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07-31-2007, 4:20 PM flourchild Joined on 01-17-2007 moscow,Ohio Posts 172 3" Keene dredge Hey guy's I'm looking to buy a 3" Keene dredge from a guy it's the old crashbox setup with yellow pontoons, 5.5hp briggs w/ T-80 two regulators, and a few other extras. all I seen was pictures of the thing but will have a chance to check it out before I shell out any cash was wondering on what kind of price would be fair on this thing I was thinking about $1000.00 if everything checks out engine is sound,no leaks in the pontoons no cracks in the crashbox or repairs no bulges in the powerjet ect. what do you guy's think? I do value your opinion thanks for your help.                                                                                             BILL gold is where you find it and never where you dont GENESIS 2:10-12    Report

08-01-2007, 4:45 AM russau Joined on 02-06-2006 st. louis missouri Posts 1,171 Re: 3" Keene dredge well not seeing the age/condition of the floats and other stuff and seeing how it runs.$ 600-800.$1000 if it was perfect and you had a chance to look it over/try it out.    Report

08-01-2007, 7:23 PM flourchild Joined on 01-17-2007 moscow,Ohio Posts 172 Re: 3" Keene dredge Going to check it out on or around the 10th of this month in action on the water also comes w/ ropes weightbelt and lead weights  anckor and a few other extras I'll let you know what happens I'm a little concerned with the pontoons also will see soon gold is where you find it and never where you dont GENESIS 2:10-12    Report

08-02-2007, 4:29 AM russau Joined on 02-06-2006 st. louis missouri Posts 1,171 Re: 3" Keene dredge check the pontoons for being cracked or brittle.!    Report

08-02-2007, 10:48 AM twig/al Joined on 01-24-2006 Gadsden, Alabama Posts 4,629 Re: 3" Keene dredge flourchild, That sounds a little high, BUT dredges are going for top dollar right now... The only thing that would worry me is the pontoons... You can hear and see the motor and pump run, but the pontoons being the yellow ones are kind of old... Make your first offer a little low... twig/al Alabama Prospecting Supply www.alabamaprospectingsupply.com Email: tom@alabamaprospectingsupply.com Southeast Treasure Hunters Forum www.southeasttreasurehunters.com    Report

08-02-2007, 7:48 PM flourchild Joined on 01-17-2007 moscow,Ohio Posts 172 Re: 3" Keene dredge Thanks guy's for your help out here in Ohio dredges are hard to come by at any price so I expect to pay a little more than the norm to be able to actually see the thing before I buy is a big plus know some guy's that were dissapointed with ebay and other buy from picture used dredges after they got em wish I could go new I would if I could but just barely got the wife to let me do this thing as it is but I will try to bargain about the pontoons but the guy is delivering it almost 300 miles to me at the price of gas thats worth something also I'll let you all know how thing work out thanks again for your input                                                                                           BILL gold is where you find it and never where you dont GENESIS 2:10-12    Report

08-02-2007, 11:16 PM Dixiedredger Joined on 11-18-2006 Charlotte, NC Posts 897 Re: 3" Keene dredge New pontoons will run you about $100 each, and it will take 4... so definately keep that in mind before you make an offer... I would try to poke a screwdriver through them before I decided they were still good.... If you have to rebuild this thing it will cost you almost as much as buying new...look at it closely...you don't want to buy someone elses problems!!!! I've been doin' so much, with with so little, for so long.... I can do almost anything, with nothing!!!! WWW.dixieprospector.com    Report

08-03-2007, 6:15 AM flourchild Joined on 01-17-2007 moscow,Ohio Posts 172 Re: 3" Keene dredge I thought the new slate grey pontoons from Keene were one piece but I know even at that I'm looking at $300.00 or more I'll be sure to check them out what should I do with a screw driver and are the pontoons supposed to have give should they be firm what do I look for? gold is where you find it and never where you dont GENESIS 2:10-12    Report

08-03-2007, 6:26 AM flourchild Joined on 01-17-2007 moscow,Ohio Posts 172 Re: 3" Keene dredge Yep went to Keene there are two a side 4 total at a cost of $420.00 before shipping thats a lot of  lettuce thanks again guy's still like to know how to properly examine the pontoons                                                                                                   BILL gold is where you find it and never where you dont GENESIS 2:10-12    Report

