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I have a 1995 87kw onan that has started to act up. It has 1950 hrs since new, and I really only run it to run it weekly. My boat is not genny dependent, and I run it weekly to keep the cobwebs out and be sure that I catch a problem at the beginning. It is serviced with the mains at 100 hr...

Has anyone here had practical experience in prepping a convertible and re-commissioning after over-land transport. Models would be 50-55C. I know the FB and any 1/2 tower or tower need to come down. Any good or bad experience? Any ball park costs? For a number of reasons, over-seas transport...

It may be coincidence, but it seems to me that the last few days have seen more spam threads with links to porn and other trash. is this a function of the change in software, or just a coincidence?

This is a follow on to my old thread that I recently tried to revive. I gave a 2nd look today to a 52C galley up, this time with the Admiral/CBO (chief of baby operations). She liked the boat, but is interested in what is involved, beyond the obvious, in cutting the galley down and making the...

Any CA boaters hear that the sales tax exemption changed back to 90 days out of state from 1 year after the sale? A broker told me today. I was able to find an article on line from a week or so ago that backed it up. Anyone else hear the same? If so, when does/did it go into effect?

I am curious to hear the good and bad about this. I have read Pascoe's take on the whole evolution when I read his book before buying my current boat. I am in So Cal, and the inventory hear for Hatts and Berts 50-54 ft is smaller by a wide margin than the SE inventory, and pricier in general...

I looked at a boat last week that has "that smell". It is a late 80s C with galleymaid heads (3) and the salt h20 pump and intake is in the forward bilge compartment accessed in the companionway. The smell was most noticeable in that area, and seems to come from this compartment. The boat...

I am proud to announce the addition of Amelia to our family. She was born on the 3rd and is healthy, as is Mom. I have never been happier! Now to think ahead... Any 1st hand info on infant life-jackets? I have a PBR review from last year, but was curious if anyone has any good/bad experience...

While i am selling my 39, I have been looking up at vintage 52-60 C Hatts. I was browsing through the brochures archive, and really like the lines of the 58 and even the 53 YF. I like the ability to steer from the pilothouse, without losing the exterior livability. Speed not an issue for me...

The former owner of NE'r had a 110VAC pump in the lazarette with a dedicated through hull intake (in the ER) that he used for tuna tubes in Cabo. The pump had been removed but there electrical and plumbing fittings are still there. I am fitting the swim step with a removeable bait tank, and...

I have had my boat listed with a reputable broker for 12 months now. Another broker walked by just as I was washing NE'r down at the end of the day today, and asked if he could list the boat and convert it to an open listing. I know that things are pretty flat in the market for boats now, but...

As my last few threads have stated, I am gathering info for a possible new to me Hatt in the future (after my current 39SX sells). I am thinking of moving up to a larger C boat, and note that a number of them were fitted with 12V71s. The early 53C with Ns and later with TIs at 650hp. Given...

52 or 53 C shopping I want to move up from my 39SX to a larger convertible in the next couple of years. The 53C and 52C really have my attention. I love the lines of the 53, and could find one at a better price to take on as a project and have it refit. I know/think that the 52C is a more...

I have kicked around some ideas for my 1995 39 SX, and decided that what I want is a bigger boat. Speed is not my goal, and I DO NOT want to give up the great ride I have come to expect with my 39 HAT. I have looked around on yachtworld at early 90's vintage convertibles in the 50 ft range...

I am considering a repower for my 1995 39 Hatt, and I wanted to see if anyone has experience with a 38 or 39 repower. I am running DDEC 6V92s and am considering an update to Cummins QSM 11, CAT 12, Volvo D9, or the 12L Yanmar. All are considerably smaller (from diagrams anyway) than my 6V92s...