Top Hat Mk3 for sale

[Democritus]

HI Waterways Officer Qld sent me this email ...so far Auction at $1.00...plenty pictures.I know the boat a bit....
outboard motor stolen some more information below the sign-off

Hi Jack

It’s been a long time since we last spoke.

I thought I’d let you know that the Top Hat from Biggera Waters is currently up for sale with Lloyds Auctions after GCWA removed it from the shore.
The link to the auction is below. Please let anyone know who is interested in purchasing. It would be a shame to see it go to the scrap yard.

https://www.lloydsonline.com.au/LotDeta ... id=5349496

Kind Regards

UNRESERVED 7.4m Top Hat Mark 1, full cabin Egua fibreglass single mast yacht, no motor. (NOT MK1...MK2 or 3)

Seized & Unclaimed Assets items are all sold in AS IS condition. Authenticity is unknown and Buyers are advised to verify information related to the assets including Year, Make, Model, Engine capacity and Accessories. Items are sold untested, no warranty is implied nor expressed.

This asset should be re-tested by a suitable professional before reuse as a sailing vessel.

Location of item: Onsite, Main Beach, QLD, Australia

[Phillip]

OK here is the back story!

Back 2022 this vessel was offered for sale and a young girl started the buying process.
With a deposit paid and an inflatable brought the seller scammed the lot off her and disappeared with the Mark 3 Top Hat.
Some of you may remember me posting about the vessel, which we did locate at one time and then it vanished.

She is contacting Lloyds to make a bid. I wish her good luck in finally getting her Top Hat back.