That boat looks like a very good place to start from. Lots of room, the right engines (12v-71s) looks to be in decent shape. It's cluttered, to be sure, but that's easily remedied- bring a Dumpster to the dock and unload everything you don't want, or have a garage sale. I agree a solid offer of 140K might buy it. And it's a big boat, lots of room for living aboard. She won't be fast, but who cares?
That photo of all the AC units......well, at least there's some redundancy when one stops working. There is sure a lot of plumbing there. Makes the engines look simple.
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Re: Saving a Hatteras from a very bleak future
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08-06-2018 08:20 PM #42Senior Member
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Re: Saving a Hatteras from a very bleak future
How does the 64 MY handle compared to the 61 MY? Efficiency about the same? I'm not looking for a boat to go 20kts my ideal speed is in the area of 9-12kts with the occasional run up to clean out the turbos. Is there much of a difference in the handling since the engines are aft as compared to the midship setup used in many boats?
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Re: Saving a Hatteras from a very bleak future
Good question, and I have not run either boat. You might PM Tony Trakovich- he might have experience with both.
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08-21-2018 12:24 AM #44
Re: Saving a Hatteras from a very bleak future
BFDFirefighter,
You and I would get along great. I actually went through that boat in St. Augustine top to bottom. Sid note I have been working on boats for 40 years. Even was a part of a manufacturing firm for about 10 years, so I know fiberglass, mechanicals, and most other yacht systems. Not to mention I am still in the business with big discounts on the parts. Cool boat, and some excellent layout changes by the "partner" The woodwork is amazing, and the big open galley is something I would have done too. Problem is there are too many unknowns. Good choice to walk away. tough but good.
Strange as I have also been studying the 64/72 and almost went to see it today. I love the below layout as well with the separate "Captains Quarters" from the rest of the yacht. I have got to believe the engines aft would also make her more seaworthy (crushing) than similar sized yachts with engines amidships. The V-drives are very strong, and usually need little more than oil changes. The 12v71 is a marvelous engine even when tired and scared. I had a set in a commercial setup that ran over 10,000 hours before they needed rebuild. Like an old Johnson/Evinrude of the pre 2000 era, loud,oily, thirsty, but ran for ever.
Finally if you have a $300 slip for a 72' jump on that and buy the 64/72. You'll have use and plenty to do...
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08-21-2018 07:58 AM #45Senior Member
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09-07-2018 01:08 PM #46Senior Member
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There is a real good reason that yards charge so much for do it yourself storage down here. As soon as you run out of money, the yard gets stuck with the bill to dispose of the boat that put you in the poor house. That $500,000 rebuild estimate being thrown around here is dreaming! Anyone who claims "I can get this done for only $$$" hasn't done it recently. There are plenty of good boats out there that can be bought for a very good price. Leave the junk for the scrap heap. Find something you can start enjoying today.
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09-07-2018 08:48 PM #47Senior Member
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Re: Saving a Hatteras from a very bleak future