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We have an issue where there is only 1/8" clearance between the port prop and the strut, but almost 2" between the stbd prop and strut. The port shafts are connected with a 10 1/4" muff coupling, while the stbd shafts are connected with a 12 1/4" muff coupling. This would seem to explain the...

Has anyone used the Easy-Off method of removing a painted on boat name from a Hatteras? I was just making sure, since Hatterases are painted over the gel coat.

Will any of the new chart plotters work with the original transducers (depth only) until I get the boat out of the water to install new chirp transducers? The boat has a flasher on it, 200 kHz I believe, and I will be adding a chart plotter for the trip here, and if possible, I would like to...

Is it common to install water filters on these older boats, and where are they installed? I was thinking the kitchen sink and the ice maker. Or is there a more central solution, like at the pump or pressure tank? Edit: I meant to say "galley" sink. I swear.:)

I assume most of you do your own oil changes. Where do you take the used oil? And any suggestions for oil-change pumps?

Has anyone tried to remodel an older 53 MY with the single guest/master shower into two showers? The forward (crew) shower doesn't bother me too much, but the shared shower in the guest/master heads is kind of a deal breaker.

Anyone using a man-overboard alerting system? I was thinking of trying this one... https://buy.fellmarine.com/mob-basepack.html

Is the only difference between these two chart plotters, touch? Also, when you install the thru hall transducer, do you typical go with a single transducer in the keel, or a pair of angled transducers on the sides? The boat (53 MY) will be out of the water, so I thought I would get that done...

I have read the various threads regarding fuel consumption on a 53 MY with 8V71TI engines. A mile per gallon or a little less, at 9 to 10 KT. My question has to do with the turbos. Do the engines have to run at 1300 RPM because of the turbos, or can they run slower? I noticed that the Hatteras...

What is the length and width of the salon on a classic (non ED) 53' MY? The width and the length (from the helm wheel to the back doors).

Does anyone here use a Raymarine Quantum unit for radar? I am in Florida and most of my cruising will be on the ICW, offshore (20 miles) and maybe a few long trips (i.e. Bahamas). Would I need a more traditional unit with longer range? I like the low power and near range detail of the Quantum...