Recent content by DaveK

Went to the Hattini this morning and someone has stolen :mad: the shore power cord. I'm looking for advice on where to buy one, any brands to avoid, what to look for in a replacement, what price to expect etc. Thanks in advance, Dave

I need to know if the overall length of a 1985 43' Motor yacht includes the bow pulpit and swim platform or do I need to add the length of those. I am out of town away from the boat looking at a new marina and need to know to choose the correct slip length. Thanks in advance.... DK

On my 1985 43 MY I have the same aft deck furniture that is depicted in the Aug 84 - Aug 87 43 MY sales brochure. I would like to find out who the manufacturer is (was), is there anyone on the forum who may know? Thanks in advance....

I finally had the opportunity to take the boat out after the completion of the bottom job and the props being tuned. Prior to this work it would take 1500 RPMs to get to and maintain 7.0 - 7.5 kts and WOT would produce approximately 17 kts. This past Saturday went out for a short day cruise...

I am in the middle of trying to determine why the Vacuflush pump is short cycling for the forward head. The back story is this. Originally the pump jammed, and due to a combination of not knowing how the pump is designed along with the way it is installed (could not see the cam eccentric) I...

The project to refinish the handrails and the bow pulpit insert are quickly rising to the top of the ever growing list of things to do. In the past I have used Helmsman Spar Urethane on a prior boat after removing all existing coatings and was happy with the results. I'm just looking for...

Made a short run from Clear Lake to Galveston yesterday, when getting ready to go to bed the bilge high water alarm sounded. After checking the engine room etc. it turns out the sump that serves the owners shower was full of water. The float switch had failed so the bilge pump for the sump was...

1985 43' Motoryacht, I am trying to determine where the pickup tube is located for the holding tank pump out. What I think is it, is under the hatch in the V berth floor. But due to the exactly location there is no way it could be pulled out without cutting the floor. I'll try to post a picture...

Need to rebuild the 12 volt electric motor on the Galley Maid freshwater pump and need to know how to remove the rotor from the shaft. It looks like it would require a slide hammer to pull it off the motor shaft. Looking for guidance so I don't damage the rotor. Next question, there are three...

The bow toilet has been working fine today then started tripping the breaker, when I reset the breaker it trips almost immediately. The have not been any solids or paper products through this toilet today. When the breaker is reset the pump tries to run but doesn't, and trips the breaker. Am...

I am ready to change the filter elements in my Racor 1000 MA's for the first time, the replacement cartridges are Racor #2020SM-OR. I am looking for advice on where to purchase in order to get REAL Racor elements at a good price. I am in Houston, TX so local here or online, either way is fine. TIA,

I am preparing to replace the 8D's in my '85 43' motoryacht. The only hatch that provides access to the engine room on my boat is in the center of the salon between the engines. Before I start to remove carpet looking for additional hatches to access the engine room, I was hoping to find out...

After having owned Hattini (1985 43' Motor Yacht 3208 Cats) for 6 weeks And am slowly learning the systems and getting much more comfortable with close quarters maneuvering. First I apologize if the answers to the following questions should be obvious but I have not been able to get my head...

Went down to Hattini this evening to do some final preparations to get ready to move the boat Sunday afternoon. When I started the engines the port engine shows to not be charging. The belt does not appear to be slipping so the alternator should be turning okay. My questions are 1. Is the...

Added 150 gallons of fuel to the rear tank and had holding tank pumped out, forward tank was already full. Afterwards we have a slight list to starboard, about 2" below port. Have checked all the bilges for water, any other ideas of what to check?