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Several years ago I replaced the exhaust manifolds and exhaust flanges on my 50+ old 6V53 naturals. I bought new DDC parts before manufacture of the 6V53 was suspended. Recently I had new SS risers fabricated. While removing the old risers from the flanges I noticed that 3 of the 4 flanges...

Here are a couple of photos with the thread rods welded on.

I made this conversion many years ago to Master in our 41 DCMY. I removed the dresser, built a storage locker adjacent to the starboard side twin bed using mahogany plywood to match the original. The hinged top of the new locker extends the bed platform to the queen size. The mattress had be...

The original Hatteras Check logos on our '65 41DCMY were chrome plated plastic 8" long x 3" high. The didn't hold up too well and in my opinion were too large for the area where they were installed. I had a fabricator make 6" long versions of the logo in 1/4" thick 316 stainless steel. (photo...

I was just looking at the thread on haul out issues with lift/spray rails. My 1965 41 DCMY can be pretty wet in some wind and sea conditions - she has no spray rails. I've considered adding spray rails forward, but those I've seen don't look particularly attractive. The photo in the other tread...

Time for another update. The interior refit work is nearly complete. Glass tiles were installed for the galley backsplash last week. It took a while to find the right guy to do this install. Remaining interior work includes a few pieces of mahogany trim, a few more coats of varnish, and fine...

The good people at Soundings found the Issue from which the photo came. It wasn't really an article, juts at sidebar.

I accidentally posted this in Parts for Sale - so here goes again. While thumbing through my May 2014 issue of Soundings I was surprised to see a 30+ year old photo of me and my steam launch (page 45). It was from an article I all but forgot about that Soundings did on the boat in the late...

It can't be you because it's me - and we're not the same.

Here is another update with a couple of photos of the new teak and holly floor.

How often do you see a 35 year old photo of yourself and your boat while reading your latest issue of Soundings? Check out the steam boat in the center of page 45 in the May issue.

I've used outdoor carpet for years on my exterior aft deck. Good carpet is OK, but is a pain when it has to be removed for hurricane prep. I'd like to install a more permanent surface. Flexiteek and similar products sound good, but the shop where the boat is undergoing the refit says they have...

I'm planning to install a new broadcast TV antenna. Any advice on the actual performance of the various models available would be appreciated.

It's time to replace the house bank (330AH Deka 8C6V Group 302 sweeper batteries). This is the highest capacity battery Deka offers in this configuration. I see that Trojan offers a similar Group 902 battery, but also offers a 435AH Group 903 sweeper battery (a few inches taller than the 902)...

I saw these two Hats from the Parramatta River ferry today moored near Kissing Point in Syndey. Does anyone on the forum know these boats?

Progress continues. Here are a few photos of the progress.

The interior vinyl is now being installed as is the new electrical panel. I've attached a couple of photos. This is a heck of a time to do so, but I'm considering a repowering. I have mixed feelings about it. On the one hand I'm very comfortable with the Detroits and know them very well. On the...

Some photos of work in progress. I've attached a couple of photos of the new entertainment center and saloon sidewalls with their new storage drawers. The flat screen TV gets mounted in the upper portion of the entertainment center and swings out for access to the helm wiring behind and above...

Sorry - forgot to upload the photo.

This post is not Hatteras related, except that I use this wrench on my DDs. I have had the Craftsman 20 - 250 ft lb click type torque wrench (Digtork model 9 44546) for many years. Photo attached. I have the means to check its calibration and today discovered that it is off (high) about 10 ft...