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Thanks so much for all the responses. We have been researching charter companies and plan to do a week long charter next year (thank you COVID). I am open to recommendations for companies. For the near future our plan will be to visit and become more familiar with the area, experience the...

Ha...I knew that question was too vague and general! Let me try a different approach. Who boats year round versus those that don’t? For those who do not, why not and when do you stop and start back again?

Having recently sold the “Hattini” we are beginning our search for the replacement. Having lived our entire lives on the Texas Gulf Coast we are very familiar with the waters and boating year round. Our daughter recently moved to Bellingham, WA so that presents a possibly new idea concerning...

Today the wife and I had to say goodbye to Hattini, the 42' Hatters MY we've been privileged to own for the last 5 years. Sometimes life zigs and you have to zag, so for the near term we will be without a boat. It was an emotional moment for both of us when we removed the last of our personal...

This past weekend did a quick haul and pressure wash on the bottom and had new zinc anodes installed. While watching the work began to wonder what most others do. Quick haul and pressure wash or diver who scrubs the hull and why?

Will be in Kirkland Wa September 7,8,9 would like to "rent" a boat to stay on in the marina. Anyone know of someone who would like to rent their boat for two nights? Not looking to charter and not looking to leave the dock. Thanks, Dave m/v Hattini 43' Hatteras MY

I need to have a Danfourth Constellation repaired. Is anyone on the forum familiar with a facility in the Houston/Clear Lake area that performs compass repair? Or if anyone has first hand experience with a company, recommendations will be appreciated. Thanks....Dave

I am in the early planning stages of a trip from Clear Lake to Port Isabel. I have no issues from CL to CC as I have done that a few times. I am looking for ideas or for what others have done between Corpus and Port Isabel. I cruise at 7 knots so can't make it one day and don't want to be on the...

Thanks everyone for your replies and suggestions. I ordered one from ECS High Tide Cords, it was reasonably priced. I'll post my thoughts once it arrives.

Yes it was a 50' 50 AMP 125/250 volt cord. I found one made by Conntek on Amazon with Prime free shipping and the best price I have found so far. I'm not familiar with that brand although all the reviews are good.

I was thinking of doing the same thing, going to a local rigger and have a cable crimped around the power cord and then locking the cable to a cleat on the boat that's near the power receptacle.

Went to the Hattini this morning and someone has stolen the shore power cord.:banghead: I am looking for advice on what brands to avoid, what to look for in a new cord, what to expect to pay etc.... Thanks in advance Dave

Thanks everyone...I appreciate the feedback... Dave

<bump> Anyone with information on mechanics in the Rockport - Port Aransas, TX area?

I need to locate a Caterpillar mechanic and would appreciate references. Boat is located in Aransas Pass, TX. Thanks in advance

I am looking for information on what other owners do concernin running the A/C units on their boats while not on the boat. I am located in the coastal bend of Texas on the Gulf Coast. Do you leave yours running on a higher setting, turned off completely or something entirely different...

I just replotted this trip leaving from the CC causeway to Port Mansfield and then on down to Port Isabel. This is a good plan if you can do a three day trip. I was trying to do two easy days, if an appropriate anchorage can be found its only two 60ish mile days. I'll keep researching and will...

I am starting to plan a trip from Aransas Pass, TX to Port Isabel, TX in the GCICW and would like to hear from those who have done it in the past. My cruise speed is 7.5 - 8.0 kts, for planning purposes I use 7.0. Using these numbers indicates being in the middle of the Land Cut around marker...

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I am looking for information on the status of the Colorado River at the GCICW in Matagorda, TX. Does anyone know if recreational traffic is allowed to pass or have the locks been closed due to the flooding? Any information is appreciated. Dave

The two happiest days in a boaters life...... If you stop and consider for a moment, almost everyone who makes that statement does not and possibly has never owned a boat. I showed my Hatteras to an acquaintance (non-boat owner) for the first time last week and he made the exact statement. I...

I'll get additional information next weekend and will take a couple of pictures. I think it is a shoot through but cannot confirm without seeing it. It was just a repaint, not a sandblast and paint.

It's not transom mounted, I find it hard to believe that the transducer can't shoot through the new paint but that is what it seems like.

After having the bottom job completed, the depth sounder in my Garmin no longer functions. I have tried various gain settings, automatic, manual, high etc. but nothing has helped. Looking for suggestions on how to start troubleshooting. I do have backup in another unit but really need to figure...