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Just finished having the boat dewinterized and found that the port engine seacock froze and busted right at the base (before it exits the hull). How the hell could this have occurred when the mechanic swears he blew out the valve then filled the strainer (right above) with cherry juice? We've...

Here ins the midwest (temps usually not below the 20's) is there a safe way to have water useage onboard (in the tanks) without freezing? Space heaters keep the inside 'generally' at least in to 40's. Wish to have the ability to stay over weekends etc. with the ability to use at least 1 shower...

Curious to know if anyone has a reasonable source to have new slip covers made for the foam mattresses on our 53? The originals are kinda old and ratty. Need 2 for the bow, 2 for the guest and 1 queen for the master. Grazie!

WOW! Just made my 100th post. Thanks guys for all the brilliant minds out there. Makes being a fellow Hatteras owner way more enjoyable (and now sometimes I actually know what the hell I'm talking about!).

Have a big Fall/Winter project underway from my duty-roster. Am painting the inside of all cabinets and floor hatches throughout the boat - heads, galley, etc. Have all sanding done (did a real nice job too!). Question is now that it's getting cold here in the Midwest am I ok to go ahead and...

Wow - A buddy of mine just checked on our boat (on the river in Cincinnati) after a huge windstorm, compliments of Ike, and said our lines had streteched and were actually dipping into the water on both sides of the boat. Boat's tied on 2 sides in our slip that's about 20' wide. I'm in Berlin...

Is there a way to refurbish old fiberglass whip antennaes? Have a couple that are full of fuzz - those shards of glass that are just plain nasty. Is this a sanding then sealing (with something) project perhaps?

In the process of getting the bilges clean and tidy - PO had accidentally 'dumped' a few gallons of old oil into the bilge under the port engine (no it is not a leak). There is a bilge pump somewhere in the aft half of the boat (53my) that is spitting black juice into the drink (BAD!) There is...

Well into my redo the rails project - did 3 days sanding (!!!) and general prep - today I got my first coat of Bristol on - It's kinda wacky because there are 'bubbles' at every spot that had exposed bare wood - lots of em. The bare wood areas constitute a minimal amount but I'm wondering if I...

Hey guys - Cruisair for the salon is acting really funny. Listening to it it runs for about 6 seconds then BUZZES for 2 seconds (loud mechanical sounding buzz). Cycles this way continuously - 6 secs/2 secs. Upon starting 'cold' it runs ok for about 20 minutes then falls into that cycle of...

http://www.yachtplus.co.uk/video.html These designs just keep getting wackier. I look at something like this and just scratch my head. I predict in 10 years they'll come full circle and design boats just like ours and declare that 'retro-classic styling is new again'! Sheesh

Have pulled and refurbished all 5 blower fans in heads and engine rooms (good bye bird nests). Am ready to reinstall along with new in-line fuse holders for the hot wire on each. Like a numnuts forgot to note the amp fuses that these like to have. Some are 32V and others 120V. Can anyone tell...

Sitting on the hard and getting ready for this season (yee haa) and have been diligently working through the punch list of stuff to do. One of the larger projects has been rebedding the screws from the bridge into the top deck (about 166 of em). Have followed others' very astute directions -...

Here's our Galley Maid Windless looking pretty (mostly). Right now, however, there's about a half quart of oil running out of it and onto the deck. Anyone be be so kind as to offer a diagnosis??? Kimi Dee's on the hard and it's been freezing here in Cincinnati. Add another Spring project (to...

I have this stuff called Invizashield on the front of my car (aftermarket installation). It's a very thin, ultraclear poly film that protects from rock-bites etc. I plan to try this on the brightwork on our 53MY after we refurbish it this spring. My thinking is that it may preserve the finish a...

This guy wants to be updated either by refurbishing or replacing. It's an original Rayline and maintaining the boat's original character would suggest refurbishment - where does one have this done? What is a cost guesstimate vs purchasing new? Also, what is the best paint / method for...

About to head down to the river (Ohio - Cincinnati) and it's getting nippy. How does one turn on the heat on the boat (howls of laughter ok)? Is it as simple as adjusting the thermostat? Most of you have a depth of knowlege that is humbling (prop-nuts) and if you all would deign to help a...

Is this the guy that wants a new rubber washer to fix the windshield washers? If so, what's the best way to do this? Where does the washer go? Sorry the pic is blurry. Thanks!

Hey Guys, Can a Soderberg chart light (32V) be replaced with a 12 or 24V light? (elementary question, but I'm no electrician) Thanks a lot.

Had the original house water pump rebuilt (I think a Groco 32V) and the rebuilders rewound the motor to 32 amps, then 25 amps (I think it wants to be 15 amps). After the 32 wind the pump was kicking the breaker. After the 25 wind same thing. Supposedly they're rewinding to 15 now. Am I missing...