Recent content by sgharford

I've actively been on this forum since I bought my 43 Hatteras in 2008. It's the only 'social media' site I am on. My 43 would probably would have been sold, cut up and buried by now if it was not for this site and all the great people who contribute. Glad to hear of upgrade and that we can...

I came across this article https://www.marinelog.com/news/john-deere-unveils-two-new-marine-engines/ noting that John Deere is coming out with 2 new diesel marine engines in the 400 to 803hp range at 13.6 liter and 18 liter displacements, respectively. I never hear of John Deere as a marine...

I've been using Diesel Kleen in my tanks for my Cummins 903's for the past 15 years. I ordered a 6 pack of it from Amazon other day and was sent "Howes Diesel Defender" instead. Before I return, I thought I would ask if anybody has used "Howes Diesel Defender" and/or may know how it stacks up...

Hailing all Hatteras owners from Stirling Harbor E-dock, The Moose Lodge, Northport Yacht Club, Amityville (no Gilgo friends!), and Eric & Sharron for the 22nd Annual Northeast Rendezvous. First meeting of business Sunday 7pm Mahogany Shoals to determine if sinkers or floaters best in a...

Using Aluminum Foil to mask hoses and other odds and ends is great advice! Make sure you shut batteries off to alternator before wrapping. I remember taking rbruckner (sp?) up on that advice 15 years ago when I painted my Cummins 903 with rattle can Rust-Oleum 'High Performance" paint. Rob...

Original Monel Exhaust Riser - Repaired? Looks like the original 1976 Monel exhaust riser only lasted 46 years on my 1976 43DC. Next thing you know, the 903's are going to start burning oil. Everybody knows what pieces of crap those 903's are (smirk). I think I know the answer to this...

I'm looking for Shower Caddy recommendations. I had a good suction cup one that lasted for years, but finally fell and broke beginning of the season. They don't make it any more and I've tried 2 different suction cup caddies since and both have fallen in short order as well. Just needs to hold...

When I leave the boat, I shut off the breakers to non essential electrical items like lights, water heater, water pump and toilets. It's not very well lit under the stairs where panel is located and now that I'm getting older and my eyesight not what it used to be I've been struggling a bit...

I'm sure this question has been asked a thousand times, but I have to ask again as I have a HVAC tech coming out in next couple of days to look at. I just launched boat few days ago and tested out systems, including A/C system. The compressor on a 10 year old Dometic R22 16,000 BTU condenser...

Does anyone know where one can procure a Hatteras baseball cap these days? Lost mine over weekend and see the Hatteras Apparel link both on samsmarine.com and deeprivertraders.com no longer valid, plus hatterasyachts.com selection very slim with no apparel. Update: Never mind, did not click...

Western US RV Trip – Tips & Tricks? This is off topic, but I know there are number of members who have RV’s and experience with them. I am trying to plan a 10-day RV trip with my family April 6th to 15th. Thinking of flying into either Phoenix or Las Vegas to pickup and drop off. Hoping to...

Because everyone love's pictures, here are few of my boat Dan took:

We had 2 boats for this years Rendezvous - both 43DC's and nearly identical. I'm the first boat, bow first, and Dan is the last boat in below picture. Was a trip leaving together, rare enough to see a 43DC in these parts, let alone 2 traveling together. Dan, Cynthia, and family - was truly a...

Hi Cynthia - I do remember the 'perky' etched mermaid! We should be there Thursday 8/4 - Hope you guys will still be there? I'll send you PM with my cell phone. Just got back from the mountains of West Virginia, did not see your post until now. Look forward to meeting you and your children...

4th on Long Island Sound is always a good time, so much to see. Glad local county didn't cheese on fireworks budget.