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1979 Hatteras 53 Sport Fish
$139,900
Tampa, Florida
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1979 Hatteras 53 Sport Fish 1979 Hatteras 53 Convertible LOA: 53’ 7” Draft: 4’ Beam: 16’ Displacement: 61,000 lbs. Engines: Complete Overhaul in 2000, Twin Detroit Diesels, 700 HP, Model 12V71 TI, 2000 hours; Onan 20 kw generator. Cruise speed: 22 kts. Max speed: 25+ kts. Fuel: 1200 gallons Water: 350 gallons. New in 1997: Gauges and bilge pump indicators; Panish single lever controls; Strata-glass helm enclosure; Custom Garlington hard top with Awlgrip recoated in 2005; Speakers in hard top; Murray Brothers helm seats; Outriggers; Windows with fiberglass frames; Custom decor – valances, soft shapes window treatment, bunk covers, new cushions, new halogen indirect lights, sofa with storage, liquor storage, new heads and bathroom hardware. New carpet in 2005; Accommodations: Sleeps 7, two in each 3 staterooms, all single beds, plus one on couch in Salon. Two full heads and two showers. Third forward head converted to a walk-in tackle room; Master Stateroom: Twin berth, head, shower, hanging locker, night stand, additional storage under bunks and 6 rod holders. Access to Gallery Maid 32 VDC head pump below berth & sump pump for shower. Guest Stateroom: Over and under berth, hanging locker, night stand, ample drawers, door to head. Overhead hatch, access to second Galley Maid 32 VDC head pump under berth & sump pump for shower. Forward Stateroom: Over and under berths, hanging locker, ample drawers, storage under bunks and added storage under floor. Overhead rod storage and access to rope locker and windless, and tackle room. Overhead hatch. Bilge pump under floor. Tackle Room: In the forward stateroom is a walk-in tackle storage room and additional rod storage. Galley: Galley redone in 2000. G.E. dishwasher, four-burner cook top, teak holly floor, icebox, microwave, extensive drawers, pressure dockside fresh water system, water heater, and under-counter top concealed deep sink. 300 lbs per day ice maker in salon. Salon: Custom dinette sits 6 with leaf installed. Custom 7’ couch. Dinette and couch have extensive built-in storage. There are two storage areas on rear salon wll together with a large locker. One locker has SSB and Wave Talk satellite phone. A the end of the couch next to door is a 4-drawer cabinet, chart storage, and with a custom slde-out lure holder. Overhead rod storage for 6 pen 80, pen 50, and 6 other rods. Forward in salon is a l
1973 Hatteras Sport Fish
$299,000
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Category Fishing Boats
Length 53'
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1973 Hatteras Sport Fish The 53' Hatteras Convertible is one of the famed builder’s most successful hulls. A proven tournament winner ready for cruising, diving or blue water action “Miss Fit” is a classic Hatteras upgraded and customized by her experienced owner. Repowered with CAT 3406’s in 2012 the refit also included replacing every bulkhead, rebuilding the engine room stringers, adding a mezzanine, new bridge with custom console, new windows and electronics. Running gear service in 2015 included balanced and reconditioned props and shafts and fresh bottom paint. The following year (2016) Miss Fit received a new paint job on hull and topsides. Upgrades also include CAT Electronic displays, single lever electronic controls, teak helm pod, hydraulic steering, trim tabs, bow thruster, LED lighting, custom aluminum rocket launcher with 12 rod holders, Rupp tournament outriggers, Pompanette fighting chair, built-in tackle locker, twin full length fish boxes, large deep freeze and cooler, custom HVAC, fuel polishing system, refreshed interior and much more!
1978 Hatteras 53 Convertible
$130,000
Panama City, Florida
Category Convertible Boats
Length 53'
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1978 Hatteras 53 Convertible Libby K is a wonderful classic Hatteras that has been gently used and aggressively maintained. Her Detroit Diesel engines are proven to raise the fish and run very cleanly. Classic wood interior with a several very nice custom features add to the charm of this vessel. A custom bar, a library of spare parts, extra pumps and a 6 man life raft that is certified until 2018 are all part of the package. Full length spray rails were added helping improve her performance. Lifting chocks to protect the rails during haul out are provided and go with the vessel. Schedule your appointment to view this very affordable sport fisherman. She's perfect for someone transitioning into a bigger boat, wanting to the comforts of home or for someone who has realized the Center Console world may not be the best way to catch the big ones. MORE DETAILS AND PHOTOGRAPHS TO FOLLOW SHORTLY.
