53 hatteras

[mderlick]

I am looking to buy a 53 hatteras. I found 2 of interest. Does anyone know Jimmy's Girl ? She is in Mobile Alabama, has cummins CT6BAs installed (used 400- hrs. running take-outs) in 2012.
Asking price 110K.

The second boat is in New Orleans...a 53 ED. This boat is all original... 871ti, niaid stabilizers, but I don't believe that the owner spent much on maintaining the systems. Asking price is 130K.

Any suggestions?

m derlick

 

[fishing fool]

This might be too simple but I would get them both surveyed by someone knowledgeable of Hatteras yachts and then decide based upon which model I prefer.

 

[Boatsb]

My guess is neither one will plane. Both seem to be priced in line with each other. I'd look at them before a survey and seatrial.

Remember most sellers will not allow a survey or seatrial until under contract.

 

[tom5518]

My guess is neither one will plane. Both seem to be priced in line with each other. I'd look at them before a survey and seatrial.

Remember most sellers will not allow a survey or seatrial until under contract.

This.

Have you laid eyes on either one? You need to root through them yourself. Pictures don't tell you much.

 

[Pascal]

What is a CT6BA? Afaik it s either 6BTA or 6CTA. What power are they claiming?

The naiads are a big plus if they work, although personally I m not a big fan of extended deckhouse. It really reduce the amount of air in the aft deck. Not a big deal up north but way too hot down south

 

[oscarvan]

[FONT=&quot]Engine 1:[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Engine Brand: Cummins[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Engine Model: 6CTBA[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Engine Type: Inboard[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Location: Starboard[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Engine Hours: 800[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Engine Power: 450 HP[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Engine 2:[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Engine Brand: Cummins[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Engine Model: 6CTBA[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Engine Type: Inboard[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Location: Port[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Engine Hours: 800[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Engine Power: 450 HP[/FONT]

 

[Boatsb]

So an engine that doesn't exist.

That's not a good number.

 

[SEVEN]

What years? It makes a difference. Also how do you plan to use her. Live aboard or weekend and vacations. Ocean? Etc

 

[Pascal]

So they’re 450hp 6CTAs She ll plane.

It all comes down to what condition these 2 boats are as well as the projected use.

 

[mderlick]

The engines are 6CTA s. I plan to use it as a liveaboard, with some carribbean cruising . I have looked at 1 boat, but intend to spend some time investigating others. One thing i have noticed is that most if not all of the older model 53s seem to have saturated aft decks, behind the flybridge, usually under the dinghy . I wonder what it would cost to repair the damage ?.

I will advise when I find "the one".

regards

martin

 

[Pascal]

“Caribbean cruising”. Stabilizers are a must or you will never go past Georgetown, Exuma.

 

[tom5518]

The engines are 6CTA s. I plan to use it as a liveaboard, with some carribbean cruising . I have looked at 1 boat, but intend to spend some time investigating others. One thing i have noticed is that most if not all of the older model 53s seem to have saturated aft decks, behind the flybridge, usually under the dinghy . I wonder what it would cost to repair the damage ?.

I will advise when I find "the one".

regards

martin

It's good that you are educating yourself about the boats before buying. As far as repairing soft decks, the big thing i can think of is to NOT trust anyone who gives you an estimate or a quote. The sellers and their brokers may get a buddy to give you a low-ball estimate so that you buy the boat. Even after you buy it, some yards will give you a low-ball estimate knowing you will have no choice but to pay them more once they tear into it.

As far as a WAG, figure no less than $40,000-$70,000. Often everything has to come off including the flybridge.

 

[SEVEN]

If you do the work it’s not to bad depending on the total area. If a heard does it. Break out the big bucks.

 

[oscarvan]

It's good that you are educating yourself about the boats before buying. As far as repairing soft decks, the big thing i can think of is to NOT trust anyone who gives you an estimate or a quote. The sellers and their brokers may get a buddy to give you a low-ball estimate so that you buy the boat. Even after you buy it, some yards will give you a low-ball estimate knowing you will have no choice but to pay them more once they tear into it.

As far as a WAG, figure no less than $40,000-$70,000. Often everything has to come off including the flybridge.

I may quit my job and become a glasser.....

 

[Glory]

Stabilizers are a great item on a boat as tall as a 53 MY. It is an option you will enjoy!!

 

[risctaker]

Due to a pending move to FL, I am going to sell my 1974 53' MY currently located in fresh water and under cover on the upper Chessie. If interested in exploring further, I can start accumulating specifications and descriptions of recent upgrades / maintenance and make them available. I will be back up in the MD area in a few weeks.

Thanks
Steve (Risctaker)

 

[risctaker]

Due to a pending move to FL, I am going to sell my 1974 53' MY currently located in fresh water and under cover on the upper Chessie. If interested in exploring further, I can start accumulating specifications and descriptions of recent upgrades / maintenance and make them available. I will be back up in the MD area in a few weeks.

Thanks
Steve (Risctaker)

BTW: Financing up to $100K is available on this boat if you have a VG to Excellent Credit score. If you or anyone else on this forum has any interest in this well maintained / upgraded 53' Hatt MY, please email me at "swanie2017@outlook.com" and NOT via this forum as I do not visit this forum as frequently but am on my personal email all day long. Since I have just now decided to sell this boat, I am in the process of putting together all the details any interested party would like to know and will post when ready. This is for an interested party whose purchase timeline is 30 to 60 days from now - not immediate.

 

[rtrafford]

“Caribbean cruising”. Stabilizers are a must or you will never go past Georgetown, Exuma.

Heck, the crossing from Eluethera to Exuma might send you to an airport. Similar crossing on a 50' HMY was the last trip taken aboard one. Six footers had the sofa changing sides.