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I am looking at a boat that has almost 3000 hours on the original 8/53's. She is stored in the summer and used in the winter. Last few years have seen little use. Apparently the engines were well cared for over their lifetime. Most of what I read indicates 1500 hours for gas engines and 3000...

I am a bit puzzeled. The 1966-71 41' Twin Cabin is listed at 24,500# and 1968 41' Convertable is listed as 23,000# (much lighter - 19, 500K w/gas engines and empty tanks according to a lift weight scale). Yet the 1968-74 38' convertible is listed as 29,000 lbs. That is a delta of 6,000lbs for...

Hi gents: I'm having a gas '66 41' Hatteras convertible surveyed and sea trialed next Wednesday-Thursday. I have a good surveyor (used him before); but, since I believe all boats have their individual peculiarities/weaknesses -even Hatteras', I am looking for advice from members on what to...

I am in the process of purchasing a '66 41' Hatteras convertible with two Chrysler 440CID 300HP engines (two years on rebuild). Given the price of fuel and the fact that I am not in a hurry to go places during my 3-4 month summer cruises in northern New York and the Great Lakes I would like to...