Hatteras 38 before and after restoration

This was a year project, engines, engine's room, plumbing, electrical and the time consuming of modernizing the Detroit 6-71 for better performance and looks

[@mikepotter6426]

Very nice. In today’s world there are no boats being built. As an example, early in this vid can be seen a whaler with a picture window in its side. That piece of plastic had to be trembling when the old school 38 Hat showed up.

[@DowntownDeuce2]

Great to see a job done properly, with pride and attention to detail

[@bnkwupt]

Great overhaul! Please post some more videos without music so we can hear the sweet sound of those turbocharged Detroits.

[@chrispotter3324]

Beautiful work. Thanks for taking the time to document the job, too.

[@trucking604]

Would have been nice if you could have turned the music off while running the boat, would have loved to hear the engines!

[@DowntownDeuce2]

glad to know I'm not the only guy that puts equal emphasis on the engine room cosmetics and exterior cosmetics

[@petergerkens6045]

OMG!! Looks so nice and clean!! :D

[@stanthology]

Nice job.The customer must love that boat.

[@danieldhodges]

Beautiful, I'm working on 34 right now and hope to be that clean looking.

[@jimhard6625]

Beautiful Engine room! It would be a pleasure to just check the Oil on that Craft! Well done. And Hey its super cool what was done on old engines , and with upgrades sure it has Plenty of power... nothin wrong with that at all.

[@davidfrank2824]

I don't believe my family has ever had a boat that we would do whatever it takes to keep it going. I know a lot of people want to keep a boat for sentimental reasons and that's fine. If you look at some of the bigger boats today they incorporate in their design to have their engines removed without having to cut holes in the hall to remove them. Our current bow is a 100 ft ocean Alexandra and if the motors on that needs to come out all they have to do is lift some panels and you can pull it out. I just think if you're going to go this route you really must love your boat. It's not cheap to do something like that and the motor work alone is a small fortune. I do love how you videoed the process so others can share in your adventure.

[@jreyes106]

Thank you very much for your comments. I could't see my self buying another boat at my age and learn it all over again. When i rebuild this Hatteras I made sure that nothing has to be cut open to pull the engines or gen. out; a lifting floor and removable at the same time was the answer and even works perfect for service or just to look around in it just by lifting the floor and walk in.

[@davidfrank2824]

@@jreyes106 I love how they engineered newer boats with the idea of being evil to change out engines and generators. I did not even think of generators when I wrote a response. As you know those things can be as big as your main engine. I hope you and your family get to enjoy a great summer out on your boat. Hopefully all this virus nonsense will be behind us by then.

[@hv9356]

Awesome video.

[@jreyes106]

Thank you

[@wuzgoanon9373]

Beautiful engine work. I'd be interested to see more about the work of prepping and restoring the engine compartment and what mods were done in the cabin.

[@jreyes106]

Thanks Tim, I did all the plumbing and removed the a/c units that were in the engine room and replaced them with self contained ones, 'll see if I can put some pictures together

[@Propman203]

Omg awesome work

[@frankkreyssig7626]

Great job! LOVE them two stroke Detroit’s. But I hope you didn’t spin junk Fram filter’s back on!

[@jreyes106]

Thank you, I installed Detroit filters

[@piccolosun1025]

good job i am in the process of doing the same thing i wish i could video it too but i am doing all the work my self.

[@jreyes106]

In that case i recommend to take pictures and when finish with more time in your hands you can convert them into videos. Good luck with your project

[@piccolosun1025]

Thanks. i have some picture but i am looking into hiring someone to record it because it is a nice portfolio project

[@lauderdaler1731]

Perfection. . All I ask is who did it .. how long dud it take and how much did it all cost?

[@trebogeer]

Awesome job! Is it worth it? Financially?

[@handmethatchingadera]

Very nice work. What is cruising speed and top speed?

[@handyallaround5776]

i would love to see before top speed and after top speed

[@thomasl.thornhill3249]

Did the boat sink before restoration?

[@vangriekenc]

Very cool. What actuators did you use for the engine hatch?

[@jreyes106]

Lenco Marine but lots of issues with them ( 2 ) they do not lift or comedown at the same speed and if not careful will bend the hinges for the floor. Contacted company and lost lame excuses and expense recommended items that do not work, I'm changing to Bennet

[@vangriekenc]

Thanks fir the heads up. Keep us posted if the Bennett works better.

