About 54 MY ED

[Captain Rua]

I am looking for a 54 MY ED .
my opinion is this model have the best layout avalaible in this size.
But I never cruise one.
If somebody have an opinion about her seaworthiness .
And I plan to add a 5-6 feet hull extension for a cockpit ,anybody saw one with this extension ?
Sorry for my poor english , I'm a french guy living in Thailand .
Thanks for your answers.

[SKYCHENEY]

Very few of the 54' MY or EDMY's were made. You are not very likely to get much response to your specific questions since there are not many out there. I think most of us can give you a general idea about the seaworthness and handling of other Hatteras boats of this size and configuration, however.

I own a 53EDMY and she handles well in all sea conditions, but I do recommend stabilizers. The worst handling is in a following sea, but these boats are all heavy. Due to the weight and hull design, most also give a "wet" ride. You are more likely to go through a chop than over it. I hope this helps. Others may be able to tell you more about cockpit extensions.

[SeaEric]

I have been told by people whom claim to know that the 54 MY hull was not a good performer. It did better when extended to 60'. Captddis can probably comment on this.

[Walter P]

Check out Yachtworld.com - Hatteras 1987 was 54 extended to 60. It's listed as a 60 and is located in England. Hope this helps..... Walt

[Captain Rua]

Thanks for the tip.
I gone to yachwordl and find this boat ,but there is a mistake somewhere in the advertising it' a 54 without extension.
And with the galley down.
I am looking for one with the galley up,with this layout you have 3 queen bed cabin and this is perfect for my charter project ( I own and run a resort in Thailand and I want to add a yacht ).
For the boat I think I find her in US already but my question is :
Is there somebody who know a 54 with a cockpit extension ?
If not ,what about the 53 with cockpit extension ?
It's not a big deal to build this extension if I don't move the propeller and the rudder.but is the boat so easy to handle afterward ?
...And I know she is and heavy boat but the speed is not a matter for me , 10 Knots should be Ok
Thanks.

[Pascal]

well, maybe the cockpit extention isn't a big deal in thailand were labor is probably cheap, but around here it's a 6 figure deal.

53s have less beam than the 54 so, even if you go to a 58 YF (53 with a cockpit) you are loosing a lot of space inside.

i've never seen a boat in that size range with 3 queen SRs. Aft yes, I guess maybe the VIP can be converted, but converting the bow SR to a queen seems to be a tough one.

i'm not sure why you'd specifically want a galley up for charter, seems to me that guests might prefer to be separated from the "kitchen".

[SKYCHENEY]

The 54ED is a unique boat. The galley up creates a huge bar/counter area and it is very open and light. In fact, it is too light for me. That time period saw a divergence from the wood interior to the light fabics and laminates for the "modern" look. It did have 3 queen staterooms and a forth stateroom with bunks. If you are not familiar with it, here is the link to the brochure.

http://www.hatterasowners.com/Brochu...EDArchives.htm

[Captain Rua]

Yes this model have a very specific layout with the 3 queen size cabin and the 4th smaller one.
It's a lot more convenient for charter than the 53 or the 58 ,they have only one really confortable cabin.
And the galley-up is not a problem too ,I will use it more like a bar ,most of the meal will be taken in the seashore restaurant.

Yes the labor is so cheap in Thailand ,and the material too.
If I need 1000 Kg of fiberglass and resin ,and I think it's enought this will cost me less than 3000 USD.
And four guy working during 3 months ,about 4000 USD.

Can you believe I build two years ago a 36 feet lobster style boat in 10 months. ( Strip planking with first class epoxy resin )
At all she cost me less 35,000 USD ,everything included ,200hp engine,electronic....

[Pascal]

oh the 54 ED ? duh...i was looking at the 54MY :-)

nice layout, but indeed it looks a floating ... HOSPITAL ! it's too white ! need to re veneer that boat :-)