1979 Hatteras 53 Convertible
$99,900
North Palm Beach, Florida
Category Convertible Boats
Length 53'
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1979 Hatteras 53 Convertible The Hatteras is one of the best classic sport fish boats made. This 53' Hatteras is no different. She has very strong bones and is well taken care of. If you want a proven fishing machine don't let this one get away. It has been constantly updated and upgraded, and ready for a new home! A must see! OVERVIEW Sleeps 7, two in each of 3 staterooms, all single beds, plus one on couch in Salon. There are two full heads and two showers. Third forward head was converted to a walk in tackle room. VESSEL WALKTHROUGH Custom decor new in 1997 - valances, soft shapes window treatment, bunk covers, new cushions, new Halogen indirect lights, sofa with storage, liquor storage, new heads and bathroom hardware. New carpet in 2005 with bound edges. MASTER STATEROOM Amidship: Twin berth, head, shower, hanging locker, night stand, ample drawers and additional storage under bunks, and six rod holders, overhead hatch, access to gallymaid 32v DC head pumps. GUEST STATEROOM To starboard of master: Over and under berth, hanging locker, night stand, ample drawers, door to head. Overhead hatch, Access to second Galley maid 32 VDC head pump under berth & sump pump for shower. FORWARD STATEROOM Over and under berths, hanging locker, ample drawers, storage under bunks and added storage under floor. Overhead rod storage and access to rope locker and windless, and tackle room. 0verhead hatch. Bilge pump under floor. TACKLE ROOM In the forward stateroom is a walk in tackle storage room and additional rod storage. GALLEY All redone in 2000. G.E. dishwasher, four burner cook top, teak holly floor, Icebox, Microwave oven, extensive drawers, Pressure dockside fresh water system, water heater, and Under counter top concealed deep sink. COMMERICAL ICE MAKER IN SALON- 300 Lbs. per day. Salon Custom dinette sits six with leaf installed. Custom seven foot couch. The dinette and couch have extensive storage built in. There are two storage areas on rear salon wall together with a large locker. One locker has SSB and Wave Talk satellite phone. At the end of the couch next to door is a four drawer cabinet, chart storage and with a custom slide out lure holder. Overhead Rod storage for six pen 80, 8 pen 50 and 6 others rods. Forward in Salon is a large drawer for charts. ELECTRONICS New Electronics in 1997: -72 mi Furuno radar Northstar 800 GPS -Loran C Sea 222 SSB, Digital tacks -Sitex CVS - 210 color recorder -King VFIF salon -RCL-l00 spotlight -Panish single lever controls -Northstar 951 GPS plotter, differential Robertson Auto Pilot -ICOM Ml27 VHF -Datamarine Depth DigitaL Wave Talk Satellite Communication, '98 Electr
1980 Hatteras Sport Fisherman Convertable
$159,500
Galveston, Texas
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Private Seller (281) 924-8786 Photos Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 Photo 4 Photo 5 Photo 6 Photo 7 Photo 8 Photo 9 Photo 10 Photo 11 Photo 12 Photo 13 Photo 14 Photo 15 Photo 16 Photo 17 Photo 18 Photo 19 Photo 20 Photo 21 Photo 22 Photo 23 Photo 24 Photo 25 Photo 26 Photo 27 Photo 28 Photo 29 Photo 30 Photo 31 Photo 32 Photo 33 Photo 34 Photo 35 Photo 36 Photo 37 Photo 38 Photo 39 Photo 40 Photo 41 Photo 42 Photo 43 Photo 44 Photo 45 Photo 46 Photo 47 Photo 48 Photo 49 Photo 50 Photo 51 Photo 52 Photo 53 Photo 54 Photo 55 Photo 56 Photo 57 Photo 58 Photo 59 Photo 60 Photo 61 Photo 62 Close Request Information * Name First Name * Email Telephone (optional) Best Time to Contact Anytime Morning Mid-day Evening Question/Comments (optional) Shop Safely: Protect Your Money. By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use. Contact Seller 1980 Hatteras Sport Fisherman Convertable,53 foot 1980 Hatteras SportfishLocation Galveston TexasSUMMARY:Twin 12v71TI Detroits with full engine survey August 2013 available for review (Engines rebuilt at least once)Two generators 20 KW and 15 KWSatellite TV currently utilizing Direct TV boxes (not included)Water MakerOutriggers and fighting chairNew Garmin GPS and RadarAuto PilotNew upholstery on cockpit pads and bridge seatingNew paint topside and hull approximately 5 years agoCustomized interior with lots of granite and new woodNew under counter refrigerator/freezer drawers (currently upgrading to)New microwave (currently upgrading to)Professionally maintained exterior and exterior