Over the past 6 years, we have made a few changes. Check out 7 of our favorite improvements to our 45-year-old Hatteras 58 Motor Yacht. We spent about $15,000 and we think it was worth every penny!
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@empresswillis19714 ай бұрын
You know what I like best? That you installed most yourselves. You two work really well together and you enjoy each other.
@tryingnottosink91074 ай бұрын
Thanks. Saves us a lot of money!
@christhrogmartin8964 ай бұрын
I have binge watched many of your videos and I believe that what I enjoy the most is seeing two awesome people such as yourselves enjoying a great life together. Thanks for sharing your life with so many people. God Bless you both. ☺
@tryingnottosink91074 ай бұрын
Wow, thank you! Cheers!
@petetinkham33034 ай бұрын
the table you all made is amazing!
@tryingnottosink91074 ай бұрын
Thanks. We love it!
@SunsetStarship4 ай бұрын
One of the things that I adore about boats and cruising in general is the amount of customizing folks do to suit their particular needs. Classy upgrades all around and nice work too.
@tryingnottosink91074 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@robhowen4 ай бұрын
Looks like a nice mix of functional and enjoyable upgrades; well done.
@tryingnottosink91074 ай бұрын
Thanks. We agree!
@goodson777844 ай бұрын
That might be the best channel name I've ever heard.
@tryingnottosink91074 ай бұрын
Cheers!
@barryjones73414 ай бұрын
Replaced the standard Hattswim platform and transom ladder with a 46 wide platform with stairs up tothe aft deck and removable safety rails. HUGE improvement for dingywork, line handling and boarding at floating docks or similar. Also adding a Dock Mate (similar to a Yacht Controller but with some fearures that better suitmy needs). My boat I a Hat 65ft motor yacht for reference...
@tryingnottosink91074 ай бұрын
Sounds like a nice upgrade. Although expensive, I guess.
@krautAmerican4 ай бұрын
getting rid of that black old carpet was best thing and the bar is very cool
@tryingnottosink91074 ай бұрын
We agree!
@robertmdaniels4 ай бұрын
Sounds like it added to your already fabulous enjoyment of the boat! Sail on!
@tryingnottosink91074 ай бұрын
It certainly did!
@festerofest43744 ай бұрын
You two have taken such wonderful care of your boat... always repairing and upgrading....keeping the value high. And what a wonderful Roger-Out at the finale!!! Roger-Out!!
@tryingnottosink91074 ай бұрын
Roger that! Thanks!
@mikepalena39004 ай бұрын
Well done! Fantastic choices and I suspect doing it yourself allows you to enjoy it even more.
@tryingnottosink91074 ай бұрын
We enjoy most boat projects!
@MVScottFree3 ай бұрын
We love your channel. Hubby and I just recently discovered our passion for boating adventures and bought a power boat we are fixing up. We started a small channel documenting our retrofit, Scott Free Boating. We aspire to one day be able to bring it down the ICW from Ontario Canada to the Bahamas. So until then we will live vicariously through you two! But we will pass of the ruffies! lol
@ericmitchell53504 ай бұрын
Great video! Great content! Love the new floors!
@tryingnottosink91074 ай бұрын
A lot nicer than that bamboo! Hoping to do the galley and lower helm this year.
@notboeingnotgoing54834 ай бұрын
Well what a great looking anchor that is, quite expensive, but you’re correct that is one of the first things you notice on a boat is how shiny it is . That flooring looks remarkable and it just the bees knees. So sorry you got your team denied entry into F1, tell your dad, Mario hi for me…….😊
@tryingnottosink91074 ай бұрын
Now we can spend more time on the boat and less time driving in circles!
@thelivingbranch4 ай бұрын
first capt flint from missouri on deck cheers aarrrgghhhh glad to see ya again mates
@tryingnottosink91074 ай бұрын
Well shiver me timbers, it's good ole Captain Flint!
@TheOverproof1514 ай бұрын
Well thought out upgrades are always worth the cost & effort!!
@tryingnottosink91074 ай бұрын
Very true!
@torpedo20304 ай бұрын
Well done on your upgrades!
@tryingnottosink91074 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@RR-or5ip4 ай бұрын
I love older boat....you can truly customize them the way you want without feeling you are taking away from the "new" value.
@tryingnottosink91074 ай бұрын
We agree!
@user-wb2fq8xn1d4 ай бұрын
You are extremely handy and must have the patience Im lacking with so many pop repairs you have encountered. I'm so busy with everyday maintenance it's difficult to find the time and energy to finish upgrades. Boating parts and service have gone crazy.
