Re: Anyone know the 58 YF "Gus"? Nicest I've seen at least in pictures.
Having my stabilizers on in rough water is night and day difference. I would have too have them. 1978, 58 YF.
Re: Anyone know the 58 YF "Gus"? Nicest I've seen at least in pictures.
My 53 rolls more than my chris craft commander 47 but less than my sea ray. Certainly not unmanageable. I do not have stabilizers but the boat was otherwise so nice compared to everything else out there that I couldn’t pass it up. Maybe someday I’ll add them.
Re: Anyone know the 58 YF "Gus"? Nicest I've seen at least in pictures.
Begs the question, what is better, putting in the Cats and move along at 20Kn or those stabilizers? How is the roll on plane?
Re: Anyone know the 58 YF "Gus"? Nicest I've seen at least in pictures.
Greetings All,
I am the new owner of “Two Fish III” formerly “GUS”. In this case, the pictures didn’t lie. She is gorgeous and in excellent condition. I am the fourth owner and clearly she has been loved since new. We intend to continue to care for her as the previous owners have done. To that end she is scheduled to go into the yard in January for a major refit and upgrade including Naiad Stabalizers, Bow Thruster, Water Maker, New Sanitation Hoses & Fresh Water Heads, Internet, Satellite, and more. She just completed a 1000 hour service and will be getting Walker Airseps and a few other”goodies”. Some may think it crazy (and it definitely is) to spend so much on an old boat - BUT - she is so rare a find & in such great condition we feel it is our responsibility as her new care takers to maintain her and upgrade her for the future. I hope you all will welcome us and we look forward to learning from those who are seasoned salts. Many Thanks.
Joe Hewes
Re: Anyone know the 58 YF "Gus"? Nicest I've seen at least in pictures.
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Joe Hewes
Greetings All,
I am the new owner of “Two Fish III” formerly “GUS”. In this case, the pictures didn’t lie. She is gorgeous and in excellent condition. I am the fourth owner and clearly she has been loved since new. We intend to continue to care for her as the previous owners have done. To that end she is scheduled to go into the yard in January for a major refit and upgrade including Naiad Stabalizers, Bow Thruster, Water Maker, New Sanitation Hoses & Fresh Water Heads, Internet, Satellite, and more. She just completed a 1000 hour service and will be getting Walker Airseps and a few other”goodies”. Some may think it crazy (and it definitely is) to spend so much on an old boat - BUT - she is so rare a find & in such great condition we feel it is our responsibility as her new care takers to maintain her and upgrade her for the future. I hope you all will welcome us and we look forward to learning from those who are seasoned salts. Many Thanks.
Joe Hewes
Welcome. And thank you for upgrading and preserving such a fine yacht. It is definitely worth the time and money.
Don't be a stranger. We all want to see photos of the process.
Re: Anyone know the 58 YF "Gus"? Nicest I've seen at least in pictures.
You won’t be sorry, we just did new Naiad Stabilizers and it is definitely a game changer for these boats. Love to see them loved and upgraded. We have been traveling the east coast for the last 3 months on our tug and I have seen a lot of old Hatteras’s and some are in beautiful condition while unfortunately some not so good. Love to see the nice ones. John
Re: Anyone know the 58 YF "Gus"? Nicest I've seen at least in pictures.
Arguably spending any money on any boat is nuts, but we're all crazy here, so you're in good company. And if you're going to spend money on an older boat, there is no better boat to spend it on than a Hatteras.
Have you kept the transom wrap? I thought it looked great.
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Re: Anyone know the 58 YF "Gus"? Nicest I've seen at least in pictures.
Didn’t keep the old wrap but had the guys from Fishy Wraps do the new one. Mike, the installer did a fantastic job - not a flaw! Looks great.
Re: Anyone know the 58 YF "Gus"? Nicest I've seen at least in pictures.
It DOES look great. I should wrap my whole boat and just stop waxing anything.
Re: Anyone know the 58 YF "Gus"? Nicest I've seen at least in pictures.
Congrats on the new purchase. After 12 years, of owing our Hat, we did the same (invested in a significant refit). There is not justification of the $$$, other than help stimulate the economy. At the end of the day, it’s an investment of enjoying life with family and good friends….which is priceless. Enjoy the boat!!!