To conclude this thread, the remains of 'Alice' and the Alex Moulton steam engine have now been sold and are off to a good home where there is a strong likelihood of the boat being reconstructed and eventually returned to the water.

Yes, relisted at just £2,995 now. Sadly my father is not going to be able to get to this project. Better it finds a new home now than spends another 20 years idle. Monetary considerations are not as important as a motivated new owner. Feel free to get in touch if you'd like to discuss.....

The eBay auction for this ends this evening around 20:30 BST, but all offers considered.

With great sadness my father has been persuaded to part with his long term (owned 34 years), ex-Alex Moulton, steam launch project 'Alice'.... It's a long story detailed in the eBay listing here:- https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/224543955867 but the summary is a fully refurbished marine twin cylinder 'Al...