@tryingnottosink91074 ай бұрын
We wish we had more time to do upgrades. Living a thousand miles from the boat for half the year makes it tough.
@TammyBillings-qt1ve4 ай бұрын
Love the floors
@tryingnottosink91074 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@FREEDOM1958444 ай бұрын
IMO Hatteras yachts from the 60s through 90s were the best production boats ever made. The fiberglass work and systems in general are to the highest standards! I owned a 1974 42' Hatteras Convertible 16 years and am in the process of buying a 1972 42' Hatteras Convertible now. Unbelievable sea boat that would take anything you threw at her and come through like she was on a lake! The one I'm buying is mint condition all original just the way I like it. Ad a few things but keep the classic look. I love your boat and your videos!
@tryingnottosink91074 ай бұрын
We agree. We love our Hatteras!
@apollo2010ism4 ай бұрын
AIS for $800? I want one! The lowest prices I have found are way higher than that! Anyway, I have been loving your channel since a couple of my friends decided to live this life a couple of years ago. They inspired me to do the same and that's how I came across you guys. Things didn't work out between them but I still did this. Sold my property in Ft. Myers & bought a little yacht where I live with my cat here in Titusville. I hope to meet you guys someday!
@tryingnottosink91074 ай бұрын
Well be back in Titusville at the end of April. Perhaps we will see you.
@kathyline114 ай бұрын
Great improvements guys! Well worth the expense!
@tryingnottosink91074 ай бұрын
We agree!
@nelsoncontreras26154 ай бұрын
Good to see you again miss your videos.
@tryingnottosink91074 ай бұрын
Glad you like them!
@dennisd65274 ай бұрын
Great upgrades . Love them all. My fave is that counter top. Stunningly beautiful ! . But I do love woodworking, so there's that.
@tryingnottosink91074 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!
@beverlyspurry5794 ай бұрын
Have really missed you all!
@tryingnottosink91074 ай бұрын
Where have we been! 😁
@mattie35953 ай бұрын
Love Mantus anchor products. Have both for bow & a throwable stern anchor. (M1 versions.) Love to get the M2 for looks - but our function right now is perfect.
@Erica_Brenda4 ай бұрын
Excellent upgrades and ideas! Thanks!
@tryingnottosink91074 ай бұрын
Glad you like them!
@benjaminchong824 ай бұрын
Love ur boat so much
@tryingnottosink91074 ай бұрын
Thanks.
@arthurmasteller90274 ай бұрын
My wife and I are fans of your channel and we recently heard that you keep your boat at the Marina in Titusville, Florida. We live very close to Titusville and would enjoy taking you out for lunch or dinner the next time you are here. Please contact us when you are back in Titusville. Cheers!
@tryingnottosink91074 ай бұрын
We will be back in Titusville at the end of April. Hope to see you then.
@arthurmasteller90274 ай бұрын
@@tryingnottosink9107 Hello Captain Ed and Lynn. Gloria and I are looking forward to meeting you in April when you return to Titusville. Do you have a secure way for me to send you my phone number so that you can keep in touch with us? Cheers and “ Roger Out”!
@captainkrunch63724 ай бұрын
I upgraded our 1986 3207 carver aft cabin, installed a larger swim platform and a spiral stair case from swim platform to aft deck, no more climbing a ladder to get up.
@tryingnottosink91074 ай бұрын
Nice!
@johnbruenn87554 ай бұрын
Galley up designs have really grown on me for the same reasons you cited. Both my wife and I love to cook and entertain while we’re doing so. I think galley up will be a requirement for our next boat.
@tryingnottosink91074 ай бұрын
We wouldn't have it any other way.
@user-et7br1zx9i4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the info. Boating is fun but costly. Love the channel.
@tryingnottosink91074 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@captainkrunch63724 ай бұрын
I spent all my money on boats, women and alcohol, the rest I wasted.
@briandale83864 ай бұрын
Nice anchor.
@tryingnottosink91074 ай бұрын
Why thank you!
@jetlag47544 ай бұрын
Great information!
@tryingnottosink91074 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful.
@SkylerinAmarillo4 ай бұрын
All good upgrades. I probably wouldn’t have gotten the sound system upgrade, but I’m also not in the music biz which I seem to recall you were/are. Thanks for sharing.
@tryingnottosink91074 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@kentfehribach28424 ай бұрын
Love these last couple of videos. Y'all are doing a great job. A couple of my favorite additions were a magnetic screen on the door into the salon. Battery management system for monitoring batteries via bluetooth. And upgrading chartplotter moving to NMEA2000 which allowed for pushing more information to the chart plotter.
