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Re: An interesting 53 Classic
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1979 53' MY Hull #563
Antioch, California
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Re: An interesting 53 Classic
Well, wait until Pascal's done and maybe he'll share with you what it cost him.
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12-03-2017 11:12 PM #43
Re: An interesting 53 Classic
Someone just reported paying $450 for an oil change on his motorhome...... I guess if you're looking to pay top dollar it's out there.
250K for a pair of engines? C'mon..... really?1978 53' Motor Yacht "LADY KAY V"
Hull number 524
Chesapeake Bay
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12-03-2017 11:24 PM #44
Re: An interesting 53 Classic
Look at a pair of new c18 cats with transmissions, shafts, controls and all accessories.
That's what's in most current 50+ footers today.
Even c12 or qsm11 packages will be close to that.
I'm not comparing reman or smaller engines as a comparison to today's boats offered in this class. Hatts 54c and 60 my both come with c18s as the standard.Scott
41C117 "Hattatude"
Port Canaveral Florida.
Marine Electronics and Electrical Products Distributor.
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12-04-2017 08:21 AM #45Senior Member
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Re: An interesting 53 Classic
pretty sure hes talking about "Raya" Its come up before on this forum
http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1989...s#.WiVLo0qnGM8
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It depends how you do it and how you define restoration/refit Some people will spend $75 k doing mostly cosmetics and electronics, uograde the heads and call it a refit even though it has tired engines, old wiring and systems. At the other end, you can indeed spend $1M to fully rebuild a 53 with electronic engines and all new eveything if you pay $100 an hour labor...
The key to me is to find the right contractors and spend the right money where it gets you the best bang for the buck. I dont mean beeing cheap and use home depot electricals... for instance repowering with factory reman C series will get me 90% of the benefits for 50% of the costs of new larger electronic diesels. Compared to rebuilding the DDs, i ll get twice the value and benefits for 30% extra cost. Thats what i call best bang for the buck. It s finding the right balance.
Electronics are where so many new owners waste so much money, installing systems with features and capabilities they will never use. i see all the time on boats i run, or neighbors and friends. Spending $50k of electronics on a 50/60 footer, whether an old hatt or a new chlorox bottle is pretty much lipstick on a pig.Pascal
Miami, FL
1970 53 MY #325 Cummins 6CTAs
2014 26' gaff rigged sloop
2007 Sandbarhopper 13
12' Westphal Cat boat
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Re: An interesting 53 Classic
Just curious, are you doing new electronics on your boat, and what brand are you using?
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Consider....you're increasing HP, shaft sizing, bearings, wheels, engine mounting, fuel lines, gears, and then instrumentation and controls to coordinate with ECM's. A lot goes into the refit. I doubt I get to $250k, but there is a lot more involved than merely swapping chunks of steel.
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It will be done last so I haven't decided yet. Most likely Garmin though. That's the easy part
Pascal
Miami, FL
1970 53 MY #325 Cummins 6CTAs
2014 26' gaff rigged sloop
2007 Sandbarhopper 13
12' Westphal Cat boat
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12-04-2017 12:38 PM #50Senior Member
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Re: An interesting 53 Classic
No need to anymore with modern stuff. 10-15k will get an amazing system with multiple station capibility. Furuno TZtouch 2 is pretty amazing value. 12inch screen is fine. Figure 2500 each screen, 2200 autopilot, radar (2500 dome, 5,000 open), $1500 for various antennas and wiring, 500-300 for sounder transducers (depending on need) and you got a sweet system (wifi capable with tablet access)
FTFD... i drive a slow 1968 41c381