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This past May I gave my 1979 43DC to my nephew and his family. I had not used the pressure water system in 20 years - only used the marina's dock side water. I did drain the tank before shutting it down. Now the nephew wants to use the system. What things should he check and look for? Any...

When I bought my 1979 43DC it had a deck drain on each side walkway with a starboard "dam" installed to keep water from running onto the aft deck. This drain was located just forward of the gangway entrance where the Isenglas enclosure started. I installed 2 additional deck drains on each side...

Are the oil filled radiator type of heaters safe to use as supplemental heat in an engine room? My Wolverine oil pan heaters have stopped heating, so until the replacements arrive I need another source of heat. The heater circuit is on a thermostat so I could set the heaters at the highest...

I have a 1979 43DC with 2 AC/Heat units that still have the original analog (3 dial) controls. Has anyone replaced these controls on a 43DC of similar vintage? I'm curious whose system you used (please be specific with part numbers etc) and what was involved - where was access needed for new...

This is a brand new power distribution switch for a 120 volt panel receiving power from SHORE and a second source (genny, inverter, etc). Mounting panel shows if power source is live and if reverse polarity is an issue. Made by BlueSea Systems item #8367. Cost was $220 but will sell for $125...

Once removed what is the best way to replace the new vinyl window spline into the groove in the aluminum frames? The grooves are clean and free of any old sealants/caulk but I'm having trouble getting them to insert. Any ideas on using windex, liquid soap or other slippery fluids? Thinking about...

1979 43 Double Cabin with natural DD 6-71s. The braided hoses running from the oil filter to the oil pump have begun to seep oil. Has anyone replaced these hoses? Do you have part numbers? Johnson & Towers says they have no replacements and that a machine shop should be able to fabricate and...

Has anyone re-built their Teleflex SR dual lever control head units (throttles and transmissions). Mine (1979) seem to have some "play" in the levers when shifting. They appear to have some sort of neoprene bushing that the shifter "axel" rides on. Tightening the friction control screws have no...

I just replaced the control cables to my flybridge. If anyone wants the old ones they are as follows: Morse red cables, 2 @ 26 feet and 2 @ 28 feet. I'm assuming they are original but still operate. Free if you pay shipping. Send me your zip code and I'll get a shipping estimate.

Does any one know where the sling lifting points are on a 1979 43DC? I have the graving plan but it doesn't show where to locate the slings. I've had the boat lifted before using 3 slings but never 2, and the up coming lift will be using 2. Thxs

Leave them in long enough and they will break apart like that - especially boats that spend months out of the water in covered storage over the winter. When I bought my 43 it had always been in winter storage out of the water for 6 months - and the previous owner had changed the impellers every...

Has anyone replaced the engine control cables? If so, how did you do it and get access to the lower helm controls? Did you have to remove some of the paneling in the salon "under" the lower helm control station? It appears that the cables from the upper helm pass straight down the teak "chase...

I used 1 inch thick starboard to replace the treads in my ladder from the swim platform to the aft deck. Worked great and with the application of non-slip tape has held up well. I ordered sizes I needed then used my router to round the edges.

Any idea where to find one of these? My starboard engine coolant overflow tank is leaking where the hose attaches to the bottom. Thxs.

This is a brand new, never even painted, cast aluminum bracket that attaches the spreader bars to the wood light mast and has the mount for the steaming light. Looks like parts No. HH-3-6189. $125.00 plus shipping. Email me at eze2bme@aol.com with any questions and tag HATTERAS .

1979 43DC, DD6-71N's, Glendenning Synchronizer. With the synchro OFF the port engine throttle lever is almost impossible to move. With the synchro ON the throttle lever moves easily. FYI, the port engine is the slave, so when synchro is ON the lever moves all the way to full throttle with...

Just replaced the refrigerator/freezer on my 1979 43DC with a Whirlpool 11CF model that is frost free and a prefect fit. Only had to remove the door to the aft deck and the doors from the refrigerator. For info here's the Model WRT111SFDW01. It's white but is available in black and stainless...

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Several years ago "ron6785" posted the following concerning using penetrol on his Hatteras to restore the shine: "I have a 1973 53MY with the original paint on the hull and she still looks better than many of the 90's and newer boats in the marina. Her interior is classic and while not slick...

I am going to replace my 10 year old Xantrex Truecharge 40+ charger. I have one Lifeline 8D AGM battery in each bank (ea. 1975 cold crank amps, 255 amp hr cap). 12 volt system on 1979 43DC. Any thoughts on which charger is better - Sentry, Newmar or Xantex? Thxs.