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1988 Hatteras 68 Cockpit Motor Yacht

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43' DOUBLE CABIN (1970 - 1984)
I wonder is anyone familiar with this 68' cockpit motor yacht for sale
http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/198...2975072/ISLETON/CA/United-States#.WJswFG8rLIU

The listing broker says that there were only 7 of these built and it was replaced with the 70' model. (and there are two 70' boats for sale in San Diego for a whole lot more money.)

At this point Im casually shopping for a bigger live a board. My wife is pretty adamant that the 43' double cabin we have is not big enough. I was looking in the 50'-60' range, but this 68 caught my eye. I understand that the cheaper price may not be the better value.. but the 70' boats would bust my budget.

so does anyone know this boat? Thoughts?


and another question, How does a dummy like me get the tag "Senior Member"?
 
Hopefully Seven will chime in. We were also a little interested in that boat and Rusty looked at it and indicated that it had some electrical problems. Don't know what the are but if he does not send a reply I would PM him. John
 
Forgot to mention the 70 cockpit boat here in San Diego has been for sale for a long time. A club member here works for the listing brokerage and did the pictures of the boat and says it is in great shape. Depending on how desperate they may be a low offer might get some response boat is called Raya. John
 
If you are in San Diego and want to see what the interior of a 1987 63' looks like you are welcome to board mine. I can't imagine it is that different from a 1988 68' with the exception mine only has 3 cabins and 3 heads.

Ron
 
Scarlett said:
Forgot to mention the 70 cockpit boat here in San Diego has been for sale for a long time. A club member here works for the listing brokerage and did the pictures of the boat and says it is in great shape. Depending on how desperate they may be a low offer might get some response boat is called Raya. John
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I heard the same thing about Raya, from a broker at Cabrillo yacht sales. "Make an offer" he said
 
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RonNP said:
If you are in San Diego and want to see what the interior of a 1987 63' looks like you are welcome to board mine. I can't imagine it is that different from a 1988 68' with the exception mine only has 3 cabins and 3 heads.

Ron
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Sorry I missed you at Christmas.. The plan is to be back this summer... Ill take you up on that offer then
 
Ron's boat is very nice, you should see it, however it is a totally different layout from the 68. 68 is galley up and 4 staterooms, Ron's is galley down and 3 staterooms. John
 
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I heard the same thing about Raya, from a broker at Cabrillo yacht sales. "Make an offer" he said
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I looked at that boat 3 years ago when I was living in SD just to be nosy, talk to Jeff at Cabrillo and offer half the price you'll probably buy the boat.
 
I was interested in that 68 footer. However after a thorough investigation there seems to be a very bad electrical problem with this boat. It is not left the slip in years. Just too much for me to take on. Needs a complete remodel inside. Very dated inside but it was the electrical issue that stopped me dead in the tracks. I'm not sure if you've ever tried to run new electrical in about that size but it's overwhelming. Not to mention the price is about 100,000 over where it should be and that is directly from the broker. Keep looking.
 
SEVEN said:
I was interested in that 68 footer. However after a thorough investigation there seems to be a very bad electrical problem with this boat. It is not left the slip in years. Just too much for me to take on. Needs a complete remodel inside. Very dated inside but it was the electrical issue that stopped me dead in the tracks. I'm not sure if you've ever tried to run new electrical in about that size but it's overwhelming. Not to mention the price is about 100,000 over where it should be and that is directly from the broker. Keep looking.
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Thanks for that information. Perhaps I should be, but I'm not worried about a remodel as long as remodel doesn't mean rebuild. The electrics however scare me. the 70' in sandiego is sounding better and better especially if Byron is right about the offer he suggests.
 
ronparise said:
Thanks for that information. Perhaps I should be, but I'm not worried about a remodel as long as remodel doesn't mean rebuild. The electrics however scare me. the 70' in sandiego is sounding better and better especially if Byron is right about the offer he suggests.
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If I was still in SD I'd put that offer in myself.
 
The boat is identical to mine, except cockpit. I've got the 63, and ironically Hatteras called both models the 63. It is a great boat, cruise about 14kts, top about 19kts. Very livable and travels well as well. Be sure it's stablized. You'll love the Engine Room space.
 
Glory said:
I guess you old??
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thats a fact,

which is what the move to California is all about.. The kids want us closer to them. and since we will no doubt need them close in a few years we are moving. Id like a bigger boat and a house but I cant do both, so its either a bigger boat and a little condo, or keep the boat I have and buy a house

My wife is online now, looking at houses, and condos so there's no telling how this is going to work out
 
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Don't get scared when you see the house prices in the San Diego area, you can buy a lot of boat for a lot less than a house or condo, however slip prices are also really high here. John
 
I recently sold a modest 2000 sq foot 3 hr 2 ba house in north county San Diego for $700,000. My liveaboard slip fees are $1800 a month.
 
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