 |
|
01-31-2018, 09:52 PM
|
#1
|
Senior Member
City: Lutz
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 471
|
World of used taiwan tubs----
__________________
Advertisement
|
|
|
02-01-2018, 01:32 AM
|
#2
|
Guru
City: Seattle, WA USA
Vessel Name: FORTITUDE
Vessel Model: Kadey Krogen 54-8
Join Date: Jul 2017
Posts: 804
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by geoleo
|
It’s not just Florida. We learned to avoid boat listings that use ‘Save on rent!’ as the ad headline...which roughly translates in ‘Lots of deferred maintenance’.
Looked at one that literally had a rotted hole in the wall of the day head. What?!
__________________
|
|
|
02-01-2018, 06:38 AM
|
#3
|
Member
City: FORT LAUDERDALE FLORIDA
Vessel Model: Bestway 50 CPMY
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 10
|
Defever is in the top ten of fine yachts in the US and still made in Taiwan.
|
|
|
02-01-2018, 08:15 AM
|
#4
|
Guru
City: Satsuma FL/Daytona Beach Shores
Vessel Name: No Mo Trawla
Vessel Model: Hurricane SS188
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 2,306
|
If you would up you budget a bit, you could buy this American made beauty....if the pics aren't 10 years old and Irma hasn't destroyed her.
1990 Hatteras 40 Double Cabin Power Boat For Sale - www.yachtworld.com
Can't beat a Hat!
__________________
Buffalo Bluff Light 28
|
|
|
02-01-2018, 09:30 AM
|
#5
|
Senior Member
City: Lutz
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 471
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Donsan
|
Thanks! But I need a single engine protected prop as my plans are to explore the shallow Forgotten Coast of the Gulf north from Clearwater to Carrabee next few years and will run aground a lot.
|
|
|
02-01-2018, 11:03 AM
|
#6
|
Guru
City: Satsuma FL/Daytona Beach Shores
Vessel Name: No Mo Trawla
Vessel Model: Hurricane SS188
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 2,306
|
Wanted to explore that area myself. Kind of concluded best approach there would be an outboard type trawler. A Rosborough or a C-dory would probably do the trick but they are just too small for me. The Great Harbour TT35 is ideal for this. The issue is it is a new boat with a $300K sticker fully outfitted and only 1 has been delivered. And don't forget the area is loaded with crabpots.
__________________
Buffalo Bluff Light 28
|
|
|
02-01-2018, 11:37 AM
|
#7
|
Guru
City: North Carolina for now
Vessel Name: Small Incentive
Vessel Model: Boston Whaler 130 Sport
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 6,451
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by geoleo
Thanks! But I need a single engine protected prop as my plans are to explore the shallow Forgotten Coast of the Gulf north from Clearwater to Carrabee next few years and will run aground a lot.
|
All the vintage Hatts I am familiar with, including mine, have a keel that extends down well below the props. So I suppose when you mean"protected" you mean some sort of soe or skeg below the prop itself? Not all singles have that feature.
__________________
George
"There's the Right Way, the Wrong Way, and what some guy says he's gotten away with"
|
|
|
02-01-2018, 12:40 PM
|
#8
|
TF Site Team
City: Westerly, RI
Vessel Name: N/A
Vessel Model: 1999 Mainship 350 Trawler
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 2,886
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by geoleo
Thanks! But I need a single engine protected prop as my plans are to explore the shallow Forgotten Coast of the Gulf north from Clearwater to Carrabee next few years and will run aground a lot.
|
I have a friend with a Island Gypsy who ran into the sandy shoulder of a channel when he wandered a little. It was sandy and a soft landing, and he was able to back off of it on his own. With the full keel and protected prop he thought nothing of it until he hauled in the fall. There was a rock in there and it did enough damage to allow water to wick into the keel.
Fairly pricey repair. sitting on the bottom on anchor or mooring at low tide is one thing. running aground is another.
|
|
|
02-01-2018, 01:26 PM
|
#10
|
Guru
City: Satsuma FL/Daytona Beach Shores
Vessel Name: No Mo Trawla
Vessel Model: Hurricane SS188
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 2,306
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Woodland Hills
|
Nice find! Any idea how they cover fiberglass with stainless steel?
