1987 Post 46’ Sporty vs 1972 Hatteras 42”

What same engines? Clutches and propellers?
What does "updated" include?
No crystal balls here. Need more info if you want help in comparing these fine hulls.
I automatically would lean to the Post. Great Post group here on YF and they luv their boats.

I'd lean to the Hatteras or an early 2000's 50' Post. The 46' Post will scare ya in a following sea.

The Post is comfortable trolling and holding on station for bottom fishing and should be faster and more efficient than the Hatteras but the Hatteras will give you a better ride in a rough sea. I've spent many days and nights on a 46 a few years newer than the one you mention and have never been scared in a following sea. You learn to work with what you have if you like the boat.

I'm not going to give that 1972, 42' Hatterass a lot of high-tech bottom design, for a better ride.
IMO, solid and super heavy glass schedule kept the hull wet and slow.

I don't think the 6-71 TIB was available in the early '70s.
Probably the Cummins VM & VTs were available for the 1972 Hatt when new.
I'm sure the 1987 Post did have the 6-71 TIB available.

I don't want to bash old boats, Our Bert is 47 years old now (1978), but technology and hull design came around drastically in 25 years since '72.
This thought alone would make me pass on the Hatt.

IMO, I'd rather push a real fish boat vs an antique, museum prototype anyway.
Go for the Post.

Post Kids are Cool.

I know of a not yet listed 1996 Bertram 46 (not to be mistaken with the older 46.6 model) that was totally refurbished, including repowered with 730 hp. C-12 Cat's in two Palm Bch yards back in 2017. Current owner paid $315,000. but how does $195,000 sound and who knows; the guy might take less.

Wow - the market has softened/collapsed that much?

Guess it all depends on how much loss a seller is willing to take. I only know of this 46 as she appeared immaculate a few years ago but quickly sold before I was able to sell the one I had to seriously start shopping and somehow kept in touch with the one up in the NE who bought her. Probably a GREAT deal for someone. Owner said come spring she'll be listed.

Nothing works on an old boat, except it's owner!!!!!!!!!!!!