[@aixamachado9541]

loui lou Do u guys do the service if so please comunicate

[@jreyes106]

Yes we do. call 786-343-4371 and ask for Mirkos

[@dr.sergioblanco-raffuccimd]

@@jreyes106 Do you still do these works in Florida boats?

[@aixamachado9541]

I have same motors need to do an overhaul. Do you guys do the service if so please contact me! Thank you

[@frankippolito5672]

Where did you send valve covers to be chromed?

[@jreyes106]

ACTION PLATING CORP. 1220 Ali Baba Ave, Opa-locka, FL 33054 Phone: [phone]

[@jimlepeu577]

Came for the boat got washed away with pictures of the wake.

[@jreyes106]

Thanks Jim for looking at my work

[@MP-sm9me]

Lou who was your mechanic

[@frankippolito5672]

Did it improve performance!

[@jreyes106]

Much, but the confidence knowing that every hose, clamp, water pipes are new and better quality than any rebuilt somewhere else is priceless

[@peterhaan9068]

It appears that you used the old engine mounts again. Why?

[@jreyes106]

Thank you for your expert detail and great observation. Detroit are very heavy and vibrating engines, we had try different mounts in another project just to find out that after a while they will crack and rust. We replaced the old bad ones with new stainless steel bolts, washers and nuts. They are holding on after 1 1/2 years with no rust or cracks.

[@MP-sm9me]

I'll bet he's working on some other stuff

[@MP-sm9me]

I'll bet that boat does 29 knots

[@edgu71eg]

Wow I want to fo something like this I definitely don't have the money nor would I buy a million dollar yacht So let's be realistic and keep it at or around 100k give or take a few pennies Do you mind sharing what something like this would cost Another big portion of my budget will have to go to transport CV costs I live in corpus christi TX and most boats I've seen are in Florida

[@jreyes106]

Thank you for looking at my work. The rebuilding of the engines and preparing the conditions in the engine room together with the lifting floor will cost about $ 75,000.00, of course this does not involved marina charges, electrical work, plumbing and lighting. I stop counting at $ 75k. The most expense part ( in comparing ) was on the details with the chrome and the re-design of cooling system together with the trial and errors costing time that reflects in time out of the water ( marina are sky rocketing in South Florida ). In your case, buying the boat in Florida and getting the boat to the loving state of Texas will be better to do it by water, that will be a trip to tell your grand kids about. Let me know if you need more information.

[@edgu71eg]

loui lou thank you for the reply! As far as future advice... I'll hold you to that. Thx Ed

[@hatterassportmechanic5621]

Have a 69 41 sportfisher done over.didnt use this crappy music in a year it took me to finish.

[@jreyes106]

Thanks for the comment, Do you have a youtube channel with your work in it ? I will like to look at it

[@DowntownDeuce2]

@@jreyes106 Hey Lou, I have an 86 Hatteras 41 damn near identical to the one in the video. I have a million questions regarding the refitting that you did, however I will be working out of New Orleans and realize vendors will be different. I am set up with 671 TI's at 450. The only refit in the same league as yours was the Toro II. Your refitting is definitely number 1 on KZbin, and I'm not ashamed to say I have every intention of copying what you did. Can you please message me at your convenience.

[@DowntownDeuce2]

While we're talking about "crappy," your comment was pretty shitty. Score one for Lou, being a gentleman and taking the high road. Score two for Lou, for letting substance and quality of craftsmanship be the judge of his refit compared to yours. I would like to see that video he requested also.

[@ReddNashe]

Sounds a little jealous. Why not openly appreciate great work? Mines a hatteras 41 on crusader 454s in need of more than one year of TLC lol.

[@DowntownDeuce2]

Sure you do, admiral, sure you do. And we also believe that you bought your high-rise penthouse with a supermodel that you met at your Congressional Medal of Honor award ceremony. Of course, we will never see pics or video of your boat, much less "your" work. Anyone insecure enough to post your illegible comment is certainly lacking the confidence to attempt what this man did, much less the competence to successfully complete it. The only thing that ever took you "a year to finish" was your unemployment questionnaire. Work on learning to read and write above a 2nd grade phonics level, then tackle more challenging, technical endeavors. There is more skillful writing in subway graffiti and prison tattoos.

[@Propman203]

What a mess