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  1. #11

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

    why the aluminum fuel tanks? they will corrode and need to be replaced at some point
    Mis b' havin
    1972 58 yachtfish
    58yf352
    pass christian, ms.

  2. #12

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

    Agreed. That wasn't a brilliant move. Also wonder why the tanks needed replacing. Hatteras OEM tanks were very well made and this boat would have been diesel from new, so it isn't like they were attacked by ethanol.

  3. #13

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

    I can see replacing the aft tank under the cockpit if they were planning to add ER access through a mezzanine or lockers.
    The original tank would have to be cut loose and moved a few feet aft, a new custom shaped tank could hold a lot more fuel than original tank.

    Only reason I can see to remove the mid and forward tanks are if they needed/wanted to re-glass the stringers. And or wanted to make a stand up ER, but they didn't.

    So curious???????
    CRICKET
    1966 HAT50C101
    Purchased 1985 12v71Ns
    Repowered 1989 with 8v92TI
    Repowered 2001 with 3406E

  4. #14

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

    I think the question on this particular boat is salvage. Given that the engines / gears are laying in the engine room and are not connected to seawater supply or exhaust, how does one evaluate condition?
    If the engine can live again, 50k for the pair seems to be a deal. Cut open house, and have engines loaded on truck in 1/2 day with a lift and a crew of three.

    Next question would be how much to return the remainder to a dumpster

    Upgrade a cherry older 52 with 8-92s needing majors to Cats for around 100k....
    .

  5. #15

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

    Do you have a inside track on an Cherry 52c with 8v92s?
    Eddie Clemons Nashville, TN Southern Pride 1988 52CHATCS441K788 2004 Caterpillar 3406e's

  6. #16

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

    Disagree with the salvage route, as long as the engines are good to go, and all of the fiberglass and core is okay..
    Lets say purchase for $40k.
    Complete cockpit mezzanine or lockers, $30,000
    Paint boat $40,000
    Wire boat, $40,000 including breaker panels
    HVAC $25,000
    Complete salon interior and appliances $30,000
    No info on down below, guess at $30,000
    Hardtop and frame $40,000
    Electronics 30,000
    Outriggers, fighting chair, helm chair $20,000
    Other $50,000
    Total of $375k for essentially a new boat

    Thoughts???

    It wouldn't surprise me if some commercial outfit grabs this and turns it into a commercial fishing or work boat of some sort, which would be sad.
    Last edited by Cricket; 02-26-2021 at 03:40 PM.
    CRICKET
    1966 HAT50C101
    Purchased 1985 12v71Ns
    Repowered 1989 with 8v92TI
    Repowered 2001 with 3406E

  7. #17

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

    Sounds exciting Holden, but Murphy lives in a spare bedroom at my place.
    Last edited by Eddieclemons; 02-26-2021 at 04:08 PM.
    Eddie Clemons Nashville, TN Southern Pride 1988 52CHATCS441K788 2004 Caterpillar 3406e's

  8. #18

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

    Murphy is cheating on you, he shacks up at my place place quite often.
    Dave & Trina
    Benedetto
    1989 60MY HATDK310
    Sturgeon Bay/Ft. Lauderdale

  9. #19

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

    Quote Originally Posted by Cricket View Post
    Disagree with the salvage route, as long as the engines are good to go, and all of the fiberglass and core is okay..
    ..................
    Total of $375k for essentially a new boat

    Thoughts???.............
    And have $100,000 boat if lucky. Or, somebody could spend 250-400k and get a newer boat with the new power already installed and modern wiring, hatteras OEM engineering, and not have a 50yr old boat.
    FTFD... i drive a slow 1968 41c381

  10. #20

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

    Quote Originally Posted by krush View Post
    And have $100,000 boat if lucky. Or, somebody could spend 250-400k and get a newer boat with the new power already installed and modern wiring, hatteras OEM engineering, and not have a 50yr old boat.
    But where is the fun in that?
    Sky Cheney
    1985 53EDMY, Hull #CN759, "Rebecca"
    ELYC on White Lake--Montague, MI

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