@tryingnottosink91074 ай бұрын
Glad you like them! One of these days I'll do a NMEA2000
@davedavids96194 ай бұрын
Both me and my wife love your bar counter top, absolutely super improvement. I wish we had accurate fuel gages. They are installed, but no longer function well, however can't take them out anymore. Real drag to figure out when the tanks are full or how much is left. The solar was one of our best investments, we actually installed 3.2 Kwp in solar plus 1400 Ah at 24 V lithium, which means we can actually run the boat all day long without the generator. The fuel savings is around 1000 liters per month, which means around 1600 USD per month. I assume you get to roughly the same numbers. Your wood floor looks great and the new sound system I will take a look at as well. We now have a surround system in the Salon, but indeed it uses quite a bit of juice. Your solution to have sound absolutely everywhere seems perfect. I.o.w. your improvements make perfect sense !
@tryingnottosink91074 ай бұрын
Thanks. We love all the improvements. You have a lot more solar and lithium than we do. We get about 8 hours of power, unless we connect the engine alternator while running, then we can about 12 hours. It is nice to have a modern sound system with access to online music.
@BellsRidesAboardSeaBoss4 ай бұрын
We are still in contract but our list of upgrades is growing each day. I don’t know why a boat builder would install subzero fridge and freezer residential units and not an inverter? So that is uno number one, along with new batteries and solar. Fingers crossed that the sea trial goes well.
@tryingnottosink91074 ай бұрын
I guess they think you'll run the generator all day long. At least your getting high-end appliances! Good luck on the survey.
@garypoltonowicz79504 ай бұрын
Oh snap! I made a cameo!
@tryingnottosink91074 ай бұрын
Captain on the bridge!
@th-zd4oj4 ай бұрын
Those are great
@tryingnottosink91074 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@jameslandi46884 ай бұрын
Another well produced and engaging video--- thank you both... our top up-grades---Tank Tender monitoring system provides fuel, water, and waste in an accurate non-electric package... love it. Racor fuel vacuum panel gauge mounted monitors--- easy to see an impending fuel starvation disaster on the horizon. We switched from direct expansion a/c units to Rich Beer's tempered water system. So much more efficient--- constant de humidifying and a lot less 220 electrical wiring thorough the boat--viz: less electrical fire danger. James
@tryingnottosink91074 ай бұрын
We'll have to look into that AC system. Right now we have two out of six that are in need of service.
@jameslandi46884 ай бұрын
Rich Beer's manufacturing is in Ft. Lauderdale. The heart of the system is the water chiller compressor, and you run insulated water hoses to each evaporator you install. So you have one 220 connection for the central chiller, and one large central raw water pump, one raw water filter for only one central heat exchanger.. all the evaporators need are 110 and relatively low amperage. The system is much less noisy and far more efficient and effective@@tryingnottosink9107
@jameslandi46884 ай бұрын
@@tryingnottosink9107 Regarding the two a/c malfunctioning units, usually, especially in fl waters, the issue is an entirely fouled heat exchanger. Critters attach to the inner core of each heat exchanger, so that the refrigerant gets super hot, and the compressor cycles off. This is easy to diagnose. Have your hand on top of the exchanger raw water output at the exact moment that the unit is turned on. If the exchanger immediately gets hot and the compressor cycles off, your exchanger is fouled, They're super easy to clean using muriatic acid BUT you must take special precaution with that stuff as it puts off highly toxic fumes and it can burn you. You might wish to hire a professional if you've diagnosed the problem to be fouling. hope this helps, james
@tryingnottosink91073 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tip. We'll check it out.
@jaquigreenlees4 ай бұрын
I would put covered fuel gauges right by the fuel fill point(s) so you can see for yourself while filling the tanks. Very small cost for a lot more convenience. A yacht controller, wireless remote that runs the engines, anchor winch and bow + stern thrusters. Lets you have active control while giving you the ability to shift to where the view of the action is best. ( The brand Yacht Controller even has a digital to mechanical module available if needed but is the highest cost brand ) The wireless remote also allows for solo operation if ever needed, like a medical emergency.
@tryingnottosink91074 ай бұрын
Our fuel gauges are literally 5 feet from the fill point. We really can't do a yacht controller since we do not have stern thrusters. It would be nice though.
@jaquigreenlees4 ай бұрын
@@tryingnottosink91072 things on the stern thruster: 1) they are not required by the controller 2) it wouldn't hurt to add that small extra bit of manoeuvring control. ( extra control is never a bad thing )
@rikspector4 ай бұрын
Who said you both weren't smart:) Cheers, Rik Spector
@tryingnottosink91074 ай бұрын
Lots of people on the internet! 😁
@rikspector4 ай бұрын
@@tryingnottosink9107 They are right,we all are both☺️
@dirtytoad24 ай бұрын
Sorry I was a hater. Yall have a great boat and great content. Keep on keeping on.
