The electronics that were on the boat when we purchased it were from the early 90s, when Loran C was still being used for a primary means of navigation. Needless to say, it was definitely time for an upgrade. Equipment Selection All of the major marine electronics manufacturers produce great products. It really comes down
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When we first looked at this boat we knew that one of the main things it needed was paint. Both the smooth and non-skid surfaces of all decks needed to be freshened up. Luckily, the hull was painted in 2009 and was still in very good condition. See the before photos below showing the condition
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Hurricane preparation is a necessary evil if you keep your boat anywhere on the Atlantic or Gulf Coasts. You should have a plan well in advance of any storm moving into your area. We use boatus.com for our boat insurance and they provide some great tips and information to help your boat’s chances of surviving
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As you can see the bulkhead separating the cockpit from the salon was in need of some attention. It was a combination of rot and also an active termite colony at some point during the boat’s life. Not all of the bulkhead was damaged, but sections of it had to be replaced across its entire
Encore is a 1979 Hatteras 43′ convertible powered by Detroit Diesel 6V92TA 450 hp engines. The generator is a 10 kw Lister Petter that was not original and installed at some point in the late ’90s. Beginning around 1985 and ending in 2010, my Father had previously owned a 41′ Hatteras motor yacht, 44′ Hatteras
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