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My 1965 41DC has a trim tabs where there are just 3 wires on the back side or each rocker button. All new switches seem to have 6 pins per rocker on the back side. Is there a way I can wire the new ones for my current wiring?

One of my ACs is acting up. WHen I turn it on, I get a noise very similar to the noise a household garbage disposer makes. I looked up the motor, ordered a new one assuming it is the bearings - and -that was not it. The cage is straight. the blades are clean. What else could be causing it?

Any ideas on what I should buy to replace a digital thermostat for 16500 but Cruiseairs? Sorry, I used to have cruiseairs -but switched them with OceanBreeze brand 2 years ago.

1965 Hatteras 41 DC. insured with BoatUS for over 12 years. I switch insurance to liability Oct-May, and May-Sept, I have hull coverage. Called them today to switch the insurance from liability to hull coverage. No dice. They are requiring me to have a SAMS/ NAMS survey. argh. Please let me...

The weight of the snow created a pool of weight on the cover over winter and it looks like it was too much for the stanchion. Let me know anyone has a spare. I already emailed SAMS

I have an Aft cabin, but I want to take my kids salmon fishing via downriggers/ lead core from my 4 ft deep swim platform. Has anyone built a system to host downriggers from their swim platform?

I used to switch my insurance from full coverageto liability when I pulled the boat out of the water for the winter, and switch it back to full coverage when it was going back in. I called BoatUS this morning and I was told that they no longer allow boats of this size to go to liability only...

I have 1965 41DC (aft cabin). I had the heads of both engines rebuilt about 10 years ago. I am interested in having the block/pistons/rings hones and rebuilt. Chrysler Engines. -Anyone has experience in taking the engines out? Any advice? -Did you simply have the engines rebuilt or did you...

Is there a trick to understanding if the AC thermostat is working properly? and - anyone replaced the thermostat on their AC (mine are 16K ocenbreeze with electric heat)

My windshield adjuster knob stripped. Both the threads on the knob as well as the threads on the slider are stripped. Any suggestions for replacement?

After 8 years, the blower motor of the Ocean Breeze 16500 BTU unit has lost some bearings. It is making a loud noise when it runs. I checked the cage inside the housing and it is clean, not rubbing against anything and it is not loose. I called ocean beeze. They told me that I can't just...

I am looking for anyone who had to replace the Orings of the steering piston of a 1965 41DC. The old rings are about 1 3/8 ID, but when in place, they seem to be a very lose. it looks like they are 1/8 thick, but the it looks like they should be 1/4 thick, as the grove on the piston is...

A month ago I pulled the steering piston out and replaced the two o rings. Drove the boat for 7 hours no problem. Boat sat in the slip for 4 weeks. Took the boat out yesterday and I realized I can’t steer with the helm. I added hydraulic fluid, about half a cup. Gently rotated the helm...

Need advice on replacing wiper motors on a 1965 41dc. Current motors have only 1 wire going to them. I am assuming the body grounds itself. The replacement marine motors have a “signal” terminal. I need one without the signal terminal. Any advice would be highly appreciated.

Weird issue: Water hooked up to the dock. Cold water water pressure is great in all faucets. for all faucets, hot water pressure drops from 100% to 50% (eye ball estimate) 3-5 seconds after turning the faucet on. I took the filters at the end of the faucets, and the filters are clean. I tried...

41' Hatteras DC (Double Cabin). 220 hours on rebuilt engines complete rehab in the last since 2007: Brand Fuel tanks and fuel lines 07 1 new carburator 2012 New igniton coils 2012 New spark plugs and spark plug wires, 2012 New batteries, 2012 2 new Air Conditioner units, 2010, 2013 New AC...

41' Hatteras DC (Double Cabin). 220 hours on rebuilt engines complete rehab in the last 4 years: Brand Fuel tanks and fuel lines 1 new carburator New igniton coils New spark plugs and spark plug wires, New batteries, 2 new Air Conditioner units New AC pumps New AC ducts, New Chrome horns...

Both house batteries are conventional marine batteries. I fill them with distilled water twice a year. (maybe a cup of water per battery each time) Every few months, I keep seeing about 1/4" - 1/2" of highly acidic solution in the fiberglass boxes that hold the batteries. It happens with both...

I hear a click, compressor receives 120V, but doesnt run. I Checked the R-22, plenty of it in the system. Replaced relay, no difference. Any ideas?

Tired of repairs, I replaced both my ACs in the last 3 years. The 3 year old one must have sprung a leak as I saw ice over the grill lst weekend. I kicked up the thermostat from 80 to 90 when I left the boat. I do this to get rid of humidity.. Today I walked in and saw that this ac was not...