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2002 50' Post w/ 10 cyl MAN 860hp

Discussion in 'Post Yacht' started by Soulstice, Apr 24, 2019.

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  1. Capt J

    Capt J Senior Member

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    I have a customer with a 50’ post with mans and they have over 6,000 hours and have never been overhauled and still run great. Boat cruises at 27 knots at 55 gph. Very good engine package and the mans aren’t that expensive to maintain. Very smooth and quiet at cruise. Most people do the 1000 hour service every 4-5 years or 1000 hours. Man calls for every 2 years, but I unless the motors are in warranty, nobody I know of follows that.
  2. Capt J

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    2002s were effected by Gelcoat issues. My customers is just slightly older and they were all fixed and awlgripped in the early 2000s and haven’t re-appeared. If they aren’t apparent on this one, they probably never will be or were already fixed.
  3. Beau

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    You guys are kind! I certainty intend to remain the grumpf on YF, but I'll be getting into something I can single handle at a windy dock - maybe a 38 Eastbay with a bunch of thrusters
  4. Beau

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    Ditto
  5. Quality Time

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    I assume you're talking about the '02 in Old Saybrook, is that one cracked?
  6. Soulstice

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    Yeah, that boat is a mess topsides up on the gelcoat and cockpit. The broker claimed $150k needed to repair it and the owner has no interest in moving on price. Beautiful boat otherwise.
  7. Quality Time

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    Wow, I don't care for the modified bowrail either.
  8. Soulstice

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    I ended up finding an old Post 50' brochure and they refer to the 820's as the 860hp MAN's back then so I think you are dead-on.
  9. PtJudeRI

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    My 02 was a disaster as well. It looked like an ex wife took a hammer to the whole topside. $150k is certainly on the high side. I had my boat fixed for under $50k. Still a ton of $$$, but at least the buyer was willing to deal.

    Soulstice- are you looking to move up to a 50?
  10. djguns

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    I have had my 99 /50 about 8 years now, with 1050 Man's I love them, after Irma fresh bottom paint and prop speed, 36 knots 2400 rpm, with 24 knots great on fuel, and yes they are costly to maintain.
    We are thinking about a Enclosed Bridge next, we will miss the Post!
  11. Soulstice

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    Yeah I am looking to move up. I sold the 42 when my wife was pregnant and I was in the middle of doctorate work. Now that my daughter is three and school is done, it is time to get back in the game. When I had the 42, I loved the boat and knew that moving up to the 50 would be the end game. Even with the following sea issue of the 42's, I never found it to be a big issue if you know how to run the boat. On about 40 Canyon trips with the boat, I always felt like it was rock solid. I can only imagine the battlewagon the 50 is with the non-tapered stern.
  12. djguns

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    We are going to miss Her, but we are both over 68 and I do not want the other half carrying dogs / Drinks up to the Bridge on the Outside, its a ***** to get old, but still LOVE our Speeding Sport Fish for travel.
  13. PtJudeRI

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    Looks like you have a few options in the market. I saw that Beau may be selling his 98 50' as well. Single owner boat right there, no gelcoat issues, and located in NY. If you do have gelcoat issues on the next ride, I can hook you up with the guys that did my boat. Not museum quality, but for 30% of price, its a screaming deal.
  14. Soulstice

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    I have an offer out on one which I am surveying this week. If all goes well, I will bring her home at the end of the month. It looks like it is one of the boats that was repaired and painted but if I need to do any work, I will hit you up.
  15. Soulstice

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    Survey went well, looks like there will be a another Post 50 coming north to RI.
  16. Capt Ralph

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    Outstanding. Fill us in on the details. Lots of pictures of big smiles.

    Post kids are cool.
    71s rule.
  17. chesapeake46

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    Good news. Best of luck on your new baby.
  18. Soulstice

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    Lot's of big smiles for sure. Sorry I haven't posted the details yet, just lots of coordinating since I got back from viewing the boat. Looks like I will start the journey of bringing her home this weekend from Florida. Full update to come...
  19. Capt Ralph

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    From FL uh? Anybody we know?
  20. Soulstice

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    Possibly, he is Mikewheels on this forum.