Been binge watching your videos this afternoon as you can probably guess by my comments. Awesome video format, I can tell that you really love your boat. I have a really hard time fitting into so many spots that i want to get to on our boat, being 70 and claustrophobic doesn't help. The way you take the time to put things back the way they were from the get go is really refreshing to see. Jim
It is definitely not as easy as when I was younger. We have tried to keep the vintage of the yacht true but also upgrade some systems for safety and performance.
Thanks! We used a couple Timber Hitches on the raft to form a Basket pick for the davit. The more weight you have, the tighter the bind, which prevents any slippage.
awesome montage! keep that kinda content coming, much appreciated. I have the 43c little sister and all your ideas and learnings help me. I appreciate anything you do in the ER and on the engines as I have the 6V92 TAs, I am going through all hoses, clamps, connections and air intake side items right now. also doing some detailing, cleaning/painting as I go. not trying to get then pristine, just looking good and maintained.
oh, just recalled the voltage regulator segment… I have a 12v system but my Stbd engine is showing like 15v output which sounds like what you described. any guidance on where to search for my VR?
We welcome all, and plan to do an in-depth engine room video during season 2. We suggest working on whatever is the worst off, next, etc. Soon you will gave the vessel shipshape in Bristol Fashion. Thank you for watching.
Hey thanks for all the clips of repairs etc on your Hatteras 65C. I'm retired and looking at possibly purchasing the same year Hat 65C as a full time liveaboard. It looks like you're full time liveaboard. I'm not sure how long you've owned your 65C, but wonder what you find to be your annual maintenance costs, etc. When you're out cruising like your trip from Florida to Texas what speed do you run at and what is your fuel consumption? If you are a full time liveaboard, what is your home port and what does your insurance and slip fees run. Since your boat is the same year and model that I'm looking at I figured you'd have a pretty good Idea as to annual costs. I'm a pretty handy person so doing a lot of the repairs and maintenance is something I can learn and tackle. Thanks Scott
Hi Scott, thanks for joining us. We are not full time liveaboard right now, but we spend the majority of time onboard during the best seasons for cruising/fishing. Expect to shell out a fair amount in the first year to get things up to par; you don't have to work that fast, but we went pretty hard to get it all out of the way. Lots of elbow grease but about 10k in parts/services we could not self perform. We ran about 1900rpm from FL most the time which yielded in the 15-19kt range depending on amount of fuel and fresh water carried, that burn rate is around 65gph. If you cruise at hull speed, which is 11kt you can run 1200rpm for 20gph. So if you have the time, save 60% fuel. Slips have averaged $800 and insurance $400 mo.
Very good and informative video. I am sure it hill help many viewers.
Glad you enjoyed and thank you for watching, we are working on a great kickoff for Season 2!
Been binge watching your videos this afternoon as you can probably guess by my comments. Awesome video format, I can tell that you really love your boat. I have a really hard time fitting into so many spots that i want to get to on our boat, being 70 and claustrophobic doesn't help. The way you take the time to put things back the way they were from the get go is really refreshing to see. Jim
It is definitely not as easy as when I was younger. We have tried to keep the vintage of the yacht true but also upgrade some systems for safety and performance.
Very impressed by the rigging on the life raft, I need to learn to tie that.
Thanks! We used a couple Timber Hitches on the raft to form a Basket pick for the davit. The more weight you have, the tighter the bind, which prevents any slippage.
awesome montage! keep that kinda content coming, much appreciated. I have the 43c little sister and all your ideas and learnings help me. I appreciate anything you do in the ER and on the engines as I have the 6V92 TAs, I am going through all hoses, clamps, connections and air intake side items right now. also doing some detailing, cleaning/painting as I go. not trying to get then pristine, just looking good and maintained.
oh, just recalled the voltage regulator segment… I have a 12v system but my Stbd engine is showing like 15v output which sounds like what you described. any guidance on where to search for my VR?
We welcome all, and plan to do an in-depth engine room video during season 2. We suggest working on whatever is the worst off, next, etc. Soon you will gave the vessel shipshape in Bristol Fashion. Thank you for watching.
Hey thanks for all the clips of repairs etc on your Hatteras 65C. I'm retired and looking at possibly purchasing the same year Hat 65C as a full time liveaboard. It looks like you're full time liveaboard. I'm not sure how long you've owned your 65C, but wonder what you find to be your annual maintenance costs, etc. When you're out cruising like your trip from Florida to Texas what speed do you run at and what is your fuel consumption? If you are a full time liveaboard, what is your home port and what does your insurance and slip fees run. Since your boat is the same year and model that I'm looking at I figured you'd have a pretty good Idea as to annual costs. I'm a pretty handy person so doing a lot of the repairs and maintenance is something I can learn and tackle.
Thanks Scott
Hi Scott, thanks for joining us. We are not full time liveaboard right now, but we spend the majority of time onboard during the best seasons for cruising/fishing. Expect to shell out a fair amount in the first year to get things up to par; you don't have to work that fast, but we went pretty hard to get it all out of the way. Lots of elbow grease but about 10k in parts/services we could not self perform. We ran about 1900rpm from FL most the time which yielded in the 15-19kt range depending on amount of fuel and fresh water carried, that burn rate is around 65gph. If you cruise at hull speed, which is 11kt you can run 1200rpm for 20gph. So if you have the time, save 60% fuel. Slips have averaged $800 and insurance $400 mo.