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    1973 Hatteras 38' Double Cabin

    Looking to buy a 38' DC. Anything specific I should look for or ask about? It is second owner, well maintained, 2400 hours on 427 Ford FE gas engines. Wondering about teak decks and windows.

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    Re: 1973 Hatteras 38' Double Cabin

    Quote Originally Posted by Maurice View Post
    Looking to buy a 38' DC. Anything specific I should look for or ask about? It is second owner, well maintained, 2400 hours on 427 Ford FE gas engines. Wondering about teak decks and windows.
    Teak decks are not original. I would be concerned how they were installed. Any screws would go into the coring below and will eventually cause leaks and wet coring. I would RUN from any Hatteras with teak decks.
    Sky Cheney
    1985 53EDMY, Hull #CN759, "Rebecca"
    ELYC on White Lake--Montague, MI

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    Re: 1973 Hatteras 38' Double Cabin

    mostly what he said about teak decks, i would look very carefully at them and the decks below before running.
    have the fuel tanks/hoses been replaced due to ethanol fuel?
    freshwater/saltwater boat?
    how old are the risers ? if you need new ones they have to be custom made.
    most parts and knowledge are available with the internet on the 427s, dont let them scare you
    Jim


    SALTY
    1973 38' AFT CABIN

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