@tryingnottosink91074 ай бұрын
Thank you! Will do!
@mattgreven76154 ай бұрын
that old Marantz receiver might be worth some $$ if it's not too late! There's a whole culture of people investing in old analog amps etc. There's a shop near me that exists solely to refurb vintage hifi equipment. If you find that guests would prefer an independent zone for themselves (vs the one zone throughout the vessel), I use little JBL flip 6's in my rv--super good sound, and very convenient/easy to deploy from a smartphone. I enjoyed the vid, keep it up--don't sink!
@tryingnottosink91074 ай бұрын
I wish I still had it!
@en85814 ай бұрын
Thanks! Can you please share what brand/model commercial brand carpet tiles you installed? Looks nice!
@tryingnottosink91074 ай бұрын
We just bought them off the shelf at Lowes. I forget the brand name but I remember the box stating they were for commercial use.
@stevevlossak24434 ай бұрын
Nice upgrades i live up near jim thorpe pa
@tryingnottosink91073 ай бұрын
We live in Bucks County.
@relayguy4 ай бұрын
All well worth it. I had the Vesper 8000 in my previous boat, will get one for my new (to me) boat this year. I have a question. The 2006 radar on the new boat stopped working. I can get a used replacement on Ebay for $600-$800. Should I do that, or replace the whole shebang (12" MFD, Radar, sounder) with new? Patrick Heavey
@tryingnottosink91074 ай бұрын
New would be nice. I hear they are more accurate now. We use our old Furuno for radar, It is about that old. We'll probably use it until it dies.
@sailingcardinalpoints4 ай бұрын
Fantastic upgrades! I'm looking to upgrade to a Fusion RA70 as well. Curious what remote fuel gauges you used. Thanks!
@@tryingnottosink9107 Many thanks! What sending units did you use at the fuel tanks?
@bikersoncall4 ай бұрын
Amazing upgrades, my tops would be; Galley wall removal, and counter add (#1) Anchor upgrade Wood flooring (#2) Solar system (#3, competing with #2) AIS (hopefully pirates don't subscribe to the svs/app 😄) Fuel gauge upgrade + display relocation. 2:57 Drill; looks very similar to my Ryobi drills, best I've owned as a long-retired, 25 year tradesman.
@tryingnottosink91074 ай бұрын
The wall and counter are definitely the most useful. Yes, it was a Ryobi drill.
@bikersoncall4 ай бұрын
@@tryingnottosink9107 When the video started, I thought it looked like new paint, yacht has definite curb/dock appeal. Plus as you mentioned; ''the anchor is the first thing you see'', I've often noted that too, not a place to be displaying barnacles and sludge.
@edwardranno71194 ай бұрын
Boats require a boat load of money.even new boats 🎉🎉🎉
@tryingnottosink91074 ай бұрын
Very true!
@grumpyolegamer4 ай бұрын
Ed and Lyn I am really enjoying your videos. My wife and I approaching that point in our life where we are considering getting a trawler or similar so we can go down the coast to the Keys. I retired from the Navy having operated 9600 ton cruisers and small fishing boats under 21'. What I would love to hear from your perspective is how you got started in Yachting... Even with my experience handling large ships it's not the same as operating your own vessel. Large ships your handling is done via proxy (through a helmsman). I am confident in my navigation abilities, rules of the road, etc.. but the actual handling (even though I know the concepts and could direct someone..) it's different with your hands on the helm) I would love to hear you perspective of how you started out and evolved from your first boats to the Hatteras. Did you take any courses for handling / safety outside getting your Captain's license? Or was it trial by fire? What about your diesel engine maintenance experience? I grew fixing my car with a Chilton's but watching your day to day operations is both inspiring but a little intimidating.. What your your advice be for starting off..
@tryingnottosink91074 ай бұрын
I am at work right now and can't answer indepth. Definitely trial by fire. We never owned a boat until 6 years ago. I have done several videos on how we started out and how I learned. I'll try to answer more later.
@deanbone67904 ай бұрын
How dare you get rid of that classic Marantz stereo lol! I was looking at a Marantz car stereo some time ago and the sales guy said that it was one of their more exquisite models right before it started spewing out the cassette tape everywhere! Now you know how old I am ha ha.
@tryingnottosink91074 ай бұрын
I need to look in my attic and see if I actually saved it (them).