08-03-2007, 10:02 AM Dixiedredger Joined on 11-18-2006 Charlotte, NC Posts 897 Re: 3" Keene dredge when you push a screwdriver into them they should flex a little... if they are rotten the screwdriver will punch through or crack the pontoon.... look for cracks like you would see in a dry rotted tire. also inspect for severe rusting in the riffles and screens. I've been doin' so much, with with so little, for so long.... I can do almost anything, with nothing!!!! WWW.dixieprospector.com    Report

08-08-2007, 9:17 AM russau Joined on 02-06-2006 st. louis missouri Posts 1,171 Re: 3" Keene dredge be carefull when examining someone elses equipment by poking or trying to push a screw driver into their floats!!! if you would damage them you might have a problem and end up buying it because you damaged them even though it was about to fall apart.look at the bottom of the floats and the sides for damage and on the top look for UV cracking/damage.the hoses as well.look at the log to see if the sides are bulging out from rock damage.Reed Lukens did a great post on www.49ermike.com  about buying used dredge. its worth the time reading it if your in the market for a used dredge and dont know what to look for.good luck on your deal.but the guy driving 300 miles one way??he would have to spend maybe $150. in fuel to do that!    Report

08-09-2007, 7:11 AM flourchild Joined on 01-17-2007 moscow,Ohio Posts 172 Re: 3" Keene dredge Thanks Russ, I did check out Reed Lukens post it was a good informative read and I did think about poking a hole in the guy's pontoons don't think I would like someone to be stabbing my pontoons with a screwdriver. I'm meeting him tomorrow morning to give it the once over and a test run will let you guy's know how it turns out, like I said out here in Ohio there isn't too many people selling dredges especially in my price range, thanks for all your help guy's talk at you soon                                                                                                                                            BILL gold is where you find it and never where you dont GENESIS 2:10-12    Report

08-10-2007, 5:07 PM hawk Joined on 11-07-2006 Buena Vista, Virginia Posts 124 Re: 3" Keene dredge You got a PM hawk    Report

08-11-2007, 5:10 PM flourchild Joined on 01-17-2007 moscow,Ohio Posts 172 Re: 3" Keene dredge Well guy's I went and checked it out all in all it is a nice little setup although the pontoons are fadded they showed no signs of cracks and were not brittle in the least he took good care of her the motor ran well no smoke and started right up the air lines were brand new as were the regulators and worked good I tried them out but was real weird breathing under water going to take some getting use to the hoses were a bit dirty but not wore out  but new 3" hose isn't that expensive dosen't have a swivle nozzle and would like to have one. The riffles and punchplate were not badly rusted at all considering the age of the dredge think they have been replaced recently sluice in good shape latches looked fine, newer miners moss and deep ribbed rubber mat frame , the power jet had a few dings but was not bulging or anything but I would like to go with the new  oversized  from Keene anyway, the crashbox was in good shape no cracks or repairs, newer weight belt 40lbs. with extra weights also ropes drift sock  plugger pole after about an hour on the nozzle I was sold  a 3" will really dig a hole alot faster than my 2" thats for sure. but like I said all in all I felt it was worth the asking price but still offered him a little less which he agreed to so yes I bought it and I'm not disappointed  in the least was able to operate it testdrive so to speak I couldn't have asked for anything better than that, and anyone who is looking to buy used should do the same. Thanks again guy's for all your help it does pay to ask questions thanks alot.                                                                                     BILL   gold is where you find it and never where you dont GENESIS 2:10-12    Report

08-15-2008, 7:10 AM russau Joined on 02-06-2006 st. louis missouri Posts 1,171 Re: 3" Keene dredge the trouble with the older yellow pontoons were the enviromental damage the sun did to them. yep they faded and then the material dried out and become brittel. ive seen pontoons that you could dig your finger nails into.  keep them out of the sun when not being used.dont store it outside!!make sure you drain the water from the pump /hoses when done and ready to store it, even for a week!let the engine run untill it runs out of fuel for storage. and i always use STA-BIL or (SEAFOAM) in all my fuel cans. it works for me!    Report

08-15-2008, 2:34 PM twig/al Joined on 01-24-2006 Gadsden, Alabama Posts 4,629 Re: 3" Keene dredge russau, Great tips... twig/al Alabama Prospecting Supply www.alabamaprospectingsupply.com Email: tom@alabamaprospectingsupply.com Southeast Treasure Hunters Forum www.southeasttreasurehunters.com    Report

08-16-2008, 6:11 AM ccv_NC Joined on 01-25-2006 minneapolis NC Posts 528 Re: 3" Keene dredge ?if you are going to run it out of gas why put sta-bil in the fuel?how do you drain the water from the pump?    Report

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