cleaningOil Transfer/Change systemFire Suppression systemGlendinning SyncronizerThe current owners purchased the boat in August 2013 and have meticulously gone through the boat so it is ready to cruise and fish. The owners intended to cruise the Gulf coast and have worked for the last 5 months to make sure the boat is safe, trust worthy, and dependable not to mention beautiful. They made the decision to move up in size to accommodate not only a captain but also guests for cruising. If this were spring the owners would feel confident to head to South Padre, Florida, or the Flower Gardens. The 1980 Hatteras sport fish was the last year that Hatteras produced this classic sport fishing boat. This boat is structurally a tank which was built at a time when longevity and durability were more important than speed. This boat is said to be one of those special boats that raises fish. Don't forget the underwater fish lights they don't hurt either. This is a beautiful fishing and cruising boat with some of the most reliable and serviceable engines (12v71TI) ever utilized by Hatteras. These are durable work horse engines that have been rebuilt once. These engines have been fully surveyed in August 2013 and are available for review. From the top down this boat is custom and in excellent shape not only mechanically and electronically but interior has been completely redone. $159500, 2819248786 Be sure: Get a boat history report|Finance this boat|Get an insurance quote|
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COMPLETELY RE-DONE / RE-FIT ULTIMATE SPORT FISH ING MACHINE
$25,000
Blue Point, New York
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PLEASE NOTE - THE BOAT WAS HAULED OUT A FEW DAYS PRIOR TO HURRICANE SANDY AND SUSTAINED NO DAMAGE. INCLUDED IN THE AUCTION PRICE IS STORAGE THROUGH THE 8/31/14 IF YOU CHOOSE TO KEEP THE BOAT AT THE MARINA. (Storage thereafter is $200 month) I WILL DELIVER THE BOAT BY WATER PERSONALLY TO THE NEWARK NEW JERSEY PORT FOR THE PRICE OF FUEL FOR INTERNATIONL BUYERS. WILL SELL WITH THE TOWER FOR AN ADDITONAL $15,000 Please let me know and I will adjust the ebay auction buy-it-now price. Note tower will remain on boat till sold Up for Auction is a very rare find no less in this kind of condition. The Bertram 38 is one of the best sport fish hull designs ever made. The Cadillac of fishing machines. This boat has been cared for its entire life and it shows. It has been re-fit and updated in almost every possible way over the last 10 years. From engines to exhaust tips, wiring, lighting, outlets, gauges, paint, cabinetry, ceilings, carpet, bedding, The Tower, the list could go on and on and on. A small fortune and many many hours have been spent upgrading this boat in almost every possible way. Pretty much the only thing left from 1965 is a bullet proof hull with the structural integrity of a Sherman tank that rides like a Cadillac in almost any sea condition. Structural integrity –The structural integrity of this boat is beyond comprehension and description in words. The one piece hull is made up of layer upon layer of hand laid heavy thick fiberglass and resin and is probably 3 times stronger than anything you can find today and twice as thick as any hull that has been made in the last 30 years. Looking inside the hull you see results of and the definition of true craftsmanship and the pride that went into building this boat. Something you could never find today at any price. The strength of this hull provides a serious extra measure of safetyin the event you encounter any floating debris like a telephone pole or tree. The keel of this boat could probably withstand a major impact that would crack the hull and sink most other boats. If you properly installed a sharp angled piece of heavy steel on the forward entry point where the hull first hits the water….. you most probably could get the ABS (Amercian Bureau of Shipping) approval to change the boats rating to “ICE BREAKER” class-LOL. PLEASE SEE 3 LINKS TO 188 ADDITIONAL PICTURES OF THE BOAT AT THE BOTTOM OF THE EBAY ADVERTISEMENT Engines: Powered by economical Twin Detroit Diesel 6v53 naturals with less than 350hrs since being completely rebuilt. They start right up, run great and smoke free. If maintained properly these naturally aspirated engines can last a lifetime. Unlike their turbo counterparts they are not pushed to their limits and beat on to drain every ounce of horsepower at the expense of reliability. The tranny’s shift