Recent content by William J

I have a 52' SDMY and want to add a bow thruster. Has anyone added one? What are the best ones? Any tips on installation? There is an external thruster called the "Yacht Thruster", anyone have experience with it? I worry about hitting it. Thanks for any feedback.. Bill

I have a 52 SDMY with twin Cat 3406 E engines. The analog gauges began swinging and then would settle. The digital system worked fine and I could get all the info from that. Last week, all gauges and the Cat EMS all went dead. The engine starts and runs, but I have no information. I have...

I am getting ready to rebed the salon windows on a 52 Sport Deck. These are frame less windows and I am told to use Sinkaflex 296. Has anyone done this and do you have any words of wisdom? Thank you Bill

Looking for a 11' or so tender / dinghy with an outboard 15 to 25 HP for my 52 SDMY Any thoughts or leads would be welcome. Thank you

We have a 1998 52' Sport Deck and the horn is not working. We are getting air but no sound. Is there a kit for these horns to rebuild? Thanks for any help.

I have a 52 Sport Deck and love it. The rope lighting is going out in areas and I would like to replace it. This is the rope lighting behind the valance in the salon area. I am sure with the advances in lighting there are good alternatives. What have yall done? Thanks Bill

Does anyone know how many 52 SDMYs were made and why they were only made for a very short time (1997 - 1999). The design seem great for the islands and easy on and off.

I am buying a 52' Hatteras MY and it has CAT engines with about 800 hours. It's been recommended that I have the 1,000 hour maintenance done for about $2,500. Does this sound reasonable, both timing and cost? Thanks

I have been looking at owning a Hatteras for a while and would like to buy one in the next year to live on part time in retirement down the road. The size we are looking at is 58 to 65. The boats are typically in the 1975 to 1985 time frame. Can anyone give me an idea of maintenance and up...