@patrickbray14394 ай бұрын
Have you considered a bow bulb? We have retrofitted them to over 60 boats including quite a few different size Hatteras. You will get a 12% saving in fuel consumption and 30% reduction in pitching.
@tryingnottosink91074 ай бұрын
No, we never thought about it. Did not think it was an option. We have met a couple of boaters who have them and like it.
@ericspurling81754 ай бұрын
Nice job on the upgrades. You saved a ton of dough doing that yourself. What did you do to charge the lithium batteries?
@tryingnottosink91074 ай бұрын
We have a Victron Multiplus 3000. It is an inverter and charger combined.
@user-rc7lb6wb4g4 ай бұрын
By the way...do you have any negative comments about the Li Batteries? Sometimes insurance companies tend to get a tidbit persnickety about having them aboard. I own an 11-meter Trojan International and over the last 2 years, I made it brand new. Gutted the interior, found a great cabinet guy, re-did it in mahogany, new galley. I was considering Li batteries...but. I'm an electrician by trade and have wired many plug-in chargers for electric vehicles...and lots of towns around here won't allow electric vehicles to be parked inside an attached garage. I'm south shore Long Island... Please let me know....Thanks....Willie T.
@tryingnottosink91074 ай бұрын
The problem with lithium batteries catching on fire was mostly an issue with previous generations of batteries. I do not worry about the LifPo4s at all.
@toniavalon4 ай бұрын
Does your Hatteras have 32 volt, 24 volt and 12 volts systems or only 24 volts ? I have a 1986 70’ Hatteras that has 32,24,and 12 volts. Looking for a better charging unit. Could you please tell me where did you bought the new fuel gauges from? I’ve decided to put my Hat for sale after 12 years. She’s been a wonderful vessel and is totally been remodeled. Lady T
@tryingnottosink91074 ай бұрын
All the original systems are on 32 volt. We have quite a few 32v to 12v converters on board that run chart plotters, radios, etc. We also have a 24v lithium battery and inverter system to give us 110v while underway and at anchor. I go the fuel gauges on Amazon.
@richardp9694 ай бұрын
Great video. I have been meaning to ask you if you go to the Bahamma island where to couple was kidnapped and killed? The interviews from the news of others at the marina said they could not leave the marina because of the violence there. Does this change your plans of going there?
@tryingnottosink91074 ай бұрын
That was in Granada. We have never experienced violence in the Bahamas.
@Jmmondeau4 ай бұрын
Hi. I just discovered your channel recently. I have a Lien Hwa (same as marine trader) 50. And I must say ditto on your solar. Only I added 3300 watts. 6-550 watt panels. What a difference. And yours is the first boat I’ve seen with the same kitchen layout as ours. Yay. I thought I was an only child. I’m on yt under my name Jean Mondeau. Check out my solar. Cheers
@tryingnottosink91073 ай бұрын
Cool. We'll check it out.
@Dannny_Mac4 ай бұрын
How’s tat AIS Anchor alarm system working out for ya?🙄
@tryingnottosink91074 ай бұрын
Works great. We still use our phones as a backup though.
@blondeboywilson92214 ай бұрын
I wonder should you decide to replace the engines instead of rebuild them what you would consider putting in...
@tryingnottosink91074 ай бұрын
We are hoping they last until electric engines are viable.
@blondeboywilson92214 ай бұрын
@@tryingnottosink9107 I dont remember you having to rebuild these yet and you have put on alot of miles on them.
@jmsask4 ай бұрын
👏🍻
@tryingnottosink91074 ай бұрын
👍🍸
@williamconway12874 ай бұрын
I can’t wait for tax day , so the 2 of you will get back to the boat ! 😁😂😎
@tryingnottosink91074 ай бұрын
Us too!
@esiebert76254 ай бұрын
Re-run 😂
@tryingnottosink91074 ай бұрын
Yep.
@aceventura89664 ай бұрын
I added a chain counter on my b$at. My wife and I call it the anti-divorce device!
@tryingnottosink91074 ай бұрын
That sounds like a good idea.
@FisherPost4 ай бұрын
Marantz 2270? Wanna sell it?
@tryingnottosink91074 ай бұрын
I don't remember what I did with it. Probably in the attic next to my old Pioneer Receiver.
@edwardhartman85754 ай бұрын
Oh, our boats for sale so (if I remember right) so this is an advertisement!
@tryingnottosink91074 ай бұрын
We have no plans to sell our boat. Not as long as we are physically able to run her.
@crashgilliam59834 ай бұрын
The “Roger out” is dumb.
@tryingnottosink91074 ай бұрын
It is an inside joke between us and a number of regular viewers.