properly and all controls operate as they should. The running gear is corrosion free. The bronze props, stainless shafts and struts are in excellent shape and vibration free. With 420hp and 880 ft. / lbs. of torque the boat will cruise at 15-16 knots though almost any condition and max out at around 20kts. Wiring: The boat has been completely rewired to perfection using the highest grade marine wiring though out. On the 110 side from the 2 - 30 amp shore power receptacles to the 110 volt breakers, switches, outlets, lights and 30 amp battery charger and everything in between. On the 12 volt side from the battery cables to the 12 volt breaker panel, switches, gauges, pumps and everything in between was all re-done to perfection. The Tower: NOT INCLUDED IN THE 25K AUCTION PRICEConstructed by a true old school craftsman and custom made for this boat, it is a work of art. Installed about 5 years ago it is in near immaculate condition. The towers design, structural integrity and how it is perfectly mounted on the boat is mind boggling. You could probably lift the boat with a helicopter with the proper lines and rigging tied to the tower-LOL. It must be seen in person to truly be appreciated. It is only rivaled by structural integrity of the boat. If you called Atlantic Towers to replicate this tower there is no doubt in my mind it would be atleast 25k-30k installed.Here is a link to a used tinker toy tower compared to this one that the are asking almost 11,500 for and if you look in the link at the spec of the pictures in the tower ad it was over a 40k factory add on when new http://www.ebay.com/itm/HATTERAS-YACHTS-53-CONVERTIBLE-12-1-2-FOOT-ALUMINUM-MARLIN-BOAT-TOWER/141131261043?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D23423%26meid%3D7714795562983720754%26pid%3D100011%26prg%3D10050%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D10%26sd%3D200819663329 The Hull: From the bottom paint to from the rub rail the original gel coat is in excellent condition with barely a nick or ding anywhere and has a beautiful glossy finish. The bottom is in amazing shape. It only has a few coats of bottom paint since all the old paint was removed. Topside was recently painted, shines away and is in very nice condition. Thru- hulls: All thru-hulls have been changed and updated about 10 years ago. They are in great shape / open and close freely and are leak free. The Interior: The interior is in amazing shape. Some of the side walls and ceilings of the interior is actually original Bertram gel coat and have a glossy shine like new. The ceilings in each and every room where they are not the original gel coat were redone few years ago using high end marine fabric and trimmed with teak, they are in mint near flawless condition throughout. This year brand new heavyweight Berber carpet was installed throughout the entire boat. The V-Berth bed and 2 twin bed mattresses were also replaced this year with high end custom fit dense temper pedic type foam beds. They are so comfortable you don’t want to get out of bed in the morning. All new bedding this year and curtains were replaced as well. A few years ago brand new custom made teak cabinets were installed in the salon that hold the built in fridge, kitchen sink, microwave, 2 burner electric stove, stainless toaster oven and has plenty of additional storage as well. In the salon running the entire starboard side all new matching teak panels were also installed. Fuel System / Range: The boat is currently rigged with a 350 gallon fiberglass fuel tank that is in nice shape and leak and issue free. When the engines were rebuilt all new fuel lines were installed throughout. At a mellow cruise of about 14-15 knots your burning around 6-7 gph a side giving you a range of about 300 miles, coming home with about 20% of fuel. There is room to add up to more 3 tanks if you want to extend the range. The forward cockpit hatch which had the old antiquated generator could easily fit a 175-200 gallon tank or if you wanted to save that spot to re-install a generator you could add Saddle tanks on the outside of each engine gaining about 100-125 gal each, depending on your preference. Comforts: There is a built in 12,000 Btu A/C in the salon that cools the whole boat very nicely and also a 5000btu thru hatch portable unit for the forward cabin if you want A/C with the cabin door closed for privacy. There is a brand new hot water heater and its also equipped with a 100 gallon water tank so you have hot