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Re: 31 Hatteras - Fly Bridge
You have a plastic Egg (FRP)??
IMO, you are NOT gaining anything shopping for a 31 Hatt.
Re: 31 Hatteras - Fly Bridge
I'd rather have the Egg, of those two choices. Had a (wooden) Egg years ago, lovely boat. Not as tough as a Hatteras.
Re: 31 Hatteras - Fly Bridge
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jim rosenthal
I'd rather have the Egg, of those two choices. Had a (wooden) Egg years ago, lovely boat. Not as tough as a Hatteras.
Ah, I remember an ole wooden Egg in Jax. Chrysler (Crown?) large block gas engines.
Forgot all about it till just now.
That was a fine boat.
Hard call comparing some other mfg's plastic boats, including Hatts.
Later Golden Eggs were real fine plastic boats that I may lean to, over a Hatt of same size, power and options.
Re: 31 Hatteras - Fly Bridge
My Egg had Palmers, which were IH 392s marinized by Palmer. Lots of power! Hard to get parts for. Not to take anything away from Hatteras, but the Egg had a mahogany interior that was really beautiful and very well built. And a nice ride, like a lot of wooden boats.
Re: 31 Hatteras - Fly Bridge
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Originally Posted by
jim rosenthal
My Egg had Palmers, which were IH 392s marinized by Palmer. Lots of power! Hard to get parts for. Not to take anything away from Hatteras, but the Egg had a mahogany interior that was really beautiful and very well built. And a nice ride, like a lot of wooden boats.
Yep, I remember my Cavalier. Still the sweetest and quiet ride.
Saw her again a few years ago. F M
So, gtacri71, What did you decide??
Please tell us more about your Egg.
Re: 31 Hatteras - Fly Bridge
The plywood Cavalier rode nothing like a good lap strake boat.
Re: 31 Hatteras - Fly Bridge
I’ve put the purchase on hold for now; means the boat could now be sold to another prospective buyer; I do loves the Eggs, but part of me likes a lot about this older 31 Hatt; just feel like I still like I may be overpaying for what it has to offer at $22,500
Re: 31 Hatteras - Fly Bridge
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Originally Posted by
gtacri71
I’ve put the purchase on hold for now; means the boat could now be sold to another prospective buyer; I do loves the Eggs, but part of me likes a lot about this older 31 Hatt; just feel like I still like I may be overpaying for what it has to offer at $22,500
I have spilled enough blood in Hatterass to have my opinions on them but I do not own one.
Help me out;
So, What is it, you think this 31 has to offer you, over your Egg?
Re: 31 Hatteras - Fly Bridge
The 33' egg harbor has good looks in spades over the 31 Hatteras cruiser. Get an all glass version with good decks and you'll know you made the right choice, because that's where it appears your heart is.