1972 Hatteras 53 convertible bow pulpit mod

[jef]

HI, This is my first post. I need to saw off or modify (hinge) my bow pulpit to fit a 54 foot slip The 1972 Hatteras in question has either an aftermarket or early model bow pulpit. I saw some of the other bow pulpit removal posts but mine appears to be an earlier design (pic) Anyone have any recommendations on how to proceed with removal or modification? Regards, Jef

[SEVEN]

Get another slip.

[Boatsb]

or a special ruler

[sixty]

I would NEVER cut off a pulpit to fit into a slip. Not only will it destroy the functionality will also look horrible and affect the boats value.


That being said, just start cutting and it should become apparent on how to remove it is is most likely thru bolted below which will be obvious, just look closely in the anchor locker. There will be fiberglass and paint repair below but it should not be that much work. Then you will need to hire a welder to patch the rail. If you are saving the windlass you should be able to get some sort of bolt on roller to act as a pulpit once you reinstall the windlass.

In my experience dock masters always over look a bit of overhang...

[Scarlett]

Take off the swim platform, get the slip, move into the slip and reinstall swim platform, they hardly ever check again after the fist measurement. Ask me how I know.

[SEVEN]

Very smart John.

[jim rosenthal]

What slip at what marina is worth chopping up your boat? I would like to see such a place....

[Cricket]

Don't think that's an original Hatteras pulpit, must be an add on.
Check the anchor locker for bolts, etc, and start cutting it off. It's probably not going to be an easy project and you're going to end up with some body and paint work.
The 53C is a great looking boat without a pulpit.

[Sea Horse]

Of you check your document if your boats documented it usually shows your only 49 or 50 ft at the waterline. Perhaps that will satisfy the length requirement.