Dol-fin stabilizers are the precurser to Naiad which I beleive changed hands in 1976 the year of my boat. The hull adapters I have just found out are epoxy coated aluminium. One of mine is now no longer coated on the area the actuator bolts to and is in need of replacement.The problem I have is the...

I am not a do it yourselfer and need a quality varnish person in the Fort lauderdale to DelRay Beach area. Can anyone give me any leads? :)

I've got a 32v GM fresh water pump and would like to add a 110v shallow well pump as my primary pump. I need some guidance with respect to how the two get physically connected. Specifically, does each pump need it own expansion tank. I was hoping to use just one and I've also heard that the...

Finally after a decade of dreaming we are Hatteras owners. The Saturday before last after a few misteps we brought a 1979 37C from Winthrop MA to Stonington CT. We ran from 7am to 4:30pm at 19knts and burned 219 gal during the trip. I posted a few pictures in the gallery. The winter will be busy...

Can anyone recommend a good wood filler to use for fairing out any dings to Afromosia panelling? My wood's in pretty good shape, but I've got a couple of cabinet doors where I think the dings are beyond what you could steam out and filler is probably the only option. I'm wondering if there's any...

While doing a routine engine room inspection, last Sept. I found that the starboard shaft had backed out of the coupling. I also have a vibration in the starboard side of the boat. Took the boat to the yard and changed both cutlass bearings and reinstalled and made sure that the set screw was in...

Just came from closing on our new (1977) Hatteras 58 Yachtfish. We're thrilled beyond words to now be a member of the Hatteras groupies. Previous owner of our boat was Carlton Mitchell, accomplished sailor and former editor of Yachting magazine. We leave tomorrow for Mystic, CT to bring her to...

The world biggest procastinator now needs 2 new 8D batteries by Thur morning installed in my 36C. I know there has been exhaustive talk about batteries but I really need the quick and dirty for the following application. 2 8D's 3208 Cat Naturals 210HP, 7.5KW Onan, house supply. No other...

Ever think about all the boats you've owned and how you got to where you are today? It was a long twisted path but here's how I arrived: 1970-72, 18' MFG w/40hp OB (Dads) 1977-79, 13' Homemade Speedboat with same 40hp OB 1981-83, 17' Raysoncraft w/150 hp OB 1983-84, 31' Wooden Pembroke...

Does anyone have any info on the early (1961) 41C's? I am curious about the number of hulls that were produced, and lay-up method. I have read the info on the 34C's on the 34.org page. I assume (maybe not too smart) that the lay-up methods were the same. Any thoughts?