Recent content by Hopffc2003

In the process of doing a complete restoral. And I noticed the wooden (Teak) Strakes on the rear sides of the boat. Most boats do not have these and as they are rotted in places Im wondering If keeping them is a good idea. I habe heard that they serve a purpose something about Helping stabalize...

Im in the process of getting her ready for the water. Last year she caught a rope and it bent the strut. It was bent back with a hydralic press and it looks and performs perfectly. I have noticed where the strut base meets the hull there is a caulking around it that looks rough. Falling off some...

1967 Hatt 34 SF. The hull is an off white color. Overal in good shape but I had areas repaired and leveled out and when done last year they couldnt color match. So the spots are obvious different colors. Im prepping for a complete paint job. Thinking deeply into Alex seals new leveling non tip...

I have a lewmar pro series horizontal windlass. I noticed when trying to use it the anchor was wedged between the rubber pulley and wooden pulpit where it sits. Couldnt move it with a sledge hammer. Not that i tried with a sledge hammer but you get the point. . So i unbolted the pulley freed...

Im Only a month in with this boat learning every day. I have a sealand vacuum toilet. 500 plus or 1000 series. I had my waste tank pumped out. My tank watch now shows empty. However there is either a clog or something im missing. I have a switch on wall that says run or sleep. And a foot lever...

sometimes my port motor stalls out if idling through a no wake for extended periods. I assume I need a tune up But im sure it could be many things. Seems to run fine when moving good. 989 hours on that motor. Anyway when it does stall I try and restart it. But the key will only bring up power...

Im new to this forum so please excuse my ignorance. Im in the process of updating and restoring my 67 Hat 34 The anodes on the trim tabs and rudders are worn. There are 4 total ive foundUnder the waterline. They measure about 3 inches. But its hard to tell what they used to be. Does it matter if...

Im going through some final checks noticed the starboard trim tabIs unresponsive. No noise when switch is pressed or movement. Port trim tab works fine. I assume there both run by the same motor under aft deck. Any ideas?

Im looking into auto pilot and a radar system for my 1967 34 Conv. Im not as concerned with cost as performance. Ease of use and or install etc. Any info, or experience with any brands would be appreciated.

Hi guys. I notices the hattaras emblem with the check on the sides of my boat is cracked and missing letters. Is there anywhere to purchase replacements. All ive found was stickers online. Its a black and silver emblem1967 hatteras 34 SF. Tks, John

Hi all, Im new to this forum. I recently purchased a 67 hatteras 34 convertible. There are 3 windows up front. Two of them have a crack that runs across them. Im assuming repairing them is not an option as the cracks run across the entire window. I have heard i can just fiber glass them in but...