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Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Posted: Aug 1st, '21, 21:08
by scenarioL113
Great progress! Keep the updates coming this is a great thread for those bold enough to take on a project like this.
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Posted: Aug 2nd, '21, 20:01
by micky
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Posted: Aug 8th, '21, 16:03
by micky
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Posted: Aug 14th, '21, 19:09
by micky
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Posted: Aug 15th, '21, 10:17
by micky
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Posted: Aug 16th, '21, 05:52
by Carl
You've come a long way, looks awesome!
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Posted: Aug 18th, '21, 09:54
by neil
Very nice job,keep up the good work
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Posted: Aug 19th, '21, 19:20
by micky
Painted the upper half and edges of the hardtop. Saw a few pinholes that I'm going to take care of, sand everything and put 1 more coat of paint.
![Image](https://i.imgur.com/X4GJ814.jpg)
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Posted: Aug 19th, '21, 19:59
by PeterPalmieri
Looking good.
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Posted: Aug 21st, '21, 19:06
by micky
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Posted: Aug 22nd, '21, 16:30
by micky
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Posted: Aug 28th, '21, 19:33
by micky
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Posted: Aug 29th, '21, 16:02
by micky
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Posted: Aug 31st, '21, 05:51
by micky
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Posted: Sep 3rd, '21, 20:52
by micky
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Posted: Sep 3rd, '21, 23:00
by Yannis
Ooooooo! when I see pillows and sheets installed I know the end is near.
Good luck!
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Posted: Sep 4th, '21, 19:11
by micky
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Posted: Sep 5th, '21, 18:53
by micky
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Posted: Sep 12th, '21, 12:19
by micky
Forgot to take pics but I was able to install and connect the trim tab actuators, installed the door for the front room and installed the curtain in the salon. Only things left to do is:
1) polish the whole exterior
2) transom wrap and front black wrap
3) paint the bottom - last item to be done
4) welder (hopefully this week) so that I can paint the hardtop
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Posted: Sep 12th, '21, 20:04
by Carl
Oh it’s sounding sooo close!
Can’t wait to hear when you finally splash.
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Posted: Sep 19th, '21, 15:13
by micky
I've been doing small stuff that I remember during the week that needs to be done. This weekend installed the compass, made a wood/laminate triangle to cover the area where the blinds don't cover, last weekend I found a bubble in the hull (it wasn't the paint) so I opened it up with the dremel, put some fiberglass in it, faired it, primer and paint. Still need to wet sand and buff.
I've been waiting for the original welder to come fix the hardtop frame for a month, he stopped answering the phone, contacted 5 more welders and they don't work out of their shop. Finally got a hold of another one and said he would come to do the job yesterday, he confirmed the size of the pipe, etc. He came yesterday but didn't brought any pipe so he left and said he would be back next saturday.
If the expenses weren't what they are right now to finish the boat I would buy a tig welder and pipe bender and would do it myself.
![Image](https://i.imgur.com/bIkCW8Q.jpg)
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Posted: Sep 27th, '21, 08:18
by micky
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Posted: Sep 27th, '21, 08:20
by Carl
oh the chairs!! that means your getting close.
Chairs look great.
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Posted: Oct 3rd, '21, 16:08
by micky
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Posted: Oct 9th, '21, 16:19
by micky
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Posted: Oct 16th, '21, 18:22
by micky
I was able to paint the gray on the hardtop. Tomorrow I'll fix the pinholes and re-spray 2 more coats.
![Image](https://i.imgur.com/bLAi7Yf.jpg)
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Posted: Oct 17th, '21, 15:57
by micky
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Posted: Oct 23rd, '21, 17:43
by micky
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Posted: Oct 25th, '21, 20:14
by Tony Meola
Mickey
Looks like she is coming together. Keep on pushing.
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Posted: Oct 31st, '21, 12:41
by micky
Made this for the back bilge, its plastic wood. Used gypsum screws but the SS ones arrive on tuesday and will be replaced. Also tested the trim tabs and they work. This week the carpet installer should install the interior carpet. I'm planning for starting the engines next week.
![Image](https://i.imgur.com/58Yy7RT.jpg)
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Posted: Oct 31st, '21, 20:44
by Tony Meola
Mickey
Is this to ease access to the area or does it have another function?
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Posted: Nov 1st, '21, 11:07
by Carl
....stay dry when crawling around in the bilge.
