Three things have caught my eye recently in the boat ads that I frankly don't understand. Perhaps someone could enlighten me. 1. It seems fairly common now to have solid fiberglass hulls below the waterline and cored above. I understand the fuel efficiency advantage of lighter weight But how...

i've been trying to get on THT for the past several days and it's been unreachable. i've used it a lot in the past for researching electronics among other things, it's a very good resource. does anyone know if it's been down for a while, or permanently? that would really suck... thanks,

Ok, I have been studying these ENC files from NOAA. They are really cool charts, but, I want to head south on the ICW from Charleston and I don't see any routing for the ICW on these charts. Am I missing something or looking in the wrong place? Thanks, Rick PS I would ask Freebird's help on...

Hi everyone. In the planning phases of doing upgrades to our Hatt. The counter tops in the galley are pretty worn and dated. I was considering formica, but also came across a 1/2 inch by 1/2 glass tile. They come on 12 x 12 mesh sheets and are said to be suitable for counter tops, flooring,...

It occured to me that it's time for HOYC. Hatteras Owners Yacht Club. With the folks on this forum we could put together a non-profit corporation, and build it up to be the best thing going for boaters. We could also donate $$$ to grow it. Think in about 100 years with a 1000 slip marina...

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We are planning a trip to Block Island and due to work have to figure out the timing for a run from Lincoln Harbor Marina to Block Island at around 15 knots... Our Hatt can go faster but with a nine month old on board don't want to push it. Might be able to leave the friday afternoon before but not...

DATELINE CHARLESTON S.C. My tugboat pal just negotiated a deal on a 90' boat that has a Fairbanks Morse O.P. with a broken upper crankshaft. He sold the boat to the state to be reefed, but the boat has to be environmentally clean. The engine failed in June of '05 and on May 20 the owner just put on...

i cut and copied this about vw diesel cars, they appear to be PP cars, what do you think. Some of the earlier diesels to make it to our shores over the next few years will only be available in 45 states; California, Maine, Massachusetts, New York, and Vermont have all adopted stricter emissions...