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My wife and I are new to the powerboat scene and are interested in the 48 Yachtfish that is located in Bradenton, FL and listed on Yachtworld. We plan to use her for coastal cruising a few months each year. I’m on the other side of the country and before I travel to look at her, I was wondering if any of you know the boat or could provide me with info I should consider. Thanks.
As a guy that is just barely ahead of you in your quest. I recommend that you hire someone to take a quick look at it unless you just want a mini vacation with no expectations.
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I have one and would be happy to share what I know.
Mine is based in Port of Los Angeles.
Be happy to take you out for a spin.
Mitch
Unless you're planning to leave it on the east coast, I can't imagine a cost effective option to get it back to the west coast. Haven't looked in a while, but there was a 48YF up around Seattle as I recall.
not sure if the one in seattle sold, but its not listed anymore. was a nice looking boat. there's one down in newport ca that's also nice. one thing that caught my eye on the one in fla, is the blower on the stb engine is the orig dd color. if it was a rebuild, it should've been painted same color (white) as the engine, so what was done to the engine(s)? and are there receipts?
Thank you everyone for your help. Based on your feedback we are going to keep looking.
We are a few months into an 18 month refit of our '72. If you come across another 48 YF, reach out with any questions.
I know this thread is old but I am not far from bradenton. Honestly, a few years early for me personally or I would go look at this boat for myself. If you are still interested and want me to put some hands on it, I am happy to do so.
Funny, just saw this thread. We had been to Riviera Dunes and were headed to Marlow. I think I saw this boat out in front of Twin Dolphin Marina as these are fairly rare. We were on the 8th floor deck at the Oak and Stone looking out over the sound (go there for lunch if you are in the area great view and good food). I will be back in the area in a few weeks and could take a look.
Appreciate the offers but another member looked at it for me. She sounded like more work than I wanted to get into but may be a good fit for someone with more time than me. Thanks again.
I believe I just emailed the broker that has this YF48 listed, would love to hear what made you pass on it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Seychelles
I've been on that boat earlier this year with Eddie Clemmons when we went down to look at his 52C and seriously considered buying it. It needs VERY little to make it EXTREMELY nice, so I too would like to hear why this person passed on it.Quote:
Originally Posted by ozinsc
I never ran it, so maybe something there lead to that conclusion. They spent a TON of money on a refurb, but some of it was... dumb. The only unfinished thing I observed had to do with some areas on the radar arch. What happened there, I can't begin to imagine, but it's purely cosmetic and easily addressed. There is dumb gray paint on the deck, but that too is easily covered with white as it should have been and was with a PO. I've looked at that boat more than once online as she's changed hands several times in the past few years. in fact, you can go back on here and see where I asked about it when it was in Pensacola.
Okay, I just have to ask... who was the other member? You can PM me if you like. It doesn't matter, but I'm just curious. See my post above.Quote:
Originally Posted by Seychelles
No offense to this member, but you have to remember that sometimes people look at things differently. Some even have ulterior motives for giving a bad review. It will be interesting to see if this person buys the boat, as it is in no way, shape or form a project boat. I'll readily admit that i haven't talked about this boat until now as I was seriously thinking of making an offer. I've since decided I want something larger where I don't have go below the lower station to a salon that doesn't have 360 degree visibility. The layout of that boat is virtually identical to that of my 41', but it is a two stateroom version that has a very larger master... with twins.
I delivered a HOF'ers 48YF up the Mississippi to Rock Island from Kentucky Lake a few years ago and actually let the new owner (a member here) talk me into helping him get it up the Illinois before I moved Dave's 60MY from Lauderdale to Racine last summer. Let's just say I was intimately familiar with the boat and talked to the owner on here about its current state when I was helping Robby and Brenda find a replacement for their 43DC that burned. I initially passed when he asked (I have that in print) but decided I had time to help. Let's just say that turned into a very bizarre situation where the new owner basically questioned my integrity after I called out an unscrupulous broker who badly misrepresented it. This new owner basically told me this broker told him to stay away from me after sharing some absolutely bogus lies about yours truly. That guy joined this forum when I called him out, and tried once again to "warn' people about me. Neither of these guys have the guts to speak to me about this on here, but I won't name names. They know who they are. Now watch this get edited. This forum is about helping prospective buyers, and that's all I've done with this scenario.
im looking at a 48 yf and just sent you a friend request. it’s been sitting for 3 years, so i wonder what issues that causes and what my budget should be to put her in good running order for the trip from the florida west coast to west palm beachQuote:
Originally Posted by Timeless72
Sent you a message. Tough to say about expenses without seeing the boat first. Get a good survey and ask any questions. Good luck!