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G'day Walt, No doubt whatsoever that a major factor in fuel costs is tax. Sadly we can't get around paying that which means that it is part of the cost for everybody. I don't understand how you can disregard the tax component in the cost as a part of the conversation. I'm certainly not...

G'day all, This may have already been done so if anybody can point me to a thread that would be great. I was just looking at the video and other related posts about the MY "Final Act" burning and sinking and I got to wondering........ I know these things are generally caused by poor...

That's the way it should be done too. If a solid boat in good structural/mechanical/systems condition can be had for a value price, a good dollar can be put into a beautiful visual and amenities modernisation. I recently saw a 53YF advertised with an updated interior - magnificent. I think...

G'day all, Just wondering if anybody has fitted electronic controls with joystick docking to a Hatt 53. I know it's not necessary and that conventional twin stick control is great but with the level of available controls around now, combining throttle and thruster control with a remote...

G'day guys, Over here in Oz, there are a lot of people travelling around that we call "Grey Nomads". Basically those that jump in a motorhome or hook up a caravan to their 4WD and travel around this massive country of ours. I'm thinking that being a "Grey Sea Dog" would be much better. As...

Thinking of you guys as your big storm approaches. Good luck to you all. I hope that you and your loved ones - and your boats of course - come through unscathed.

Hi guys, This is not really tech talk but I'm visiting from Oz in December and would look forward to a bit of face to face tech talk. I'll be in San Francisco for a couple of days in December whilst on holidays with the family and thought I'd see if there is a forum member there whose 53...

G'day all, I'll be in San Francisco for a couple of days in December whilst on holidays with the family and thought I'd see if there is a forum member there whose 53 Classic I might be able to come and have a look over. We'll be there December 15 and 16 and will have a car so if, on the off...

I read an article in "Soudings" a week or so ago about a 2 year old, 72ft Nordhavn Luxury Sports Fish worth about $4.5 million that sank at it's berth. These photos are from Soundings Magazine which I have just started reading and it is and excellent publication. (No affilliation at all) ...

What about installing shaft locks then running one engine? For economy running this should be a viable option. In theory at least as I have no actual experience with these boats - this would keep the load and temperature efficiency, keep the fuel burn down - to what level I could not say but...

Again, more Great info. Thanks Mike. Pounding water does take its toll. As does careless workmanship. As these vessels are all getting old it makes sense that work such as you describe is probably required for many on (and not on) the market. I remember years ago doing some major refit work...

Thanks Gents, Much appreciated. A couple of questions come to mind from your information. If taking the boat across to Hawaii is not advisable, what about the run down to through the Bahamas, Jamaica, through Panama and up to California? Then I could load her on a transport from there. I...

G'day all, I'm a new member from Melbourne, Australia and am becoming very interested in the 53 Classics. Sorry in advance for the long post but the level of knowledge here seems to be tremendous and I have much to ask. Here we go...... I have read that at hull speed of 9-10 knots the fuel...