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1980 42' LRC - Anybody familiar with this boat?

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Yachtworld has a 42 LRC listed. I can't post link yet because of forum restrictions.
I am in the market for a live aboard, cruise the Caribbean type and was wondering if anyone has had the opportunity to view this boat. It seems well equipped and reasonably priced. Any advice would be appreciated.
 
I knew her when she was a well found and beloved member of the Hatteras group. Not so much now. Couple of members of the Hatteras LRC club have seen her more recently after 6-7 years in FL on the hard. Rumor has it the Lady sold a few months ago for the yard fee.
The 42 LRC are a great boat to live on and cruise the Islands.
HatterasLRC.com

Skooch
 
Thanks for the response. I have read nearly 700 threads in this forum so far and I'm thourouly convinced a Hatteras is the boat for me. And a LRC seems to offer what interests me, economy, comfort, independence, quality and versatility. I'm not a speed demon so the journey is what matters.

If assume the boat was well cared for based on your comments. I wonder how much she has fallen into disrepair sitting in the yard for so long. I plan on taking a trip to go see for myself. Can you tell me anything in particular I should be looking for? If it checks out, I will have a survey on the boat and the motors. I'll need a recommendation for both.

This forum is amazing and the knowledge base is priceless. Thanks for your help.
 
Dauntless said:
Thanks for the response. I have read nearly 700 threads in this forum so far and I'm thourouly convinced a Hatteras is the boat for me. And a LRC seems to offer what interests me, economy, comfort, independence, quality and versatility. I'm not a speed demon so the journey is what matters.

If assume the boat was well cared for based on your comments. I wonder how much she has fallen into disrepair sitting in the yard for so long. I plan on taking a trip to go see for myself. Can you tell me anything in particular I should be looking for? If it checks out, I will have a survey on the boat and the motors. I'll need a recommendation for both.

This forum is amazing and the knowledge base is priceless. Thanks for your help.
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Look for moisture/de-lamination in the deck and superstructure, especially fore deck and anywhere there's hardware in upper decks.

If you decide you like the boat and are considering writing an offer, keep reading.

If the engine hasn't turned over in all those years it could use some TLC before attempting a start. Some cylinders may have been in contact with outside (salt) air. I would consider paying to have the cylinders scoped before starting...... Squirt some happy juice in the cylinders and manually turn the engine over. Hope no rings are sticking....Call it a pre-survey, worth a few hours of T&M.

If it passes that the same tech can do the engine survey after she splashes.
 
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It's going to take double the price to get the first one seaworthy IMHO. Been there done that:cool:
 
LRC's tend to be priced much higher than similar year hatteras. Some may say "overpriced"...especially with cheap diesel??
 
LRC's and other passage makers are a different breed of boat. I have been on a bunch and find them interesting but not my cup of tea. I like the solid construction and the seaworthiness but the ride and limited speed just don't excite me.

A customer Had a 40' Nordy that I thought was cute and confining. Almost claustrophobic. Another has a 58 Northern that I find more comfortable but ride although safe is just a slow bounce and roll even with stabilizers.

If you want the LRC for what its made for its a good boat. If you buy one because you think its a deal but really wanted a MY or convertible your in for some surprises.
 
Interesting you should say that about the Nordhavn. I think they are well made but not a lot of interior room.

At this last year's Annapolis show we toured a Krogen Express; I was astonished at how little room in in there- tiny cabins, small spaces, not even that much storage, and all that on a boat which is supposedly intended for long passages and extended time at sea? By comparison, we toured a 55 Fleming- totally different. Lots of room, lots of storage- a real yacht. AND I think would be a good boat for long periods aboard, both at sea and in port.

I like LRCs but as you say, with diesel as cheap as it is, the advantage to them is less than it was when diesel was 4-5 dollars a gallon.
 
Unless you just like the layout and the looks I don't see that much of an appeal over a standard hulled MY or conv. Pulled back to the same speeds the efficiency isn't all that much greater. And if you've ever been caught offshore when it's getting dark storms are moving in it's awfully nice to push the throttles up and get the heck out of dodge!
 
One thing to think about with one of these boats that's been closed up for years is mold. Pretty tough to get rid of once it starts to grow. I know several people who ended up with sick house syndrome after the Hurricanes in 04. I've heard of some people who ended up hospitalized from the mold exposure. Some people are more sensitive than others. We all kind of live with it on our boats but one that's too infested might not be able to be cleaned up
 
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This one looks to be in better shape? http://miami.craigslist.org/pbc/boa/5395649390.html
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If this is the boat I think it is, she was 3 slips over from me last summer. Owner is a good guy and a surveyor. He was on the boat frequently doing all nature of work. She was always trim and tidy. I was never aboard but IMHO, she would be worthy of a visit if you are in the market for this model.
 
Well, I spoke the broker and this what he had to say as best I can remember:
" The boat was owned by a couple, he died a few years ago. She wants to sell it. The boat has been out of the water for two years. An engine survey was completed by Atlantic Florida Marine, in the slings, cannot launch boat because of leaking seals and stuck seacocks. Engine survey looked good, minor problem with an injector, no smoke... Survey cost $1200 and is available for $600 if I want it. The survey was commissioned by a buyer who intended to purchase the boat but couldn't get title because it was tied up by the estate executor. He walked away after a while. A stabilizer needs some work, batteries are all dead. Rise glass needs replacement, panel damage to wood from leaking windows... Broker thinks $20,000 to get her fixed up."

I am a little indecisive about this. I am not afraid of doing the work but unsure of the depth, scope and cost. I have read and completely understand the view point of buying one that is as perfect as possible but I enjoy working on projects and certainly have the time. Any thoughts?
 
If you have the time, desire,and ability, do it. Often these projects end up being less than estimated. Could go the other way of course. Be prepared for some heavy lifting. I look at it this way. I don't like to work out or jog, but I do enjoy working on the boat. So there's more to it than $$.
 
another great lie.

Broker thinks $20,000 to get her fixed up.

The checks in the mail.

I have a few others that may not be appreciated here.
 
If you have a soft forward deck, you could be looking at more than 20K for it alone.

Bobk
 
Sounds like you should offer 10-20k?
 
The question is how much is your time worth? Not in dollars or cents but if you knew todat that you have x years to walk the earth do you really want to spend in in some hot dusty end of the world boat yard breathing overspray and dust from the boat next to you?
 
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