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So many have read my previous posts and know we walked away from a 71 Hatteras (31); got nervous about FB fuel tank and the insurability; think about IF we could have made it work, so I wanted to post to see if anyone had done the tank replacement on this specific model; this model seems to be...

So it looks like State Farm is going to insure this 71 31' Hatteras we are aiming to purchase next week; it was an agreed upon value and liability; binder sent over; no survey required. I have researched the topic to death; looked at the Hull Truth, and went back and forth over the topic of a...

So we within a week of firming up the purchase of 71 Hatteras 31; we looked and looked, nearly bought another Egg Harbor; but every time we inspected; leaking and rot were and issue; we are running into an issue finding an insurer that will write fo this boat; most are saying anything over 50...

So I'm looking for some honest insight here; I know Hatteras is a quality boat, even the older vintage models; but coming from a 33' 1974 Egg Harbor, I am trying to convince myself that due to the quality I would move forward on this Hatteras purchase over seeking out another Egg. For one, I...

So I am days from pulling the pin to purchase this 31’ Hatteras; I know I have previously posted my concern but here it goes; same owner for past 20 years; never had an issue related to file and has always ran ethanol free fuel; spoke with mechanic that has been servicing / winterization boat...

Hello All, After much research I reached this forum as part of my decision making process in possibly purchasing a 1971 Hatteras. I recently sold our 1974 Egg Harbor after several years of trying to keep up with the wood cabin and window issues; the boat had potential but more work than I...