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My boat is in the beginning stages of a complete paint job, but my question is pertaining to the bottom. What would be the lastest, newest and best bottom paint and process.

I need a bow pulpit for a 1976 46c....

I would like to add A bow pulpit to my boat , its A 1976 46c. I am in the begining stages of a complete paint job, one of the things I'm going to add is new bow rails, so this would be the time to incorporate A new pulpit. Anyone know where I might find one that will fit my boat. thanks

I am having my entire boat painted. I have decided to go all white to give her a fresh look. My first though was to go with snow white which is the brightest awlgrip white. I am wondering if glare might be an issue and should I tone it down a bit. Any experience in this are would be appreciated.

I am going for a full paint job this winter, hull and topsides. I'm sure I will have many questions during the project, but first thing that comes to mind is the window frames. The boat is a 1976 46 c , we are going to paint her white and I would like the frames white as well. Are the frames...

I have 871TI's and noticed fuel smell. The fuel cooler has a split and was leaking fuel onto the manifold (not good) I took it off and there is a hair line crack. What might have caused that? and would that part be hard to track down?. I dont think welding it would be a good idear, seeing its...

I am in the market for a new generator for my 1976 46 c. I am struggling with the correct size to get. From what I understand I need to find the total amps and there is a formular ?. I have been able to get some of the amps but this is where I need help. I have two 1600 btu a/c's which I believe...

I am not starting this thread because I have a problem BUT how impressed I am with the Hatteras ride. On sunday I was in cape cod bay in 10 footers with a chop (noaa stated 8 to 10 and may be extremely dangerous). For me to get home I was taking the sea in all directions including my last leg...

After fishing for 12 hours, when i got to the dock one of my engines would not shut off and got a real ugly colored yellow smoke from the exhaust. It shut off about 3 to 4 four minutes after shuting down the air dampener. Could this be caused by long idle time and should i expect any further...

anyone know what size packing to use on my rudder post. 1976 46 c thanks for any help

I'm looking to spruce up my interior. Wondering what to use to clean and wipe down all the wood in my interior.. The mojor refit for my interior will be done in a year or two... like i said just looking to get by for now. thanks for any input.

I have a 125v 30 amp outlet in the cockpit of my 1976 46c. It is on the port side oppisite side from my shore power hook up. I'm Wondering what it might be used for. It looks like original equipment. thanks

I found some intresting articles in the scuttlebutt forum. Even though it is a local radio station here in southern MA., there are all kinds of stories from all over. Just thought i would pass it along. http://www.nauticaltalk.com/forum/default.asp

Northern Lights just threw me a curve ball. They have a new 4 cylinder, 12 KW, opposed to there old 3 cylinder model. I'm in the market for a new generator. Anyone know if there is a cost difference and is this model much better than the older 3 cylinder. thanks

I can't seem to figure out this fuel leak. I have 871 TI's. It's showing up on the port engine inboard side. Dripping off the fresh water hose that comes out of block that goes to the manifold, (just below the valve cover corner, aft). It drips very little at cruise 1850, at 1950 2000 its...

Reading through past threads got me thinking. I may be going for a complete paint job this winter. Is it true that slanes vents work, look and preform better ? . Also said maybe gain 1 to 1 1/2 knots ??? any facts to that ??

My 3 year old son reminded me that I don't have a neutral safety switch. You can imagine the pandemonium when i started up at the dock. Did Hatteras ever install switch ? 1976 46c.

I have 1976 46c. After 4 hour steam I noticed a strong fuel smell in the engine room. On the port engine inboard side, I found traces of fuel on the housing between trans and engine. Also seems to be around the small oval plate which I think may be the cylinder inspection plate. I had new...

1976 46c . Just kicking this around . I have the galley down model. Removing the wall between the gally and master state room. Add L shaped seating against bulked wall and port side. This would also fold down for a double bunk. Also add a pocket that would house an accordion type door for...