53c info

[chris piazza]

i was visting your site the last couple of days and just joined. I am currently looking at a 53c 79 with 892TI. i have ordered a survey for tuesday and think i should order an engine survey if tuesday goes good. not sure how to line up a dd person and what is a good or reasonable to pay? what should he ck for? documentation i got from owner says both were majored, one in 2001 and one in 2004. any questions i need to ask, things i should look for.

 

[Genesis]

Ask for copies of the invoices on the majors, and provide them to the engine surveyor....

 

[SKYCHENEY]

Where is the boat located? Maybe someone here could give you a recommendation for an engine surveyor.

 

[chris piazza]

the boat is located in det, mi, i have copies of both invoices, several pages long. one is 28,000 the other was 26000 in 2001. the more i read about these engines the more afraid I get about the purchase. (maybe to many horror stories)

 

[ADaily3224]

I wondered if you looked at this boat. I have, it's close to where I live. Super condition, none of the issues mentioned as with the 53. Smaller, newer, more modern. I really wanted to get it but for a few issues, it won't fit in the boat dock I own. It won't fit in the winter indoor storage area I have occupied since 1976, and it won't fit under one low bridge on the way down the Niagara River. I would have to take a lock and a canal, quite a pain. So, it's a no go for me, http://www.yachtworld.com/core/list...rency=USD&access=Public&listing_id=69652&url=

Tony D

 

[SKYCHENEY]

You could use Williams DD for engine survey. When I bought my boat in Detroit a couple of years ago I got a few other names for engine survey. I didn't end up getting an engine survey, but I may still have the list of names on the boat. I will look tomorrow. Maybe others will know of mechanics in the Detroit area for engine survey. Sorry I couldn't be of more help, but I find surveys to be less useful than most other people on this forum(just added expense for what I could probably tell already). That's just me though. Do what you feel comfortable with.

 

[chris piazza]

yea i am kinda riding the fence as to paying for an engine survey. both engines have recent overhauls with receipts. after reading all the postings about 892's i think i could see or hear i serious problem. i guess i could cross that bridge after sea trails

 

[REBrueckner]

Boat looks in exceptional condition!!..
I'd be interested if any 92 series owners think that cruising these engines at 1800 or 1900 RPM instead of 2,000 RPM would help extend engine life...if that was a concern you implied.
As for checking the engines yourself, nothing beats following advice posted here...such things as coolant system expansion tank: any oil reidue on the underside of the expansion tank (finger in via radiator cap, any oil instruision floats on top of coolant), look,feel and smell of engine and transmission oil, start up characteristics and clean/smooth run at cruise RPM...and an oil analysis of engine and transmission oil/about $25 each...

 

[chris piazza]

i would like to know what rated RPM they should run up to, also at 1800 what should temp be? i am guessing 180-185. also for best economy i have heard that 1200RPM at 12knts is the best. fuel consumption rate? any info would be of great help.

 

[Maynard Rupp]

Chris...I am a mechanic,(non diezel),. If there is any aspect I can help you with, I would be more than happy to help for no charge. I live in the Detroit area. PM me if you need anything.

 

[Timeless56]

Chris:

I would use Burt Linke. (419) 348-6746. Burt is a master on Detroits. He worked for Detroit & Williams for many, many years. He is now on his own but is extremely well respected among Hatteras owners from Detroit to Cleveland. I know this boat and I highly recommend an engine survey.

Mike
(440) 808-9838

 

[chris piazza]

is there anyway you could PM me and give me further information on this boat. sounds like you have more knowledge about the past history than i do. made an offer on it and was accepted, survey set for tuesday. any help would be appreciated.

 

[Traveler 45C]

I was talked out of have an engine survey by an “Old Salty Dock Pro” and it was a mistake! I’m sure the surveyor would have found the major issues that I found AFTER I bought the boat… I wish I had known better.

 

[34Hatt]

Nice looking Boat does it have a Slane Marine decal under the Hatteras on the side????

 

[chris piazza]

I dont recall a "Slane Marine " decal on the boat but i will look tomorrow, survey day! i am going to follow Mike's advice and give his mech a call for the sea trail next week. this site since I found it has been great help, spent most of the last few days reading all the old posts and hopefully gained some knowledge. great bunch of people with 100's of years of combined knowledge that you cant get anywhere else!

 

[SKYCHENEY]

I found my list, Chris. And, yes, Burt was on the list. I had some notes on the list too. They confirm that Burt is the man you want for the job. Hope all goes well.

 

[rtrafford]

yes, best of luck with the trials. hopefully we'll be welcoming you to the 53-fold soon enough...

 

[Maynard Rupp]

Chris...Thanks for inviting me to look at your new boat. I am impressed. If for any reason you decide not to take it, I will buy this boat. Congradulations and welcome to the owners group.

 

[chris piazza]

Well survey was yesterday, said the boat was in exceptional condiction! got a question on another matter. I noted that the controls for the transmissions are different from what I have learned on and what I am used to, one port, one starboard. They are spread about 30" apart. (short arms) I would like to swap the cables around to put the shifters on port and throttles on starboard. Any thoughts on how or if this can be done?

 

[SKYCHENEY]

Original Hatteras setup was shifters on stbd and throttles to port. I would think that it would be pretty easy to change it back to the OEM setup.