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G'day all. I understand that you are coming into your Memorial Day weekend in the US. From an old Aussie ex-serviceman (Navy) I would like to thank all of you both current and former members of the US Armed Forces for your service. For those who did not return and laid down their lives in all...

Just a quick note of memorial and remembrance to all you folk in the US, 15 years on. Lest We Forget.

G'day all, As this is the group with by far the most knowledge on Hatteras boats, I am wondering if Hatteras used any Asbestos materials in their boats through the 60's 70's and 80's. Having served on warships built during the 50's, 60's and 70's I know they did have Asbestos lagging around...

Does anybody know the boat, "Bellissimo" and it's condition/history? It's a 1987 53 Classic out of Fort Lauderdale, FL

These guys are professionals playing a Rugby League (Football) Charity match when a 4 year old boy came out onto the field. What a great bunch of blokes! Warms the heart. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73wHkT3JfiY

I'm not even from the US and this gave me goosebumps. Imagine how proud their parents must be!! https://youtu.be/qUSEviNJaEE

G'day guys, A quick question about stabiliser effectiveness. I understand the surface area of the fins would make a significant difference but for an average installation, how effective are the fin stabilisers, say on a 53MY, at hull speed or lower. Our plan (some time off yet, but lots of...

G'day everyone. Just wanted to wish you all a Happy 4th of July. I hope you are all having a great one!

If you are getting on a bit in years and finding the ladders to the Flybridge a little too much, maybe this would be just right..........

http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1996/Lockheed-Martin-Swathboat---Support-Vessel-2547074/San-Diego/CA/United-States#.VNM-L52Ud8G

Saw this on a Facebook post today. Think I found my next birthday present. http://hookandmoor.com

I understand that today is Thanksgiving Day for you folks in the U.S. It's not a day we celebrate here in Australia but I hope your's is everything you could hope it to be.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmjhqDUo9qQ

There is a post today on the Hatteras Owners Facebook page about somebody wanting to buy a 58MY. It's an open FB page so if you have a boat for sale, head on over.

I believe a bunch of the HOF members are also pilots. Of course I have no idea what types of aircraft any of you fly but the L39 Albatross seems to be quite a popular choice as a privately owned jet. I had a flight in one last year. WHAT AN INCREDIBLE RUSH!!!! If any of you ever get the...

G'day guys, A friend of mine (from back in Navy days) and his wife currently sailing their yacht around the world have ordered a new radar from EPAL in Chicago and might need some help on the ground so to speak. At present they are in South East Asia and have been waiting 8 weeks for the unit...

Avast, ye pack o' Scurvy Swabbies! The day be upon us, Aaaargh! http://www.talklikeapirate.com/piratehome.html Begun Down Under it has, Aye! Thanks to the time zones across the vast oceans set fer a plunderin', the day to talk loik a Pirate 'as come early fer all you filthy Bilge Rats in...

Thinking about all you guys today. Still sorry for your loss. Remembering all those innocents and all those servicemen and women and their families whom have "stepped up" as a result. As we Aussies say about our fallen....... Lest we forget!

As I keep researching and thinking about 53 Classics for our Great Loop and Beyond adventure I find myself thinking about tools and spares and storage. Looking at images of the walk in engine spaces of the Hatt MY designs, it seems to me that there is a significant amount of empty space above...