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Saw this browsing around. Same nice layout as the 82 HP. QSM-11's with 660HP and only 600 hours. Limited ER pix so can't really see if it is quality install. I am not a fan of electronic engines but most others are. Overall all other pix look like a very nice boat. Not affiliated, just saw this...

Pump was cycling. Traced leak to head where actuator goes through the side to flush. Series 800. Looked up parts diagram online since book seemed vague on parts. Found same diagram online. Only part I can see possible to replace is the cartridge part number 385236096. But the issue is leaking...

Robert Clarkson put a link on another thread that was a 92 series manual. I immediately downloaded it and put it on my IPad. I intend to scan all the drawings and info that came with Esperanza both to back up and have easily available for viewing. As a contractor who was an old school paper...

Just spent the better part of the morning scrubbing and wiping down the boat today from last nights tropical rains. I have a great detailer but whatever wax he uses works well for short rains but when we get continuous long rain it shows marks and streaks. About 60% comes off but there are still...

Posted on Brian's thread about where to pick up some batteries at a great price. I bought an 8D AGM at Electro Battery for $570. I had to buy one from west marine in Marathon during our Key's trip because we had one go bad. The one if front of it was getting hot so rather than wait I replaced...

On our 1982 46 we used the holding tank for our keys trip since business needed to be conducted aboard. At our last stop before heading back tried to pump out before we left.Seemed to pump out okay at first but then slowed down but definitly wasn't empty. Slooooowly broke the seal and tried...

https://images.craigslist.org/00R0R_fWO6cBgOIaT_600x450.jpg Not sure if the link I posted will bring the ad up. I see lots of people looking for clean MY’s. I have been on this and it looked to be quite nice. It’s a 58 with a 10’ cockpit extension. So 68’ now. This boat did go to the Bahamas...

46 Hatteras. 3 AC units. Had some age related issues with the water pump control boards. Boat is 1982. Corrosion on fuse, burned wire, triac board needed replacing, etc. Anyway after multiple pump issues and this stuff the AC pump never seems to work when needed. AC guy had everything working. I...

Have never done this. Scares the hell out of me but so many say safe with Diesel and no mechanical issues. We are in FL so spending the night with no AC is not an option. Anyone do this? I would open up a whole new world for using the boat and towing the dink around. I would set 4 battery...

In Fort Myers right now. On local news saw the Key West ferry rescued a couple whose boat Caught fire on the way. They were in their dingy. Possibly was a Hatteras but couldn’t tell. Name is Ohana out of Myakka. We just bought a life raft along with new EPIRB, VHF, and ditch bag for our trip...

Heading out for a Keys trip Wednesday in Esperaza, the 46 HP we bought from Captain Dave. 8-92 650HP in essentially new condition and 700 hours on them. Boat was run as I understand it hull speed 50% or more and cruised at 1800 RPM's other time. Most runs are 30-50 miles. Two long runs about...

We are trying to equip our boat as safely as possible for going out into open water. The farthest offshore we will most likely ever be is halfway between Marco and Key West and maybe 30 miles offshore fishing. Just bought and registered a type 2 406 EPIRB. Next on the list is a life raft and a...

Live in Madeira Beach FL where a F-0 tornado was created by a strong front. $hit got real very fast. Was working in my office, got the cell phone alert, and looked out back to see what was going on. Saw the wind heavy on the boats and then it got very strong very fast. I actually could see due...

Bought an 11 whaler and put a new Yamaha 6 HP on it to tow short distances and sometimes we will spend the night on the hook. Years ago I had my 1 year old 8HP stolen off my tender sitting on my dock. It was not secured in any way so my fault. So this one will sit on a trailer on the side of...

Let’s talk anchors 😎 On my 34 using a true danforth I have done very well in all conditions. Same style not so much on the 46 convertible. We want to safely stay the night at the pass to the Gulf but tidal changes will completely reverse pull and need an anchor that will reset. Or is that not...

In need of DD savvy mechanics for these areas we are going to be traveling by in June. Taking Esperanza on a two week trip and would like to be prepared if anything goes wrong. Will be leaving after servicing all that is needed but we all know something could break. I really need this vacation...

Couple years ago I was in Salt Lake City area driving my dually crew cab with a cargo trailer behind it. As a lane was closing down to the left (same barrels) a van speeds up and passes me. Whatever. Then I hear a loud noise and looking in my mirror I see a BMW barreling through the barrels...

For lack of better terminology I am going batshit crazy trying to find a true 64" replacement fridge. Lot's of websites with size filters that do NOT work. I'll PAY if I can find a 64" by 30 wide. I will pay much more if I need to get a black stainless (charcoal color). Just can't find it! The...

9’ whaler vs 11’ Looking for a 11’ Whaler as a tow behind tender. Of course all I can find Are 9’s and 13’s. 13 is too big. Is the 9 footer stable with 2 adults in it? Just mainly concerned with boarding off the swim platform. It will only be used for short distance runs and towed in overall...

DON"T BAN HIM! That's funny $hit.