Recent content by julianj08

Funny, I was raised in High Point, NC... Lived there for most of my childhood from 1960 to 1968... went back to visit from 1968 up to 1992 when my father died. Also, as I am black, I lived on the black side of town not too far from Kevitt Drive where Hatteras had their factory. Yet, growing up...

Hi All... just a quick question... just got a 58MY and plan to start replacing batteries etc. Can you tell me which bank is tied to which function.. Battery bank in the bow thruster well... I presume it is used to power the bow thruster. one 32 volt bank in the generator well on the port...

When changing all the thruhull on my 38 I came across the two grounding plates on the hull in the aft section… they are expensive to replace… are they needed? Is there a substitute for them? Thanks in advance for your reply!!Thanks

Just acquired this boat that’s been on the hard for 7 years… started the process to rebed the thruhulls and immediately ran into problem… the thruhull for the engines and generators are a flang type with three bolts sticking out… it has what looks like a white plastic backing plate… I remove...

Hi all… just acquired a 70’s 58 footer… been on the hard for a number of years… needs work…I found a battery bank in the v berth .. I assume those had something to do with the bow thrusters…Is that right??Also found banks if batteries under the galley on the starboard and port side… are these...

Recently acquired a H58 with flooded engine rooms with rain water…what is the best way to get the water out… is there a drain other than the I’ve in the vberth? Have electric pump!Thanks

Just acquired this boat… can’t find switch, dial, gauges for heating system… it is all over the place for the AC … did these boat come with heating systems…. Winter is coming… where is the controls for the heat located?Thanks

Hi all… how many drain plugs does a H58 have?I found one in the vberth… is there another, if yes, where would it be located?Thanks

Anybody have any thoughts about using flex seal to waterproof a canvas top (Bimini)?Thanks in advanceJohn

Don’t know how to even think to do what I am about to do!! I have an opportunity to buy a 1973 Hatteras 58 MY which was abandon by its owner four years ago… the marina legally confiscated the boat… it’s been fitting on the hard exposed to the elements since then… the flybridge and main salon...

Hi all… I am looking for your recommendation for the best marine flea market in FL, and anywhere in the southeast, LA, and TX…Thanks in advance!!!John

Hi all… my 74 DC which I just bought has no bowsprit…. The bow anchor was tie to cleats in the deck… there are no guides or track to run the anchor line into the water… it must have been the lube just hanged over the edge of the deck…Would it be useful to have a bowsprit??? Or not necessary...

Didn’t know what to expect when I came to the forum after buying my 74 DC, which I knew very little about… I came to the forum to get help and info on my boat…You guys have been great with your timely and informative responses..Just want to say thanks to all of you!!!!John

Hi all… what gps/nav/weather apps do you I put in my iPad for cruising…Thanks in advance…John

Hi all.... A very long shot i know but... Anyone have an idea where i can get the light bulbs found on the ceiling in the main salon... For a 74 double cabin 38 the light bulbs now are probable originals... About 17 inches long and they have discs that attached to the ends of the bulb that...