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Just purchased a '74 58TC which has an electric davit on the bridge. The dingy cradle appears to match a Whaler, but the seller didn't know the capacity of the davit (thought it was 500lbs., seriously doubt that). The dingy that came with the boat is a dinky little 8' hard plastic job with a...

During a recent 5 day cruise on my 41DC, I was awakened by the sound of my 7kw Westerbeke gas generator shutting down at about 4am. My first thought was it ran out of gas as that side was showing low on fuel. After refueling later that morning, the generator proved very hard to start. I...

Got your attention with that title huh? Pervert! Safe sex on your Hatteras: Step 1: Kill both engines. Step 2: Drop anchor. Step 3: You figure it out. ;)

I took possession of my '74 58 Triple Cabin last Tuesday and set out from New Port Richey on a shakedown cruise with a buddy I purchased my 41 Double Cabin from. Things were going great, and we were crusing at 16-17mph at 2,100rpm at around 10PM in what I thought was familiar water offshore of...

I Purchased The 58 Triple Cabin Yesterday After A Successful Inspection And Sea Trial On Friday/saturday. As With Any Old Boat, She Needs A Little Tlc. I'll Be Keeping Her In New Port Richey For Approximately 30 Days, Or The First Hurricaine Threat, Whichever Comes First. Before Returning Her...

I'm in the process of purchasing a 58 Triple Cabin with 12V71's. I consider myself a pretty competitent judge of potential engine problems, but if I see something that scares me, I would like some professional help before popping down my hard earned money on a problem child. The boat is...

If All Goes Well I Will Be The Proud New Owner Of A 58 Triple Cabin This Weekend. Before I Take Her To Her New Home In Tennessee, I Would Like To Take Advantage Of The Location And Make A Trip To The Keys And/or Bahamas And Possibly The Dry Tortugas. I Have Boated From Tarpon Springs To Fort...

I Have Recently Purchased A 1965 41 Double Cabin And Want To Install A Raymarine Autopilot. I Can't Find Information On The Ram Capacity. Help?