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Discussion in 'Huckins Yacht' started by YachtForums, May 18, 2004.

  1. vikingsabre

    vikingsabre New Member

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    One more congratulations on your new boat. She will serve you well! Nice new name.
    Best,
    George
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    1962 Huckins 46'
  2. MYCaptainChris

    MYCaptainChris Senior Member

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    Thank you everyone.
    George, I plan to be in the Charleston in the spring, I'd love to see your 46 if it's there?
  3. vikingsabre

    vikingsabre New Member

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    Charleston in the Spring is beautiful, but sadly my boat spends the year in Lyme, CT. Bringing her here and back each year is too expensive! But let me know when you are coming, I'd love to see your boat.
  4. Paradise

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    RE: Charlotte Lady - 1971 65' Huckins Flybridge Motor Yacht - Hull 406. Dear Forum, Mabruteam & Lawrence: I purchased Charlotte Lady in September 2014. I had engine work performed on the MAN D2542 630HP engines before I ran them and sea-trialed Charlotte Lady. We had a very successful sea trial. On December 1, 2014 my wife and I cruised Charlotte Lady from Mattituck, New York to Baltimore, Maryland. Using modest power, our cruise speed was 22 knots with a lot of power to spare. My ID picture is Charlotte Lady cruising the Chesapeake & Delaware Canal at 22 knots. She planes at about 13 knots and rides great. I thank Lawrence for suggesting marinas and fuel locations for our route to Baltimore. UPDATE: I have decided to resell Charlotte Lady and the ad can be found on BoatTrader. That is the best way to contact me if have interest in purchasing Charlotte Lady. She is sea-trial ready.
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  5. SFS

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    I'm curious - why are you selling after just 4 months?
  6. Wl3175

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    Why the change of heart about keeping her ??
  7. Jmitch9001

    Jmitch9001 New Member

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    image.jpg I'm new to this forum (hope I m doing this right). What a great resource and tribute to The Huckins Brand.
    I am considering purchasing the 1984 Huckins 74' Sportscruiser currently named Resilient, and that is sitting in Freeport, Bahamas. I saw the boat last Friday, but won't have any survey results for awhile.
    Does anyone have information about this vessel that can be shared?
    Much appreciated. I look forward to any and all responses.
  8. MYCaptainChris

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    Resilient is the huckins that got me into the huckins game. The owner had a feadship I ran and resilient was like our tender. Beautiful boat and was in great shape (this was ten years ago). From what he tells me now, it is still in good shape but does need some hull work. Thankfully the price reflects that and it's also an easy run to Jacksonville to the huckins yard from Freeport.
  9. Jmitch9001

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    Thanks for the quick reply. Are you saying that you Captained for the current owner who is selling the boat, or the previous owner? Do you know of any peculiarities or specific issues this boat has (not withstanding issues that have come up in the past 10 years)? Was Resilient the boats original name? Can't imagine this boat as a tender! I'm planning to sleep my whole family of 7 plus occasionally 2 grandparents on board. My 4 teenage boys will make a great crew - and boating will teach them some important lessons.
  10. Danvilletim

    Danvilletim Senior Member

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    We thought about this boat when we were buying a year ago. The killer was the ladder stairs to the fly bridge. It starts at cockpit and goes along way very steep. This boat has been for sale for at least 3 years.

    If it glass over foam, I'd get a core sample to make sure the closed cell foam hasn't turned to dust.
  11. Jmitch9001

    Jmitch9001 New Member

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    Yes it is steep. We thought about that, but the boat has so much volume due to the height that it's a trade off I'm willing to make. We also are concerned about the narrow walkways leading to the bow. I'm trying to figure out if we could extend the bow rail back so it's a little safer to move forward while underway. Any thoughts?
  12. Deer Dr

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    You are asking questions about a Huckins on the only yachting forum with some very experienced Huckins owners--I have owned my Huckins for three years and have had Huckins do a significant amount of work on my boat.
    From your comments and questions it is hard to tell if you have owned boats in the past??
    In any event Huckins Yacht Corp probably has information on this boat to share-- contact Dick Rogers by calling Huckins!
    Do you plan to run this boat yourself ??
    How much experience do you have ?
    It is not what one would consider a starter boat.
    The first thing I learned about buying a boat is the engines and mechanicals on board are half of what your buying.
    Start with an engine survey and oil sample analysis-- review the owners engine and transmission maintenance records as a start!
    For what it's worth I really enjoy running my own boat and with two good crew can manage a 53 footer.
    I think I have learned any Huckins you buy will be a good experience but understand its a niche market with only on the order of 480 yachts built-- for the most part all built to specific customers requirements.
    I think the boat you are considering is in the Huckins Book-- my book is on the boat but Huckins can tell you some background and former names.
    All the best--- oh I forget the best yacht broker I ever knew said to me the purchase price often represents half the cost.
  13. Capt Ralph

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    We are sad to report that Dick has retired and is no longer available. The next contact expert available is Paul Rogers (no relation). Paul has been the GM in the yard forever and is your next (great) source for Huckins information.
    Tell Paul, Captain Ralph sent you his way.
    ,rc

    (904) 389-1125 | info (at) huckinsyacht (dot) com
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  14. Jmitch9001

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    Dear Deer Doctor,
    I sense some concern in your post and I appreciate it. For the record, I have owned several boats in the past, but most of my experience is on Sea Ray's... the largest of which was a 46. I've never owned a classic like this. Also, I worked for awhile as a broker - again selling mostly Sea Ray's. I piloted my first boat from the seat of my GrandFather's lap when I was about 5 or so (that was a 55' Houseboat) and I have been driving boats from small runabouts to Cigarette boats, to Sedan Bridges and Express Cruisers since then.
    Mostly, I have been waiting for the day that I could own a yacht of this distinction.
    I do plan to operate the boat myself, but not without guidance and training from a captain first. The one I am working with is a previous Huckins 64 owner and has Captained cruise ships for years.
    Im fairly mechanically inclined and have the experience of owning a fleet of diesel powered trucks. That said, I intend to enlist the help of a captain to oversee and guide me on the intricacies of marine maintenance.
    I will call the Huckins yard later in the week and ask some questions about Resilient. Thanks for the input!
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    Looks like mike muessels boat saw her last week with him beautiful boat
  17. tbirds7

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    I've noticed that Sea Gal isn't listed for sale anymore.
    Does anyone have any current info on her or has she gone to the boneyard?
    I hope not!
  18. Blake Carrell

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    I have recently purchased Si-go. A boat described in depth several years ago at the start of this thread. I am extremely excited to be a Huckins owner and plan on posting pictures of the refit as it comes along. Here is how she was the first time I saw her.
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  19. tbirds7

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    Congratulations Blake!
    I've had my eye on her & was planning on making a bid for her...but $$$ talks.
    The Broker basically told me to come take her, when I spoke to him 5 months ago.
    How rough was she?
    Keep us posted on her progress. She looks like she's got get potential.
  20. Blake Carrell

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    She honestly wasn't too bad. Motors and generator run fine. She has some deck leaks but nothing too crazy (hopefully). More than anything she just needs some TLC.