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Hello, I did a newbie mistake today. I was under the PH helm cleaning and adjusting the cables. I was trying to fix the symptom where the throttle arm will move up and accelerate but sags right back down almost immediately. Byt that's anotber issue. In the process the tip of a cable got away...

I looked extensively for an exact match to get new wiper blade inserts for my 53. They are 22" long. I found a few that may work but would need torcing them in the thin top channel but was hoping for a near match. Would really appreciate comments and a source. Blain

Since the windlass is drawing power from at least one bank of engine batteries, I would like to install a shunt to key an eye on the voltage and amps drawn to avoid burning the newly reconditioning GM windlass motor. Although a 1000amp victory shunt monitor is overkill but the starter draw will...

I know this will sound silly but in our previous boats we can move the throttle controls without the engine running or a key inserted. The throttle controls on this new to me Hatteras cannot be moved. They are known to be stiff from the survey but these feel like the levers are mechanically...

I know there are 2 zincs on the heat exchanger, the manual says there are zincs at the raw water pump.. I just cannot locate that zinc. Also, are there other zincs on the V71. I am used to zincs at the tranny cooler but I cannot find such a zincs. Someone painted the Zincs at the HE with a good...

I am going through the manual where it discusses the Air Cutoff. I have 2 T-handles at the Pilot house about knee high that when pulled I believe they shutoff air to the engines and stop it running. I tested them last week to ensure free movement but I cannot find in the manual if there is a...

I am changing the oil in my Allison M20 Transmission x2. Manuals says to check yne breather and clean the screen. Pulled off the breather..it looked fine but I am unsure of the location of the screen. There is a cyclinder-like structure on the opposite side of the tranny dipstick with a 1" hose...

Good morning,Newbie here, recently acquired a 1983 53’ from a friend last December. I have been reading various threads on this forum to learn as I am unfamiliar with the Hatteras vessels.Two owners back, mufflers were installed and after many years they are now rusted and need replacement. They...