What some are missing is that a few % of efficiency is barely noticeable compared to running 1/4 knot over HS, or with trim tabs down or a little...
Owner/operator should be familiar with fire suppression system shutdown and how to restarts it. Problem is that many are not and builders often...
No core, Solid hull like almost all Hatts, bullet proof. Fiberglass tanks that will last as long as the hull. Well built systems like solid copper...
If ease of getting in and out of the water is the concern the mind focus on making the swim ladder more comfortable with wider steps. I fail to...
They may be useful in some conditions like the PNW to avoid logs but for most cruisers they're more of a gadget I run a lot at night, even on the...
Shawn 11kts is probably just about the worst speed you can run at. You re burning twice the fuel you would at 9kts... And btw, when running...
For Every boat I ran with flow meters, the most efficient speed was always just below hull speed, or 1.3 x sq rt LWL Even just a half knot over...
I m wondering what happened during the pre purchase survey and sea trial. What cruise and top speeds did you get? What was done to the boat...
Here is a link to a video of the refloating... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-_EVTD2ehg
The boat was successfully refloated a couple of days ago with no more than running gear damage. The story as published by the local press makes...
It s roughly 1100nm from sofl to cape may. At a hull speed of 10kts on the boat I run, it s usually about 2 weeks running 8 to 10 hours a day...
Consudering the state of the economy and the outlook for the next 4 years, I think many "victims" of sandy will get out of boating altogether so I...
Good luck hope the deal goes thru and she can be saved Avatar? My boat... 1970 Hatteras 53 MY.
I feel really sorry and i applaud yr efforts to save a classic woodie but I can't help thinking that you re kidding yourself thinking the...
I don't see how 3 meter waves should cause issues to a boat that size... Certainly now cause air to be ingested to the point of damaging exhaust...
Typically you need full or nearly full tabs when running at slower plane cruise speeds. It s not rocket science... Full tabs to get on plane and...
This was a new one to me... 1400hp Cat 3412Es For the past few months, I ve noticed the stbd tranny running a little warmer than the port at...
Weather Channel has a special on rescue, airing now and again at 11pm
I routinely pivot my 53 of pilings or bulkhead (with fenders) when pinned by the wind. Same with the 70 footer i run ( not a Hatt but over 120k...
Yeah I m pretty sure the 56 has a keel like most earlier Hatts. She may walk, just, on a calm day but with any breeze it's going to be back to...