and cold water in the shower, bathroom and kitchen sinks. The head, holding tank and all plumbing lines and pumps in between are only a few years old and function as they should. Storage: Throughout the boat is plenty of storage. You can store 6 rods in ceiling of salon and 6 in forward cabin. The Forward cabin has 2 huge carpeted lockers, 2 dry storage areas under the V berth itself at the foot of the bed and under the bed itself. There is also an additional closet in the hall. The second cabin which contains 2 beds has a closet, a huge built in shelved storage area by the lower bunk and a built in night table with plenty of draw space as well. The bathroom has a very large 2 shelved storage area above the sink and plenty of storage below the built in sink set up as well. Lighting: Throughout the boat there is a mix of 12 volt and 110 lighting in each cabin area. All running, cabin and spreader lights operate as they should. Link to 72 Additional Exterior Picture Slideshowhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/13668080@N04/sets/72157630962680462/show/ Link to 75 Additional Interior Picture Slideshowhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/13668080@N04/sets/72157630962870792/show/ Link to 41 Additional Mechanical Picture Slideshowhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/13668080@N04/sets/72157630963036100/show/ PERFORMANCE and SAFETY: Manueverability – At low speeds the boat responds instantly. You can spin her on a dime. This is because the chines are above the water where they won’t dig in. In high speed turns, her outside chine rises well clear of the water where it won’t catch and trip, while her longitudinal steps stop side slips. LESS ROLL – In a Beam sea, the boat is very stable because the V sections develop a strong righting action. Longitudinal steps act as bilge keels which dampen roll. The boat also sits proportionally deeper and is less disturbed by surface waves. Steers easy in following Sea –Because the Bertram has neither flat sections aft nor a sharp forefoot she performs very well steering in following seas at high or low speeds or trying to get in the inlet on a bad day. Unlike the flat aft sections of many conventional hulls that will pitch forward, yaw or even broach in bad weather. Softer ride –Due to the hull design not having an aft planning surface to jolt and jar the boat, the boat will ride more easily through rough seas and be able to cruise comfortably at considerable higher speeds than conventional boats of the same size. Drier Ride– The Bertram’s longitudinal steps throw water out low and flat where it won’t blow back aboard. I COULD GO ON AND ON FOR ANOTHER FEW PAGES BUT I WILL STOP MYSELF-LOL Bottom Line: I hate to sell her and would love to keep her but my 58 Hatteras is way too jealous of all the attention the Bertram has been getting lately, so I have to let her go. This boat will only be sold to someone who will appreciate her as I and her previous owners have. I reserve the right to cancel the sale if I feel you do not appreciate the boat.I’m open to a reasonable offer for a quick deal or possibly an interesting trade. TERMS: $500 immediate deposit through PayPal, with the balance due by cash, personal check or wire transfer only within 7 days. Neither title nor possession of the boat will be released until all funds are cleared. Buyer is responsible for all shipping costs. Included in the buy-it-now price is storage on land through 8/31/14. You are welcome to set up an appointment to come and see the boat in person anytime during the auction. If you have any questions please feel free to email them or leave your name and number and best time to call and I will get back to you as soon as possible.I am a man of my word and stand behind my description, if you come see the boat within 7 days of the auction and can find one word in the description that is in accurate I will refund your $500 deposit. In return I expect you to follow through with the purchase of the boat based on the terms as described. If you cannot abide by the terms, please do not bid. I WILL NEED APPROXIMATELY 10-12 BUSINESS DAYS TO HAVE THE TOWER PROFESSIONALLY REMOVED The boat is for sale locally as well and I reserve the right to end the listing at any time. Thank You and good luck with the auction. FOR INTERNATIONAL BUYERS ONLY: Included in the auction price is personal delivery by me of the boat by water to the Newark New Jersey Port for the price of fuel cost only.
