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Inventory # 10055
Location: Wanchese, NC
General Description: This 1965 34' Hatteras Aft Cabin was partially submerged due to freeze damage to the sea strainer servicing the air conditioning system until bilge pumps and batteries stopped operating. Hull in fair condition for age with chalky gelcoat. Curled and peeling paint over entire hull exterior. No evidence of water in salon area. Galley water level estimated approximately 2 above sole. Forward V-berth and aft cabin water levels reported approximately 1-1.5 above the sole. Unrelated hull damage was noted to the starboard side air intake vents. Four of the six vents display damaged or missing metal fins. Exterior railing, stainless steel stanchions with vinyl coated lifeline, fair to good condition for age. Rear and side cabin doors in poor condition. Has aluminum anchor roller in good condition. Batteries were discharged and no AC power was available at time of inspection so no electrical or accessories could be tested. Not all equipment could be tested as no power to vessel at time of inspection.
Other:
Florida 6% state sales tax will apply for Florida residents.
Storage charges will accrue after the 10 day grace period. Loading fees will apply if no trailer included. Buyer is responsible for loading fees.
Boat stands are not included.
Height:
Beam: 12.6
Displacement: 17000
Draft: 3.0
Engines: Twin Chrysler V-8 gas Inboard Engines. Engines submerged. Unknown if engines preserved but Engines appeared to have new oil. No water sighted on lube oil dipstick, levels appear normal. It was not possible to test engines as no power to vessel. Extra spare engine accessory parts sighted.
Transmission: Borg Warner transmissions, port ID tag missing, Starboard ID tag not legible. Transmissions submerged. The dipstick on the starboard transmission would not unscrew to check. The port transmission was a threaded plug and unable to remove.
Generator / Battery: There is no generator. Batteries had been submerged. Batteries: 27 Group, 2 appear in good condition, 2 appear in poor condition. Two batteries had been replaced and numerous wire ends were changed. The scrap wire ends were left on the boat. Battery boxes at the rear between the engines still showed some water and galvanic corrosion to connecting cables. Statpower True Charge 20Amp/3 bank Charger appears in good condition, not tested.
Electronics: Icom IC-M302, VHF Radio, Furuno L5-4100 echo Sounder, Flybridge stereo Pioneer DEH-1600, no electronics tested, condition unknown.
Galley: Galley with sink, Emerson Microwave, Norcold Refrigerator/freezer (refrigerator appeared unaffected), Princess 3-burner stove (portion of stove showed possible water damage) and Princess oven and Hamilton Beach Toaster Oven (appears unused). No appliances tested, condition unknown. The galley lower two drawers show water damage. The galley carpet was lifted revealing recently installed wood sole which was in good condition. Interior with salon, galley, forward V-berth and aft cabin. The aft cabin appears to have been recently refinished including fuel tanks & bed framing replacement. Upholstery in good condition, bedding cushions and love seat cushions appear in good condition. Headliner in fair condition, vinyl headliner has been painted. Carpet in overall fair condition but worn and lower areas show water damage.
Ground Tackle: There is no windlass.
Canvas, Mast Rigging, Sails: Flybridge bimini frame/canvas, torn, bent frame, in poor condition. Aft Deck bimini frame/canvas in fair condition.
Head: Two heads: Forward head with sink, toilet in forward head, no shower. Aft head with sink, sink shower attachment and no toilet. (The portable toilet in the forward head could possibly be for the aft head. Neither toilet tested.)
Shipping: Item sold "where is". Assistance with shipping is generally available; however, buyer is responsible for costs of preparing item for shipment and charges for loading vessel onto trailer or transport.
Special Transport Info: TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE
Effective 06/20/03
Item sold "as is, where is"
This item is sold "as is, where is" without warranty of merchantability,
fitness or other warranty express or implied.
