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We have decided to sell our 1991 52c. Just finishing up a complete paint job. All soft spots and finger glass has been repaired correctly. 8v92 engines rebuilt by previous owner with less than 500 hours on them. Some interior updates with teal and holly in galley, heads and hall. We updated the...

I have a full set of original salon windows. Port, starboard and rear for 1991 52C. These are the sliding with screens. There were not leaking when removed, we replaced with newer style solid windows. We’ll make someone a heck of a deal on them. They are crated for shipping, hate to throw them away.

Hey everyone we are making progress on Perseverance, hullsides are painted and now working on topside. I have some concerns on our bottom. I know Hatteras have blisters but since we have been on the hard for over a year it is time to truly fix and seal that problem. My question is we have lots...

Hey everyone we are wrapping up th fairing process. I am on the fence on the painting technique going forward. I have no problem spraying our boat, I have painted them before and I currently I paint of of our trucks in our fleet. We are going to use the alexseal system. I live a little over an...

Hey since we have been doing so much lately on our 52c. I have been kicking around ideas on the aft bilge area. It is a huge area on our boat, lots of storage space that could be used for so much. I have considered moving my batteries there or something that would free up space elsewhere. What...

This is what I have readily available. I will have to get some better pics. They all came out really good. In great shape, I would overhaul the felt it were me, but they were working good when we took them out.

We have salon windows we removed from our 1991 52C. We have both sides of the salon windows and the rear. They are in great shape. Would recommend new felt, we changed them out for the lookout boat windows. Can send pictures. Thanks Brooks

Hi Everybody. As we finally are getting more time to work on the refit of our boat a question came about on the way home from the boat today. Has anyone added any insulation to help with cooling. Like spray foam or other options behind the wall coverings on th hillsides or behind headliner? We...

Hey everyone we have encountered something I have not seen, this is in one of the staterooms, after removing some of the headliner and wall coverings we found this discoloration in the fiberglass. My fiberglass guy says it’s the layers becoming separated, they feel not as solid when sounded with...

Hey everyone as we are moving forward with the refit. Does anyone have a line on engine room vents like what Slane used to offer? I was hoping to find some that we could install. What is you thoughts. Thanks Brooks

Hi everyone, we are back at it again. Since Hurricane Harvey has forcefully inspired us to this refit. The boat is currently seaworthy but having to deal with mainly cosmetic issues. My wife and I were looking over the fiberglass repair work today and going over the things we have been wanting...

Hi everyone, we are going through the process of repair and rebuild on our 52C due to damage from Hurricane Harvey. My wife and I have been discussing upgrading the salon windows. Currently we have the factory original ones that can be opened, what has everyone done? Any thoughts or pros and...

Can anyone recommend a good replacement bulb for the standard square light fixtures in all our rooms on our 52C? We want to upgrade the light output and save some energy would be nice also. We want to do both dc and AC lights. Still have the warm feeling but a more modern crisp lights. We want...

Guy I have a tapered radar mast " seaview"with spreaders that we want to mount to our hard top. It came with a backing plate, my question is the backing plate enough to handle the weight and stress of the seas forces. How would you guys recommend mounting the mast to the hard top. The mast has...

I know it has been quite some time since I have posted, I have only had the time to glance over the forum from time to time. I wanted to finally get some updated pictures. Our floors are redone and various, mechanical and electrical upgrades. My wife has redone all the curtains. So next is the...