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A blue hull Seahorse 52 cruises past our house occasionally. It may be docked somewhere further up the creek. My wife drools every time it comes by. Beautiful, but would have to sell the house to move up to something like that. Don't see that happening. ?
 
Looks more in fit and finish like a commercial workboat. I know some here will disagree but I have been on newer workboats with nicer finishes. When I first looked at the hull profile I thought it kinda looked like a Gulf of Mexico oilfield utility boat that had been shortened up. I know from working on steel decks all day that it wouldn’t be something I would want to have a long term relationship without substantial upgrades and improvements. But it’s got some nice equipment with CPP wheel and hydraulic bow thrust and stabilizers. Got potential but needs an ideas guy to finish it up.
 
Looks like a 50’ boat with a 10’ swim platform. It gives the impression that space is utilized very poorly. Agree with Mr McG. The good news is there are a lot of places in the world you could go to with this boat. The bad news is there are a lot of places you can’t go to with that draft.

In another year or so, the price will be lower. Not a lot of demand for this kind of boat in the recreational market.
 
Find out designer's name and credentials. Who/where it was built and to what specs. Get a damn good marine surveyor, marine mechanic and marine mechanic to look at it closely.


Then... If all comes out correctly, you like it and can cut correct deal... go boating!
 
Donsan said:
Looks like a 50’ boat with a 10’ swim platform. It gives the impression that space is utilized very poorly. Agree with Mr McG. The good news is there are a lot of places in the world you could go to with this boat. The bad news is there are a lot of places you can’t go to with that draft.

In another year or so, the price will be lower. Not a lot of demand for this kind of boat in the recreational market.
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No mention of stabilizers, running gear, # of water tight compartments, bow and or stern thrusters, generator, water maker. All pictures shot with a wide angle lens (standard practice), ..... so many things not mentioned.....
Based upon the berthing photos, 3 man crew or perhaps 2 guest and a captain?

Best guess, the type of boat where the owner just hangs out and the captain chooses the crew etc.

Forget the ICW and the loop.

I agree, better utilization of interior spaces. (suggest one more stateroom) I think for that kind of money one could get a really nice cabin on a cruise ship and cruise for a couple of years or more without the worry of maintenance or upkeep.

All that being said, I think it is a very nice boat. They did a fantastic job on finishing the interior wood work.

Even though I could but the boat outright, it is just not my kind of boat.
 
OldDan1943 said:
No mention of stabilizers, running gear, # of water tight compartments, bow and or stern thrusters, generator, water maker. All pictures shot with a wide angle lens (standard practice), ..... so many things not mentioned.....
Based upon the berthing photos, 3 man crew or perhaps 2 guest and a captain?

Best guess, the type of boat where the owner just hangs out and the captain chooses the crew etc.

Forget the ICW and the loop.

I agree, better utilization of interior spaces. (suggest one more stateroom) I think for that kind of money one could get a really nice cabin on a cruise ship and cruise for a couple of years or more without the worry of maintenance or upkeep.

All that being said, I think it is a very nice boat. They did a fantastic job on finishing the interior wood work.

Even though I could but the boat outright, it is just not my kind of boat.
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Did you even read the ad?

Nice boat. Been for sale for a while. Niche market.
 
One strange thing about this boat (for some people) is the lack of headroom. I emailed the broker a couple of years ago— the headroom is only 6’ throughout most of the boat.

I looked for the old email and couldn’t find it, but I’m pretty sure I’m not misremembering.
 
cardude01 said:
One strange thing about this boat (for some people) is the lack of headroom. I emailed the broker a couple of years ago— the headroom is only 6’ throughout most of the boat.

I looked for the old email and couldn’t find it, but I’m pretty sure I’m not misremembering.
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Lack of headroom would make sense why this boat won't sell. Main engine barely broken in,800 hrs. 19' beam gives a lot of room inside. Draft is another reason but it doesn't stop Nordhavns from selling. lot of boat for the money if it fits your criteria.
 
Scout was at TrawlerFest in Anacortes, WA for a couple of years. I seem to recall that the owner said he built the vessel, and since MetalCraft Marine is a Canadian aluminum boat builder I wonder if attributing the build to that yard is correct. Maybe there is another MetalCraft Marine.

The engine room, as I recall, was really well done - lots of clever ideas although I can't remember any of them. Not the prettiest boat I've ever seen....
 
Indeed the fabric used for the pilot house seating is really something! But if this is the only issue it is an easy fix.

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Lou_tribal said:
Indeed the fabric used for the pilot house seating is really something! But if this is the only issue it is an easy fix.

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all the fabric is hideous.. the chair in the bridge looks like someone blew chunks on a blue chair. your right.. all you have to do is throw $$$ at it.
HOLLYWOOD
 
Great Lakes Boats

Great Lakes Boats
 

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The fabric notwithstanding, I really like that boat.

Is it just me, or maybe the way the photo was taken, but does the aft portion of the hull seem incredibly flat? How will that handle following seas? Can’t remember what the downsides of a flat hull are.
 
What is that? Home built cabin on a pro built hull? I don't know why but I kind of like it.

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Great Lakes Commercial Gillnetters. They go out for whitefish in all weather until the lakes freeze over.
 
hollywood8118 said:
very interesting boat.. but whoever picked the fabrics and colors ( including the red hull ) should never of had been allowed near that boat.

Has a weird top heavy big bow like a N40..

interesting alternative to a N46.. looks better laid out

HOLLYWOOD
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Re the colors you’re probably just conservative. But you’re right the fabrics are awfull. I’d change them before showing the boat. Blue on the hull would be nice.
But I can’t belive you compared the Nordhavn 46 to this red thing. Not even from the same planet. Not slam’in you as your posts are usually knowledgeable and interesting. You must see something I don’t. Or I see something you don’t .... like that awfull hull. Forget the color what were you actually seeing here?
 
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Forgive me I am from Tennessee

Forgive me I am from Tennessee
 

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I like it. Not much water at Punta Gorda, might be why its for sale. Who cares about the upholstery...
 
BruceK said:
https://www.boatsonline.com.au/boats-for-sale/used/power-boats/classic-craft-free-vessel-sank/211647.
This is kind of interesting. The huon pine timber from Tasmania, of which it is built, preserves perfectly underwater. Huon pine used these days usually comes from old trees found underwater, due to dam construction, etc. The hull should be ok but the rest of it,:eek:.
Knowing the broker involved, I`d guess his job is getting it removed, as cheaply as possible.
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That is one really nice classic [antique??] boat. Hope she gets saved! :popcorn:
 
Donsan said:
Here is a nice plastic alternative to Scout for almost $250K less and made in Canada too:

2003 Magna Marine Nova Scotia 47 Pilot House Power Boat For Sale
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This IS an interesting boat. I don’t have a problem with the decor, in fact I quite like the salon with blue/white motif. The pilot chair looks very comfortable and could be fit with a slip cover to calm down the pattern. The red hull needs toning down and the ark graphic needs to go. I would like to see a pic of the boat afloat cos it looks like it’s got huge windage forward. Not sure what the dolphin striker/pulpit strut is all about either. It does have a flat run aft but is stabilized.

There is a lot to like about the boat and I really like it mechanically. Kill shot comes from only one stateroom. That’s a shame. Takes it out of the market for the majority of buyers.
 
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