"MAD HATTERAS" 1981 53' Motor Yacht

[blacklab]

Newbie here............. I'm looking at this boat and asking the forum users if anyone knows any info on this particular boat. It is listed by Virginia Yacht Brokers and is currently moored at Atlantic Yacht Basin, VA. The seller is a retired Navy guy and that should be a good thing - right? Without seeing it in person, my gut tells me the boat is ship shape. Also, with quite a few 53's for sale and asking prices all across the map, how does a guy determine a fair sell price?

Thanks in advance

[SeaEric]

I know the boat from a decade ago. Probably not much help now. She was a decent boat but not a star. Beauty and value is in the eye of the beholder (buyer). You have to go look at these boats and compare them yourself. Only you can decide whats important and not in condition and equipment/features. They are all only worth what a willing, capable buyer will pay. BTW, you can trust Chuck and Bob at VA Yacht Brokers. IMHO they're both good guys that will represent their inventory honestly.

[z28jimi]

BTW, you can trust Chuck and Bob at VA Yacht Brokers. IMHO they're both good guys that will represent their inventory honestly.

Based on personal experience with one of the persons mentioned, I do not share this opinion.
My advice? Caveat emptor.

[motoryacht lover]

Z28, was your 56 ocean the Lady Francis before you bought her? If so she used to be a dock neighbor. Forgive me if I have asked you this before.

[z28jimi]

Z28, was your 56 ocean the Lady Francis before you bought her? If so she used to be a dock neighbor. Forgive me if I have asked you this before.

I don't recall you asking previously, but no, that wasn't the prior name.

[saltshaker]

I don't know the boat but she does look good from the listing. Engines look like they need some detailing. Pictures are a bit warm and the chroma is oversaturated. This makes the wood look real rich. Price seems good but you won't know until you step aboard and inspect her.