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I have had problems with the Panish engine controls from day one on the boat. Very difficult to find neutral as the “indents” are not very noticeable. There is also an old engine synchroniser that has been faulty right from the start and I have given up using it as sometimes after using it, the...

Hi Thanks to all on the advice. Had the crankcase pressure checked on port eng and it was good (1/8 inch water pressure). The dipstick was popping out due to having a very loose cap on the stick, yep, should have worked that one out! Mechanics opinion on the engines = PERFECT! For all those who...

Hi All, Some advice please. My 53 Conv has 12V71N's with a few hundred hours SMOH. They run well, although a bit smokey. Question: Port engine keeps popping the dipstick a few inches out of the engine after a a good run. It leaves oil splashes over the ER as you can imagine. At first I thought I...

Hi Guys, Like many boat owners, I am very superstitious, so I was in a quandary whether to make this post! Sort of a "touch wood" moment! But cannot help myself, when it comes to this boat it just keeps getting better! Until now my top speed has been 17.4 kn. However, carrying all that fuel from...

Hi all, I am lucky enough to have a Palm Beach Pod with Panish Controls on my 53 conv. However, the boat has hardly been used for years and I am having an issue with "finding" neutral on the controls. The indent for neutral is so slight that quite a few times I have found I am in gear...

Hi All, My 53 has Tank Tender installed. I have used this system before on my last boat, however, it was calibrated so I knew how to convert inches to diesel. This time I have no "starting point" to use as a calibration. Unfortunately, the best time to do this was when I had every tank full...

She maybe 41 years old, yet she is still doing everything Hatteras built this BEAUTIFUL boat to do! My 14 y.o. son caught this wahoo yesterday off the Gold Cast, Queensland. What a great way to start Easter and spend time with family. My older son was the skipper. I was just the deckie Thanks...

Hi All, Some advice please, which is the best engine coolant to use on my 12V71N 525 HP? In Australia I have been told that Tectaloy will do the job. As brands vary between Australia & USA here are the ingredients of this product: Ethylene Glycol 280 g/L 10ppm Bittering agent. Thanks

Hi All, My 53 Convertible has arrived home after a long journey etc. I have the following question: Engines are:12V71N 525 HP After repairing the lift rails, new anti-foul and prop speed, I got a good 17.5 knots out of her against the tide. But the starboard engine temp rose to about 225. What...

After a 3 week journey from Newcastle to the Gold Coast, I can see why these boats are LEGENDS! My son and I went through 9' to 12' seas on on top of 6' to 8' swells and a few very tough inlets. What was supposed to be a 4 day journey turned into 3 weeks due to the terrible floods on the SE...

After a lot of research and help from Yacht Forums and HOF, I have now bought a 1970 53. Thanks to those who were a great help, Tom Slane, Tim Powell, rtrafford and the the forums in general! The amount of knowledge, help and comraderie is fantastic on both forums. Here she is:

Hi All, I am thinking of importing a 53 convertible (1971 to 1980) and getting shipping quotes to get to Australia. The shipping company has asked the FULL hieght of the vessel. from Keel to top of flybridge. The boats I am looking at have no towers. If one does we can demount. I can get beam...

I am still looking for the right Hatteras to ship back to Australia and any advice would be greatly appreciated. I cannot post links at this time, so here are the Yacht World #'s. Any background information on these two Hatteras 53 Convertibles please? •YW# 77296-2164198 •YW# 1817-2057110 Thanks

Does anyone know of the 1979 53 Convertible "Custom Cay Edition" at Grande Yachts? Any background info? Thanks

Hi Gentlemen, thanks for a great site, lot of help! Like another Australian that has left a post, I am in the early stages of sourcing a Hattreras 58 YF in the US to ship home to Gold Coast, Australia. I have shipped a 58'foot boat a few years ago and it was a good experience. Now I am looking...