Ratdog, if that owner wants out on that Hat, he will come to his senses. Subtract $27,500 for engine rebuild on that DD, add $3,000 per head for elctrascans and another $1,700.00 for galley stove. Ground tackle with all chain rode with windlass another $5,000.00 Ya lookin' at an additional $40,000 off of selling price. If he will not negotiate on your counter offer WALK AWAY......NO, RUN!!!!! I think you should put in your own electronics. Listen to above comments concerning trawlers...love mine, 17kt top end but cruise at 8.9 all day. Trawlers are far better as a live aboard than a Convertable SF. Heck, you can pick up a Hat MY 53' in much better shape than those SF at fire sale prices. Don't push a deal on a boat and accept poor conditions, there are too many out there that have been taken care of and at great prices. Good luck Dog and enjoy the search!
and subtract another $3,000 for a 16,000 BTU cruisaire conditioner to replace broken one. DON"T let them try to fix it. Replacing the compressor or coils never last more than a few months on these marine conditioners.
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