Hatteras 40 Double Cabin
Built 1987–1996 by Hatteras Yachts
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About the Hatteras 40 Double Cabin
Researched from public sources for this model. Any individual boat may have been modified or repowered — confirm before relying on any figure.
- Built
- 1987–1996
- Builder
- Hatteras Yachts
- Length
- 40.83 ft
- Beam
- 13.58 ft
- Draft
- 4.75 ft
- Displacement
- 38,000 lb
- Hull
- fiberglass-cored
- Hull / keel
- planing
- Propulsion
- inboard
- Fuel
- 359 gal
- Water
- 110 gal
- Holding
- 60 gal
- Water heater
- 11 gal · AC · standard
- Generator
- standard
- Bow thruster
- not fitted
- Stern thruster
- not fitted
- Steering
- hydraulic
Tank capacities — where the figures come from
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Fuel 359 gal
“Fuel Capacity 359 Gals. 1,359 ltr” — brochure (buyers guide effective Aug 1, 1991), hatterasowners.com · “FUEL: 359 gal” — review, powerandmotoryacht.comThe builder's buyers' guide (effective 1 Aug 1991, from the Hatteras owners' archive) gives 359 gal; Power & Motoryacht magazine agrees.
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Water 110 gal
“Freshwater Capacity 110 Gals. 416 ltr” — brochure (buyers guide effective Aug 1, 1991), hatterasowners.com · “WATER: 110 gal” — review, powerandmotoryacht.comThe builder's 1991 buyers' guide gives 110 gal (plus an 11-gal water heater listed separately); Power & Motoryacht magazine agrees.
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Holding 60 gal
The builder's 1991 buyers' guide lists a sewage holding tank but no capacity; no other source was found.
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Water heater 11 gal · AC · standard
“Pressurized freshwater system with 11-gallon electric water heater (Standard Equipment)” — builder (1991-92 (effective Aug 1, 1991)), hatterasowners.com · “Pressurized freshwater system with electric water heater (Standard Equipment)” — builder (1989), hatterasowners.com · “Freshwater pressure system with electric water heater and water fill hose for engines and generator (Standard Equipment)” — builder (1986), hatterasowners.comHatteras buyers' guides list an electric water heater as standard in 1986, 1989 and 1991; only the 1991 guide gives the size (11 gal). No engine heat exchanger mentioned. Fresh water 110 gal.
Tanks are often replaced or added on older boats — check the tank labels or a survey for yours.
Thrusters and steering — where this comes from
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Bow thruster not fitted
“40 Double Cabin buyers' guide effective August 1, 1986: standard equipment and optional equipment lists, no thruster” — builder (1986), hatterasowners.com · “40 Double Cabin buyers' guide, prices Aug 1, 1991 - Jul 31, 1992: standard equipment and optional equipment lists, no th” — builder (1991-1992), hatterasowners.comNeither the 1986 (Series I) nor the 1991 (Series II) builder buyers' guide offers a thruster, standard or optional.
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Stern thruster not fitted
“40 Double Cabin buyers' guide effective August 1, 1986: standard equipment and optional equipment lists, no thruster” — builder (1986), hatterasowners.com · “40 Double Cabin buyers' guide, prices Aug 1, 1991 - Jul 31, 1992: standard equipment and optional equipment lists, no th” — builder (1991-1992), hatterasowners.com
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Steering hydraulic
“Flying Bridge: ... Dual lever clutch and throttle controls; Hydraulic steering (standard equipment)” — builder (1986), hatterasowners.com · “Flying Bridge: ... Dual lever clutch and throttle controls; Hydraulic steering (standard equipment)” — builder (1991-1992), hatterasowners.comHydraulic steering standard in both builder buyers' guides; maker not named. Salon (lower) helm controls were an option.
Thrusters and steering are often replaced — check the units on your boat before ordering parts.
Sources disagree on number built, hp (Caterpillar diesel option) — left blank rather than guessed.
Last of the 'small' Hatteras motor yachts; cored hullsides and prop pockets. Interior and flybridge redesigned in 1990. Heavy for size: gas engines cruise only 13-14 kt. Well over 100 built (see disputed). Draft 4.75 ft per HMY.
Engines fitted
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Crusader 454 (7.4L gas V8) — 350 hp, gas, twin
standard
HMY: standard gas engines cruise at only 13-14 kn. Two 1987 listings identify the gas engines as twin Crusader 454s, one rated 350 hp each with fresh-water cooling.Sources: hmy.com · powerboatlistings.com · dominionyachts.com
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Caterpillar 3208TA — 375 hp, diesel, twin
factory option
Power & Motoryacht lists twin 375 hp Cat 3208 diesels (its 1988 feature boat has them); YachtBuyer lists twin Cat 3208TA at 375 hp for both the 1986-89 and 1989-94 versions; a 1990 listing shows twin Cat 3208TA 375s. HMY quotes optional Cat diesels at 425 hp (18-20 kn) and its BoatUS note 340 hp.Sources: powerandmotoryacht.com · yachtbuyer.com · yachtbuyer.com · curtisstokes.net · hmy.com
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Detroit Diesel 6-71 — 375 hp, diesel, twin
factory option
Power & Motoryacht lists twin 375 hp Detroit Diesel 6-71s as the other diesel choice.Sources: powerandmotoryacht.com
Boats of the same model can differ — check which engines yours actually has before ordering parts.
