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Port engine hour meter is not working. I think it runs off a pressure switch connected to the fuel line. Can someone tell me what the switch looks like? Is it the gold colored switch in the photo? Is there a way to test it?

Fill neck on the Detroit heat exchanger tank broke off. Any suggestions on how I should go about removing the broken neck and installing the new one. Has anyone run across this before and replaced one of these. Is it pressed in? Is any sealant needed to keep it in place once pressed in?

I have a 43 DCMY Owner's Manual. I am missing section 1.4 Paint and Finishes. Wondering if someone has this section in their manual and if I might be able to obtain a copy?

I have a 43 Double Cabin. I want to add a cockpit. Can anyone recommend a builder or yard in Louisiana or Alabama that can do a cockpit addition?

The plexiglass cover over the light fixture in the masterhead is cracked 43 DCMY) Has anyone replaced these? If so, where can I find one? Is a straight piece of plexiglass flexible enough to be made to bend into shape or does the curved shape have to be manufactured this way?

Can anyone tell me what the bronze corroded thru hull fitting (for lack of better words for what to call it) with the T-handle is and it's purpose?

Looking for plastic inserts for Amerock latch. Discontinued item. Pics attached

Need a rear single stud motor mount for a 1981 43 Hatteras DCMY. Believe it to have originally been made by Ace Mounts in Sayerville, NJ. Model number 732B. Looking for used (salvaged) in good condition or from NOS inventory.

Anyone ever raise the motor's (671s) in a 43 Hatteras DCMY to replace the motor mounts? If so, would be interested in the method and equipment used (gantry designs, jigs, rigging, etc.).

Have a leaking shaft seal on a Capitol HE 10200 drive shaft. Need to remove coupling to access the seal. Is the shaft tapered? Am trying to remove with an 8" spread pulley puller, but won't budge. Have applied copious amounts of PB Blaster. No luck. Any advise for removing this couple?

Any one have any idea how much a shaft coupling nut should be torqued on a 1 3/4" tapered shaft?

Does anyone know if there is supposed to be a cutlass bearing in the recessed strut where the shaft passes through the hull on a 1981 43 DCMY? The manual shows a water cooled rubber bearing (i.e. cutlass bearing). (See attached pls) Mine does not have one. Have any other 43 DCMY owners run...

Is it common practice to use marine grade anti-seize when installing props? If so, what brand is preferred? Have run across Jet-Lube, Loctite and Permatex. All marine grade.

Replacing cutlass bearings on a 1981 Hatteras DCMY. Need to remove the shaft. Can someone tell me how to remove the shaft coupling from the shaft? Have attached photos of the shaft and coupling.

Were Benmar Autopilots original equipment on 1981 43 DCMY? If so, does anyone know where the binacle/compass was mounted?

Can someone tell me what guage wire is used to attach boat hardware (through hulls, shaft logs, etc) to the boats bonding system? 1981 Hatteras 43 DC.

Have a 43 DC. Has anyone else upgraded 30 amp shore power receptacle and service to 50 amp. If so, did you rewire with heavier guage between the receptacle and breaker? Did 50 amp breaker fit in 30 amp shoreline breaker slot? Was there a need to rewire any of the connections in the box?

What core material was used in the transom of a 1981 43 DC? Balsa?

43 DCMY. Can anyone tell me what bedding compound is used to bed struts?

Does anyone know what this is and what it does (see pic)? I presume it is a ground for electronics, but not sure. Can it be painted with ablative? Was painted when boat was hauled.