Forum: General Discussion
03-01-2014, 01:07 PM
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Replies: 77
Views: 23,233
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Forum: General Discussion
02-11-2014, 03:26 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,124
Thank you all, I was just trying to ask in...
Thank you all, I was just trying to ask in general terms as I plan to have the yard do the work and I probably will not read the instructions on the can nor will the yard workers. So, I was just...
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Forum: General Discussion
02-10-2014, 06:52 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,124
Best weather to do a bottom job?
Just thought I'd ask my Trawler Forum friends for advise. Getting ready to haul out Knot-Enuff for a bottom job, zincs and a good polishing. My question is, Does cold or cooler weather effect the...
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Forum: General Discussion
11-02-2013, 11:02 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 3,247
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation
10-29-2013, 04:58 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 10,973
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation
10-27-2013, 11:40 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 10,973
Power cord burnt ?
The wife and I decided to enjoy the beautiful day on Galveston Bay. Every thing electric, 110 and 12v had been working fine without an indication of trouble. The generator started without issue as...
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation
09-24-2013, 03:13 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 843
Moving my electronic antennas?
Again, I turn to advice from this group. I am installing an electronic tower on my boat and I not certain if all of the wires will be long enough for the new locations of the antennas. I am...
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Forum: Welcome Mat
09-24-2013, 02:53 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,923
Welcome Tarrowood. I purchased a 1986 47'...
Welcome Tarrowood. I purchased a 1986 47' Atlantic trawler in January this year. The Atlantic is a J. Hargrave design as is the Hatteras and I have twin Detroit 671 TA's that are original and run...
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Forum: Welcome Mat
09-24-2013, 02:41 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,816
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Forum: Other Makes
09-11-2013, 08:19 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 9,475
Knot-Enuff, A 47' Atlantic in Galveston Bay Tx
Good to hear from a fellow Atlantic owner. Not many of us out there. I did by her from two brothers in Fort Worth, Tx. and she did come from Fla. (Which, by the way, so did I.) She probably is...
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation
08-23-2013, 07:50 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 14,237
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation
08-20-2013, 12:35 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 14,237
Westerbeke Generator Stops???
My boat is equipted with a Westerbeke Generator, Model #WMD-12, 12.5KVA. It has run fine since I've owned the boat. Last week I went to take the boat out and started the generator first, as I...
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Forum: General Maintenance
06-28-2013, 01:14 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,179
Replacing Zincs Too Frequently
I have had a problem on my boat with having to replace the zincs in just four months. Done this twice since January. I don't believe it is just my boat because my neighbors are also complaining. Some...
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation
06-18-2013, 08:38 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,034
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation
06-11-2013, 08:02 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,034
Wind Systems for Power Boats ?
I would like to purchase a wind system for my trawler. I am only interested in wind speed and direction for docking and safety on the water. Currently my boat is equipped with Raymarine instruments...
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Forum: General Discussion
05-22-2013, 11:10 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 3,657
It took us only six months, a little different...
It took us only six months, a little different than the others who took years. But, I've grown up on the water and been on and enjoyed a number of power and sail boats. I too, did the everyday...
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Forum: General Discussion
05-02-2013, 12:46 PM
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Replies: 62
Views: 10,360
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Forum: General Discussion
05-01-2013, 08:55 PM
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Replies: 82
Views: 20,346
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Forum: General Discussion
05-01-2013, 02:04 PM
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Replies: 62
Views: 10,360
Spraygun, yes, I too, was concerned about the...
Spraygun, yes, I too, was concerned about the twin Detroit 6V71TA engines. It is a Jack Hargrave design and there are two Hatteras MYs next to us. It is hard to tell them apart. I had a seperate...
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Forum: General Discussion
05-01-2013, 12:38 PM
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Replies: 62
Views: 10,360
Eric, Thanks for the kind words. The aft cabin...
Eric, Thanks for the kind words. The aft cabin was builder done, complete with seperate AC/Heat, sink, sub-zero freezer and built in TV. It was the Admiral who fell in love with this first as it...
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Forum: General Discussion
05-01-2013, 10:14 AM
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Replies: 62
Views: 10,360
What am I...? Trawler or Motor Yacht...?
My wife and I purchased our Atlantic Trawler in January and are so happy with her but, is she really a trawler or should I refer to her as a motor yacht? She was listed by the broker as a Trawler and...
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Forum: General Maintenance
04-24-2013, 12:38 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,584
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Forum: General Maintenance
04-24-2013, 10:46 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,584
Metal Shavings = Rust spots
Somewhere in the past, the PO must have grinded something metal close to the swim platform. It is spoted with tiny orange rust spots. The platform is of Starboard material and white. Can anyone...
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Forum: Welcome Mat
02-21-2013, 10:51 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,508
Sangria Nites, I like that name. Welcome. I...
Sangria Nites, I like that name. Welcome. I too, am a little north in Clear Lake. I've had my boat for six weeks and looking at your photos eases the pain from the little work I had to do, but I...
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Forum: General Discussion
02-12-2013, 09:17 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,663
Ken, I too just came over to the dark side and...
Ken, I too just came over to the dark side and have never been mored pleased that I did. I still have my sail boat but I am very pleased with the room and comfort of my 47' Atlantic trawler. My...
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