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  1. #1

    1973 53c project for sale on Facebook, 3406E CATs zero hours

    Saw this add on Facebook. Don't know anything about the boat or seller.
    Sure is interesting.................

    1973 53' Hatteras w/ Caterpillar C-15s with ZF gears: ZERO hours. Engines were purchased new from Blanchard Cat in 2006. Motors were installed along with:
    New aluminum fuel tanks
    New cockpit
    Slane vents
    Faired and painted engine room
    New stringers
    New forward deck
    New salon side windows
    New Bridge layout
    New shafts, struts & wheels
    Over $200k was spend on the project before it was stopped. Boat is located in Savannah, Ga. Anyone interested can call or text Billy @ 912-660-3815, email bgroves@barrierislandent.com or FB message. Asking price is $50,000.00 obo. No reasonable offer will be refused!


    https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...code=undefined53c Savanah.jpg
    Last edited by Cricket; 02-24-2021 at 08:57 PM.
    CRICKET
    1966 HAT50C101
    Purchased 1985 12v71Ns
    Repowered 1989 with 8v92TI
    Repowered 2001 with 3406E

  2. #2

    Re: 1973 53c project for sale on Facebook, 3406E CATs zero hours

    Wow! The really expensive stuff has already been done.
    Sky Cheney
    1985 53EDMY, Hull #CN759, "Rebecca"
    ELYC on White Lake--Montague, MI

  3. #3

    Re: 1973 53c project for sale on Facebook, 3406E CATs zero hours

    I saw it earlier, obviously there is some concern for the condition of the brand new engines or they would have been gone!!!
    Eddie Clemons Nashville, TN Southern Pride 1988 52CHATCS441K788 2004 Caterpillar 3406e's

  4. #4

    Re: 1973 53c project for sale on Facebook, 3406E CATs zero hours

    Quote Originally Posted by Eddieclemons View Post
    I saw it earlier, obviously there is some concern for the condition of the brand new engines or they would have been gone!!!
    What concerns? Why do you say that? Have you called Cat to see if they are still under warranty or if they were ever put into service?
    Sky Cheney
    1985 53EDMY, Hull #CN759, "Rebecca"
    ELYC on White Lake--Montague, MI

  5. #5

    Re: 1973 53c project for sale on Facebook, 3406E CATs zero hours

    Doubt there's warranty at this point, but it wouldn't take the CAT guy long to figure out if they're any good or not.
    Friend bought a Custom Carolina boat that had been tied up in litigation for 6 or 7 years, MAN wouldn't warranty the engines but he didn't care since he bought it for 20% of what it should have been.
    Ran it for 5 years without issue before he moved up.
    CRICKET
    1966 HAT50C101
    Purchased 1985 12v71Ns
    Repowered 1989 with 8v92TI
    Repowered 2001 with 3406E

  6. #6

    Re: 1973 53c project for sale on Facebook, 3406E CATs zero hours

    Typical Cat warranty would be 5 years, but its not uncommon for someone to buy an extended warranty. You just don't know until you get the serial numbers.
    Sky Cheney
    1985 53EDMY, Hull #CN759, "Rebecca"
    ELYC on White Lake--Montague, MI

  7. #7

    Re: 1973 53c project for sale on Facebook, 3406E CATs zero hours

    Engines will need lots of love if they were run then sat this long. If the coolers and heat exchangers have salt water in them.

    Did they do anything to run them? They don't look ready to fire up at the moment.
    Scott
    41C117 "Hattatude"
    Port Canaveral Florida.


    Marine Electronics and Electrical Products Distributor.

  8. #8

    Re: 1973 53c project for sale on Facebook, 3406E CATs zero hours

    So, do you think the Bird can get her to CT?

    I wonder if those engines would fit in my 43?
    Last edited by Bob Bradley; 02-24-2021 at 09:55 PM.
    Everyone should believe in something - I believe I will go fishing - Henry David Thoreau

  9. #9

    Re: 1973 53c project for sale on Facebook, 3406E CATs zero hours

    Quote Originally Posted by SKYCHENEY View Post
    What concerns? Why do you say that? Have you called Cat to see if they are still under warranty or if they were ever put into service?
    Quote from owner on FB"Yes sir. They were bought new in 2006, put into storage, then installed in the boat 4 years ago. They were run on a bench just before install but they have never been run. They aren't wired or plumbed. "
    Eddie Clemons Nashville, TN Southern Pride 1988 52CHATCS441K788 2004 Caterpillar 3406e's

  10. #10

    Re: 1973 53c project for sale on Facebook, 3406E CATs zero hours

    Rusty, this is the perfect next project since you're just about done with the 52. Only have to build some tuna tubes, bait wells, mezzanine, and drop down cockpit tv......
    CRICKET
    1966 HAT50C101
    Purchased 1985 12v71Ns
    Repowered 1989 with 8v92TI
    Repowered 2001 with 3406E

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