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1979 43' double cabin

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Craig, you have made some money.
 
thats assuming I get my price... I wont..

If my offer on a new boat is accepted the asking price for this one will go way down
 
OK I'm confused... Yachtworld has it at $69K and you say it may go way down? Wow how the mighty
have fallen.

Walt
 
Walter P said:
OK I'm confused... Yachtworld has it at $69K and you say it may go way down? Wow how the mighty
have fallen.

Walt
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there are a few Hatteras 43s of various types for sale across the country on Yachtworld. some listed for over $100,000, I think thats overpriced, At least I wouldnt pay that much. $70000 is probably overpriced too, I mean the phone isnt jumping off the hook. But Im not under any particular pressure to sell so thats where we are now

But, Im looking at another boat and its way overpriced.. The owner and I doing a dance. He is pretending he dosen't really want to sell, and Im pretending I really dont want it... If we ever come to an agreement, Ill really want to sell mine.

Thats when the price on mine will come down.
 
What are you looking at?
 
ronparise said:
there are a few Hatteras 43s of various types for sale across the country on Yachtworld. some listed for over $100,000, I think thats overpriced, At least I wouldnt pay that much. $70000 is probably overpriced too, I mean the phone isnt jumping off the hook. But Im not under any particular pressure to sell so thats where we are now

But, Im looking at another boat and its way overpriced.. The owner and I doing a dance. He is pretending he dosen't really want to sell, and Im pretending I really dont want it... If we ever come to an agreement, Ill really want to sell mine.

Thats when the price on mine will come down.
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Actually what you're saying makes a lot of sense. I think I got jaded by the fact that until a few years
ago a 43 DC in good shape was worth a lot more, but then again so were all the older Hatts. Other
than most of us on this forum, most boaters are not too interested in 30 or 40 year old boats no matter
what the condition or quality. On the plus side, you may sell yours at a low price but then again the
replacement boat should also be low for what it is. Good luck with it.....

Walt
 
SEVEN said:
What are you looking at?
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My wife wants something bigger, if we are going to spend more time in California, and I want something I can charter when we aren't in California, to at least partially offset the expense of the larger boat. I see three boats on Yacht world in California, with a CGI for 40 or so passengers, that I can afford. Two are wood boats and Ive looked at just one.. The Pacemaker thats docked at the Sheraton> Its way overpriced, and im more than a little scared of the wood (and the rot) but he's doing enough charters to pay the dock fees. So Im interested.
 
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ronparise said:
My wife wants something bigger, if we are going to spend more time in California, and I want something I can charter when we aren't in California, to at least partially offset the expense of the larger boat. I see three boats on Yacht world in California, with a CGI for 40 or so passengers, that I can afford. Two are wood boats and Ive looked at just one.. The Pacemaker thats docked at the Sheraton> Its way overpriced, and im more than a little scared of the wood (and the rot) but he's doing enough charters to pay the dock fees. So Im interested.
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A wood boat is a lifestyle. If you like having glue and paint on your hands 24/7 go for it. It is extremely rewarding and has a very organic quality to it. (Not in the nutritional sense). Working with wood is a lot of fun. It is an extremely versatile and creative material. But, it becomes "the journey". It also requires quite a bit of skill and a whole new set of tools. (Literally and figuratively). People that own and work on wood boats are a whole 'nother breed.

If that sounds like a PITA do NOT get a wood boat. Finding (and paying) people that can PROPERLY do all this for you is even more of a headache than doing it for a plastic boat.

Occasionally I spend time drooling over Trumpys and all that jazz. Then the urge goes away and I breathe deeply and return to this forum.
 
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A component of ownership, for me is the ownership exit, for wood boats that exit is shrinking every day.

Likely now more than ever, the price of Fiberglass boats at a sad low , there are many more glass than wood buyers.

Good luck with your hunt.
 
If you are serious about a wood boat in SD, be sure to look at the 57 Chris in Chula Vista. It has had a major refit and is constantly maintained be a wealthy owner. I think it is listed with Bayport Yachts. Has been on the market for a long time so a low offer might be possible. John
 
Sorry, just realized there are 2 for sale in SD, the one I know is Anytime, the more expensive one.
 
Having owned two wooden boats, a Matthews and an Egg Harbor, I wouldn't have another. There is enough work on any boat without taking on that sort of thankless heartache. It is for the very rich only.
 
There is a 48’ Chris Craft Connie in Northern California with twin Desiel. This boat is pristine. Check it out on Craigslist. I think it’s a 1966 or 67. And I’m not kidding it is in fabulous condition.
 
oscarvan said:
A wood boat is a lifestyle. If you like having glue and paint on your hands 24/7 go for it. It is extremely rewarding and has a very organic quality to it. (Not in the nutritional sense). Working with wood is a lot of fun. It is an extremely versatile and creative material. But, it becomes "the journey". It also requires quite a bit of skill and a whole new set of tools. (Literally and figuratively). People that own and work on wood boats are a whole 'nother breed.

If that sounds like a PITA do NOT get a wood boat. Finding (and paying) people that can PROPERLY do all this for you is even more of a headache than doing it for a plastic boat.

Occasionally I spend time drooling over Trumpys and all that jazz. Then the urge goes away and I breathe deeply and return to this forum.
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Thanks for that perspective. Ive never worked with wood boats, (old houses; yes) but I do like the idea glue and paint on my hands. I think what I really want to buy is a "journey"... Im looking for a creative project to last me the rest of my life.
 
Scarlett said:
Sorry, just realized there are 2 for sale in SD, the one I know is Anytime, the more expensive one.
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The cheaper one (listed at $140k) is now under contract, Ive been told its gonna sell at $115000. There are two in the area that sold recently, one at $35000 and the other was listed at $50,000, when it dropped off yachtworld. ..

I looked at two similar big wood boats in San Francisco the day before thanksgiving, a Chris Craft and a Stephens, priced at $115000 and $139000. The brokers suggested that a lesser offer would probably be successful

The market for these things seems to be between $50000 and $150000, depending on condition..
 
You can't afford the time to maintain one of the larger wooden vessels if you plan to ever use it. Id dont care if you retired at 12 time is time.

There was a 36 Chris locally that was beautifully kept at about $60k every other year until the owner just us and sold her. They had another boat that they cruised while the chris was cared for.
 
A good friend and his father had a beautiful wooden Egg next to me in Va. Him and his father attempted to move the boat to Hatteras for a long weekend, and she broke up in a storm approaching Hatteras. Russ was never found, and his father washed up a week later. Beautiful boats, but age really is not a friend of a wooden boat. They kept really good care of her, and maintenance was a priority, but something happened.

Growing up, all we had were Owens, Mathews and Chris Crafts. All wood, too much work. I love my all glass Hatt.

Have a great week,
Tim
 
ronparise said:
Thanks for that perspective. Ive never worked with wood boats, (old houses; yes) but I do like the idea glue and paint on my hands. I think what I really want to buy is a "journey"... Im looking for a creative project to last me the rest of my life.
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It would definitely keep you entertained. And it's not unlike an old house, except the continuous assault by mother nature is much more relentless......
 
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