Newbie here............. I'm looking at this boat and asking the forum users if anyone knows any info on this particular boat. It is listed by Virginia Yacht Brokers and is currently moored at Atlantic Yacht Basin, VA. The seller is a retired Navy guy and that should be a good thing - right? Without seeing it in person, my gut tells me the boat is ship shape. Also, with quite a few 53's for sale and asking prices all across the map, how does a guy determine a fair sell price?
Thanks in advance
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12-19-2013 08:17 PM #1Registered Member
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"MAD HATTERAS" 1981 53' Motor Yacht
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Re: "MAD HATTERAS" 1981 53' Motor Yacht
I know the boat from a decade ago. Probably not much help now. She was a decent boat but not a star. Beauty and value is in the eye of the beholder (buyer). You have to go look at these boats and compare them yourself. Only you can decide whats important and not in condition and equipment/features. They are all only worth what a willing, capable buyer will pay. BTW, you can trust Chuck and Bob at VA Yacht Brokers. IMHO they're both good guys that will represent their inventory honestly.
Eric
41TC 1966 Hull #53 "Requisite"
Kent Island, MD/Ft. Lauderdale, FL
"Though she creaks - She holds"
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12-19-2013 09:57 PM #3
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12-19-2013 11:01 PM #4Senior Member
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Re: "MAD HATTERAS" 1981 53' Motor Yacht
Z28, was your 56 ocean the Lady Francis before you bought her? If so she used to be a dock neighbor. Forgive me if I have asked you this before.
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12-20-2013 06:58 AM #5
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Re: "MAD HATTERAS" 1981 53' Motor Yacht
I don't know the boat but she does look good from the listing. Engines look like they need some detailing. Pictures are a bit warm and the chroma is oversaturated. This makes the wood look real rich. Price seems good but you won't know until you step aboard and inspect her.
Jack Sardina
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12-20-2013 11:38 AM #7
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Re: "MAD HATTERAS" 1981 53' Motor Yacht
Mad Hatteras sat in the slip next to us for two years before going on the market. PO spent a lot of money on upgrades and I would characterize the boat as being in "good" shape, cosmetically and mechanically, and the asking price as "great".
Michael & Cindy Ewing
Southern Comfort, 1977 Hatteras 58YF
Tidewater Yacht Marina
Portsmouth, VA
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Re: "MAD HATTERAS" 1981 53' Motor Yacht
Jack Sardina