I am replacing the fuel tanks on my 1971 36' Sportfish. I have been trying to find a manufacturer that could provide vinylester tanks as a replacement but am having no luck. Any suggestions?? Captainfred

My forward bilge has shower sump with pump and float switch and a bilge pump with float switch. Both pumps are hooked up to a terminal block which has two screws per pump. The top two screws power the bilge pump which may also be manually activated from both helms. The shower sump is activated...

I'm sure this has been talked about before...but I'm absent minded and forget things sometimes. I just completed my repower as most of you know. At this point I can't swing the cash for a diesel genny but want one as soon as I can come up with it. My brother has offered to cover the cost of a...

Ok this weekend spent replacing stb fuel pump and fresh water pump that my wife left on with a leak in the system. found the leak too late so replaced the pump.Diver cleaned the bottom, running gear and intakes. Cleaned the strainers and have good water flow from the seacock. Over 3200 she will...

Greetings all - This weekend I'm going to take a look at a 1985 36 Conv. She has 390hp 671's. Galley-up. I tried searching the forum for some insight on these little beauties but to no avail. I would be interested in your thoughts on seakeeping, performance, problem areas, etc. I note...

What series/models will make good candidates for rebuilding? I have 500k in cash and want a large boat for my wife and I to travel and live on 4 to 5 months a year. I have no problem handling a twin screw vessel in the 65' range, and want a boat with the room for two large staterooms with queen...

OK, this thread may be a little odd for a Hatteras Forum, but I figure after 800 posts you guys will cut me some slack. I'll be looking at and early 80's 46' Viking soon. I heard they sometimes have issues with stringer rot and loose engine mounts. Has anyone here seen the problem first...

I have always heated an engine up before changing oil, is there any real reason to do this? would seem better to do it cold since all old oil would have drained to the pan.

hey guys, i'm cleaning heat exchangers on 8v92s, i need to know what to clean them in. also i'm having trouble getting one exchanger out of the tank,does anyone have a solution to the stuck core ? thanks, bigbill

We are looking to move aboard fulltime to a larger boat once all of our rental property in Melbourne, FL sells (which has slowed lately, very frustrating). We are currently on a 43ft Gulfstar trawler with twin 100hp Yanmars and burn a whopping 1.5gph total at 8 knots, and although it is great for...