A good starting price

[whoover]

This is the summer to put my 42c up for sale. I'm going to retire in July and would like to be ready to buy when the right Hatteras comes along, unless it's Aslan then I know it's the right boat. Mr Clarkson just has to clean it up a bit. Anyway I'm asking the collective what is a good asking price. It's a 1973, fresh rebuilt cummins 903's naturals, very good paint and interior. I'm reasonable and fair, I know it's an old boat but lovingly maintained with receipts. My number is 80,000 but am open to offers. This is not a listing, just a test the water question for people that know these boats and watch the market more than I. Let me have it now, I'm ready.

Walt Hoover

 

[JuiceClark]

I looked at A LOT of boats for sale before I found my 52C. The really nicely kept 42s seemed to always ask $89,900. Those needing a lot of attention were $50k to $60k. The same goes for Post and Viking - the competition.
If she's really ready to go, without doing anything functionally important, $89k is a bargain. That's what a 25' center console costs these days!

Obviously, someone's way better off buying a nicely kept 42 for 85k than buying a slob for $55k. The only problem is many people don't realize this until they've renovated a boat and had to replace all the expensive bits.

 

[racclarkson@gmail.com]

This is the summer to put my 42c up for sale. I'm going to retire in July and would like to be ready to buy when the right Hatteras comes along, unless it's Aslan then I know it's the right boat. Mr Clarkson just has to clean it up a bit. Anyway I'm asking the collective what is a good asking price. It's a 1973, fresh rebuilt cummins 903's naturals, very good paint and interior. I'm reasonable and fair, I know it's an old boat but lovingly maintained with receipts. My number is 80,000 but am open to offers. This is not a listing, just a test the water question for people that know these boats and watch the market more than I. Let me have it now, I'm ready.

Walt Hoover

Don't blame it on me, Mr. Hoover. I've long ago sent you the color charts and fabric swatches.

 

[whoover]

Mr. Clarckson you have my apologies, I did not realize you were going to redecorate for me before the transaction.

Walt Hoover

 

[jim rosenthal]

Gentlemen, Walt needs to trade his boat to RAC. Walt wants a bigger boat, and RAC has run out of projects and things to clean up and improve. RAC is bored. No matter how nice Walt's boat is, RAC will find ways to improve it. So the only real question is this: how much money does Walt need to give RAC, plus Walt's boat, to become the new owner of Aslan?

 

[racclarkson@gmail.com]

Gentlemen, Walt needs to trade his boat to RAC. Walt wants a bigger boat, and RAC has run out of projects and things to clean up and improve. RAC is bored. No matter how nice Walt's boat is, RAC will find ways to improve it. So the only real question is this: how much money does Walt need to give RAC, plus Walt's boat, to become the new owner of Aslan?

I see you’re still on the coke.

 

[RyanB]

This is the summer to put my 42c up for sale. I'm going to retire in July and would like to be ready to buy when the right Hatteras comes along, unless it's Aslan then I know it's the right boat. Mr Clarkson just has to clean it up a bit. Anyway I'm asking the collective what is a good asking price. It's a 1973, fresh rebuilt cummins 903's naturals, very good paint and interior. I'm reasonable and fair, I know it's an old boat but lovingly maintained with receipts. My number is 80,000 but am open to offers. This is not a listing, just a test the water question for people that know these boats and watch the market more than I. Let me have it now, I'm ready.

Walt Hoover

When you have pictures, that you can share, feel free to send them my way. I'll share them with some folks that may be interested. See if we can keep her in the area.

 

[jim rosenthal]

I see you’re still on the coke.

Well, that had about the success it deserved, I reckon. lol

 

[whoover]

Thanks Ryan, I have a whole file of photos that are minimized and easy to send. PM me an e mail address and they will be on the way.

As to Aslan, I don't want to interfere with Mr. Clarckson's improvements, let him go at it! If I end up moving it south maybe a trade can be worked out somewhere around Charelston? At least a lunch!

Walt Hoover

 

[racclarkson@gmail.com]

Thanks Ryan, I have a whole file of photos that are minimized and easy to send. PM me an e mail address and they will be on the way.As to Aslan, I don't want to interfere with Mr. Clarckson's improvements, let him go at it! If I end up moving it south maybe a trade can be worked out somewhere around Charelston? At least a lunch!Walt Hoover

Count on lunch, at least. Meantime, I’m applying new non-skid to the James Rosenthal Pre-memorial Flybridge in an effort to stave off boredom.

 

[whoover]

Although my boat is in nice shape I am realistic. 80,000 seems to be a reasonable starting point then. It gives me room to look at realistic offers and pehaps reach a conclusion that a perspective new owner and I are both happy with. If the trip south does happen then it will be a grand tour where I could stop and meet other members along the way.

Thanks to all,
Walt Hoover

Mr Clarckson, post pics of the marinetex filliets and paint, Im interested to see how easy it was to work with. Hopefully before Dr. Jims blood gets on it.

 

[jim rosenthal]

Well, a Hatteras flying bridge is probably the closest I'll get to heaven, anyway.