COMPLETELY RE-DONE / RE-FIT ULTIMATE SPORT FISH ING MACHINE - WITH TOWER
$25,000
Blue Point, New York
PLEASE NOTE - THE BOAT WAS HAULED OUT A FEW DAYS PRIOR TO HURRICANE SANDY AND SUSTAINED NO DAMAGE. INCLUDED IN THE AUCTION PRICE IS STORAGE THROUGH THE 10/31/14 IF YOU CHOOSE TO KEEP THE BOAT AT THE MARINA. (Storage thereafter is $200 month) I WILL DELIVER THE BOAT BY WATER PERSONALLY TO THE NEWARK NEW JERSEY PORT FOR THE PRICE OF FUEL FOR INTERNATIONL BUYERS. The boat is for sale locally as well and I reserve the right to end the listing at any time. Up for Auction is a very rare find no less in this kind of condition. The Bertram 38 is one of the best sport fish hull designs ever made. The Cadillac of fishing machines. This boat has been cared for its entire life and it shows. It has been re-fit and updated in almost every possible way over the last 10 years. From engines to exhaust tips, wiring, lighting, outlets, gauges, paint, cabinetry, ceilings, carpet, bedding, The Tower, the list could go on and on and on. A small fortune and many many hours have been spent upgrading this boat in almost every possible way. Pretty much the only thing left from 1965 is a bullet proof hull with the structural integrity of a Sherman tank that rides like a Cadillac in almost any sea condition. Structural integrity –The structural integrity of this boat is beyond comprehension and description in words. The one piece hull is made up of layer upon layer of hand laid heavy thick fiberglass and resin and is probably 3 times stronger than anything you can find today and twice as thick as any hull that has been made in the last 30 years. Looking inside the hull you see results of and the definition of true craftsmanship and the pride that went into building this boat. Something you could never find today at any price. The strength of this hull provides a serious extra measure of safetyin the event you encounter any floating debris like a telephone pole or tree. The keel of this boat could probably withstand a major impact that would crack the hull and sink most other boats. If you properly installed a sharp angled piece of heavy steel on the forward entry point where the hull first hits the water….. you most probably could get the ABS (Amercian Bureau of Shipping) approval to change the boats rating to “ICE BREAKER” class-LOL. PLEASE SEE 3 LINKS TO 188 ADDITIONAL PICTURES OF THE BOAT AT THE BOTTOM OF THE EBAY ADVERTISEMENT Engines: Powered by economical Twin Detroit Diesel 6v53 naturals with less than 350hrs since being completely rebuilt. They start right up, run great and smoke free. If maintained properly these naturally aspirated engines can last a lifetime. Unlike their turbo counterparts they are not pushed to their limits and beat on to drain every ounce of horsepower at the expense of reliability. The tranny’s shift properly and all controls operate as they should. The running gear is corrosion free. The bronze props, stainless shafts and struts are in excellent shape and vibration free. With 420hp and 880 ft. / lbs. of torque the boat will cruise at 15-16 knots though almost any condition and max out at around 20kts. Wiring: The boat has been completely rewired to perfection using the highest grade marine wiring though out. On the 110 side from the 2 - 30 amp shore power receptacles to the 110 volt breakers, switches, outlets, lights and 30 amp battery charger and everything in between. On the 12 volt side from the battery cables to the 12 volt breaker panel, switches, gauges, pumps and everything in between was all re-done to perfection. The Tower: Constructed by a true old school craftsman and custom made for this boat, it is a work of art. Installed about 5 years ago it is in near immaculate condition. The towers design, structural integrity and how it is perfectly mounted on the boat is mind boggling. You could probably lift the boat with a helicopter with the proper lines and rigging tied to the tower-LOL. It must be seen in person to truly be appreciated. It is only rivaled by structural integrity of the boat. If you called Atlantic Towers to replicate this tower there is no doubt in my mind it would be atleast 25k-30k installed.Here is a link to a used tinker toy tower compared to this one that the are asking almost 11,500 for and if you look in the link at the spec of the pictures in the tower ad it was over a 40k factory add on when new http://www.ebay.com/itm/HATTERAS-YACHTS-53-CONVERTIBLE-12-1-2-FOOT-ALUMINUM-MARLIN-BOAT-TOWER/141131261043?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D23423%26meid%3D7714795562983720754%26pid%3D100011%26prg%3D10050%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D10%26sd%3D200819663329 The Hull: From the bottom paint to from the rub rail the original gel coat is in excellent condition with barely a nick or ding anywhere and has a beautiful glossy finish. The bottom is in amazing shape. It only has a few coats of bottom paint since all the old paint was removed. Topside was recently painted, shines away and is in very nice condition. Thru- hulls: All thru-hulls have been changed and updated about 10 years ago. They are in great shape / open and close freely and are leak free. The Interior: The interior is in amazing shape. Some of the side walls and ceilings of the interior is actually original Bertram gel coat and have a glossy shine like new. The ceilings in each and every room where they are not the original gel coat were redone few years ago using high end marine fabric and trimmed with teak, they are in mint near flawless condition throughout. This