So, I am on my way to the east coast to check out a 53MY we put an offer on in late January. Sea trial on Thursday. Preliminary info from surveyor is positive. Present owner is correcting any minor deficiencies along the way.
All looks good, so far.
This is our second Hatteras. Why is my tummy fluttering =D?
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03-25-2014 07:18 PM #1Senior Member
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03-25-2014 08:10 PM #3Senior Member
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If the boat is in good shape, you will be happy. If you are coming from a 43DC, most of the systems will be familiar to you. Good luck and have fun.
Sky Cheney
1985 53EDMY, Hull #CN759, "Rebecca"
ELYC on White Lake--Montague, MI
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03-29-2014 09:24 AM #5Senior Member
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Well, it is too late now. It is ours. Survey went well. Mechanically good, no blisters, no moisture. All major systems work.
Needs cleaning and waxing, varnish here and there, new carpet, fabrics and upgrades to electronics.
Now to get the ice to melt so we can start moving her to the Motor City.
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Congratulations and best of luck! How about some pictures? Where is she now? Are you planning on spending time on her in her current location or are you looking to get her home ASAP? With all the ice on the lakes this winter, it may be a while before safe transit is possible.
Jack Sardina
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04-08-2014 09:33 PM #10Senior Member
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The Admiral and I spent 4 days on the new boat. Lots of cleaning.
Heat pumps seemed pretty weak the first night. Kind of strange as all 4 are only a couple of years old. Upon investigation the next morning, sea cock for raw water was closed. With a 90 degree turn, all the heat we wanted was available. V berth still seems cold. Need to investigate fan operation on next visit.
Generator good, port engine good.
Starboard engine snorted, but then nuthin'. It ran fine the previous weekend. Think that fuel prime was lost. Didn't have any tools or pump to try to reprime, so farmed it out. Stay tuned. Just need to know what caused loss of prime.