part of the refit on my 53 hatt includes replacing the 45 year old exhaust hoses running from the ER to the transom... About 20/25' on each side....
First you need to know whether you are smelling raw diesel or diesel exhaust. BIG differnce. If raw unburned diesel you need to look for a diesel...
You are combining two issues into a single question. Bedding: obviously you want to bed any hardware (cleats, chocks,...) with sealant to prevent...
It s an ABYC recommendation https://www.defender.com/pdf/abyc-wire-color-chart.pdf Black or yellow is acceptable but yellow is becoming more...
First thing I d check is the ground for all these lights. It's not going to be fuse since each light is powered when the breaker is turned on!...
The issue on older boats is not just wire size but the age and quality of the wiring. Back in 1970 is was very good but now it s completely...
Lets not forget the french have elected and re elected Governments who have repeatedly opened their borders to MILLIONS of Muslims migrants who...
Yeah sorry I swiped "post" by mistake then the edit didn't post :( So... Well.. First Detroits are WW2 two cycle tech Done and outdated. I am...
If you re doing a full refit like I am doing then yes, convert to 24v. Absolutely if you are referring to stabilizing gyros they run off AC power...
It often doesn't matter as 24 v items can be hard to find in stock... Even a decent Capacity 24v charger in a place like Myrtle beach... Or a 24v...
None of the 53 owners I know really get a 20kts cruise out of the TIs. 17 to 18 with a clean bottom is the most they get That said I was going...
I don't mind the split ER if the rest of the stuff is moved out like pumps, electrical stuff, etc... access is pretty good. There is simply not...
The workshop is ... The old galley dinette! I have a table saw, pile of wood, band saw, table router, etc... All cramped up in there. I prefer to...
Well it's pretty simple... I can't afford a million dollar boat :) and none of the euro style boats appeal to us anyway. I feel the styling has...
I mentioned in another thread that I had recently started a full refit of my aging 1970 Hatteras 53 MY. Bottom line, both engines needed a...
8.3 Originally I was going to use the smaller B series and keep running the boat as a trawler liek I do with the natural Detroits but overall it...
Mine is an early 1970 53 MYS and I have just started a full refit. While a little smaller than the boats you mentioned it doesn't make much of a...
For new boat buyers, I d say up to 60/70, the boat show offers a chance to see a number of models and narrow it down to a short list. After that...
Noise isn't much of an issue, you can probably improve sound insulation for a lot less money than the MAN maintenance cost. Do yourself a favor...
My comment about the yacht label was a joke aimed at every "journalist" who s ever called a smallish boat a luxury yacht... Especially when it...
