Recent content by Hatt-Trick

I have never owned one but have been aggressively in the market looking to go to a bigger Hatt and every boat I'm interested in have that model Detroit.When really taking a look at things like time on market ,prices they sold for and opinions of people who have had them or worked on them they...

Currently have a '83 36 Conv II,put a deposit on the other subject to survey. Any glaring issues anyone know of what to look for? Power=Cummins 450c.Any input appreciated .Thanks,Pete

For '83 36c HIN HATBS615M83K,believe to be Imron ,not sure looking for advice to match/purchase ,thanks,Peter

The last time I used my generator for about 3 days while on the hook in a heat wave with the a/c, cockpit freezer and appliances running often. At some point I could hear clicking from the transformer mounted on the port-side engine bulkhead. This week I went to use the genny and starts-runs...

Was wondering what others performance numbers with same boat were.With the twin 6ly2am 440 hp I cruise @2600RPM,19 KTS=30 GPH swinging 24square 4 blades,Peter

What do you recommend for cleaner-wax -pollishes with Imron paint,Thanks,Peter

Having some repairs done soon and would like to match.Any advice,Im located in Boston, Mass Area and could use a resource,Thanks,Peter

I have a '83 36'Convertible and looking for ideas for rocket launcher -rod storage ideas.I've been searching Yachtworld to look at listings to gather ideas but havent seen much.Any similar convertibles with launcher-storage ideas ?,pics would be great ,Thanks,Pete

I have a 1983 36 series II Convertible,Single Helm Station.Was wondering what other similar model/year have for units and how to go about changing fluid,Thanks,Peter

Ihave a new to me,'83 36 ' convertible with a pair of Yanmar 440 hp Diesels.It currently has 24''x26'' 3 blade wheels .Im thinking of replacing the props for a smoother and better performance and was wondering what other Hatt owners thought,Peter