Recent content by Capt.Erich

This is a PROJECT BOAT. 1964 Hatteras Sport Fish / Sport Cruiser in Eastern NC. The Good: Solid glass hull, Twin Crusader 454's running in great shape, electric fuel pumps, NEW 2 aluminum 100+ gal fuel tanks installed, NEW cockpit deck glassed in, NEW aft bulkheads glassed in, All running gear...

Many of the early 60's vintage boats were equipped with a handsome little liquor cabinet. I am restoring the one that came with my 34 SC, however some of the special hinges and other hardware is either missing or broken. SO, if you happen to have one in the storage shed, garage, or wood pile...

Phase II of a major refit is in progress. I am installing new side windows on the Bears Den (34 Sport Cruiser). The origonal aluminum window frames and current plexy windows are up for sale. They have not been reomved as of today but will be carefully taken out and stored. If you are...

I have a pair of Crusader 454's with Quadrajets. Both carbs have had rebuild kits installed in the last year. One works great and the other will allow the engine to run under load up to about 3200 rmps and then it will bog down to around 1200 and then go back up to 3200. It repeats the...

After two years of refit (engines, electrical, plumbing, interior, etc.), I have finally put aside my denial of the fuel tank issue that has plagued us. Yes, I am looking at cutting out the old plywood and teak deck, replacing the fuel tanks and building a new fibreglass deck. The demolition...

I'm sorry to say that I have been off the reservation (forum) for a while. I'm happy to say that after two years of work I have my 34 Sport Cruiser in the water and starting sea trials after new power, electric, plumbing, steering, lighting, interior, etc., etc. etc... Anyway, I've asked this...

The refit of our 1965 Sport Cruiser is going well. After nearly two years, we will begin sea trials in a week or two. Anyway, I had frameless windows for the smaller windows forward of the saloon installed. I now have a complete set of the origional aluminum framed windows complete with glass...

I amd looking for an early 60's vintage Hatteras electric tachometer. I have one that works very well but the other is shot. I also have 2 medhanical Hatteras tachs with hour meters that I am willing to part with.

I've been out of the loop the last year with the ongoings of the Hatteras factory. A few years ago they were going like gangbusters and bought the Tiara factory located in Swansboro, NC. It is a nice factory located on the ICW. They were building the 54 Convertables there and had a couple of...

The Gallery is back! Great work guys. Thanks!

I refitting my 34 Sport Cruiser and want to add a genset. I'm looking for a used 6kW gas genset in good running condition. I'm not interested in a smaller unit. PM me with info. Thanks in advance.

As some of you know, I'm in the midst of refitting/restoring a 1964 34 Sport Cruiser. Currently, I'm finishing up the steering system. All the old copper has been removed and replaced. The steering pumps seem to be working but to my surprise I found out that I didn't have the Crowell system...

I couldn't help but laugh at this. It's totally true... http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070704/ap_on_re_us/people_gore_s_son Ok is was his son... Al Gore III... but still funny. 100mph in a Prius. I'm not sure I buy that part of the story.

After being a part of a thread on the "tech" side that I didn't want to continue to hijack, I thought I'd start one here where the conversation could continue. I am curious about the use of "crew" and how much you rely on them. As I stated in the other thread, I use the general rule that the...

Is anyone familiar with an Atlantic Motoryacht? I have a client that is considering taking a 47 in on trade. It's a well kept nice looking Hargrave design with DD 6 71's. There are only 4 on YW with a wide range of prices. Any advice is welcome. Thanks!