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This 52c is in need of an update and some tlc but is a fine boat mechanically. Approximately 300hrs smoh. Had some fiberglass damage on port bow that has been structurally repaired but needs to be finished. Three stateroom galley up config. Detroit 8v92's . Tuna tower . Great liveaboard , hardly...

Good day fellow boaters. I'm in the process of replacing the original linoleum floors in both heads on my 1988 52C. I stripped the old floors and feathered the rough spots with a leveling compound which I've sanded as best I could. The floor is a lot smoother than it was but still shows some...

Good morning all. Yesterday I developed an electrical problem on my 1988 52C. While replacing an AC overhead light in the forward stateroom my starboard circuit ceased working. The circuit was fine and I replaced the light with the breaker on but the light switch in the stateroom off. After...

Good morning , I own a 1988 52C that has 4 triangular plastic , for lack of a better term , vent covers on the outer hull just below the gunwale . They cover the dryer vent , bath exhaust fans , etc . They are all broken/cracked to one degree or another and I am having difficulty finding new...

I posted this yesterday in the technical forum and while it garnered 40 some views overnight no one ventured an opinion on charger recommendations . I am in a bit of a rush as my battery/charger replacement cannot be delayed for long . Please feel free to offer your suggestions below . Surely...

Greetings , I own a 1988 52C and my battery charger decided to cook 4 three month old 8D batteries. Both my house bank and starter bank have been cooked to ruin with one of the house batteries exploding down in the engine room . Since I am now going to have to shell out over $800 for new...

I have three ez2cy panels on the front of my bridge enclosure and over the win ter they seem to have gotten frosted . I have not done anything to them yet as far as cleaning or wiping and I am wondering , were they ruined by the cold or is there a way to restore them ? I have never owned or...

http://sports.espn.go.com/outdoors/saltwater/news/story?id=4975762 This story must be read by all .Please pass it on .

Greetings , i am planning a fishing trip down to the Islamorada area at the end of March and am seeking input regarding what to expect . I will be fishing out of a 25' Hydrasport CC and have no experience fishing in the warmer climes . Can anyone give me any tips re; type of fishing , available...

This may seem like a crazy question for this forum , but I know that both Chris-Craft and Harley-Davidson went through ownership periods where the quality of their products really suffered . Was there a corresponding period for Hatteras ? I am thinking of moving up to a 48'/52' sportfish and...

I have recently moved up and have a 1988 BW Newport 17' for sale . Boat motor and trailer . The boat is in great shape and the 1988 90hp Johnson VRO outboard just goes and goes . The Shoreline trailer is newer than the boat but I do not knows by how much . The boat is located on eastern Long...

To all my East End friends: How did you all weather the storm yesterday afternoon? Dan? Nick ? I hope you are all well. It was very bad over here in East Hampton. We had winds in excess of 70 mph for a bit and lost many trees. There were also a few 35/40' sailboats washed up on the beach by my...

Does anyone have any knowledge on the fuel consumption of 8v53's at varying rpms? My 41c usually burns about 24 gal per/hour at 2250 rpm for a cruise speed of 16 knots. My question is : what kind of savings can I get by cutting the cruise speed down to around 10 knots ? Any one have any...

Gents, A question for you with some electrical knowledge. I am replacing the galley fridge on my 1966 41c as the original has gone on to it's greater reward. The original was hardwired whereas the new one wants a plug. The question is : Can I change the hardwire to a more modern plug type...

A new question for the group. I am replacing an old transducer that is going to leave me with 2 [two] 3/8" holes under the new Airmar fairing block . The question is-What do I need to do to these holes? Will the sealant applied to the new fairing block be enough, or do I need to glass in these...

I am in the process of adding a swim platform on my 41c and to do the install I need to remove one transom step. My question is this,what is the best way to seal the two screw holes created by the removal of the step? It is below the water line. The screws are about 1/4" diameter. Do the holes...

Has anyone cut their transom to create a walk-thru on an old 1966 41C? The previous owner cut a tuna door into the transom for fishing but left the gunwale intact. I am curious to know what kind of support might be necessary to beef up the transom after the gunwale has been cut. Any advise or...

Doug, after looking at the selection of vintage tee's for the first time in a while, I see that it has grown considerably.However,while you now have 3 versions of the 36c and also the LRC and some older double and triple cabin models, I still am hoping/waiting for a 41c model. Around here in the...

I have a 60 gallon auxiliary fuel tank made of heavy gauge stainless that measures 24" high 25" wide and 28" long. It is baffled inside to form two separate 30 gallon tanks. It has two fills and two supply lines and no vents or returns. It was custom made to fit between the factory tanks on a...

Any of you eastern Long Island sound boaters ever come to the Harbor Fest in Sag Harbor?If you are looking for a cruising destination to stretch the the season a bit up here in the northeast I highly recommend the Harbor Fest. It takes place the weekend of September 14-16 and is a lot of fun ...