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Well...it finally happened. After four years of owning this boat, I finally mixed water into my diesel fuel tank. I was filling my water tank and instead of opening the water tank I opened the reserve fuel tank and let in about a half gallon of water before realizing I was putting it in the...

What is the purpose of the bladder in a water pressure tank? Does it prevent the pump from cycling? My pump cycles on and off between 40psi (on) and 60psi (off). The accumulater pressure is set at 12 psi. According to this link, http://www.sta-rite.com/resources/images/13433.pdf,the bladder...

Where can I find Hatteras white paint for a 1981 DCMY? Deck and hull. Would be interested in the names of brands forum members would recommend or have experience with. Needed for touch up jobs. Thanks. Jay

The port engine on my dd 671TIs does not come up to temp. After running (idle to 1850 rpms) for nearly an hour, the temp guage continues to read around 130-140. I presume I have a thermostat problem (partially staying open?). Obviously, the only way to know for sure is to test it. However...

Does anyone know where I can find a water pump impeller for my Atlantes A-5 toilet? The Raritan model number is AM220W. It was discontinued in 2002. Raritan does not have anymore. I have checked all over the place online (ebay, defender, google searches, etc. etc.). No luck. Maybe someone...

I have a 1981 43 DCMY. It has two 30 Amp shorepower connectors. One for ship service and the other for HVAC. Has anyone ever upgraded from 30 Amp to 50 Amp for ship service? I live aboard and in the winter am constantly having load balancing problems. Am only able to run a couple of...

My 43 DCMY is powered with Johnson Tower twin DD671Tis. They are absolute pigs on fuel...1 mile per gallon. The thought occurred to me to sell them and replace with DD 471 naturals. Has anyone ever heard of someone doing this? Is it feasible for this model/class of motor yacht? Any thoughts...

I know this sounds stupid (and it is), but my anchor chain became bound and tangled around my windlass gypsy while bringing up my anchor today. The anchor is now jammed against the bow pulpit and the chain is too tight to unwind and free. Short of getting a hacksaw and cutting the chain, is...

1981 HATTERAS 43' DOUBLE CABIN YACHT DESCRIPTION: The classic-lined Hatteras 43' DC motor yacht is from the company that is the foremost leader in the construction of fiberglass yachts. This vessel includes an upper flybridge station with Bimini canvas top. Bow deck seating with cushions and...

Has anyone ever tried to remove the threshold (door frame) on a 1981 Hatteras DCMY? With the exception of gluing, I can't figure out how the frame is mounted. Do not see any mounting hardware.

Anyone familiar with this boat for sale... http://showroom.auction123.com/harbortowne_marine/inventory/10148/1977/Hatteras/ID_1464151094.html#lg It is located in Harbortowne Marina in Vonore, TN. Was previously owned by Captain Bib (anyone heard of or know him?). I am going to look at the...

Installed pressure guages on my fuel filters. How do I use the guages to know when to change out the filters? The guages are located in front of the fuel pump (btwn the fuel supply and pump). Therefore, as the filters become clogged (dirty), the guage should indicate a vacuum (neg. pressure...

This subject has probably been covered ad nauseum in this forum, but each situation is different and I wouldn't even know where to begin to look through all the threads on this site. I have two Johnson Tower 6-71Ti DD engines in a 1981 Hatteras motor yacht (so engines are 30+ years old). The...

Anyone recommend a good brand engine paint for touching up engine parts?

I have Racor 1000 fuel filters. Run 2 micron filters. Just installed a vacuum gauge in place of the T handle. Anyone know what the vacuum reading should be to change out or replace the filters?

The starboard engine System Monitor Alarm is sounding after stopping the engine and turning off the ignition key. Alarm stops sounding when engines start up. Both eng temp and oil press are in normal ranges when running and the alarm doesn't sound when engine is running. Has anyone experienced...

Anyone have an old or used chart mapping cartridge they want to sell? Need C-Map Chart cartridge for N.A. Inland Waterways, Rivers and Gulf. Goes into a Raychart 600A (I know, ancient). C-Map Max Wide Charts C-Card U.S. Gulf Coast & Inland Rivers Item #: 255674NAM023 Brand: C-Map Model #...

View listing at Yacht World. http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1981/Hatteras-43-Double-Cabin-2603807/Chattanooga/TN/United-States#.Uha3htLvu-g Feel free to private message me with questions.

Anyone at or near the Atlantic Yacht Basin marina on Chesapeake? I am interested in a 53' Hatteras MY kept there. Listed at yacht...

Does anyone have or know where I can find the Vital Information Page in the Owner's Manual for a 1981 43' AMF/Hatteras DCMY? It is page number 1.3 of the manual. Specifically it contains information about props and prop shafts.