53' MY Advice

NO GIN · Post by **NO GIN** » Sat Feb 26, 2011 6:17 pm

.... don't think it will come to that. The boat needs a ton of work and that's just what I found on initial inspection without running the engines. I think this boat needs to find a home that has an owner that doesn't work and can live on board and restore her. That's a dream of mine, not reality. Or of course someone that has major $$$$. Not reality for me either.

prowlersfish · Post by **prowlersfish** » Sat Feb 26, 2011 6:22 pm

There are other boats to look at you will find the right one , good luck

NO GIN · Post by **NO GIN** » Sat Feb 26, 2011 6:53 pm

There sure are! I am open to different makes and styles to. I looked at a 1972 38' Egg Harbor the other day. I could see enjoy that for many years to come.

risctaker · Post by **risctaker** » Mon Feb 28, 2011 11:23 am

Some more info for you on that boat you are considering (from the Shephard Boat Website):

Boat Details for Boat ID: 336
BOAT_ID 336
YEAR 1974
LENGTH 53
BOAT NAME winsome
HULL
MODEL
MODEL TYPE deck house salonMY
HULL FINISH paint fiberglass
CURRENT CONDTION Good
STATUS On the water/in use
ENGINE cummins
CYLINDERS 8
HORSE POWER 370
CI
ENGINE MODEL vt
ENGINE TYPE
TRANSMISSION capitol
DRIVE TYPE V-Drive
FIRST NAME Scott
LAST NAME Brown
EMAIL liveaboard53@hotmail.com
WEB PAGE http://
PROV/STATE NY
COUNTRY
COMMENTS This boat was taken back serious neglect.She is now looking and running great specail features extended deckhouse making for a huge salon & hot water circulating deisel fired 2 zone heat. She has been a great liveaboard and pleasure craft for the last 10 years.

NO GIN · Post by **NO GIN** » Mon Feb 28, 2011 2:59 pm

Thanks, I did find that online as well. I am actually contemplating the boat rather than just ruling it out. She has great potential but is a bit overwhelming to think of all that needs to be done. We shall see....

foofer b · Post by **foofer b** » Mon Feb 28, 2011 7:50 pm

vabeach1234 wrote:Based on the 1972 Trojan Specs, the 42' and 47 have 36" draft and the 53' MY has 46" draft.

53' MY Specs:
L.O.A. 53'
Beam 15'-10"
Draft 46"
Freeboard Fwd. 90"
Freeboard Aft. 60"
Weight 44,000 lbs.
Fuel 630 gals.
Water 204 gals.

That's some boat, or should I say ship.

18 sounded like a lot of beam, but 15 makes a BBBIIIIGGGG BOAT. .

NO GIN · Post by **NO GIN** » Mon Feb 28, 2011 10:35 pm

Yeah she was big. This is the kind of boat I can enjoy for the next 13 - 15 years with my family then retire on!!

RWS · Post by **RWS** » Tue Mar 01, 2011 9:09 am

NO GIN wrote:Yeah she was big. This is the kind of boat I can enjoy for the next 13 - 15 years with my family then retire on!!

Retire?

Did you say RETIRE ?

Sounds like that boat would be a FULL TIME JOB !

My concern woiuld be the ongoing maintenance and repair cost and time factor.

Especially considering her age and construction, especially if she is wood.

I probably missed that item, is she wood?

RWS

NO GIN · Post by **NO GIN** » Tue Mar 01, 2011 9:35 am

She is a wood superstructure with glass overlay as it was built by the factory. Per another forum member, the same build as the old Tollycrafts. My current situation would actually allow me to devote myself entirely to rebuilding her with a "career" as my side job.

Nothing great, just some extra pocket change. My wife has a wonderful secure job here on LI and makes enough to pay the bills (gotta say, little kick in the balls).

Wasn't the case when I owned and operated my business but this wonderful economy is awesome!!

If I were to go through with this deal it would be a long-term investment for me and certainly provide many challenges and much enjoyment along the way.

..... just sayin

prowlersfish · Post by **prowlersfish** » Tue Mar 01, 2011 12:57 pm

A boat isnot a investment .

RWS the boat is a glass over wood hull ,

NO GIN · Post by **NO GIN** » Tue Mar 01, 2011 1:07 pm

RWS · Post by **RWS** » Tue Mar 01, 2011 1:46 pm

Sounds like a HUGE hole in the water, but wait a minute.....

lookee here

look down at the paid for advertisements......

climb aboard a........

NO GIN · Post by **NO GIN** » Tue Mar 01, 2011 1:48 pm

Not quite sure what you mean RWS. Please explain.

wowzer52 · Post by **wowzer52** » Tue Mar 01, 2011 8:58 pm

Like prowlerfish said, a boat is NOT an investment. It is a hobby, and hobbies are a place to spend your money for pleasure.... this is where someone inserts a comment about the oldest profession.

boating.

NO GIN · Post by **NO GIN** » Wed Mar 02, 2011 11:13 am

People say that about cars to yet I've made boat loads of money in buyiing/selling exotic cars. Maybe not today, but someday the economy will turn. Remember I'm not talking about a 27' cruiser or even a 36' trawler, it's is a 53' MY. Leaning towards no on the boat but still considering it. I've found a similar Hatteras which I think is a much better made boat (from what I've read and heard).