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  1. 37 hatt

    I'm looking at buying a 37 hatt located in fl. I looked at one in VA. yesterday to see the lay out etc. The broker said the boat was in good cond. but he was wrong. The exterior needed a complete paint job the interor was pretty much orginal and also needed a complete redo including the leaking...

    Started by Red Hatt‎, 12-25-2005 03:27 PM
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    12-28-2005, 09:21 PM Go to last post
  2. Medical Supplies On Board

    We are planning an extended cruise this summer and would like some suggestions on what medical supplies to carry BEYOND the standard first aid kits. Are there specific OTC meds or generic potions? What are the most common on-board (on beach) medical ailments besides sunburn? The crew...

    Started by Passages‎, 12-22-2005 12:06 PM
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    12-28-2005, 08:41 PM Go to last post
  3. Smile bad brokers

    There has been a lot of discussion about brokers in the 37 hatt thread. I happen to be a broker and a very avid boater. I grew up on Hatteras and own one my self. their are good people and bad people in evey business. I think that if you find a broker who happens to also be a boater, and loves...

    Started by hatterass‎, 12-26-2005 12:14 PM
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    12-28-2005, 11:37 AM Go to last post
  4. 46C Question

    Experts! I'm starting to day dream about moving up a bit. There is a boat for sale in my neighborhood, that I have been thinking about. It's nice. ...

    Started by ADaily3224‎, 12-24-2005 09:27 AM
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  5. Replacing block heater

    I need to replace the Port engine block heater on my 74 Cat 3160. The old heater insulator melted this past week. I unscrewed the old heater, an immersion type element, and plugged the hole with a threaded plug. My problem is that I found that the heaters (both engines) are wired into the water...

    Started by whaler23‎, 12-27-2005 04:23 PM
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    12-27-2005, 07:46 PM Go to last post
  6. Epiphanes or Armada

    I want to put a durable high gloss finish on some teak trim on a non walking surface. Some of my friends advise Epihanes while others like the Armada. I would appreciate any other reccomendations or any experiences members of the forum may have had with either of these products or others. Thanks

    Started by Hatisfaction‎, 12-27-2005 04:25 AM
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    12-27-2005, 05:31 PM Go to last post
  7. Water maker voltage

    I plan to look at and probably purchase a watermaker at the NY boat show. But I can't figure out whether it would be better to have one that uses AC power - either 110 or 230 - or DC. Anybody have any thoughts? My first thought is that AC would be better but that's more a gut feeling than...

    Started by MikeP‎, 12-23-2005 01:33 PM
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    12-27-2005, 03:27 PM Go to last post
  8. How the Swim Platform is Bolted to the Transom

    I pulled my swim platform from my 1972 43' MY, which is in the original wood unit, and brought it home for refinishing. Since I store outside, I was checking on our custom canvas that fully encloses the aft deck, etc. I also began pulling side to side on the brackets that support the swim...

    Started by spartonboat1‎, 12-26-2005 01:17 AM
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    12-27-2005, 09:41 AM Go to last post
  9. New Sportfish Recommendations

    For Christmas, my bst friend's wife is giving him $1 million to buy an offshore sportfisherman. They both love to boat but she works about 100 hours a week and he doesn't so it will really be his boat. Needless to say we are going to have a lot of fun at the Miami boat show and shopping in...

    Started by Freestyle‎, 12-23-2005 09:05 AM
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    12-26-2005, 10:14 PM Go to last post
  10. 1986 - 41' Convertible question

    Merry Christmas to you and yours. How many feet of 3/4" anchor line can I carry in the anchor line hole? I was hoping to hold 600 feet for offshore anchoring. Thanks, Richard

    Started by rimlmm‎, 12-25-2005 06:57 PM
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    12-26-2005, 10:09 PM Go to last post
  11. Merry Christmas

    To all the salts on this site, may your Christmas Stocking be full of your best toys, and as we know, at this age there's no shortage of toys to be wanted, big and small. The new Mackinaw is in and her bridge is full of as many electronic toys and big displays that anyone could want...took a ...

    Started by spartonboat1‎, 12-24-2005 10:20 PM
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    12-26-2005, 11:14 AM Go to last post
  12. Detroit Diesel Service Information Bulletins (SIB's)

    For those interested in the gory details of DD maintenance, SIB's for all engines may be found at. This is more than I need to know, but can be a good resource. http://www.detroitdiesel.com/public/sibs/sibnav.asp

    Started by REBrueckner‎, 12-26-2005 09:11 AM
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    12-26-2005, 09:11 AM Go to last post
  13. Hat 36C Cruisader 454, 350 Crusaders

    Hi, working on the re build of these engines and have a question. Would there be a supplier of roller cams, lifter and rockers for these engines? We have access to standard rotation roller cams, however, connot find a roller cam for the counter rotating engine. Anyone know of a source? We may...

    Started by Rich Kuehne‎, 12-20-2005 05:40 PM
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  14. DD Oil change interval, closed breather app

    Following are two excerpts from the current (2004) DD Lube oil and fuel specs. "In some applications, such as marine and power generation, engine crankcase vapors are routed into the air intake system. Some multigrade engine oil formulations have a tendency to generate vapors that condense on...

    Started by REBrueckner‎, 12-24-2005 02:35 PM
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    12-24-2005, 04:00 PM Go to last post
  15. Block heaters for GM12V71TIs

    I need your help guys, does anyone know which block heaters (or other type) I should buy and install in GM12V71TIs? KimHotstart was a brand which was recommended to me by another Hatt owner. After talking with KimHotstart on the phone, they tell me I must buy a water recirculating type heater, not...

    Started by StratPlan61‎, 12-22-2005 10:34 AM
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    12-23-2005, 11:38 AM Go to last post
  16. diesel cold weather starting

    I don't have much experience with diesels so I need some help. Is the following something to be expected? I have a pare of 8V71 TI's that seem difficult to start in cooler weather 40-50 degrees farenheight. When you first turn them over you get white smoke and no start. After a period trying,...

    Started by JCG‎, 12-18-2005 01:32 AM
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    12-23-2005, 11:15 AM Go to last post
  17. LED Lights

    I was contemplating on replacing my nav lights with LED lights. I keep burning out bulbs and the current ones seem to rust too fast. Any ideas on a source, style ect for the grren, red, stern and allaround lights? Opinions on LED? Thanks

    Started by Jackman‎, 12-21-2005 07:26 PM
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    12-23-2005, 10:19 AM Go to last post
  18. Drain Plug

    Just had boat hauled for winter today. I went looking for a drain plug, can't find one. I know on my old Silverton there was one in the bottom right at the transom. Anybody know if a 74 Hatt 36 has one? One other question, I removed a transmission cable from the lower helm today. I broke it...

    Started by whaler23‎, 12-21-2005 04:30 PM
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    12-22-2005, 02:16 PM Go to last post
  19. Soft Spot Flybridge Deck

    Noticed a spongy area in flybridge deck on our 1973 58YF, outboard of pilots chair. Is this area balsa cored? Any Ideas on how to repair? Kent

    Started by shvldis‎, 12-20-2005 07:39 PM
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    12-22-2005, 10:47 AM Go to last post
  20. How do I get in there??

    In last weeks rainstorm, my stb windshield wiper ('78 58YF) trailing arm came off. Im working with Sams to get new pantograms (the pot metal things that the shaft comes through on the brow above the windshield). My question is- Is there any way to access the wiper motors (32v) over the helm...

    Started by Geoff58yf‎, 12-21-2005 04:42 PM
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    12-21-2005, 10:20 PM Go to last post

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