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I have 2 bolts in the hand rail stanchions about midship that were standing up about 1/4 inch. I tried to tighten them but they just turned. I removed the bolts and found them to be brand new. I understand that Hatteras used plates underneath. How long are these bolts? The 2in. bolts did...

I'm going to be busy and away from my computer till next year. I want to thank everyone for their excellent information and help they have provided. You are all so full of knowlege and ideas. Your a great bunch of guys and gals. I hope to see everyone back here next year. May you all have a...

I just changed My plans, or rather My plans just got changed. I'm flying out tomarrow to Ft.Meyers Fla. Is anyone going to be in the area that might like to go to lunch or have a drink with another boater from up north? Bill

Anyone know if there is a wire tray or tube in the head liner in the hard top on a 1973 /43ft DC.? I would like to add flood lights on the stern top and rear speakers on the aft deck ceiling. I don't want to see junky old wires hanging down from the side walls or the top. Bill

Well as long as everyone has there brain tuned in on generators. I need some help too. Where can I get a manual for a 1973 7.5 KW Onan model MDJE 3CR 2268B. It runs great. It just does not want to start very quick. You have to crank it way to long to get it to start. There are 2 glow plug...

Well this ought to make you guys start thinking. What tools should you have on board? My wife says I have too many. I could probably pick up 5 knots if I would leave some behind. Like a few others on this forum. I do not like to limp home. I think I could rebuild the motors if I had the parts...

My 671N J/T is loosing antifreeze out the exhaust I think. I have lost about a total of 2 gallon in 6mo. Should I be worried? The motor has never over heated. That I know of. Where should I start to look? There is no antifreeze in the oil. When I got the boat the antifreeze was real low and when...

What do I need to do to winterize My Johnson & towers heat exchangers? I'm not quite clear on them. I know what I want to do. Like a complete antifreeze flush .Is there an easier way maybe drain plugs? I don't have a manual on the engines. Bill

Guys I have Raritan heads on my boat. I don't have model numbers yet.There older units though. The motor is in the back and there is a 3in. cover plate in front. The trouble I have is that if there is any liquid in the bowl when you start to flush. It will spit out at you just a little,just for...

Have any of you guys done it. Will my 43 make it. The lowest bridge is 22 FT.. 44 locks, 241 miles. I'm trying to put togeather a float plan for next year. It sure looks like a fun cruise. I can't fathom the thought of them loading my boat on a special rail car and transporting it up over a...

Maybe someone can explane what is going on. I start at 0 MPH throttle up to WOT 22 MPH at 2650 RPM. I back off to 2200 RPM 16 MPH, Then the boat starts to slow to 13 MPH at 2200 RPM dropping off plane.Increasing back up to 2650 RPM. the boat will not return to plane. Returning the boat to 0 and...

I need some help.I have a Buell air pump on my boat .It just runs the air horn and inflates the kids toys.I have a broken checkvalve spring in the cylinder head.I have not found anything on the net.Any ideas on parts.I think I have a model number for it,but nothing shows up.Bill

Where are all you Texas boat going? This doesn't look good for you. I wish you all good luck. Keep the green side down. Bill

I was told earlier that My 43 should WOT at 2150,cruise at 2000rpm. I just received the data sheet on My boat from Hatteras today. WOT 2500rpm, no load 2650rpm, cruise at 2200-2300. At WOT I show 20.5 mph.. At 2300rpm I show 17.5mph., 2200rpm I show 15.5. This are the speeds I get with 400 gal...

I have no information on my generator other than its a 1973,6.5KW Onan. I would like to change the oil. What kind do I use. I did get the numbers off of the filters so I do have them. Why can't I use the same oil as in my Detroits? I think that is what is in it today. Bill

Anyone changed the main breaker on 73/43ft. Its a 50 amp..Anyone know were I can find one. Bill

I have a 73/ 43ft with 6-71DDN. The lower station tachs read correctly with the engines turning 2000rpm on the lower station. The upper stations read 500 plus on the port and 500 minus starboard. What gives? Any ideas? At idle they read the same. Bill

Ok Guys! What RPM'S should I be running at cruise.I have a 1973 43 DC with 671N DD. I have been running 12 miles an hour at 2000 RPM.. My props are 26D X 24P. For every 100 RPM. I gain 1/2 MPH. Does this look correct. What should the WOT be for 671's? I have not checked for this.Also I am not...

I have Cruisairs AC on my boat,16,000 btu.,2 units. In the heat mode. With 51deg water temp. What kind of heat temp should I be getting in the boat?How can I check to see if the unit is in the heat mode? Bill

After 3 years out of the water. I am in the water and running. I purchased the 1973 DC with 6-71 D.D. in December, with all the help and info you guys provided. I added an addative to the old fuel, plus 12 gal. of new fuel in each tank. Held the stop button and rolled the engines over until I...