 762794
Richard B. Maltz, Licensed Real Estate Broker
Phone (516) 349-7022 Fax (516) 349-0105
The Auctioneer and their representatives do not guarantee the accuracy of any of the descriptions or any other information pertaining to the sale of this property.
All prospective bidders are urged to do their own due diligence prior to participating in the Public Auction Sale.
Bid rigging is illegal and suspected violations will be reported to the Department of Justice for investigation and prosecution.
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Vessel Information
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Marina Maintenance Invoice Part 2
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Marina Maintenance Invoice Part 1
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Pulpit Restoration
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Exhaust Repair
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Manifold repair
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Coast Guard Vessel Documentation Back
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Coast Guard Vessel Documentation Front
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