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After checking out "Ocean Motion" (a 70MY) with Pat Bustle in Lauderdale last week, I've got a real bad itch for leaving a big boat in FL for a liveaboard. I'm even considering relocating there permanently. Somebody mentioned a Hatteras motorsailor for sale, and I looked at it on YachtWorld...

I'm headed out tomorrow morning to check on FREEBIRD and also to check out the party on the patio at Riviera Dunes in Palmetto on Sunday. If any of you Hatt guys want to rock the dock with me and Pat Bustle "Liquid Asset", come on over and say howdy. ;) I think there's space at the marina for...

Hey Guys, Just got the order I placed Wednesday with Deep River with the 10% discount. Got it good and fast as always. Had to tell you about a new item just added to their catalog, an LED flashlight. This thing is WAY COOL. Check it out and get one while the 10% is till there. I may order...

I have purchased several items (one of everything actually!) from these folks and have been absolutely tickled with everything I've received. Not only is their merchandise top shelf, their service is outstanding. I placed an order by phone around 3PM yesterday and spoke with a very nice lady...

I discovered something on my 58TC over the week-end that lit a light bulb as to how I could have a freshwater washdown system on the boat as it does not have one (except in the bilge). This was on my to-do list as I like to keep a clean ship after running in a lot of salt spray. I had planned...

After hearing about the lock problem up on the Tennessee, I asked for help in locating a marina to dock FREEBIRD while those problems were being addressed by the USACE. Looks like Pat and I are going to be neighbors! (bless his heart, he don't know what he's gotten himself into :D ) Yep, I'll...

In light of recent developments (see thread on Barge Damage to Wilson Lock) I may have to rethink my trip home from NPR, FL to Tennessee. FREEBIRD is currently docked at the seller's house, and she has to find a new home! The seller has another boat coming in. Anybody know of anything other...

Just a follow-up to "Maiden Voyage From Hell Part 2" I may never get home!! :mad: Check it out: http://www.lrn.usace.army.mil/pao/issues/WilsonLock/

Just received some interesting news from one of my buddies at the marina here in Tennessee. It would seem there has been some sort of collision between a barge and the primary lock at Wilson Dam near Florence, AL. Apparently barge traffic is backed up for miles as they are being forced to use...

I enjoyed a beautiful day yesterday on the lake with friends on the dock and then on the boat. Everyone is anxious to see ole' FREEBIRD come cruising in from down south. One friend brought up a question that I quite frankly had not even considered. "Will that thing fit under the bridge coming...

There has been a good deal of talk here lately regarding Hatteras endorsing this forum and pointing their customers in our direction. While I have recently been accused of "highjacking" this site, I would like to make some suggestions that will hopefully benefit current members of this forum as...

I am having trouble locating a source for a teak swim platform to replace a damaged one on my 58TC. Any suggestions? Thanks,

Hey Ya'll, Seein' as how topics has been kinda dull here lately, I thought I'd share a funny story with you that happened to me on Wednesday. As you may have noticed, I've got my 41DC for sale, and I have it advertized in the local paper. If you've really been payin' attention, you'll also...

I've been seriously considering taking my 58TC to Grand Cayman while it's still in Florida (after several more hours of local cruising of course). I have plenty of range, so fuel would not be a problem. Maybe Castro will kick the bucket, and I won't have to be so careful about entering Cuban...

I've enjoyed the time I've spent on this forum. I've learned a good deal about Hatteras yachts (yours and mine), and I hope I've made contributions that were helpful as well. I've been accused of taking things too lightly by some, and just got flat out cussed by one ole' boy who bought a boat...

I've heard the virtues of Air Seps for years now. My '74 58TC has 12V71N's, and I am hoping to hear from someone who has installed Air Seps on theirs to see if it's worth the expense and effort to add them to a "to do" list on my "new" boat. Also, is there some special way (or any reason) to...

I just purchased a '92 Boston Whaler 14 Rage to use as a tender (or is that dingy?) for my 58TC. By the way, when does a dingy become a tender or vice-versa. Don't want to call this thing by the wrong name. Anyhow, this Whaler has the same engine/jet-drive as a 1992 Yamaha 650 Waverunner III...

Looks like my original reply to MikeP996, "I'm not as welcome as I thought", opened up a little can of worms. So in the interest of whirled peas, I thought I'd post a new thread to clear the air with my geographically challenged fellow Hatt owners. First, I hope ya'll know I've just been...

Just got off the phone with my electronics guy in New Port Richey where my 58TC awaits its trip home to Tennessee. Good news is, loose wiring / corrosion was the cause of the malfunction of my Raytheon radar. Seems it's working okay now. I also had him check out the original 32v Richardson...

I have been attempting to ad a picture to a post for selling my 41DC, but keep getting error messages. Same goes for trying to add a picture to my personal profile, won't work. Help please?