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  1. 05-07-2012, 01:07 PM #1
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    New Ham shack for the IOMH

    Saw this in an MLS listing. I fish near this thing and never knew it was for sale. I could just see IOMH painted on its side. Three miles out to sea, no tower restrictions, 4500 Gal Diesel fuel tank for the generator, and a toilet out on deck that craps into the bay. (Might have to modify that). Talk about your remote stations :) It includes 1/2 acre waterfront property for a boat dock and landlubbers house. Only $288,000! Its tax exempt to boot!

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    I guess the second photo is what it looks like at high tide, eh?
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    Quote Originally Posted by K7SGJ View Post
    I guess the second photo is what it looks like at high tide, eh?
    That's the view from the waterfront property. The Lighthouse is 3 miles out from there. Hey, if the Country tanks, very good place to hang out. Its very defensible!
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    For less than that I can get a nice place in Lastres which is a fishing village. =)

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    I wonder if there are any state, or federal, "historical landmark preservation" type of restrictions that would prohibit massive antenna arrays? or painting it fluorescent pink?
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    Quote Originally Posted by wb5ydk View Post
    I wonder if there are any state, or federal, "historical landmark preservation" type of restrictions that would prohibit massive antenna arrays? or painting it fluorescent pink?
    The Coast Guard tried to give it away to a Historical Group that would preserve it. There were no takers, so the Coast Guard auctioned it off to private ownership. They wanted to turn it into a bed and breakfast, but couldn't get the loans. A Veterinarian from South Carolina is trying to get rid of it along with .68 acres of waterfront land to sweeten the pot. I'm guessing you can do whatever you want to it. It is on a shoal with about 7 foot water depth. The Cast Iron caisson is filled with concrete and sunk about 25 feet into the bottom. Been there 150 years, it'll be there another 150! Its already about 50 ft above the water. It wouldn't need much of a tower or ground.
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    Wonder if the Mahi are biting.
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    Quote Originally Posted by kf0rt View Post
    Wonder if the Mahi are biting.
    Being in Chesapeake Bay, you'd have no problem catching crabs! :)
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    Quote Originally Posted by wb5ydk View Post
    Being in Chesapeake Bay, you'd have no problem catching crabs! :)
    Heck, since the crapper is out on the deck, you can literally catch crabs from your toilet seat!
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