Not sure if this is the correct place to post... We just got home with our new addition last week. The ole girl "53' MY"... Had a great trip down from Maryland to North Carolina.... Look forward to anyone wanting to share do and don'ts. By the way I was impressed with the fuel burn... 9 knots..... 1.5 mile/gal. Also my first time on the bay....
Mike,
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We bought our First Hatteras
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Re: We bought our First Hatteras
Welcome, you will find this forum a plethora of information, most of it good!
Chris
Superior Nights 53C
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Re: We bought our First Hatteras
congrats.
treat her well and she will always get you home, shes a hat.Jim
SALTY
1973 38' AFT CABIN
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Re: We bought our First Hatteras
Wonderful news, Mike!
We're newbies too - just got on board our 53my middle of last Summer.
So the honeymoon begins! I predict this will be an amazing experience for you and yours.
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Re: We bought our First Hatteras
Congrats!!!
The 53MY is one of the most liveable of all the Hatts. good, fun boat with lots of room for the whole family.
enjoy!
MarioMario
1972 58' Hatteras Yachtfisherman
Siboney
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Re: We bought our First Hatteras
congratulations... you bought the best boat in that size range.
1.5 miles per gallon is excellent... NM or SM? sounds too good to be NMPascal
Miami, FL
1970 53 MY #325 Cummins 6CTAs
2014 26' gaff rigged sloop
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04-16-2008 09:01 PM #7
Re: We bought our First Hatteras
Just make sure that the old gal is operating at the 180-185 degrees engine temp at that low RPM. Those Detroit's need to operate in that range to allow efficient combustion and not carbonate the valves.
I may not be exactly right on in the temp range but I'd bet I'm close.Capt'n Bill
"People will forget what you said. People will forget what you did, But people will never forget how you made them feel."
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04-16-2008 09:27 PM #8Senior Member
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Re: We bought our First Hatteras
Where in NC are you keeping her? I used to have Detroits and have some excellent contacts.
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04-16-2008 10:56 PM #10Senior Member
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