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  1. NYCAP123, Jul 6, 2011
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    "if someone has a bad ass 46 post they want to sell me for under 70k or trade for some hotrods let me know... until then ill keep my mind on building this badboy... "

    1st, I doubt that many boats were raised within 2 days of sinking during Katrina. Most people had different priorities like saving lives and rebuilding their homes and businesses.
    2nd, I'd really be wondering why the first guy with your dream abandoned the project after putting money in and not even starting the work.
    3rd, There's a reason why Katrina cars couldn't be sold except as salvage. and
    4th, With that sold one listed at $119K the final selling price could have easily been in the $70K neighborhood.
  2. aquachop, Jul 6, 2011
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    1.this is true, the boat was out of the main path of the storm, it was in Houston Texas... it still got some of kitrina but it was not in the area where people were being saved for days.
    2. the guy claims it is a time issue, the only work he did was gut the interior and throw out the furniture and electronics...then stopped work on it.
    general work was done by the marina who had the boat dry docked for insurance reasons where they tried to preserve the boat.
    3. true, but cars are not build for water... i get it, it has a good point
    4.70k is do able... that is a nice boat, i may wait it out and see what happens and what i find...

    thanks for the replies, i am looking more into boats that have not been submerged... i like posts, but oceans seem to be all i can afford.... ill see what happens. like the 44 ocean 1989 on miami CL for 69k or the one on yachtworld for 59,900....i could then afford to build the interior package i want with the booth dinete, and sectional sofa...
  3. RER, Jul 6, 2011
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    The $59.9K boat is sold.
  4. chesapeake46, Jul 7, 2011
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    That baby has been on the market for at least 2 years.
    You may be able to get it quite a bit cheaper than the asking price.
    It'd be a better place to begin.
  5. aquachop, Jul 13, 2011
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    So he might have said the condition was better than actual


    so i found this...
    http://usauctions.com/ItemDetails.aspx?ID=8392

    this is a past auction, but this is the boat in question with detailed pics that will help with a response if it is a doo0able project...

    it looks a bit worse than i imagined after talking with its current owner. i know he hasnt dont anything but wash it and remove the tower and such...

    check it out please and let me know what you think...
  6. aquachop, Jul 13, 2011
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    high lighted version....

    This 1981 46' Post Sport Fisherman was damaged during hurricane Ike. Vessel was submerged during storm surge. All mechanical and electrical systems are compromised. The Post 46 is a sport fishing boat with an aluminum tower. Helm stations on fly bridge and top of tower. Hard tops over fly bridge and top station. Set of engine controls mounted in cockpit for docking purposes. Large aft cockpit with pedestal for fighting chair. The cabin has a V-berth with two bunks forward and head. Galley and dinette are along port side. Mid-cabin on starboard side with full size berth and ensuite head. Main salon area is aft with direct access to cockpit. Galley which is located down and on port side has a 3-burner electric Princess stove top, Whirlpool microwave, GE 120 volt refrigerator/freezer and sink. All appliances in poor condition. There are two Raritan 12 volt heads, one stand-up shower between heads; each head has vanity, sink, and mirror. The following electronics were sighted at time of inspection: Icom VHF, Garmin GPS map, Magellan Nav 1200, Datamarine distance log, Datamarine depth, Furuno color sounder, Furuno radar. Electronics are mounted on fly bridge and were not tested. There is an Onan 8 KW diesel generator, water in oil, corrosion present. No preservation work was performed. Severe abrasion damage to transom corner on starboard side. Damage is from below waterline to deck. Abrasion damage to fiberglass on starboard side from midship to stern. Rubrail is also damaged in same area on starboard side. There are two 1’ x 1’ holes in bottom near keel midship. Scratches on hull 360 degrees. Hydraulic trim tab is missing on starboard side. Window is missing on cabin entrance door. There is a 25 lb fluke anchor with 30’ 3/8 inch chain and 100’ ¾ inch line. 12 volt Maxwell windlass. Props, shafts, and rudders appear serviceable. Vessel is powered by twin 6-71 TA Detroit diesels inboards, water in oil, no preservation work performed on the engines. No trailer is included with this item.
    Florida 6% state sales tax will apply for Florida residents.
  7. Marmot, Jul 13, 2011
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  8. K1W1, Jul 13, 2011
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    Hi,

