First Time “poster” re: 43DC

[Hewett]

Hello-just registered, please feel free to redirect me if I’m using the wrong medium. Possibly making an offer on a 1979 43DC with NA DD 671’s. Come from a Trawler background but have a become interested in the Hatteras, though my background on these boats has been limited to what I can find on line. That being said I thought I’d go straight to the source, so any and all information on anything I should be aware of prior to the survey/sea trial would be greatly appreciated! Also, We are looking to do the loop and what I can glean from the net is that this boat has a 17.10 air height?Thanks so much for any advice-Pete

[SEVEN]

You have found the right spot. I’ll leave the answers to the pros that have owned that model. Best of luck on your search.

[Boatsb]

Where are you located?

Where is the boat located?

What are you having done for the survey?

Who is doing the survey or surveys?

What are your performance expectations for seatrial?

What are your expectations on the condition of the systems?

[Hewett]

Where are you located?Where is the boat located?What are you having done for the survey?Who is doing the survey or surveys?What are your performance expectations for seatrial? What are your expectations on the condition of the systems?

I’m located in Michigan, boat is as well. Waiting to hear back from surveyor (has done a few for me in past). If we move forward with offer, sea trial won’t happen until ice is off the lakes next spring, boating season here has ended. My expectations are that the systems are currently working to SOP (broker states they are...)with the understanding that they are forty years old and will need attention sooner rather than later.

[Freestyle]

Yes. 1979 Flybridge 43DC measures 17 feet 10 in. to the fixed railing on the flybridge.

[Hewett]

Thank you for your responses.

[rob71]

The 43DC has a great floor/deck plan layout for large or small groups.
I prefer the no dinette model which gives larger salon and fwd. head.
Of course the centerline queen in the master is desirable.

The only issues I had when I purchased mine was some soft spots in the flybridge floor. Others have encountered soft spots on the fwd. deck. Leaks around the salon Windows are also common and immediately apparent by stains on the surrounding wood.

Good luck on your search,
Capt. Rob

[gbharrington]

I have repeatedly measured an air height of 16' to the hard rail surrounding the flybridge wind screen. My methodology was to place a beam across the rail and measure the distance to the water on both sides.

I don't know where 17.1 comes from. It may be theoretical.

Why repeatedly? Just fact checking my memory and boosting my confidence level.