 

[whoover]

Dr. Jim, when I'm moving my boat from my winter storage to my yacht club it could be heaven. A nice sunny warm day on the fly bridge cannot be beat.

Walt Hoover

 

[racclarkson@gmail.com]

Although my boat is in nice shape I am realistic. 80,000 seems to be a reasonable starting point then. It gives me room to look at realistic offers and pehaps reach a conclusion that a perspective new owner and I are both happy with. If the trip south does happen then it will be a grand tour where I could stop and meet other members along the way.

Thanks to all,
Walt Hoover

Mr Clarckson, post pics of the marinetex filliets and paint, Im interested to see how easy it was to work with. Hopefully before Dr. Jims blood gets on it.

Well, I’m pretty pleased with the outcome. I used Interlux Perfection Snow White. I was fortunate to have bought a few extra quarts before the supply became tight. Even so, this is a great time to do a deck. That’s because the flattening agent is not in short supply. Going with a satin finish, the paint goes a long way at a 1:2 ratio. Twelve ounces of combined paint and flattener thinned to about 20% is what covers a 55C flybridge. Flattened Perfection seems to dry faster that the paint alone. With mild temperatures, light winds and low humidity, I was able to get a second coat on after five hours without evening dew concerns.

For grip, I used Soft Sand medium white for a pretty aggressive deck. I decided to mix in the grit and roll it on for a first coat. The SS recommended mixture is way, way off. I had much better luck cutting it back 75%. As expected, rolling did a good, but not perfect, job. I rolled a second mixed coat and augmented with a shaker—very nice coverage. Finally, I rolled a top coat of flattened Perfection. I am pleased. There will be some light sanding and a redcoat of the bench seat/helm skirting once everything has a few days to fully cure. That’s where I pulled the old sealant and went back with Marine Tex. Anxious to get to the non-skid, I did rush that job.

Might be a good time to mention I found a soft spot on the bridge. Found myself standing in a spot I usually don’t during an electronics replacement install. It was less than two square feet, but oh-boy was I sick. As luck would have it, DRY—as in arid, parched, dehydrated, desiccated dry! Thanks Brian for your post. My spot was in the exact same location as your port side aft spot. It was a good time to find it and a great time to fix it.

A day after the final coat, it looks really good. I like the rubbery feel underfoot. Also glad (mostly) I went with the medium grip on the flybridge since that's the rock'n roll center of the boat. I found out that medium grip means no more kneeling in shorts, though. It's like wearing cleats up there. I am a bit concerned the next time the grandkids come over. When it's time to do the cockpit, I think the fine grip will be the way to go.

Hard to get good shots.

A bit of cleanup left, but good outcome I'd say.

Of course, the better the flybridge looks the worse the rest of the decks look. No Jim, I’m not afflicted with boat boredom.

 

[whoover]

Looks very good Mr. Clarckson. I have found that even using the fine grit Griptex its very rough and a knee skin abuser. An old patio chair cushion seems to help when doing work.

Walt Hoover

I'm afraid with all of these improvements Aslan my work its way out of my budget.

 

[SEVEN]

Well, I’m pretty pleased with the outcome. I used Interlux Perfection Snow White. I was fortunate to have bought a few extra quarts before the supply became tight. Even so, this is a great time to do a deck. That’s because the flattening agent is not in short supply. Going with a satin finish, the paint goes a long way at a 1:2 ratio. Twelve ounces of combined paint and flattener thinned to about 20% is what covers a 55C flybridge. Flattened Perfection seems to dry faster that the paint alone. With mild temperatures, light winds and low humidity, I was able to get a second coat on after five hours without evening dew concerns.

For grip, I used Soft Sand medium white for a pretty aggressive deck. I decided to mix in the grit and roll it on for a first coat. The SS recommended mixture is way, way off. I had much better luck cutting it back 75%. As expected, rolling did a good, but not perfect, job. I rolled a second mixed coat and augmented with a shaker—very nice coverage. Finally, I rolled a top coat of flattened Perfection. I am pleased. There will be some light sanding and a redcoat of the bench seat/helm skirting once everything has a few days to fully cure. That’s where I pulled the old sealant and went back with Marine Tex. Anxious to get to the non-skid, I did rush that job.

Might be a good time to mention I found a soft spot on the bridge. Found myself standing in a spot I usually don’t during an electronics replacement install. It was less than two square feet, but oh-boy was I sick. As luck would have it, DRY—as in arid, parched, dehydrated, desiccated dry! Thanks Brian for your post. My spot was in the exact same location as your port side aft spot. It was a good time to find it and a great time to fix it.

A day after the final coat, it looks really good. I like the rubbery feel underfoot. Also glad (mostly) I went with the medium grip on the flybridge since that's the rock'n roll center of the boat. I found out that medium grip means no more kneeling in shorts, though. It's like wearing cleats up there. I am a bit concerned the next time the grandkids come over. When it's time to do the cockpit, I think the fine grip will be the way to go.

Hard to get good shots.
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A bit of cleanup left, but good outcome I'd say.

Of course, the better the flybridge looks the worse the rest of the decks look. No Jim, I’m not afflicted with boat boredom.

Looks fabulous Robert