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I’m finally at a point where I want to clean up the power inlet to my 53my. I’m thinking of going with the smart plug design and using the breakers they offer to match. It’s about a 3k upgrade to the original with the fuses. I question if the smart plug design is still a viable option. I don’t...

Does anyone know why there is a magnet screw on the wall next to the upper helm compass? Do all these hatteras have them?

Some of you may know that I’m I’m the middle of a major refit on my 1980 53my I replaced the engines with 12volt Cummins and installed a kohler generator So over the last 3 years I have a storage space filled with parts I’m not going to use. The engines 8v71ti with m20 transmissions and...

I am in the process of rewriting my boat. I purchased new engines in 12v and removed all the 32v systems and electrical panels In researching wiring codes I found that ABYC required 120v ac wire bundles be at least 100mm space away from dc bundles. In the 53 that’s impossible to do at the...

I am looking for recommendations for 12v engine room led lights. I purchased scandvik. E500 and says it has 1500 lumens I thought two would be enough for each engine room but I find it’s still feels dark. I thought about using a deck or spreader light but don’t really want to keep buying...

I am looking for recommendations on brand fresh watetr pumps in 12v. I have thought about converting my 32v galley maid to 12v but not sure. I was on defenders website and see they sell the groco paragon @ 7 gal min. I have done a google search and really only see the cheaper jabsco or...

I have decided to bit the bullet and wrote the check for new engines. I am installing Cummins qsc 550s in my 53 motor yacht. Currently the transmission are 2-1 with 28x31 props The cumming dealer is recommending going with 2.5-1 with 28x33 props. Is there any advantage to slower turning...

I have been researching engine options for my 53 my. In doing so I was working with a reputable prop shop to determine what props would be suited for each desired power package. My Hatteras build sheet says that my boat came with 23x31 4 blade Michigan props. The prop guy can’t figure out...

Just sale this on yacht salvage. It’s lised as a donation and looks to be is decent condition. Thought I’d throw it out there http://www.certifiedsales.com/listings/YS180404.html

I just pulled out the old Onan generator and will be installing a new kohler. The kohler came with exhaust that exits the side of the sound shield below the water line with water and exhaust mixed together. So it looks as though it is set up for installing above the waterline. Has anyone...

I’m in the process of redoing my generator room and want to reorganize my batteries to make room for 12v bankI thought about moving the 8v batteries closer together and using different boxes. The tops on my oem boxes don’t fit well and something needs to be done either replace them or modify...

I’m looking to install a tank monitor system for 5 tanks one water. Two fuel and two waste. Last year at the Miami show I was impressed with a stainless steel sending units that had the 1 1/2 mounting threads and no movable parts. and now can’t seem to find info on them. Any one know...

It looks like Irma claimed another Hatteras. http://www.yachtsalvage.com/Listings/YS170411.htm#photos

I am redoing the lighting on my 53. I have decided on imtra leds. If any one needs some of the oem light lens let me know I have two white acrylic curved lens for the heads one 47" and the other I thnk is 41. And a few of the small square ones used thought the boat. I'm will to give them...

Has anyone swapped out the shower door with a frameless one. I've been looking for the appropriate hardware and can't seam to find hinges that will attach to the 5/8 plywood. I'd also like to remove the aluminum edge molding and use something with out a million screws showing maybe some type...

I am building a set of stairs for my swim swim platform access. I spoke to a guy who does frabracation and he said that 1" stairboard stair treads will flex and I may need to consider adding a bar underneath for added rigidity. Does any one have experience with using stairboard for stair...

I'm having trouble deciding if I want to powder coat or paint the two large bomar hatches in the stern of my 53 I have already removed them from the boat and disassembled. I can either send them out for powder coating or sand blast them myself and paint them I own an Autobody shop and have all...

Does any know if sams sells the shower drains with 1 1/2" barb. I've searched online and haven't found anything. Most available are 1" Thanks Pete

So excited to start the master stateroom refit. It looks like when I removed the drawers that the previous walls were underneath. I'm thinking that the layout I tore up was not original.

Yesterday I started disassembling the master stateroom for a makeover. I noticed that there are two different mufflers instated. The one one the starboard is long and narrow and on the port is short and wider. Now I know why the engines have a different sound. I think it's like that to make...