Part 2 of the paint project was the bulkhead separating the salon from the cockpit. It was similar to Part 1 in that there was very little hardware removal necessary and only basic surface prep required. The fiberglass was in very good condition with no scratches or chips. Part 1 and Part 2 were definitely …
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Bay Marine Boat Works in Biloxi, Mississippi painted all of the decks of Encore during the first half of 2020. They did an excellent job, and we knew that at some point we would need to paint the flybridge and cabin sides. Due to the length of time the project would require in the boatyard, …
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The goal with Encore’s interior update was to both preserve as much of the classic Hatteras look as possible and to also freshen up some of the finishes and fixtures. We did not want to take away from the classic feel of the boat, but we also did not want the interior to feel like …
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After six months in the yard, which included numerous weather and Covid-19 delays, Encore was finally ready to go into the water. From our original punchlist we were able to complete: Paint all exterior decking New electronics New countertops in galley, head, and bow stateroom Bottom job Handrail repairs Replace broken windows in salon Repair …
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 …
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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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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