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I am heading south from Tampa to Exumas this week and weather may drive me inside. Does anyone have local knowledge of the ICW route through the Miserable Mile and under the Sanibel causeway to the Gulf? Did Ian change the charted route? Thanks Bruce Freestyle 1986 62 CPMY (54MY with ext) Tampa

I need recommendations on mating a Rocna 55kg anchor to 3/8ths inch chain? Rocna website discourages swivels. So what is the best way to mate a 5/8ths shackle to a 3/8ths chain? Alternatively, will my current windlass be able to handle 5/8ths chain if I just buy new chain? Thank you for...

Just read in Bloomberg that the Bahamas has a digital currency pegged to its fiat called Sand Dollar. It is digital fiat and not cryptocurrency. You use your phone to pay. Has anyone used Sand Dollar to pay cruising fees or anything in the Bahamas, yet? The advantage would be the elimination...

I have read on other threads that Simrad and others make Auto Pilots that are compatible with my existing Roberston hydraulic pump. I received this email from a reputable tech and need it vetted by the reputable Hatteras owners assembled here: . "Your existing drive pump is a “constant...

Anyone have a price estimate for putting a hardtop on a 54 MY? Bruce Freestyle 1986 62 CPMY (54MY with ext) Tampa

I am thinking about a bigger shinier anchor. What is the key measurement on my pulpit and the anchor to make it swing in there and fit? More specifically, what is the largest anchor I can fit into the pulpit of a 1986 54 MY? Thanks for the help. Bruce Freestyle 1986 72 CPMY (64MY with ext)...

My starboard transmission shifter at the lower helm has had a small leak for years and the upper helm will need to cycle some times after running awhile in order to shift. Anyone know a tech in the Tampa Bay area that works on Hynautic Engine Controls? An earlier thread discussed sending a...

Does anyone have a recommendation for a FLIR product or night vision goggles? I read Pascal's earlier thread about his and that doesn't seem to appealing. My main mission is running Tampa-Key West 24 hours each way. It's easy with little traffic but I fear Hurricane Ian debris may make the...

Please let me know if anyone has one lying around for sale to a good home. Bruce Freestyle 1986 62 CPMY (54MY with ext) Tampa

I can work from my boat and be anywhere on the east coast. But I do have to be able to travel on short notice and leave the boat behind. Family and friends can't be relied upon for that duty. So I am considering a full time captain/mate in order to allow me to campaign the boat in the Bahamas...

Re: Late 80s cockpit version of 54’ motoryacht?? Pictures of Freestyle. 1986 Hatteras 54 MY with 8 foot extension by St Augustine Boat Works circa 1990s. Bruce Freestyle 1986 62 CPMY Tampa

I bought some $6 diesel and am now burning it in the Gulf of Mexico on a slow cruise talking ideas with my crew. This rig claims to pull a 1980s 46 Bertram at 4.5 knots in 8-15 winds. Plus it looks entertaining. It also looks ugly. http://www.kite-boat-systems.com/index.php/en/ My crew was...

I have the deck mounted windlass foot pedals and the black rubber on one has cracked. I removed the screws around the stainless collar to find someone has used 4200 to mate the stainless collar to the rubber pad and probably the rubber pad to the deck. So far I am unable to separate them...

With little advanced planning I find myself attending a Bitcoin convention at the Miami Beach Convention Center next week. I now realize finding transient dockage is near impossible and have enlisted a forum member to stand anchor watch and run my crew on the tender to the convention. I...

First cruise to Florida east coast since Covid and finding transient space is difficult and expensive. Two experiences booking at marinas I have been to in the past requiring me to book through Snag A Slip. I like the app and communication. For some reason these marinas now charge $8 per...

Does anyone have contact information for someone to install a SeaPro Watermaker on a 54 Hatteras in Tampa? I have spoken with two guys that want to sell and install other brands that are about $10k more. They aren't interested in working with the SeaPro product. The install is beyond what I...

My aft deck windows (54 MY) are foggy. I have read the posts about replacing and rebedding. That is not a project for me. Who do I hire for this project? I am in Tampa. Thanks Bruce Freestyle 1986 62 CPMY (54 with ext) Tampa

Light and siren for Water Temp alarm are energizing intermittently while underway and driving me crazy. Where is the Water Temp sensor on an 8v92? Any trick to turning the siren off other than pushing the button each alarm? Thanks. Bruce Freestyle 1986 CPMY (54MY with ext.) Tampa

Water Temp alarm is going off intermittently for electrical reasons (temps are fine). I need to fix or disarm for sanity reasons (25 hours Key West to Tampa). Where is the sensor on the motor and other places to check contacts? Any other tricks to making the horn turn off if nothing else...

The circuit board on my Village Marine Water Maker seems to have died. The screen will not respond. Villlage Marine says they don't make those circuit boards anymore. Does anyone (i) know of a work around; or (ii) have a used one? Thanks Bruce Freestyle 1986 62cpmy (54MY with ext) Tampa