Yes, I think Hatt spec’d them on their own, not a CAT catalog item.
Congratulations on your new boat! The strut design is a function of material, safety factor, horsepower, gear ratio and propeller diameter. They...
I think there is a bit of a dreamer aspect for Trawler buyers, crossing oceans, rarely filling fuel tanks, boating on a low budget. Basically the...
Right, but they will corrode again. These will not .
You need to visit this place and get some bolts that won’t corrode.... Foreverbolt.com
There used to be a nice cluster of builders in that area, yacht builders like Jones-Goodell, Northcoast Yachts and the more commercial/naval...
Not certain how that applies to a pre-owned vessel, plenty of quality yards to support the product.
Take a look at Nordlund Yachts out of Tacoma as well, my favorite in 100’ - 110’.
I think the lesson here is that whatever are the common rules of the road, the US Navy chose to play by their own set of rules , with dire...
Access to all systems is a high ranking boat criteria in my book too. The Sundancer (express) models are a bit more difficult because the Aft...
Not all frp hulls should be painted dark colors - production boats may have resin systems that were not designed for dark colors, their surface...
Well stated, thanks for your Naval experienced perspective.
Yes, absolutely, keeps the value of your classic at the right investment point. What year/model 46 SR has the offending fw pump?
Look at it this way, you would not design your 40 - 60’ vessel with a 32V system today. It wouldn’t even be a topic or design consideration. You...
While 32V can be managed with some effort, or possibly less for an industry insider, most 32V owners have long terms goals of converting to 24V....
Spectacular restoration!
Sorry, I can't agree on that model for the OP's intended use. The layout, functionality and cost of ownership for the Silverton or Sea Ray are a...
Nylon. I do prefer metal within 12" of the waterline though.
The common nylon thru-hulls you see at marine hardware stores will degrade over time and fail due to UV exposure. The nipple will shear from the...
The Hargrave designed Hatteras' are timeless and classic. The 53C is still one of the prettiest SF around, it just has that "look". But he did not...
