Recent content by riverrandy

Does anyone here know if there is a way to find the actual launch date of my Hatteras? As a 1975 Model, she is approaching 50 years old. Just for giggles I would love to know the day her keel first touched water.

I am trying to get interest from Hatteras owners near Cape Canaveral Florida to "raft up" in the Ocean to watch the offshore power boat races called Thunder on Cocoa Beach(not really going to raft up because its the ocean!). The Races are from 10AM - 4PM both Saturday the 18th and Sunday the...

Many Hatteras enthusiasts love details and numbers. A few weeks ago I was involved with a great repower of a 1975 Convertible. Originally launched with DD 12v-71s this highly loved old girl got her 3rd set of engines installed in Ft. Pierce FL. New engines are 13 Liter Scania 800hp engines with...

I know everyone on this forum has been waiting for this update ;). Charles Piner at Hatteras was able to supply me with the original wire diagrams. After 2 cups of coffee and a good magnifying glass I found the culprit. Turns out there is a safety in line with the Start Circuit, that makes...

Can anyone explain to me how the starting circuit is supposed to work on a 1970's Motor Yacht? Or better yet does anyone have a diagram? In 4 years I have not made it a priority, but I feel like it is time. I have always started this boat in the engine room and reviewed all of the systems...

I have secured dockage in Ft. Pierce for the first week of July to enjoy the festivities there on the waterfront. I will be heading out of Merritt Island on Saturday the 30th for the 7 hour cruise down. Let me know if anybody else might join or already be in that neighborhood. Call the city...

I have a call into the "expert", but wanted to see if anyone here might know the answer. My boat is an odd, "rear engine room" boat. There are two main tanks, one forward and one aft. I have the tank lay out schematics, but they do not really point out the pick up and return for the 2...

BTW these things are large. I have put a fluke meter between them for scale. And finally, my distribution panel showing input for each transformer. I have been able to connect 120v 30 amp to one, and 240v 50 amp to the other for High usage needs with out having 2 50 dock power. I...

This is a super interesting thread for me. I have these same transformers on my 1975 64MY. I assume they were installed to combat poor power input in the Islands. I have gauges on my switch panels that show "pre-transformed power" vs transformed power. See pictures below. What I do not know...

Fall Hatta-Fest October 7-10, 2022 Ft. Pierce City Dock Agenda Friday 10/07/22 Arrival · 12 Noon to 5 PM welcome teams help to tie up. o Teams with fenders and line handling skills will help all tie up. · 5PM Docktail Party and Yacht Hop o Everyone is invited to tour each...

When one of my waste lines blew and I had to rip out the carpeting in my hallway and VIP head, new flooring turned in to a full on Head rebuild! I love the way it turned out. Vinyl walls stripped and refinished, travertine marble floor tiles, removed old plywood and Formica cabinet, marble...

Hey folks, a few months ago I posted about a group of Hatteras enthusiasts gathering in October in Ft. Pierce Florida for fun. I have had a number of folks sign up and make their arrangements at Ft. Pierce City Docks. I put together a Facebook group that may or may not have been a great way to...

I have posted some on Facebook, but wanted to put it up here as well. A group of Hatteras enthusiasts are going to cruise to Ft. Pierce Florida for Columbus Day weekend Oct 7-10 2022. please let me know via the Space Coast Hatteras Club Facebook page if you would like to attend. Simple but...

I cut out my old "Step Up" hatch, and installed A Lewmar 3G size 70 flush hatch. It allows for 24.5" x 24.5" of clearance, (more if you remove it completely) I love the way it turned out, but I wanted the light. It also cost $870 retail. The acrylic is 3/8" but holds me at 270 lbs. not...

I am sure someone on here has played with the below pictured switch. I found this in storage aboard my old girl. Obviously some sort of timed momentary switch for probably a Galley Maid head. how does it work, and how should it be wired?