Inspection of items, errors in description
The
winning bidder ("buyer") is allowed an inspection period to
verify that the item substantially complies with the published
description. A buyer who has inspected an item prior to final bid
shall be deemed to have accepted the condition of the item at the time of
the inspection but may reserve inspection following close of the auction
only as to any changes in the item between the time of the initial
inspection and a subsequent inspection made within the time for voiding
the sale as set forth herein. The time period for voiding the sale
and giving notice to USauctions of such ends the earlier of the time
buyer ships or otherwise takes possession of the item, 24 hours
following actual inspection of the item or 10 days following close of the
auction. In the event there is a material difference between the
item and the item description and buyer desires to void the sale, buyer
shall so notify USauctions by email or by fax to phone prior to the end of the
time period set forth.
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USauctions in addition to any other
remedies provided for hereunder. In the event
buyer properly voids the sale in a timely manner as required hereunder,
buyer's sole remedy shall be to receive a refund of the portion of the
purchase price paid.
BUYER SHALL HVE NO RIGHT TO ANY PRICE ADJUSTMENT SHOULD BUYER ELECT NOT TO VOID THE SALE AS PROVIDED FOR HEREIN. Neither USauctions nor the owner of the item
shall be liable for any of buyer's costs incidental to the sale including,
but not exclusively, travel, inspection, shipping or repairs. Any actions undertaken by
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obligation upon USauctions or an item owner to ship the item, pay for
shipping or be responsible for the shipment in any manner
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Payment of bid, defaultBuyer shall be obligated to pay the lesser of 25% of the bid amount or $25,000
not later than the close of business on the third business day following the
close of bidding. Payment instructions will be sent via buyers listed e-mail
following the close of the auction. Payment may be made by bank wire, by sending a cashier's check by mail, or by direct deposit of a cashier's check into the USauctions trust account. NO CASH OR PERSONAL CHECKS ACCEPTED.
Payment in full by collected funds is
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responsible for payment of all applicable sales taxes, registration fees and
transfer fees. In the event buyer fails to make all or any portion of the
initial deposit or final payment as required hereunder, Buyer shall be in
default and Buyers right to purchase shall terminate. In the event buyer
defaults, Buyer shall be obligated to pay a fee to USauctions equal to 10%
of the bid amount and Buyer shall further be obligated to pay the owner of the
item any shortfall between the bid price and the amount received from an arms
length resale of the item whether sold at a private or public sale. Buyer
agrees to pay reasonable attorney fees incurred in any action to collect any
sums due from Buyer. The venue for any action pertaining to the sale of this
item shall be Broward County, Florida and shall be governed by the law of the
State of Florida
Removal of items, storage charges, risk of loss
Items must be removed not later than
10 days
following the close of bidding unless other arrangements are made. It shall be buyer's responsibility to make
arrangements for moving the item or, in the alternative, for making
arrangements to store the item beyond the 10 day grace period. It
shall be buyer's responsibility for making arrangements to load and
transport items. Buyer shall give USauctions notice of intent to pick up
an item in sufficient time to ensure the storage charges are paid. When picking up vessels, Buyer shall make necessary arrangements with the boat yard
where the vessel is located with not less than 24 hours notice
before picking up a vessel to ensure the vessel is cleared for transport,
any storage liens are paid, any necessary equipment is available and the
vessel is not blocked in. Buyer assumes risk of loss of the
item as of the earlier of the time buyer's right to void the sale
terminates or the time buyer acquires insurance on the vessel. In the event Buyer fails
to remove items in a timely manner, daily storage fees may be charged at the sales
location and/or the items may be removed and stored at buyer's risk and
expense.
Delivery of title
For titled items, delivery
of free and clear title shall be the responsibility of the owner of the
item. General processing time of titles is 4 to 6 weeks. In the event the item owner fails to deliver
free and clear title to buyer in a timely manner, Buyer shall have the option of
voiding the sale or of seeking specific performance directly against the
item owner. USauctions shall have no liability to
buyer or the item owner for failure to deliver free and clear title to buyer beyond refund of funds
collected by USauctions to the parties entitled thereto, upon return of
the item in substantially the condition sold. Buyer shall be solely responsible for applying for and taking all actions
necessary to complete registration, titling or documentation as buyer may
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