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maintenance question about Hatteras 50' Convertible

Discussion in 'Hatteras Yacht' started by truegerpard, Nov 26, 2015.

  1. truegerpard, Nov 26, 2015
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    Hello people,

    Recently I bought my Hatteras 50' Convertible. Manufactured in 1993 year. The yacht is in Florida, Palm Beach. I have not inspected it yet, because I am with my family in Washington. Surely, I want to replace the bulbs and upgrade the electricity. How many can it cost? (Approximately) I want to plan all expenses. And the last question can I install the floodlight on it? What size/type?

    Thanks
  2. Capt J, Nov 26, 2015
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    Why would you want to upgrade the electricity and how? There should be nothing wrong with the electricity. If you're going to change the bulbs, LED's are about $12 each and the warm white G IV wafers mimic the Halogens. SO, you're saying you bought this boat without seeing it or having it surveyed???
  3. truegerpard, Nov 26, 2015
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    It has some problems with the generator. I trusted the purchase of the yacht to my brother he inspected it with the marine electric. He said the generator not in a good condition. Also, I want to reinstall some light fixtures.
  4. Capt J, Nov 26, 2015
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    Given that it's over 20 years old, your best bet is probably to replace the generator rather than dumping $5k plus into it. If it only needs a few things, then fix it. If it needs major work, replace it. Best to have it evaluated by the manufacturers dealer.
  5. dennismc, Nov 26, 2015
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    Hope our brother retained surveyors to check everything critical or you may have more than light bulbs and a genset to worry about
  6. truegerpard, Nov 27, 2015
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    Where can I order the generator? I will be shipping it to Florida. Where to order the light fixtures and other stuff I checked this site LINK and MEMBERSHIP REMOVED I can not be sure in the service. I do not consider Ebay, because I’m still waiting the headphones from them (3 months)
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  7. Pascal, Nov 27, 2015
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    This is a joke, right?

    Oh wait... Poster lives in Washington ... Assuming DC and not the state it explains it all :)
  8. K1W1, Nov 27, 2015
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    The whole thread should be given the chop as it is a dead link in reality and anyine who finds it by searching will be very disappointed.