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I need to preorder packing material for our 61my with 2 1/2" shafts. I do not have access to my manual. Does anyone know the correct diameter packing to buy? Thanks!

On Yachtworld. Very nice clean 1980. 1900 hours Moved to Denver. Just had a survey at $270k Offers? Ready to sell https://www.yachtworld.com/yacht/1980-hatteras-61-motoryacht-8171234/

I have 12v71ti and it has a coolant manifold above the exhaust that connects to the closed cooling system. Intercooling? I am new to this one and my manuals show those ports capped off? I have leaks on a vertical gaskets on both sides... Seem like a bad design with no clamps or way to hold...

We seem to have a consistent extra zinc wear on the port side in our 61MY. It has been like this for some time since we bought the boat. I have always wondered if the two AC raw water pumps cause this being the big variable from starboard and they run 24/7 since we live aboard. I pulled out...

We have a 61MY with 12v71s and just noticed rust under the exhaust elbow before exhaust heads through the wall to mufflers. This is the last bend on the riser to send exhaust out of engine room. Appears to be like 12-14" diameter stainless maybe 30 degree elbow with hoses connecting to it...

We have a split 16k for the master cabin. The unit tries to start for one second. Cuts out immediately and goes into that loop. Tries to start in about 1 minute, then click, compressor starts hums 1 second and off. Diagram shows no low pressure switch. Checked pressures but cannot really...

Hi everyone, been lurking here for a while ready all the great information. I bought my 1980 61MY in Salem, Ma in April and brought her home to Dunedin, FL near Clearwater/Tampa. I bought a policy with Boat US and am wondering if the numbers are good or bad.. Seems high to me but looking for...