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The good news is that I finally got the wet bar and the ice maker on my aft deck plumbed and working this year. For whatever reason neither were connected to the water lines when I got the boat. The bad news is now I need to figure out how to winterize these items. Near as I can tell they are...

Dear Members, Due to a work opportunity, I am looking at a potential relocation to Memphis. I have been living aboard for 7 years and this would involve going back ashore, which I am ok with. But I'm not giving up my Hatteras. Where can I put it there? The Mississippi does not look like an...

Well it's time- I said I'd embark on a galley refit when the next appliance died and it happened. It was the oven. My folks came over Easter weekend and we removed the old appliances - original oven, cooktop, and dishwasher (not sure if dishwasher was original but it was quite old). After...

Cinderella has 8v71n's with the original "cartridge" oil filters. I would like to use the adaptor kit (see url below) to convert to spin-ons. Question: My current oil filters are in the "upside down" position. I am assuming if I install the adaptor, the spin on filters will also be upside...

Cinderella finally got a new teak swim platform this year. Has been on our wish list for awhile now. Very pleased with the work. 2 coats of Cetol Light and I will try to get a third on this weekend. Went in the yard this week for bottom paint, put a new gold tape stripe at the water line...

Greetings - need some input regarding alternators. I have a 1971 53 MY. It's a 32 v. system. DD 8v71 naturals. Neither alternator has worked since I got the boat. Removed STBD alternator and had it tested. It's not working (which I kind of knew). PORT alternator has been missing in action...

Dear Forum Members, I have the first auto pilot ever made ;)- the Robertson AP 100. It was working just fine, then I believe I sustained some hurricane Sandy-related damage. In the middle of the storm I noted a "pump running" sound coming from the port ER. Went up on the fly bridge, and...

Looking at replacing the hoses on both main engines (871 N) this winter. Any words of wisdom? I am thinking that some of them are going to be buggers, particularly the shorter lengths, and figure that a heat gun would help. Other thoughts, helpful hints, words of wisdom? I did check out...

Was coming back from a cruise recently, went down for the routine engine room check, and found that raw water was spraying around the STBD engine room, looked like it was coming from the area around the impeller plate. I shut STBD engine down, tied down the gear, and came home on one. Today it...

Dear Folks, Does anyone have ideas on a good place to keep the boat in Baltimore inner harbor? I am thinking about the possibility of moving Cinderella there for a few months this winter. Areas of priority for me are security, parking, availability of winter water, and reasonably close...

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It's been just over 3 years since my late husband and I started work on Cinderella. I don't get a lot of time to post pics to report incremental progress along the way, largely because I work full-time and she's about a full-time commitment. And I value my sleep. She was in rough condition...

Dear HOFers, This is an exterior shot of my salon side doors. As you can see, they are in need of paint work. The peeling is down to bare wood. The boat has been re-painted from the original, with either Awlgrip or Imron, I believe it may be Imron. Question is: How do I fix this? I...

Searched previous threads but could not find answer: What do people do for "routine" maintenance on their windlass motor? I was told I should change the oil every several years, however I have no info on how to do this, what type of oil to use, etc. Not having issues, but don't want to either...

For those that carry a small Boston Whaler-type dink on top of their boats, what type of bottom paint, if any, can you use on those? I notice that many of the folk in our marina who have such dinks don't use any bottom paint. Would like to put the little boat in the water and use it to scoot...

Looking for Modern Maid rheostats for left front eye (burner) and oven. Steve indicates he no longer has source. This is the original oven and cook top in a 53MY.

Looking for a bareboat charter for a week or so in the Seattle area next spring. Has anyone advice to offer re: finding a reputable charter outfit? Thanks!

Looking for advice on re-carpeting a 44TC: salon and both staterooms. What material are people going with? How much do you expect to spend including professional installation? What are the elements to be considered with such a project?

Need antennae/display cable for 805 Furuno Radar or name of an electronics dealer that specializes in older electronics- believe there was one in Ft. Lauderdale that would have the cable but can't remember the name- anyone familiar with that?

Free to good (or any) home: Barrel Chair from Hatteras MY, circa 1975. Floral print in polished cotton. Comfortable chair, swivels. Good salon chair worth reupholstering. Sorry I don't have a pic. Location: Annapolis (Eastport), MD. Chair is sitting outside so if you think you might...