WANTED: SPORT FISH PROJECT

[TUCK646]

Looking for SPORT FISHERMAN project ,42'-60' range all conditions considered, f/g ,steel alum.hulls only. w/or w/out power. (basket cases must have pedigree)
prefer boats located south of the Carolina's.
Tucker4646@Gmail.com

[Ratickle]

Here's the project, if you have the time!

1978 Hatteras Yachts Sportfish Project for Sale - iboats.com 999252


I believe all 78's were glass in the Hatteras lineup.

[TUCK646]

Here's the project, if you have the time!

1978 Hatteras Yachts Sportfish Project for Sale - iboats.com 999252


I believe all 78's were glass in the Hatteras lineup.

Damn Rat, you are quick,thank-you, yes all 78's we're. f/g.in fact Hatteras,via Jack Hargrave built their first full production f/g s/f in 1959. i dont think Hatt ever built a wood hulled S/F . (sailboats yes) i do like Hatts,they always had great lines,and undeniable pedigree. The 78 is listed at about twice what I'd be. willing to pay, in that condition. (someone messed w/ the salon window openings.)
Granted, the 30k is there, if the majored motors statement is true, but that's all the money, nobody's gettin "all the money " (great name for a boat) in the boat boat market today.
The best boats I've ever found, was by pounding the hard at marina's / backyard's.

[TUCK646]

Thanks again Rat. if I'm going to get that dirty it's going to be on a 53' or better.

[Ratickle]

That's the only one I've seen out there that I recalled that, if an accurate description, was all your hard work back in $$$$$$. Every other project would be a loss to redo that I recalled. The Hatt, was a break-even worse case I thought.

Now, if you didn't mind a wooden hulled boat, the Egg Harbors out there are some decent buys.

[Ratickle]

I don't know what kind of project you're considering. Like this? Which would be also a break even at least when done I believe.

Used 1984 Hatteras 52 Convertible, Harvey LA - 101666896 - BoatTrader.com

[TUCK646]

That's the only one I've seen out there that I recalled that, if an accurate description, was all your hard work back in $$$$$$. Every other project would be a loss to redo that I recalled. The Hatt, was a break-even worse case I thought.


That Hatt 40 ' was/is a good deal / boat ,but again at half the 30k sticker . Nice 40's W/decent rigging /electronics are topping. out in the 60's( realistically )
but again good eye.


Now, if you didn't mind a wooden hulled boat, the Egg Harbors out there are some decent buys.

I love Eggs.,they have the best lines,I've ever seen on a S/F,from day one.
As much as this project /boat is going to float behind my project house in K Largo, I can't handle the "redheaded stepchild treatment " from Marina's on woody's,even glassed over boats are frowned on (2yrs upfront minimum depo) usually have to kiss their asses for a simple haul-out, to do a bottom paint.
if it was wood, it would have to be a a famous Rybo / Buddy Davis peice, something of that caliber, but even then ?



The only woodies that get any consideration round here are Carolina'$ in S/F anyhoo,but they are badass battleships. There is no "easy button " when it comes to buying Carolina's.

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[TUCK646]

I don't know what kind of project you're considering. Like this? Which would be also a break even at least when done I believe.

Used 1984 Hatteras 52 Convertible, Harvey LA - 101666896 - BoatTrader.com

Wow, Ratickle, That is a major hit (the 52'Hatt) even at sticker "gone baby gone " ,i could've cried. That boat moderately rigged, w/semi-obsolete elects. is a Buck &half boat all day long,(even in this mkt)


!! That's the 2nd Ft Myers boat i snoozed on #uuuucccckkkk!!!!!(even if it was technically a Louisiana boat) Damn, o gotta get my spit together

[TUCK646]

even looks good upside down!
the other FT MYERS boat i snoozed on 1968 Breuil Enterprise 37' 13'8" beam, a little on the short side, but for $3500 ,i would have had to buy it. very cool looking boat. missed it by 4hrs.

gonna upgrade my membership this week, whatever i have to do to get P.M. privileges.

a simple p.m. would have made for an excellent day, on the 52' HATT.
I'M obviously looking in the wrong places.

Don't stop Ratickle, the Hatt, definitely qualified for an Fndrs Fee .

[Ratickle]

Well, if you have any additional criteria, let me know and I'll keep keeping my ears and eyes open.....

[Ratickle]

I could probably round you up a crew if you wanted to drive one from California!


53' Hatteras Convertible Sportfisher

[Ratickle]

Smaller, but closer

45 ft Hatteras sport fish convertible MUST SELL! Make offer!!

[Ratickle]

Wonder how much interior work?

Hatteras

[TUCK646]

Well, if you have any additional criteria, let me know and I'll keep keeping my ears and eyes open.....

At the moment I'm in the 25-30k range. I'm expecting an all out repower, no electronics/navigation.,interior needing update boat.
I have a set of half built 871's and ZF gears,w/access to a pair of 1271' w/ about 3000 highly maintained hrs.
Naturally I'm not opposed to a steal/fire sale boat.
But realistically I'm picturing a 40/50k materials bill + my labor @2yrs.give or take.

*** that 84 52' HATT I may have begged, borrowed stolen,raped and plundered for. I made the call on that one, gone but, they gave me the number for the broker that listed it,saying he had others / others coming up on the block . IM gonna call him tomorrow

[TUCK646]

I could probably round you up a crew if you wanted to drive one from California!


53' Hatteras Convertible Sportfisher

Even if i chopped them to 50k ,found the extra 20k i couldn't float that fuel bill. i would've had to sell it if it broke enroute, wherever it broke.

[TUCK646]

Wonder how much interior work?

Hatteras

I'm guessing it's nearly gutted, judging from the add, seems to be the next logical move, full interior update
i don't love the 6bt cummins in boats
i do like the yellow hull.
i don't love the 41' .

[TUCK646]

Smaller, but closer

45 ft Hatteras sport fish convertible MUST SELL! Make offer!!

Nice HATT. out of $ range, don't think they'd take a 15 k chop. Pensacola is quite a haul, on my budget even if they did take 30k

[Ratickle]

We'll just strap on a 25 HP outboard. Won't burn much fuel at all to get there. (May take awhile though)......

[Ratickle]

I'm guessing it's nearly gutted, judging from the add, seems to be the next logical move, full interior update
i don't love the 6bt cummins in boats
i do like the yellow hull.
i don't love the 41' .

Have you called yet?


Price:
$39,900
Summary:
Used 1969 Hatteras
Location:
Fort Lauderdale, FL Description:

Five Years ago this boat had brand new 370 horsepower cummins engines installed. While this boat has been pre-owned for charter the last couple of years it has been maintained and still runs good.It was recently painted and had several other updates.This is a great opportunity to own a ready to fish Sport Fishing machine.This is the boat that gave Hatteras the great name it continues to have today.Her chief attributes today remain her rugged all-fiberglass construction, a practical two-stateroom layout,and a sizable fishing cockpit.
Read more: 1969 41 (ft.) Hatteras Yachts Convertible | 41 foot 1969 Hatteras Yacht in Fort Lauderdale FL | 3134900291 | Used Boats on Oodle Marketplace

[TUCK646]

Ok,now I'm gonna have to get more homophobia. therapy, that's gonna set me back aleast a G on my project budget.
no strap--ons for me thank-you!
+(i have a perfectly legitimate excuse/story for the homophobia. but we're project S/F shopping here. ))
No, not about the 41. But i did call Travis, the number i got from the Louisiana gone 52' Hatt, left a detailed msg, but haven't heard back as of yet.

i don't mean to be such a picky brokeass boat shopper, " but i gotta be me."