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Maybe this is optimistic, but at some point this Corona thing should ease off and instead of hiding from it we'll be ordering it at the bar. It also doesn't hurt to think of more positive things while we're all cooped up. With that in mind, the Northeast Rendezvous is tentatively planned for...

While things are starting to thaw out and our thoughts turn to taking the covers off the boats and starting the spring maintenance routine I thought it would be a good time to get this posted so we can all get the date in our planners. The Northeast Rendezvous for 2019 is scheduled for August...

The striker plate on my cabin door has worn out and the door will not latch anymore. I know these locks are NLA, plus the door frame isn't quite straight and square anymore, so it looks like I will have to make a new one myself. The striker that was on it is not the same as the ones on the...

Jupiter Inlet claims another one. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCiDQ_u-MmQ Good job on the part of the kid. The Craptain, not so much. http://www.tcpalm.com/videos/news/local/martin-county/2017/10/30/video-drone-captured-teen-rescuing-man-boat-sank-jupiter-inlet/107176772/

Yes, I know the show isn't what it used to be, but it's a good social occasion and a chance to do boat stuff in January. A few of us are planning to meet up for lunch on the 28th. Anybody else going?

My classic JRC fishfinder has been declared DOA. I was hoping someone had an old one kicking around so I can put off the big upgrade and hauling for a tranducer install. Anybody want to clear some junk out of the garage?

We antenna dependent types have a surprising variety of channels to chose from in the age of digital broadcasting. So tonight I'm watching gameshow reruns on Buzzr and To Tell the Truth has John M. Steele as their guest. Pvt. Steele was a paratrooper who parachuted into France on D Day, missed...

What happened to video embedding? All we get now is a link.

I know it's not Hatteras related, but Hobie Alter was a true innovator that, among other things, made the coolest blowboats that mere motals could own. It's also a story of a life well lived and a legacy that will ride the wind and waves forever. RIP Hobie. Hobie Alter, Surfboard and Sailboat...

One of my next projects is revamping the AC electrical system on my Series I 36C. Mine is a 1970 which was built before Hatteras had their electrical excrement together. I bought a main electrical panel from another member that came from a later version of the boat. It appears to be set up for...

I'm watching coverage of the White Marlin Open and the camera keeps panning around the weigh-in and there's a nice Series I 36 at the docks every year. Does it belong to a HOF member?

It's the lightning! Was at the yard a few days ago and they had a 24 ft Regulator center console that had been hit. Every piece of electronics was fried, including on the engine. That was an 8 ft VHF antenna, now it's about 5 ft. Part of the charge traveled through the rub rail and actually...

Or as Hatteras' spec sheet referred to it, "Bait and Tackle Box"... $450.00 I have no idea if this one is factory or was added later. So I was wondering if anybody had an original or pictures of one. It needs quite a bit of work, but for now I'm refinishing the doors and trying to decide if...

Somebody finally figured out how to get a pop-out camper to float: More details here: http://www.wider-yachts.com/en/project I'm not sure if this idea really has practical application. Would it make a good trolling platform? You could certainly get a lot of spread on the ouriggers. Can we...

A Land "Liner" I came across this in one of the automotive trade publications and thought it was interesting. The history and restoration of one of these unique vehicles done by a guy who photo-documents like yachtsmanbill. Make sure you've got a few hours to kill: www.futurliner.com

Hey Capten, I know you're out there somewhere. Happy B-day!

I posted this across the hall hoping for some knowledgeable advice, but those guys just keep jerking my chain (no pun intended). Last night we went fishing near a bridge and had to anchor in some fast current in order to get our correct position near the bridge. It took several tries to get...

Looks like another American legend may be headed for the scrapper. With all the $$$ our government pisses away every minute you'd think they could spend a few shekels on preserving a historical icon. Oh wait, I forgot, American history is something to be ashamed of in a P.C. world. :rolleyes...

Does anybody else have this divider in their forward locker? It doesn't look original, but I'm not sure if it supports the A/C evaporator. So I thought I'd see if it belongs there before I rip it out and have the air handler fall into the bilge.

I know a lot of HOF members are posting pictures using photobucket to get around the file size limits and resizing issues on this site by using an embedding link; . Another site I belong to (also using vBulletin) enables members to do the same with youtube; code after "=" in youtube url . By...