year brand new heavyweight Berber carpet was installed throughout the entire boat. The V-Berth bed and 2 twin bed mattresses were also replaced this year with high end custom fit dense temper pedic type foam beds. They are so comfortable you don’t want to get out of bed in the morning. All new bedding this year and curtains were replaced as well. A few years ago brand new custom made teak cabinets were installed in the salon that hold the built in fridge, kitchen sink, microwave, 2 burner electric stove, stainless toaster oven and has plenty of additional storage as well. In the salon running the entire starboard side all new matching teak panels were also installed. Fuel System / Range: The boat is currently rigged with a 350 gallon fiberglass fuel tank that is in nice shape and leak and issue free. When the engines were rebuilt all new fuel lines were installed throughout. At a mellow cruise of about 14-15 knots your burning around 6-7 gph a side giving you a range of about 300 miles, coming home with about 20% of fuel. There is room to add up to more 3 tanks if you want to extend the range. The forward cockpit hatch which had the old antiquated generator could easily fit a 175-200 gallon tank or if you wanted to save that spot to re-install a generator you could add Saddle tanks on the outside of each engine gaining about 100-125 gal each, depending on your preference. Comforts: There is a built in 12,000 Btu A/C in the salon that cools the whole boat very nicely and also a 5000btu thru hatch portable unit for the forward cabin if you want A/C with the cabin door closed for privacy. There is a brand new hot water heater and its also equipped with a 100 gallon water tank so you have hot and cold water in the shower, bathroom and kitchen sinks. The head, holding tank and all plumbing lines and pumps in between are only a few years old and function as they should. Storage: Throughout the boat is plenty of storage. You can store 6 rods in ceiling of salon and 6 in forward cabin. The Forward cabin has 2 huge carpeted lockers, 2 dry storage areas under the V berth itself at the foot of the bed and under the bed itself. There is also an additional closet in the hall. The second cabin which contains 2 beds has a closet, a huge built in shelved storage area by the lower bunk and a built in night table with plenty of draw space as well. The bathroom has a very large 2 shelved storage area above the sink and plenty of storage below the built in sink set up as well. Lighting: Throughout the boat there is a mix of 12 volt and 110 lighting in each cabin area. All running, cabin and spreader lights operate as they should. Link to 72 Additional Exterior Picture Slideshowhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/13668080@N04/sets/72157630962680462/show/ Link to 75 Additional Interior Picture Slideshowhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/13668080@N04/sets/72157630962870792/show/ Link to 41 Additional Mechanical Picture Slideshowhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/13668080@N04/sets/72157630963036100/show/ PERFORMANCE and SAFETY: Manueverability – At low speeds the boat responds instantly. You can spin her on a dime. This is because the chines are above the water where they won’t dig in. In high speed turns, her outside chine rises well clear of the water where it won’t catch and trip, while her longitudinal steps stop side slips. LESS ROLL – In a Beam sea, the boat is very stable because the V sections develop a strong righting action. Longitudinal steps act as bilge keels which dampen roll. The boat also sits proportionally deeper and is less disturbed by surface waves. Steers easy in following Sea –Because the Bertram has neither flat sections aft nor a sharp forefoot she performs very well steering in following seas at high or low speeds or trying to get in the inlet on a bad day. Unlike the flat aft sections of many conventional hulls that will pitch forward, yaw or even broach in bad weather. Softer ride –Due to the hull design not having an aft planning surface to jolt and jar the boat, the boat will ride more easily through rough seas and be able to cruise comfortably at considerable higher speeds than conventional boats of the same size. Drier Ride– The Bertram’s longitudinal steps throw water out low and flat where it won’t blow back aboard. I COULD GO ON AND ON FOR ANOTHER FEW PAGES BUT I WILL STOP MYSELF-LOL TERMS: $500 immediate deposit through PayPal, with the balance due by cash, personal check or wire transfer only within 7 days. Neither title nor possession of the boat will be released until all funds are cleared. Buyer is responsible for all shipping costs. Included in the buy-it-now price is storage on land through 10/31/14. You are welcome to set up an appointment to come and see the boat in person anytime during the auction. If you have any questions please feel free to email them or leave your name and number and best time to call and I will get back to you as soon as possible.I am a man of my word and stand behind my description, if you come see the boat within 7 days of the auction and can find one word in the description that is in accurate I will refund your $500 deposit. In return I expect you to follow through with the purchase of the boat based on the terms as described. If you cannot abide by the terms, please do not bid. Thank You and good luck with the auction. FOR INTERNATIONAL BUYERS ONLY: Included in the auction price is personal delivery by me of the boat by water to the Newark New Jersey Port for the price of fuel cost only.
