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When John Wayne found out he had terminal cancer he put his beloved Wild Goose up for sale. Selling the yacht mere months prior to his death. After a deal was made with a buyer, the Goose's engine had a minor issue. Wayne being the good man he was replaced the engine for the new owner at his own expense. She fell into disrepair in the late '80's. The yacht was completely redone and the Wild Goose is still in operation and does cruises that are available to the public through Hornblower Cruises & Events in Neport Beach, California

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