Hatteras 42 convertible boat

Doc · 12-25-2008, 04:01 AM

I am about to take the plunge and buy a 2 year old sports fisher Hatteras boat. Just wanted to check if any of you guys have experience with these boats since the boating forums seem to be biased to more expensive brands.
Any advice would be welcome before I make my mind up

ACZakka325i · 12-25-2008, 05:06 PM

Hatteras boats are awesome. They've been building some of the most well constructed boats for over 30 years. I say go for it!

'Cane · 12-25-2008, 09:58 PM

A boat is just a hole in the water, into which you pour money.

bmstyle71 · 12-25-2008, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Cane

A boat is just a hole in the water, into which you pour money.

Not unless you live in it

as homer simpson says "the nice thing about living in a boat is if you don't like your neighbor, you just lift your anchor and move somewhere else".

ACZakka325i · 12-25-2008, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Cane

A boat is just a hole in the water, into which you pour money.

I would expect someone from Florida to appreciate the joys of boating.... I digress.

'Cane · 12-26-2008, 10:04 AM

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I would expect someone from Florida to appreciate the joys of boating.... I digress.

I'd rather spend my time on the golf course.

ACZakka325i · 12-26-2008, 10:53 AM

Fair enough.

in5ane_3 · 12-26-2008, 12:29 PM

Golf is a hell of a hard sport to play

ACZakka325i · 12-26-2008, 05:06 PM

I was born sailing, but took up Golf while I was in college in Ohio. Fun and very challenging. But, I always said Sailing (boating) is like sex, you don't have to be a pro to enjoy it.

Golf is frustrating 80% of the time.

FStop7 · 12-26-2008, 05:09 PM

They are great boats but you are going to be spending some major $$$$ in terms of of regular upkeep. A good diesel mechanic charges a substantial amount of money per hour, plus parts. Plus the fuel costs are epic. You're looking at putting in I would guess around 600 gallons of diesel to fill your tanks. I mean if you can afford it more power to you, and they are a lot of fun, but that is a major expense. I used to work in a marina that primarily consisted of boats like yours: 35 to 50 foot cabin cruisers and sport fisherman. They're great fun but they're so much work and money.

ACZakka325i · 12-26-2008, 05:11 PM

You figure about 10% of purchase price in seasonal upkeep. The fuel is another story. I worked on a gas dock where dudes in comperable size boats were dropping $5-$10k per fill-up.

Got to pay to play!

SoYank · 12-26-2008, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by in5ane_3

Golf is a hell of a hard sport to play

Golf is a pleasant walk spoilt by a damn white ball.

in5ane_3 · 12-26-2008, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by SoYank

Gold is a pleasant walk spoilt by a damn white ball.

It's hitting that damn white ball that's hard.

kabalm18 · 12-27-2008, 04:33 AM

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Originally Posted by 'Cane

I'd rather spend my time on the golf course.

Golf over boating?

ACZakka325i · 12-27-2008, 12:17 PM

^ can we ban this guy already?!

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Doc Second Lieutenant 23 Rep 287 Posts Drives: E92 M3 AW/Blk sunroof 19s Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cape Town, South Africa iTrader: (0)	Hatteras 42 convertible boat I am about to take the plunge and buy a 2 year old sports fisher Hatteras boat. Just wanted to check if any of you guys have experience with these boats since the boating forums seem to be biased to more expensive brands. Any advice would be welcome before I make my mind up
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ACZakka325i Colonel 283 Rep 2,007 Posts Drives: 2 stroke Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CT iTrader: (2)	Hatteras boats are awesome. They've been building some of the most well constructed boats for over 30 years. I say go for it! __________________ (Waitlist): #1 M2CSL (Current): 2016 F15 X5 3.5xdrive - 2010 997.2 C4S Coupe (Past): 2016 F30 340xi M-Sport -2013 535i xdrive 2008 E92 M3 - 2006 E90 325i 2002 E46 325xi - 1991 E30 325i
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ACZakka325i Colonel 283 Rep 2,007 Posts Drives: 2 stroke Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CT iTrader: (2)	Fair enough. __________________ (Waitlist): #1 M2CSL (Current): 2016 F15 X5 3.5xdrive - 2010 997.2 C4S Coupe (Past): 2016 F30 340xi M-Sport -2013 535i xdrive 2008 E92 M3 - 2006 E90 325i 2002 E46 325xi - 1991 E30 325i
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ACZakka325i Colonel 283 Rep 2,007 Posts Drives: 2 stroke Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CT iTrader: (2)	I was born sailing, but took up Golf while I was in college in Ohio. Fun and very challenging. But, I always said Sailing (boating) is like sex, you don't have to be a pro to enjoy it. Golf is frustrating 80% of the time. __________________ (Waitlist): #1 M2CSL (Current): 2016 F15 X5 3.5xdrive - 2010 997.2 C4S Coupe (Past): 2016 F30 340xi M-Sport -2013 535i xdrive 2008 E92 M3 - 2006 E90 325i 2002 E46 325xi - 1991 E30 325i
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FStop7 I like cars 344 Rep 5,051 Posts Drives: M6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Newbury Park, CA iTrader: (3)	They are great boats but you are going to be spending some major $$$$ in terms of of regular upkeep. A good diesel mechanic charges a substantial amount of money per hour, plus parts. Plus the fuel costs are epic. You're looking at putting in I would guess around 600 gallons of diesel to fill your tanks. I mean if you can afford it more power to you, and they are a lot of fun, but that is a major expense. I used to work in a marina that primarily consisted of boats like yours: 35 to 50 foot cabin cruisers and sport fisherman. They're great fun but they're so much work and money.
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ACZakka325i Colonel 283 Rep 2,007 Posts Drives: 2 stroke Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CT iTrader: (2)	You figure about 10% of purchase price in seasonal upkeep. The fuel is another story. I worked on a gas dock where dudes in comperable size boats were dropping $5-$10k per fill-up. Got to pay to play! __________________ (Waitlist): #1 M2CSL (Current): 2016 F15 X5 3.5xdrive - 2010 997.2 C4S Coupe (Past): 2016 F30 340xi M-Sport -2013 535i xdrive 2008 E92 M3 - 2006 E90 325i 2002 E46 325xi - 1991 E30 325i
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