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Posted: Nov 1st, '21, 13:44
by micky
Correct.
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Posted: Nov 1st, '21, 20:37
by Tony Meola
Nice.
No need for that on a 31. Not a lot of room for crawling around the bilge.
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Posted: Nov 6th, '21, 19:03
by micky
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Posted: Nov 6th, '21, 22:01
by THESALTYSATO
Mickey
I am sorry that happened when you are sooo close. You have done an amazing job and you have inspired many of us on this website with your tenacity and quality work to start projects on our boats.
Like my good friend Papo from Loquillo sez:
"SIEMPRE ALGO"
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Posted: Nov 7th, '21, 16:15
by micky
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Posted: Nov 8th, '21, 07:42
by Carl
Carpet looks great! That is some headway and now you will have new tanks.
Seems like with older boats if it all doesn't come out, it's one step forward and two steps back till you can't go back any further and then headway starts to catch up and your two steps forward and one step back. Yeah....I don't know what that means either, but it sounds true.
I'm going to say it could have been worse...what if you put the boat in the water and that half-gallon of fuel in the bilge was more like a half tank in the bilge sloshing around, stinking up the inside of your fresh boat, getting pumped over...the fines, the mess, and the hassle of pulling the boat. Yes, it certainly sucks big time and I feel horrible for you, but it could have been worse.
While lousy to cut your done deck...imagine having to pay someone to cut it out for you then pay someone to put it back in. I don't know...maybe I'm wrong and it is better to have someone else deal with it. But in the end, you will do it right, the boat will go in the water, you will enjoy her and you will laugh at all the BS you had to deal with to get this project done. Many will say you're exaggerating it wasn't so bad...but you'll know it was worse and you will know you got it done.
Sorry to hear, it would be better if the tank didn't let go, but as it did, it's better now than later.
.....so close, hang in there.
Carl
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Posted: Nov 8th, '21, 15:29
by micky
So went today to buy the aluminum sheets for the tanks,also bought 3 x 3 x 1/4" aluminum angle to make the frame for the floor.
Aluminum $2990
cutting and bending the sheets $200
Screws and bolts $160
Welded fittings for the tanks $225
Still need the coal tar epoxy and fiberglass supplies.
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Posted: Nov 8th, '21, 20:25
by Tony Meola
That's a tough one to take when you are so close.
Like Carl said, better now than later.
But I have to say, looking real good. In the end you will be happy and will look back on the boat with pride.
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Posted: Nov 9th, '21, 20:09
by micky
Painted the bilge where the tanks go. I had 1/4 gallon of gray bilgekote and 1/2 gallon of white bilgekote so mixed them and got a light gray. Also drilled and tapped a 1/2" flat bar that will be welded on the tank for the sender and fuel pickup.
![Image](https://i.imgur.com/rmbw3Tw.jpg)
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Posted: Nov 10th, '21, 06:31
by Carl
...when life gives you lemons, you make lemonade.
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Posted: Nov 10th, '21, 19:08
by micky
Well, 4 out of the 6 batteries are dead. Went to re-route the fuel lines and when I touched them they were extremely hot so turned off the charger and all the selector switches. I'll replace the 6 of them but when I finish with the tanks. I knew this was coming as in January they will be 4 years old.
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Posted: Nov 11th, '21, 07:36
by Carl
Nothing like knowing you have new batteries and will be good for years!
Lousy to know they are on their last legs and can go at any time...
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Posted: Nov 11th, '21, 09:41
by micky
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Posted: Nov 11th, '21, 11:02
by Carl
Micky, I'm trying
I've been there wondering what else could possibly go wrong and soon found out.
So I try to put a good spin on it, put my head down and get back to work as complaining, yelling, and throwing stuff doesn't help.
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Posted: Nov 11th, '21, 19:12
by micky
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Posted: Nov 11th, '21, 22:19
by Yannis
Do not forget to open an inspection hole, that allows an arm with a rag to fit through, on EVERY baffled section.
You may have to order gaskets.
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Posted: Nov 13th, '21, 19:36
by micky
Tanks are done!!. Got to my friends house this morning at 9am and started to tack weld at 9:30. We worked non-stop until 6:30pm. Also used my new tig welder. I'll sand and paint them tomorrow.
![Image](https://i.imgur.com/OMBEBBU.jpg)
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Posted: Nov 13th, '21, 21:19
by Snipe
Nice way to pump them out. Did you pressure test them?