2013 Aquasport Octoberfest!

[gran398]

Yep SB, came out really fortunate on the old girl. The former partner signed her over today in full....no money exchanged.

Then transferred 50% ownership to a guy here in town who, among other ventures, is a yacht broker. He has a full shop, mechanics, wetslips, etc. In return, his stake is to fix her up to good working/offshore/overnighting order. New interior, new genset, AC, head, galley, etc. All of the pretty finishing work which wasn't addressed after the former partner dove on me.

Plus... no cost wetslip. That size goes for $700 a month at the marinas here. He also covers insurance, all maintenance, hurricane expenses, etc.

Pretty excited. It's like losing your wallet chock full of money....then finding it three years later

[seabob4]

And to think Scotty, a couple years ago she was on the market and you would have taken a bath should she have sold!!

Excellent my Bro!  Excellent!  And quite the mother ship she would be!  For all who don't know, she's a '63 (right Scotty?) Hatt 36' Convertible, here's a link to her pics...http://s259.photobucket.com/user/seabob ... t=3&page=1

With that little girl on the water, I just may make it up for the 2014 Oktoberfest!

[icemanbryan]

Scotty, is the old girl getting close to being seaworthy?



Have all the little Aquasport Minnows running around her?  

Is that a Hatteras?

[seabob4]

'63 bud.  Click on the link in my post...

[gran398]

Yep Bryan, she's a Hatteras.

SB, was bought as  a '63, but per USCG documentation a '64. There was a ton of work done 6-7-8 years ago. New tanks...which meant cutting out the deck. New deck, carbs, heat exchangers, engine work, belts, pulleys, steering, batts, windows, salon doors, curtains, wiring, powdercoat, paint, Schaeffer riggers, Furuno/Icom/Shakespeare, fighting chair, life raft, etc. But before she was finished...the former partner threw in the towel.

His timing was perfect. Less than a year later, the stock market had a 60% haircut...the Great Recession had begun.

Pulled the boat, put it on the hill. And there she's sat for close to three years.

Bob you're right....I'm a lucky guy. And darn grateful for this stroke of new luck.

[seabob4]

Scotty, Karma is a good thing.  And obviously, you have earned yourself some good karma.  Karma isn't free, you know...  

[seabob4]

Probably my favorite pic right there!!

[gran398]

Scotty, Karma is a good thing.  And obviously, you have earned yourself some good karma.  Karma isn't free, you know...  

You're right SB. Karma isn't free to any of us.

The Golden Rule. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

I've been hooked before following this mantra. A crook will always be a crook, and yep, I'm too trusting.

On the other hand, in business I bend over backwards to provide folks their money's worth.

Being small is an attribute in my biz..we don't need the margin the big chain's require. The astute shopper will choose quality and service every time over slick advertising.

Same with you, you provide superior work at a fair price. Bryan does the same in his biz. Many of our members are specialists in their field.

Point being, most of the time, when all is said and done...we make our own luck in this world.

[icemanbryan]

Scotty, Karma is a good thing.  And obviously, you have earned yourself some good karma.  Karma isn't free, you know...  

You're right SB. Karma isn't free to any of us.

The Golden Rule. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

I've been hooked before following this mantra. A crook will always be a crook, and yep, I'm too trusting.

On the other hand, in business I bend over backwards to provide folks their money's worth.

Being small is an attribute in my biz..we don't need the margin the big chain's require. The astute shopper will choose quality and service every time over slick advertising.

Same with you, you provide superior work at a fair price. Bryan does the same in his biz. Many of our members are specialists in their field.

Point being, most of the time, when all is said and done...we make our own luck in this world.

Yes, that is correct.
I believe do more than people expect.
It really does not cost much and the customers are very happy.
I do not advertise, I have not in 20 years.
Right now, I am booked through April.
I am a very lucky guy and I never forget that.
Scotty, that is one awesome boat.
I may have stayed more that a couple of days knowing that baby was there :).
She is a beauty for sure.
Glad it worked out for you.

[gran398]

Bryan, thanks so much bud. We all think alike here... its amazing folks are folks no matter where you go.

The Big Picture. Those that get it, get it. Unfortunately many don't. They blame others for their troubles, bad luck, etc.

You're busy and booked for a reason. Guys, in general, those that aren't busy and can do it first thing in the morning....

Beware.

[GoneFission]

Here are a couple pics I took about a year ago:

 



Here's an early Hatteras catalog/promo photo that should look familiar - that could be Scott's dad on the bridge - with little Scotty asleep in the cabin dreaming of King Mackerel:  :sunny:


She's a classic Hatt - those 60s Hatteras are built tough and strong.  Willis Slane, who founded the company, used to display a big Hatt (even his own 41 footer "Knit Wits") at boat shows supported by a single block under the keel - no other boat could do that!  It demonstrated the strength of the Hatteras hull.    The first commercial Hatteras boats were built in 1960, with the company offering several models starting in '62.  These early Hatts were the first all-fiberglass motor yachts and set the standards for those to come.  

Sadly, Brunswick bought Hatteras in the 90s and Dusty McCoy and company pretty much sucked the money out of the company.  Brunswick sold its Hatteras and Cabo brands to Versa Capital Management LLC affiliate Navis HCY Acquisition LLC in August of this year (2013).  Hatteras and Cabo are expected to stay in North Carolina and John Ward will continue to lead them.  John Ward seems to be a good guy, and we all hope Hatteras will return to it's position of leadership.  Hatteras' bread and butter for years has been 50 foot sport fishing boats, but that market has pretty much been taken over by large center console boats.  It will be interesting to see what happens with the Hatteras line.  The 90 footers actually are still selling...  

Scott's boat would be a great lake boat or near-shore boat, but she might be hard to sell today with big-block gas engines - it seems everyone wants diesels...  :x   Now what if you put a couple used Cummins 6BTs from Dodge pickups in there?  

Maybe we should start another thread on Scott's Hatteras...  

[seabob4]

Scott's boat would be a great lake boat or near-shore boat, but she might be hard to sell today with big-block gas engines - it seems everyone wants diesels...  :x   Now what if you put a couple used Cummins 6BTs from Dodge pickups in there?  

Maybe we should start another thread on Scott's Hatteras...  

Think I'll do that John.  It would be fun and interesting, now that Scott has a partner who cares, to see how the old girl progresses in the right hands...

[icemanbryan]

Yes, a thread on Scotty's Hatteras would be awesome.
I for one would love to see it progress.

[gran398]

Great post CJ, also interesting the latest developments with the company....thanks a bunch

Thanks guys, good idea to start a new thread. We're gonna move it at the end of the month. My new partner has a lowboy set up for yacht transport, and a Freightliner. So will be sure to post some pics of the move, and all of the finish work etc.

More neat news. He had bought at auction another 34 someone had chopped up to turn into an express, but it never happened. So he has a bare hull...plus a shipping container full of original parts....mahogany trim, galley fixtures, head, lighting, etc.

Really happy with the turn of events, and like the new partner too