Jean and I will definitely get to Mama Jean's next time! They were closed for dinner and we had other things to do this morning.
Thank you. I'd like to see your boat too.
Well, the rose colored glasses are definitely off now. We met with two mechanics Saturday. I thought it would take an hour, but we spent 5 hours going over things. A number of items were added to the "do now" list. I took down with me a new Rule 1500 pump and Ultra Jr. switch for the forward bilge pump which was ancient and not working. Eventually I'll do the others as well.
With the time we had left after going over things, Jean cleaned and I started work cleaning up the helm. The gauges are all mismatched, there's glued down gray carpet all over the horizontal surface under the windshield, there's an electronics box above that is awful and very ugly wiring going up to it. I spent all of my time scraping carpet adhesive off one area on the port side of the salon entry.
I really focused on functional things in buying this boat. All the rest of the things that need to be done are just sinking in. There is so much to be done it's daunting and a little depressing. It will take us years to make this boat the way we want it. It's hard to look at the whole of it without getting a little discouraged. Every little detail needs work. I guess we just pick our battles one at a time.
Best improvement so far: throwing out the industrial strength air "fresheners".
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02-03-2019 07:18 PM #11
Re: New Owner
Robert
MANCHIONEAL
1973 43DC #365
Mattox Creek, VA
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Re: New Owner
Don’t get discouraged. Take one or two items and finish them completely. Before to long things start getting ship shape. Good luck and post photos of before and after.
SEVEN
1979 53' MY Hull #563
Antioch, California
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02-03-2019 08:03 PM #13
Re: New Owner
I usually recomend my customers use the ultra switches with the second channel for the high water alarm.
Keep that in mind as it's easier to install it once.Scott
41C117 "Hattatude"
Port Canaveral Florida.
Marine Electronics and Electrical Products Distributor.
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02-03-2019 08:15 PM #14
Re: New Owner
There are 5 different brands of gauges not including the fuel gauges. The second photo is after scraping. It's slow going and I still need to put a coat of stripper on to finish it up.
Hatteras Dash old.jpgHatteras Dash scraping.jpgRobert
MANCHIONEAL
1973 43DC #365
Mattox Creek, VA
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02-03-2019 08:24 PM #15Registered Member
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Re: New Owner
Guess, my wife and i get to chime in on this thread. We closed on our 1972 53'MY on Friday. We get to pick her up on Wednesday in Deland, FL and we'll be bringing he r down to Palm Beach. Too excited.
TiparooTom
Life Unleashed
1972 53' MY
HATAM3831172
Palm Beach, FL
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Re: New Owner
New paint will make it shine. I see what you mean on the gauges. If it were me I’d redo the entire helm. in the long run it will be cheaper than piece mealI got it like the prior owner did.
SEVEN
1979 53' MY Hull #563
Antioch, California
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02-03-2019 08:41 PM #17
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Re: New Owner
Jammin"
I was somewhat where you are today just over 2 years ago. I knew what I was getting into and spent dearly hiring both a good marine surveyor and mechanic for the engine and generator survey. I was satisfied then and still am that I have a great boat. My surveyor made up a list for me including costs and he was quite accurate. I have spent a lot of time and money that I knew I was going to have to spend. No surprises but I still have a long way to go.
I agree with Seven...do not be discouraged! One (or 2) projects at a time. I hope you love working on boats.
When you are passing this way on the trip home, please look me up and we can compare projects. I am happy to help you any way that I can.
The boat is at Tidewater Yacht Marina in Portsmouth, Virginia.
JonJonathan Brein
1982 43' DCFB #550
"Paragon"
Chesapeake, Virginia
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02-07-2019 01:12 PM #19Voluntarily Removed
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02-07-2019 01:50 PM #20