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My 1970 - 45C is set up for 3 bilge pumps. There are switches for the pumps at the upper and lower stations. I am in process of having pumps replaced/rewired. How do most of you have your pumps set up ? Does house power have to be in on position ? Does switch at helm only control manual...

Well, the boat parade was last night ..... hosted by Jim Belushi as grand marshall. The usual array of commercial boats with lights and sounds. Some nice smaller/private boats as well. I did notice a 53 convertible covered in lights from the rubrail to the top of the outriggers. Always a good...

Hi there ... I have a series 1-45C with Cummins 370 diesels. I have dual 8D batteries per engine (a total of 4) ... I wish to replace my battery charger ... How many amp charger should I purchase. I bought a 40 amp, but the yard is saying that is too light I think original issue was a 40 amp...

The following is the 2007 winning entry from an annual contest at Texas A&M > University calling for the most appropriate definition of a contemporary > term. > > This year's term was 'Political Correctness'. > > The winner wrote: > > 'Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a...

With the present economy, do any of you know if Hatteras is going to be sending out tickets to the Lauderdale Boat show ? I'm actually surprised that I haven't seen a start in the preparations yet ...ie adding on to some of the docks.

My best to the survivors and loved ones of the trade towers.

how does one go about adding pictures to a post ? thanks

A while back, I bought an old magazine adverstisement on ebay for a 45 Hatteras. The ad was from 1970. I framed the ad and it now resides on a wall in my house. I just stumbled upon this website that has tons of ads and lots for Hatterases of all vintages ..... take a look, some are pretty cool...

A friend is considering a Strke Boat. Strike was a spinoff of Striker many years ago and builds smaller boats in fiberglass. Their original vessels were a 26 and a 29. Anyone know anything about quality ? thanks

Is there someone on this website named James Peace ... and if yes, are you early 50s, having attended Hofstra University in the mid 70s ?

Well ... back in the office this morning (6:30 flight from Islip) after 3 days in Sag Harbor. Got to connect a name and face with the folks on "End of the Line", hanging out on the hook in the inner harbor and saw "Ocean Commotion" at the famed "boat party". At the boat party, there was also a...

Well ... I journeyed up from FLA to Sag to hang with some friends and we went over to 3 mile harbor saturday night for the annual Boys Harbor (sponsor, not location) fireworks. Fireworks were great, but where were all of the boats? Four of us went on a friends 22' center console, so that we...

Are keels on series one 45s solid glass or a core of some kind ? Are they a product of the actual mold or a glass addition to the the hull from the mold ? My thought is that the hull is one solid block ... but I need to dispute a comment in a marina from someone that I thought was very...

Aside from my "45 Hatt" ... I have a 24 Topaz straight inboard center console. Engine is a cummins 6BT-210 hp. Bought boat as salvage and have basically put it back together (over budget, but that always seems to happen). In any event, engine runs well, but does not turn up to 2600rpm as it...

My understanding is that it costs less to make diesel fuel than gas .... why then is diesel just as expensive at the gas dock and WAY more expensive on the street ? Diesel in Montauk, NY at the fuel dock is $4.50 gal (and is gonna go up) and at the gas station (street) in Ft. Lauderdale, diesel...

Hi folks ... quick question Is there a difference (aside from the range of numbers) between tachometers for gas engines and those for diesel engines ? Are they driven differently ? Are they interchangeable ? thanks

selling: 1987 27 Blackfin Combi - located Ft. Lauderdale. twin merc 225 outboards/tower with controls/GPS, radar, depth, VHF/ready to fish. Great in rough water ... $29,500 516-810-0959 dockspace available for the winter (maybe longer) in Lauderdale 100 yds from the intercoastal.

For you california-ites, there is an 11' whaler with engine on ebay with a $1,200 buy it now. Puttering around, it could save you that much in fuel in a yr or two. Item number: 230196185335

Happy Thanksgiving everyone ! ..... and thanks to the computer GODS for the return of the gallery. As we enjoy our yakts ... let's remember the less fortunate and ask for peace in the coming year. Aside from peace being a good thing ... it would probably drop fuel prices !! have a good one

Do any of you know of a do it yourself yard in the Lauderdale area ? I want to be able to do some of my own work if possible. thanks