what a wast

[Tim Powell]

http://www.yachtauctions.com/invento...ertible/10568/ ALMOST BRINGS TEARS TO MY EYES CAN NOT SEE SOMEONE WOULD LET A HATTERAS GET IN THIS SHAPE!!!

[Tinman]

Too bad, still floating but looks like a big project. Derelict boats have been showing up all over Florida for years, most are too far gone to sell.

[krush]

If these older hatts had different engines besides the old detroits, many would probably be kept in better shape.

[rsmith]

Their are 2 in FtP one like this maybe this one and the ballerina which is way worse than this

[Boatsb]

Their are 2 in FtP one like this maybe this one and the ballerina which is way worse than this

I've heard some of them can be $60k boats. It's a shame but their expensive to maintain and run.

[Avenger]

I dunno, with the exception of the soft goods if it runs it looks like it's in better shape than my boat.

[Freeebird]

I dunno, with the exception of the soft goods if it runs it looks like it's in better shape than my boat.

I'm glad you said that because I thought I was missing something. It looks a lot better than a lot of Hatt's I've been on, and definitely in better shape than my old 58 was in.

[saltshaker]

I dunno, with the exception of the soft goods if it runs it looks like it's in better shape than my boat.

She didn't look too bad to me either. Definitely needs attention and the ER is a mess but it looks to be in fair shape. If the paint is decent and she runs OK then she may be worth the time and effort. If you can pick up a seaworthy, running newer styled 52C for 50K that doesn't sound too bad to me.

[Boatsb]

Its not just the cost its the upkeep. Its a 52 foot boat that has a 5" draft. Needs a deep water slip.

Bottom paint and zincs can set you back a few boat bux. Add to that the insurance and power and it's not a boat any $50K buyer can afford to keep up. Thats how they keep getting in bad shape.

Ive seen them go cheap as people let them go. Im working on updating one now thats been well cared for but needs batteries, Fuel lines, window to be sealed and some updating. It's a of of work to do it right.

[madhatter1]

Its not just the cost its the upkeep. Its a 52 foot boat that has a 5" draft. Needs a deep water slip.

Bottom paint and zincs can set you back a few boat bux. Add to that the insurance and power and it's not a boat any $50K buyer can afford to keep up. Thats how they keep getting in bad shape.

Ive seen them go cheap as people let them go. Im working on updating one now thats been well cared for but needs batteries, Fuel lines, window to be sealed and some updating. It's a of of work to do it right.

This here is the real issue. Price is right but maintenance $ are way beyond the wallet of a 60K buyer. I learned this the hard way on my 46 Bertram. I was at the time way out of my league but hey, I was able to buy it.

I was lucky I was too proud of my 34 and it never sold. I can keep this one running without breaking the (my) bank.