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Well everyone let me hear your thoughts. I have completed sea trial, mechanical and hull survey of a 1999 65' sport fish in Stuart. The sea trial went well, the boat reached 31 knots, port 99.1% and the starboard 100% load. Temps were 187 port, 190 starboard. RPMs were port 2232 and starboard...

I'm looking at a boat with DDEC enginge controls. How reliable are the ECU's now that they are getting older. The boat is a 1998 with 16V92's. How many members here are running the electronic controlled engines and how is your experience. Is the DDEC basically a fuel, timing and monitoring...

I was wondering if there any forum members around the Chesapeake, Great Bridge area? Walt Hoover

A friend is going to leave his motor yacht in Canada this winter and is wondering how the closed loop section of the system will need to be protected from freezing. Thanks Walt Hoover

I have a friend looking at a boat with these engines rated at 450hp in a formula express. Any opinions on this arrangement, any firsthand experience with these engines. Thanks Walt Hoover

This is kind of a generator question. I'm still searching the for the next boat and watching the market cool off. One boat has had its second generator removed during a refit. My question is are two gensets required on a 60'ish boat? I don't intend to being at anchor for long extended times and...

I'm going to view a 58c tomorrow, I'm interested but mostly because I have never been aboard one before. I have noticed the ones I have seen come up for sale are mainly on the west coast, not many on the east. I'm looking for opinions, was it not too popular, too close in size to the 55 and 60...

I'm currently looking at a boat that is in Florida, it is a documented boat so no state registration numbers. I believe that the document does not carry over to a new owner so what are the options. Also I am in Canada, I'm wondering if I can register it here and pay my provincial sales tax or...

With the sale of my 42c two months ago I'm ready to begin the search for my next boat. I'll be going to the boat show next week so on my way home I want to start looking for a place to keep it. The ideal area for me would be anywhere from Port Canaveral to somewhere around Stuart. The boat...

I'm starting to think about doing the bottom of my 1973 42c. There are no blisters or other problems, its just time to get rid of the 49 years of layers and I would like to redo my boot stripe. The issue is trying to calculate the amount of material required for coverage. If anyone has done a...

After getting a good survey with a few recomendations which are easy to fix my insurance provider has stopped my coveage. Its due to age, the boat is 1973, I have not had a claim in over 10 years. The survey came in at average to above average. I would appreciate it if any other Canadian owners...

This is the summer to put my 42c up for sale. I'm going to retire in July and would like to be ready to buy when the right Hatteras comes along, unless it's Aslan then I know it's the right boat. Mr Clarkson just has to clean it up a bit. Anyway I'm asking the collective what is a good asking...

A neighbor just purchased a new to them searay with raymarine electronics. After contacting Jepesen they found that the old c map nt+ is not supported anymore. If any of the forum members have any cards the the do not need anymore this couple would be interested in them. The area that they will...

I'm in the middle of changing hose gear clamps to t bolt. Some places do not have enough space for two t bolt clamps. Is it allowable to use a gear clamp as a second clamp? Also what is the preferred hose to use for air conditioner water lines, above and below the water line? Thanks Walt Hoover

Hello, its time to run a new line to my salon AC. The full load amps for heat is 15.5 at 115 vac. There is a 20 amp breaker in the panel for this unit. My question is the wire size required to power the unit. It is less than 30' but does run through the engine space. All internet searching has...

Hello, I'm changing out my battery cables, corrosion was making its way back from the ends. I'm wondering what battery terminals everyone is using. I'm looking at military low profile style, any top mount styles don't allow the box lids sit properly. Thanks Walt Hoover

Since my starboard engine is out for rebuilding I'm cleaning and painting the whole area. I have a disconected Kidde Pressure Switch in the CO2 discharge line. What is the opinion here, should I rewire the switch to shut down my mains and generator or just remove it and put a plug in the tee...

I'm finally installing my auto pilot and was looking at the plumbing instructions for the pump. I have the three line hynautic steering. I will be running new lines to the stern with refrigeration copper line. I plan to mount the pump in the engine room to keep electrical runs as short as...

I'm trying to get a listing spec sheet and photos of my boat to have it listed for sale this year. I was looking online for a printable pdf of an equipment list that I can fill so things don't get left off. Something that covers all equipment, length, draft, acessories, electronics, engines...

I want to install a floor between the stringers on my 42c. I want it to sit on PVC cleats fastened to the stringers similar to the engine room floor. What do the experts feel is the best way to fasten the cleats to the stringers. Can I drill the stringers for screws and use 5200 to seal it back...