Free 50' MotorYacht to good home

Holy Hyacinths Batman!!!

That thing is gorgeous!
 
Glad to hear this worked out for everyone!
Keep us posted on the updates and post lots of pictures.
 
I'll post some pics or a link to them as we go along.

It is amazing that the engines don't smoke. Hopefully it bodes well for their longevity.

After the yard period I plan on flushing both the raw and fresh water cooling systems, rebuild/replace the raw water pumps, replace both starters, replace all the hoses and clamps, check the exhaust mixers, change the thermostats and seals, etc. Basically make sure all the auxiliary bits and pieces are in good shape.

At the same time I'm going to get the genset looked at and decide whether it's worth fixing or just put in a new one.

The goal is to get all the systems sorted out while cleaning out the boat and then move on to freshening up the interior and exterior.
 
Do you have an expected budget for this project?
How much will it be worth when complete?
I'm not second guessing just curious!
 
I'll post some pics or a link to them as we go along.

It is amazing that the engines don't smoke. Hopefully it bodes well for their longevity.

After the yard period I plan on flushing both the raw and fresh water cooling systems, rebuild/replace the raw water pumps, replace both starters, replace all the hoses and clamps, check the exhaust mixers, change the thermostats and seals, etc. Basically make sure all the auxiliary bits and pieces are in good shape.

At the same time I'm going to get the genset looked at and decide whether it's worth fixing or just put in a new one.

The goal is to get all the systems sorted out while cleaning out the boat and then move on to freshening up the interior and exterior.
 
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Originally posted by Audrey II

Do you have an expected budget for this project?
How much will it be worth when complete?
I'm not second guessing just curious!

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Budget is $50,000 to $100,000.
Luckily I can get most things at OEM pricing and have lots of sources to turn to for good pricing on most parts, services and labor rates. So the money should go a long way. Plus Sailorman is just down the road. :-)

The goal is to decide what we need/want to replace or upgrade and then take our time to hopefully find the best deals as they come along.

The first score was a pair of refurbished blue 8000 lum LED underwater lights that sold for $1600 each that I got for $800 for the pair with drivers from I guy who just happened to stop by the boat I'm currently running, that's on the hard at the moment, and asked if I knew anybody who wanted some UW lights cheap. I love this town for boat stuff! :-)

Based on the ones I've seen for sale, at the very least I think $125,000 selling price. But with all this boat has on it and will have when we're done, perhaps more in the $150,000+ neighborhood.

The ones I've seen for sale so far are 1985 to 1989 models (this one is a 1990) ranging from $109,000 to $225,000 asking prices.
And none of them have stabilizers I believe. Even the ones at the top of the price range. So the stabilizers will add to the value of the boat quite a bit I would think. Especially with the upgraded MultiSea control unit.

But any thoughts of selling it are off in the distance at the moment. So who know what it would really bring at resale.
 
I wasn't implying this was going to be a quick flip! If you can rehab the boat for that price then it sounds like a great deal! I love the look of it, I like seeing the older boats brought back to their glory. I own a 20 year old boat that I do my best to keep looking new but it is nothing compared to this project you have a true yacht!
Best of luck please post pictures I can't wait to see this project begin.
 
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Originally posted by Capt. Bill1

I'll post some pics or a link to them as we go along.

It is amazing that the engines don't smoke. Hopefully it bodes well for their longevity.

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I'm sure it will. We run 6v92TA's in the boats at work, and beat them with a brutality that no engine should ever have to suffer, and they keep running (not how I'd ever suggest treating engines at all, but the nature of the work with those boats, can't be avoided). Smoke a lot and leave mystery drips in the bilge like any Detroits, but most failures are simply wear and tear, not catastrophic failure. Not uncommon to get 5,000 hours out of an engine that's had a service life three steps beyond 'severe'.
 
Left the dock at 1-1:30 this afternoon in West Palm. Offshore of Del Ray heading for FLL.

I have not said this out loud but so far the engines are running perfectly as are the stabilizers and pretty much everything else except the genset. Which I knew was an issue.

1400 rpm for 9+ knots.

Not bad for a boat that has not left the dock in about two years. :-)
 
Ha, I had post that didn't I!

No soon did I post that and all the DC systems dropped out. Of course the engines being out school Detriots didn't care and just kerp on humming.

First it looked like all the batteries had gone dead. But that made no sence because that would mean both alternators weren't charging. Poked around with a test meter until it looked like it was a ground issue. Which it was. Christ Craft had installed a rather cheesy ground bus bar, admittedly it did last for a couple of decades, that looks at first glance like one solid piece. But in reality it's several pieces tied to heather with a thin plate that screws to each individual bar. Some of the screws are striped and the others were loose. So I tightened everything up as best I could and got a good ground back. Then all the DC stuff powered back up properly.

Another thing to add to the list.

Other than that the boat handled and ran very well. And the stabilizers came in very handy today since the wind was mostly out of the East and the seas were on our beam. You sure could feel the difference when the dropped out due to the ground problem.

Monday it gets hauled and we are off to the races.
 
Here are some pictures of the boat on the hard.



The shafts are out and along with their muff couplers and props are at the prop shop now.



I got a hold of a free set of 6 sq ft NAIAD fins to replace the 4.5 sq ft ones that were on there. Since the boat is going to be run at slow speeds more often than not they should let the stabilizers function better at those lower speeds. And we had to pull the fins to change the seals and check the shafts anyway.



Changing out all the thru hulls and external screens. Except two that apparently were installed at some point but have nothing connected to them. Also install 2 new ones. One for an additional A/C unit we are putting in the saloon and one for the possibility of adding a watermaker later. And yes, we will be installing the Groco seacock backing plates.



Main engine seacocks before removal. That area will also get cleaned and painted before the new seacocks go in.



A few pictures of some of the good stuff that came with the boat.











Some of the new goodies to be installed. Like the PSS dripless shaft seals.



Aft of the port engine after the stuffing box, coupler and shaft were removed. As well as the engines raw water pump. This area will get cleaned up and painted while those things are out.



Contemplating installing an external bow thruster.



The saloon as a tool/work room. All the furniture and soft goods will be replaced after the yard period

 
Bill - It looks like you and Mike are really taking care of my baby. You have a lot going on, and I appreciate the care you are taking. I hope you guys really enjoy the boat after all the work you have planned. Keep us updated as you progress.
 
These engines were never painted Apline Green. Only stock DD engines are painted Green. In 1990 Detroit Diesel did not make a stock marine engine. These engines were modified by Covington Detroit Diesel of Bern, NC for the marine industry, and are always painted Hot Rod White. Johnson and Towers (J&T) also modified DD engines for marine use, but they took them to the extreme, putting out 700+hp. These engines are only 550HP.
 
All very true. I'm just partial to the original DD color! Years ago we had to replace a main (a 6V-53), finally sourced one and it showed up in MTU white. Very first thing the engineers did, before it even came off the skids, was to swarm it with rattle fans of alpine green! I think they must have corrupted me...
 
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