Hatteras 48 LRC in SC

[oscarvan]

This has been on YW for a looooong time. Plenty wrong with it, I know. But, has anyone here actually laid eyes on it, know the story? Thanks.

https://www.yachtworld.co.uk/boats/1...8-lrc-2972333/

[Freeebird]

"Plenty wrong with it", in what way?

Just wondering what you're seeing that I'm missing outside generator issues and some cosmetic stuff. I love the 48LRC myself, even though they're slower than dammitt and bring a lot of money compared to larger Hatt's in similar condition. At the end of the day, the fuel savings aren't all that significant.

[Seapig100]

Are they true blue water boats?

[oscarvan]

"Plenty wrong with it", in what way?

Just wondering what you're seeing that I'm missing outside generator issues and some cosmetic stuff. I love the 48LRC myself, even though they're slower than dammitt and bring a lot of money compared to larger Hatt's in similar condition. At the end of the day, the fuel savings aren't all that significant.

So a mile to the gallon, just slower? Interesting.

Aside from the generatorS both being toast, one engine wouldn't run when they had a buyer on the hook and tried to start them in 2018 and had to have a head replaced. (The engine, not the buyer) The boat has basically been sitting, and in the silt at low tide, for 6-7 years. Owner has not run it regularly, if at all. Since my post this morning I have a survey from 2012 and it would keep an efficient tool dude occupied for quite some time to restore basic functionality. Bilge pumps, heads, water pump and on and on.

On edit..... Engine mounts.... uneven wear on cutlass bearing.

Seller is not seeing "the light" yet.

[jim rosenthal]

Oscar, if you buy this, you might need a head replaced; yours. But you won't be able to afford it, you'll be too busy spending money on this boat.

I know LRCs are valuable boats in good shape, but this one seems to have a lot of needs. For what it would cost to replace the two gensets and get this boat into shape, couldn't you find another 48LRC and just go boating?

[racclarkson@gmail.com]

Oscar, if you buy this, you might need a head replaced; yours. But you won't be able to afford it, you'll be too busy spending money on this boat.

I know LRCs are valuable boats in good shape, but this one seems to have a lot of needs. For what it would cost to replace the two gensets and get this boat into shape, couldn't you find another 48LRC and just go boating?

Is that the well known rectal-cranial inversion procedure? Neurosurgeon friend recommends tapping threads in the skull as patients requiring this operation often need repeated procedures.

[oscarvan]

You guys are just a barrel of laughs........

Yes, there is room to put money in to this, make it REALLY nice and still be right side up. My biggest asset is that I can, and have in the past, done most if it myself. And as I am about to tell the aviation industry to go on without me, since it too is in the toilet, I'll have plenty of time.

Wifey does want one that's usable in the mean time....... So that's a fine line......

That said, I have a lifetime of 5 knots under my keel in sail boats. So if we're gonna burn a gallon per mile ANYWAYS, I'd rather be doing 8-9 knots and I'll start looking at the 53's again and have the extra space for a few more feet LOA....... I'll get there.

Thanks for all your input, and abuse. LOL.

[Freeebird]

So a mile to the gallon, just slower? Interesting.

Aside from the generatorS both being toast, one engine wouldn't run when they had a buyer on the hook and tried to start them in 2018 and had to have a head replaced. (The engine, not the buyer) The boat has basically been sitting, and in the silt at low tide, for 6-7 years. Owner has not run it regularly, if at all. Since my post this morning I have a survey from 2012 and it would keep an efficient tool dude occupied for quite some time to restore basic functionality. Bilge pumps, heads, water pump and on and on.

On edit..... Engine mounts.... uneven wear on cutlass bearing.

Seller is not seeing "the light" yet.

You obviously know more about the boat than what's disclosed in the listing. As for the mile to the gallon thing, you can expect that out of a larger motor yacht with larger engines if you run hull speed or below. That's my point. There is an interesting article in the brochures archives here on the 48LRC, and it may even be the same boat. Haven't looked at it in quite some time. Seems it really gets great mileage if you can stand running 5 knots. I've never tried that in a larger motor yacht, but it still comes back to the same thing, minus the long range part... compliments of the larger fuel capacity. No doubt it has more blue water capabilities, but who really needs that?

Based on what others are listed for, you could spend quite a bit of money on that one and still be considerably below market. Not saying I would do that, just saying. I'm guessing there is a good bit of flexibility in that price, but there's only one way to find out.