I'm eyeing a 53 Classic, but it has the extended railing around the aft part of the flybridge where some were built to carry a dingy. How much work is involved in shortening how far aft the railing extends and placing a dingy cradle there? Were all the flybridge structures reinforced for carrying a dingy, or were these with the extended "living" area not reinforced?
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03-22-2018 06:36 PM #1Registered Member
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Conversion of Extended Flybridge
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Stock 53 was designed to carry a dingy on the back end, we do with no problems and no added support. John
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1974 53 Motoryacht
Hull Number 406
San Diego, Ca. Ready 32 Nordic Tug, Brunswick Ga.
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03-22-2018 07:23 PM #3
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They all do have the same hardtop, however all the ones I have seen with a 13' Whaler up there do have side reinforcements added.
It's not a big deal to modify the railing up there. The important thing is to find a guy who knows how to make it factory original.
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Is there a hoist built in? The dinghy should be light compared to numerous people up there. Dinghy is about 180 if hard bottom and the engine will very in weight depending on size. Check the weight capacity on the hoist if you have one. Pictures would help. What year? Are the chalks still up there? Lots of questions.
SEVEN
1979 53' MY Hull #563
Antioch, California
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03-22-2018 07:59 PM #5Registered Member
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Not my vessel, perhaps it will be if I can get my questions and concerns addressed. There is a hoist mounted in what appears to be the usual place and fashion. There currently is NOT a dingy cradle.
The vessel in question is Voyager. Should any of you be familiar with her, I would love some insight.
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Where is she located? What broker is handling the sale?
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1979 53' MY Hull #563
Antioch, California
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03-26-2018 01:08 PM #7Registered Member
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Put a contract on a different 53 Classic, so no need to try and figure this out. Thanks for the insight everyone.