__________________
Buffalo Bluff Light 28
|
|
|
02-01-2018, 01:34 PM
|
#11
|
Guru
City: Jacksonville
Vessel Name: Alzero
Vessel Model: Hatteras 63' CPMY
Join Date: Apr 2017
Posts: 1,645
|
5200?
|
|
|
02-01-2018, 01:35 PM
|
#12
|
Guru
City: Palm Coast, FL
Join Date: Jan 2017
Posts: 1,900
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by geoleo
Thanks! But I need a single engine protected prop as my plans are to explore the shallow Forgotten Coast of the Gulf north from Clearwater to Carrabee next few years and will run aground a lot.
|
An honest man
My last boat was able to do some real dodgy stuff, but eventually did bend a couple props at once. I'm looking forward to get something that either can slide across sand ok, or at least protect the running gear when it does hit.
|
|
|
02-01-2018, 02:01 PM
|
#13
|
Veteran Member
City: Puget Sound
Vessel Model: Currently boatless
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 92
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by geoleo
|
I am not sure that any of what you noted has to do with where the boat was originally made. Seems like you have a thing against boats built in Taiwan. If so, look for different boats. There are a LOT of boats out there that were not made in Asia. And there are a lot of boats that were made in Asia that are great vessels.
No matter what you look at, if you are looking at a used boat, the previous owners have a lot more to do with how the boat is now as opposed to where it was made... "Dreaded Previous Owner" is a common term for a reason
|
|
|
02-01-2018, 02:07 PM
|
#14
|
Guru
City: Port Townsend
Vessel Name: The Promise
Vessel Model: Roughwater 35
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 1,565
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by S41
No matter what you look at, if you are looking at a used boat, the previous owners have a lot more to do with how the boat is now as opposed to where it was made... "Dreaded Previous Owner" is a common term for a reason 
|
|
|
|
02-01-2018, 05:01 PM
|
#15
|
Guru
City: Au Gres, MI
Vessel Name: Never Say Never
Vessel Model: President 41 DC
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 10,810
|
I agree that it all about how the boat was maintained.
|
|
|
02-01-2018, 06:00 PM
|
#16
|
Guru
City: Ft Pierce
Vessel Name: Freedom
Vessel Model: Albin 40
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 23,030
|
Some boats suffer neglect worse than others....
|
|
|
02-02-2018, 09:00 AM
|
#17
|
Veteran Member
City: Houston
Join Date: Dec 2017
Posts: 83
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by geoleo
|
The amount of junk on the market is huge, and yes, the ways to attempt to hide the discrepancies has become amusing.
Be patient. Each time you view one of these "gems" you are learning what to look for and what to avoid. I cannot stress enough of being patient and take your time. With enough time you will find a decent boat.
The old boat market is on it's ass. It's a buyers market but you must remain firm and don't get tempted or fall in love with a certain boat.
|
|
|
02-02-2018, 10:07 AM
|
#18
|
Guru
City: Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi, (or where the anchor drops)
Vessel Model: 1973 42 Bertram MY
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 1,201
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by geoleo
Thanks! But I need a single engine protected prop as my plans are to explore the shallow Forgotten Coast of the Gulf north from Clearwater to Carrabee next few years and will run aground a lot.
|
That's part of our boating area. We sailed it for years in a five foot draft sailboat, where I considered a minimum of seven feet of water was necessary to feel comfortable.
We now have a four foot draft and twin props, and we still use the seven foot rule!
We keep a spare set of props on board, but if they never leave their storage spot, that 'd be just great!
__________________
"It's the tides. They can work for you, and they can work against you. And, confidentially, I've had this problem with the tides before." Captain Ron
|
|
|
02-02-2018, 10:39 AM
|
#19
|
Guru
City: North Carolina for now
Vessel Name: Small Incentive
Vessel Model: Boston Whaler 130 Sport
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 6,451
|
As someone else mentioned,before going to see a boat in theis size and price range, ask them to take some pictures for you of some area not shown in the listing, and while they are at it, some that are. A good long phone call with the broker while you are making that request sometimes helps too.
I like having a buyer's broker to do a lot of this vetting and screening. A good one is invaluable.
__________________
George
"There's the Right Way, the Wrong Way, and what some guy says he's gotten away with"
|
|
|
02-02-2018, 12:21 PM
|
#20
|
Guru
City: Carrabelle, FL
Vessel Name: Morgan
Vessel Model: '05 Mainship 40T
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 1,716
|
You can do just fine in the northern gulf with twins. I live in St Marks and kept my boats in Carrabelle for years. The whole no water thing is greatly overblown.
I've found it to be considerably shallower around fort Myers which is considered to be a prime cruising area.
__________________
|
|
|
 |
|
Thread Tools |
Search this Thread |
|
|
Display Modes |
Linear Mode
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
» Trawler Discussions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|