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1973 38' FBDC - Anyone know where I can get a new sink and faucets for the guest bathroom? The original is cracked. Or do you know the size of the opening in the top? Thanks

Would like to get a tech manual for this engine. Any suggestions? My search struck out.

Can anyone tell me if the 1973 38' FBDC has a backing plate for the stanchion bolts, or are there nuts that I must hold in order to remove them ... certainly hope not!

Can someone direct me to a source to find the official weight of a 1973 38' Hatteras FBDC? The Power Boat Guide says 30,000 lbs, but seems a bit high to me. I expect Hatteras published an official weight when it was built or sold? Thanks.

1973 38' FBDC. Anybody know if the fresh water tank vent line has a filter and where it would be located?

Can anyone recommend a self contained AC Unit for a 1973 38' FBDC? And where it might be installed?

Want to change an upgrade light fixtures above the medicine cabinet (master bathroom) and above the mirror in the v-birth guest bathroom. There is limited space - only about 3" above the mirror. Both fixtures the same; however, one is switched and the other has a switch on the fixture. Saw a...

Removed the old carpet in a 1973 38' FBDC I bought recently. What should I replace it with? Two small hatches and two large hatches must be considered. Thinking of light coloured vinyl to compliment the teak throughout? What was there originally?

Have to replace original 24x27 bronze props. Should I change to Nibral, And should I change the size or the pitch? We cruise slow about 8-9 kts at 2300 rpm. Get about 1 mile per gallon.

Need to replace the bathroom sink and fixtures. Hope to find a sink that just drops in? Also, need to replace the horizontal light over the top of the sink in both bathrooms. ideally with LED lights. Any suggestions about where to find one that generally fits the space?

I would like to replace the window sliders that are still original and quite distressed. These are the guides that the glass slides in when it opens and closes; the screen also. Any suggestions who has them and if there are better alternatives now? Thanks.

Would like to add a sun shield over the back deck. Any suggested dos and don'ts? Material? Attachment points? Would also like to make a snap-on cover for the flybridge helm and seating area. Suggestions? Design? Material? Attachment points? Photos would be appreciated. Thanks.

Anyone have suggestions? A template perhaps? Would like to wrap the front windshields and the first side windows. Material suggestions? Thanks.

Just bought this boat and the side windows and screens are very good except they need new guides. Any help or suggestions would be appreciated. How do I remove the windows? Can I remove the windows without removing the entire aluminum frame? Are the guides easily replaced with new? Where do I...

I would like to replace the flame arrestors on these engines - 427 300 hp on a 1973 Hatteras FBDC. Suggestions?

Where can I get a new original design boarding ladder for a 1973 FBDC Hatteras? Os something similar or better? Thanks.

Just bought a 1973 FBDC. Just brought it about 300 miles from Owen Sound to Windsor through 4-6' waves and it is rock solid. Needs some work and have a few questions for the experienced owners: -Want to replace original toilets, they work but ... - suggestions? -Need new flooring; removed...

The engines seem to start and run fine but evidence of oil leakage from oil pan to block seal and maybe some higher up, perhaps around exhaust manifolds? Any easy fix or do I have to remove and replace the gaskets? Can I drop the oil pan and replace the gaskets without lifting the engines? Is...

Looking to buy a 38' DC. Anything specific I should look for or ask about? It is second owner, well maintained, 2400 hours on 427 Ford FE gas engines. Wondering about teak decks and windows.