Recent content by Flick

I've spent the last year traveling in my motor home and plan to keep traveling. Unfortunately that leave little time for my Hatteras that I've owned since 2001. Mercruiser 454 350 hp. Hours unknown. Raymarine e7000 chart plotter Raymarine A65 chart plotter fish finder Simrad AP10 auto pilot...

My flag and flag staff are some where in Lake Erie. Looking for a replacement but all I find are the round ones with a ball on top. Mine was tapered like an airplane wing. Need a 36" flag staff. Anyone have an old one they want to sell or know where I can purchase one?

I know several members have purchase windows from Broadus Rose. Anyone currently working with him? He is building some frames for me. All was going well, in fact he even shipped the frames to me to make sure they fit before he put glass in them. However I've been trying to contact him by...

I reviewed the threads on plasteak, nuteak, amtico etc. Anyone know of Marine Lam? Appears less expensive than the any of the above. I'm looking for material for cabin sole. http://www.worldpanel.com/products.asp?cat=9

I'm looking to trade up. Looking for a 38-45' Hatteras Convertible. 1986+ 41' would be ideal! Prefer freshwater but will consider saltwater. Would also consider a Post 42'. Would like to trade: 1974 31' Hatteras Sportcruiser - Clean, fresh water boat located on Lake Erie. Hull shines like...

Does anyone know if all 1986's had cored hulls? I know the cored hull didn't last long in this model and read that it was a concern but are there any known cases of core failure other then improperly sealed holes drilled in the hull? Should I stay clear of the 86 model year? Resale does not...

Reseached posts regarding the Cat 3126. Read to stay clear of the French blocks and that the 3126b are okay. Most of these posts were from 2004-05What about 3126 's manufactured in 2006? Were all 3126's "B's" by 2006?

Soon to be 2 Hatt owner.* Clean, fresh water boat located on Lake Erie. Powered by 454 Mercruisers 350 hp. Simrad AP11 auto pilot.*** Asking $34,000. Can email more pics. Fresh bottom paint, polished and launched April 2 Rflickinger@neo.rr.com

Need a reccomendation for a surveyor in the New York City area. Thanks!

Read several posts expressing concerns about diesels in boats that have been stored for several years but none of the posts state why the concern. I have an interest in a boat that has DD671's. The boat was stored for four years. What should be my concerns?

Fuel supplier to my marina claims his fuel only contains 1% ethanol (at least for the 2007 season), and therefore will have no impact on my 1974 tank. He states that it is the E -10 or above that causes problems. He has been supplying the 1% since July 06. (my marina claims they didn't know...

After a oil change, how many operating hours are needed before an accurate oil analysis can be performed? I'm starting to look for a new boat. I'm thinking most boats up North will have fresh oil as part of the winterization process.

Looking to move up to a larger Hatteras. I’m interested in 42-45' Convertibles. However, moving up from a smaller Hatt with gassers, the only thing I know about diesels is what I've read here. I may look at a late 70's 42' with Cummins 903 turbos with 410hp. The current owner states the...

I currently own a 1974 31' Sportcruiser with 454's and do alot a trolling on Lake Erie. Trolling speeds range from 1.5 to 2.5 knots which I can reach by running one engine and dragging bags. I would like to move up to a convertible somewhere in the 41' to 45' range. One that I am interested...