    If you have money you just want to throw away I will send you some info and you can send it to me via Western Union - I am not going to give you anything in return except a lot less grief than you will get if you buy this POS
  9. Capt Bill11, Jul 13, 2011
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    I can better that deal. I'll take the money and give you all the grief you can handle.
  10. Marmot, Jul 13, 2011
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    Send a third to K1W1, a third to Bill, and the other third to me and I will call you once a month to tell you how much those other guys are ripping you off.

    You will be so much happier.
  11. aquachop, Jul 13, 2011
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    thanks guys

    thanks guys...

    find me a 45-47 tlc boat (post, ocean, egg harbor, pace, or buddy davis) that runs and needs some interior work or the engines rebuilt and ill be a happy guy... i wount even need to send you kind folks all my money.

    where else can i look other than yachtworld, marine source, craigslist and yacht authority
  12. dsharp, Jul 13, 2011
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    I would be concerned about the transom/starb'd side being caved in as well as the 2-1' by 1' holes in the bottom by the keel. That boat looks like it beat on something for a while and likely had a piling shoved up through the bottom. San Leon is on Clear Lake in the middle of about 10,000 sailboats and twice as many dreamers. If that boat was a deal it would be long gone by now. I'm about 45 minutes from there if you're serious about that boat. I would want to look at all the bulkheads from the looks of the damage. We used to do jobs like that in the winter to keep the crew busy, and that's all it did. I hate to dampen your spirits but, you will never get your money back.
  13. RT46, Jul 13, 2011
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    Total loss

    As per the pics and details in the past link:

    I think this boat is a toal loss.

    there is some scrap value if you got it for close to free.

    I might consider this boat and project:
    if I owned my own Fiberglass shop, wood shop..... and had a pair of Cummings QSMs and gears, and genny wrapped in plastic sitting in my shop... or owned a DD shop and parts inventory.....and had 4-5 craftsmen on salary....

    This would be a major project.
    From the outside looking in, it apears to tip the cost benefit scale in the wrong direction....

    I think, that the cost of a rebuild would cost more than the purchase price of a similar vintage 46 Post in good condition.

    Either way, good luck.
    If you do decide to take on this project, please post pictures and progress.
    If you dont, then i strongly recommend you keep looking for another 46 Post, you wont be dissappointed if you end up with a Post, they are awesome boats!


    good luck

    RT46
  14. aquachop, Jul 13, 2011
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    thanks for the info... a 46 post is really my dream boat... i may have been blinded by the dream on this one... i decided not to go with this boat... shipping was 7800 to get it home where i can work on it...

    i could do it cheap here in ohio, but i think it may be over my head... (i can rebuild motors, generators, i have cheap fiber glass and wood people) like 20/hr plus materials because all the shops here are laid off... but i think it would be a project for life due to wiring... if the wiring was all fine, i would take on the project... but i am really wanting a 46 post... i will buy a boat in the next year... i made an offer on a post in NJ and ill see what happens, its a 42... if any one has a line on a 46 tlc boat ((please let me know)) im very serious and i want one bad... i do want to get a good price and ill make a cash offer on one.

    if i buy one in the 70 range it will be next year, if i buy one in the 20-30k range i can do it today and work on it until next year... makes no difference to me...

    my job is moving me to charleston sc, next spring... i need a done boat to live on then...

    i hope i find one i can work with, or a nice tlc boat i can live on and work on.

    a post if first choice, then buddy davis, then the others listed...

    thanks everyone for the replies
  15. bigg1069, Jul 13, 2011
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    You might try cooperss.com if you looking for a project.I've bought some fixer uppers from them and had great luck. you just have to sift through a bunch of junk to find the one thats right for you. good luck
  16. Capt J, Jul 13, 2011
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    Try keeping an eye on sites like National Liquidators in Ft. Laud. They tend to get a lot of sportfish that are repo's and need work to various degrees, but the majority of theirs have always been floating......
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