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I'm thinking about adding an Auto Pilot to my existing Garmin 4212 network this winter. Anybody have the Garmin GHP 10 installed on their boat (https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=13192)? I called Garmin and they say depending on pump configuration, good for boats up to about 65'. Any...

I plan on re-bedding all the interior aluminum window frames and cutting a large slab out of front deck to repair a rotting core which in turn will require painting the deck afterwards this winter. Seems like the right time to spend extra money for indoor storage. I added a radar arch and...

Interesting video came across this morning perusing the headlines - quite the snafu. Think they need to carpet those halls or add rubber feet to the furniture. http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/bestoftv/2010/09/08/las.fotos.del.dia.09.08.cnn?hpt=T2

I’ve been wondering about the “M1” (M1 typically stands for “24 hours a day at uninterrupted full power rating” duty rating) in the model number of my 1976 Cummins VT-903-M1 400 HP engines. I believe the highest HP the VT-903 marine block was rated for is 450 HP with light duty rated at 355 HP...

Lighthouse Music Fest - Huntington Harbor (NY) – Sun Sept 5th Came across this event over Labor Day weekend on Sat Sept 4th 11am – 6pm in Huntington Harbor http://www.lighthousemusicfest.com/. Looks like fun – billed as “The ONLY music festival in the WORLD to be held on TOP of a working...

Looking for a marina on NY or CT side west of Port Jeff with a pool and easy walk to town for overnighter with family. Only places I can think of is Brewer Capri in Port Wash (where I keep my boat now), Britannia in Northport (nice pool, but isolated), Danfords in Port Jeff (no pool, ez walk to...

I was looking thru yachtworld trying to get some ideas on how to mount safety netting around stanchions and handrails of fly bridge and came across this tricked out 1979 43 DCFB. While I don't really like the tower of power look at stern (do like that hardtop though), I really like the hatches...

Have a question I was going to ask Sam's when I placed an order this morning for new shore power side master circuit breaker for the air conditioner(s) master electrical panel, but thought I'd throw out to the guru's to see if they know. Looking at the original Hatteras blueprints, the shore...

How much do your Cummins VT-903’s smoke when cold? For all you Hat owners lucky enough to have Cummins VT-903’s installed :) , how long do yours smoke when cold? Mine smoke like banshees (white smoke, no oil burning) until temp gauges start budging off pins if idling (about 100 degrees), and...

What I started the Onan 7.5 MDJE generator this season for the first time she was very loud at exterior exhaust, like a hissing sound, that was not there last season. Cooling water is coming out with exhaust, but looks slightly less then I remember. Thinking it’s the muffler, anyone think...

Read an article in Motor Boating yesterday I thought was worth passing on. According to the application engineers at Cummins - Onan, you should shut the raw water intake to your generator if it doesn't start after 15 to 20 seconds (and reopen when it starts of course). If there is no exhaust...

Any one know of a good shop that rebuilds water pumps (Coolant side - Not Raw Water pump)? I have parts but can't get the thing open and don't want to damage it trying. It's for a 1976 Cummins VT-903-M1. I can ship it to them to rebuild. Thanks! Scott.

Cummins 903 – Water Pump Housing Rust I painted my 1976 Cummins VT-903-M1’s last season which really helped track down a problem with excessive rust at front of engine. Per the pictures below, it appears that what I believe is the water pump housing that circulates fresh water coolant thru the...

For Strong Islanders – 9pm Travel channel tonight - Execution Rock Lighthouse Haunt For all youse current and displaced Long Islanders, looks like a good show on Execution Lighthouse tonight at 9pm on the Travel Channel. Having grown up and still living in Port Washington, I’m looking...

I’m thinking of treating myself to a work heater on the boat for Christmas and was wondering what size and type is best. Boat is a 43 DC, diesel powered, and out of the water. Typically ambient temperature is 30 degrees and I have not covered the hull air intakes for engine room in past...

Not sure what the shelf life is of Imron, but if you have any Blue (43258UH) you want to sell I'm all ears. A pint is plenty as just touching up some scratches. If you have something else sitting on shelf that is really really close match would be happy to purchase that as well - Scott.

Hatteras Yachts – Golden Anniversary Just flipping thru the December issue of Motor Boating and see Hatteras Yachts is turning 50 this year! Good half page story on page 18 about Willis Slane and the very first Hatteras “Knit Wits”, a 41 foot Sport Fish with 14 foot beam, twin 275 hp Lincoln...

Thought I would pass on a recent great purchase if you already have Dewalt 18V cordless tools - the Dewalt Fluorescent Utility light - model DC527. It is really, really bright and fantastic in the engine room - especially the crawl space of the 43DC that has lots of nooks and crannies. Made...

The yard I used for the past two years has used 4 jack stands on my boat during winter haul out storage. The keel is supported along about 60% of bottom surface area by various size blocks of wood. The yard places two jack stands directly under the stern corners and the other two under the...

Just curious if anyone knows if oil leaking form top of dipstick tube while engines running is normal for Cummins 903? I painted the part of bilge directly below the dipsticks last year (2nd year with boat) and really notice it as a result. Not much leaks out, about enough oil to saturate two...