1973 45' Hatteras

It's always interesting seeing what shows up for sale on eBay. Just saw a listing pop up for a 1973
45C, with an opening bid of $5,000 and a buy-it-now price of $10,000. Listing says the boat is in
WPB, FL.

As tIm would say, "too good to be true"????

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Originally Posted by foleyjt

It's always interesting seeing what shows up for sale on eBay. Just saw a listing pop up for a 1973
45C, with an opening bid of $5,000 and a buy-it-now price of $10,000. Listing says the boat is in
WPB, FL.

As tIm would say, "too good to be true"????

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Not if its shot. Many boats have a negative value as the cost to store or dispose of them isn't cheap.

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Originally Posted by saltshaker

Not if its shot. Many boats have a negative value as the cost to store or dispose of them isn't cheap.

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871n boats are not in high demand. It said an engine lost water or something like that and needs a rebuild. Interior seems a bit off so after 40K for 2 rebuilds you have a 30 boat.

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Originally Posted by Boatsb

871n boats are not in high demand. It said an engine lost water or something like that and needs a rebuild. Interior seems a bit off so after 40K for 2 rebuilds you have a 30 boat.

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She does look decent for the price. If that engine could be fixed by an owner/mechanic she could be a good deal.

I tried scheduling a viewing of this boat, but it was under contract ($35k). After a couple weeks I was contacted that the price had dropped to $15k then to $5k. Apparently the survey revealed a laundry list of major issues, including both engines.






Ocean Cowboy
1978 42C
Ft. Lauderdale
Jeremy