Generator
standard
“8Kw diesel generator with seawater strainers, freshwater cooling, remote start, hour meter, and water lift muffler and s” — builder (1991-92), hatterasowners.com · “9Kw gas or 8Kw diesel generator (Standard Equipment)” — builder (1989), hatterasowners.com · “6.5KW gas or 8KW diesel generator with sea water strainers, freshwater cooling, remote start ... (Standard Equipment)” — builder (1986), hatterasowners.com
Generator standard in all three Hatteras buyers' guides; size follows the main-engine fuel. Hatteras does not name the generator make.
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Generator (make not stated) — 8 kW, diesel
standard
Make not named by Hatteras; paired with diesel main engines. Builder note: the generator is not intended to supply all standard and optional accessories at once.“8Kw diesel generator ... (Standard Equipment)” — builder (1986-1992), hatterasowners.com
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Generator (make not stated) — 6.5 kW, gas
standard
Gasoline-engine boats, 1986 guide; became 9 kW gas by 1989; gas engines dropped from the 1991 guide.“6.5KW gas or 8KW diesel generator” — builder (1986), hatterasowners.com
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Generator (make not stated) — 9 kW, gas
standard
Gasoline-engine boats, 1989 guide.“9Kw gas or 8Kw diesel generator” — builder (1989), hatterasowners.com
Generators are often replaced or added — check the unit's own plate before ordering parts.
Manuals and brochures online
- Spec sheet Hatteras 40 Double Cabin buyers' guide with specifications and standard equipment (effective Aug 1, 1991) (1991) — hatterasowners.com
- Brochure Hatteras 40 Double Cabin Series II sales brochure and 1989-1991 buyers' guides archive (1989-1991) — hatterasowners.com
- Price list Hatteras 40 Double Cabin buyers' guide with specifications, standard and optional equipment (1986, Series I) (1986) — hatterasowners.com
- Price list Hatteras 40 Double Cabin buyers' guide with specifications and standard equipment (1989) (1989) — hatterasowners.com
- Document Hatteras 40 Double Cabin Series I archive (brochure, profile, 1986-1988 buyers' guides) — hatterasowners.com
Hosted by the builder or an owners' association; they own the copyright.
Known problems for this model
No well-sourced problem reports found yet.
Engines & parts
Crusader 350 / 454 inboard gas V8 parts: good
Factory standard engine — you entered “Crusader 454 (7.4L gas V8)”
GM-based inboard engines; Crusader (now part of Pleasurecraft Marine Engine Co.) still publishes illustrated parts manuals and sells through distributors. Go2marine stocks Crusader manifolds, risers, raw water pumps and ignition parts; Osco and Barr make aftermarket manifolds, and new GM/Crusader base engines are sold by rebuilders.
Parts sources: Crusader Engines, Go2marine (Crusader parts), 1-800-RUNS-NEW (GM & Crusader base engines)
Common problems (1)
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Clogged or failing manifolds/risers exhaust
Owners find individual risers running much hotter than the others (a sign of internal blockage) and debate replacing vs. flushing; Osco manifolds are often preferred as closest to OEM.marineengine.com · marineengine.com
Maker’s service schedule (14)
| Engine oil & filter change 2013 MPI 5.0L/5.7L (350 CID)/6.0L | 50 hrs or 1 yr | “Change engine oil and filter — After 1st 25 Hrs / Every 50 Hours of Operation / Once Each Year” — manufacturer (2013), crusaderengines.com |
| Fuel filters & water separator 2013 MPI 5.0L/5.7L (350 CID)/6.0L | 50 hrs or 1 yr | “Fuel Filters - Service or replace — After 1st 25 Hrs / Every 50 Hours / Once Each Year” — manufacturer (2013), crusaderengines.com |
| Raw-water pump impeller 2013 MPI 5.0L/5.7L (350 CID)/6.0L | 100 hrs or 1 yr | “Cooling System - Inspect/Replace raw water pump impeller — Every 100 Hours of Operation / Once Each Year” — manufacturer (2013), crusaderengines.com |
| Drive belts inspect / replace 2013 MPI 5.0L/5.7L (350 CID)/6.0L | 100 hrs or 1 yr | “Drive Belt - Inspect condition and check tension — After 1st 25 Hrs / Every 100 Hours / Once Each Year” — manufacturer (2013), crusaderengines.com |
| Spark plugs inspect / replace 2013 MPI 5.0L/5.7L (350 CID)/6.0L | 100 hrs or 1 yr | “Ignition System and Spark Plugs - Clean and inspect condition — After 1st 25 Hrs / Every 100 Hours / Once Each Year” — manufacturer (2013), crusaderengines.com |
| Exhaust mixing elbow inspection 2013 MPI 5.0L/5.7L (350 CID)/6.0L | 100 hrs or 4 mo | “Exhaust System - Check condition and tightness of all hose clamps — After 1st 25 Hrs / Every 100 Hours(1) / Once Each Ye” — manufacturer (2013), crusaderengines.com |
| Coolant replacement & freeze-point test 2013 MPI 5.0L/5.7L (350 CID)/6.0L | 5 yrs | “Fresh-water cooled models - Change coolant — Every five years” — manufacturer (2013), crusaderengines.com |
| Engine pencil zincs 2013 MPI 5.0L/5.7L (350 CID)/6.0L | 1 mo | “Zinc Anodes - Heat exchanger and cooler - check condition — Every 30 days” — manufacturer (2013), crusaderengines.com |
| Transmission fluid change 2013 MPI 5.0L/5.7L (350 CID)/6.0L | 1 yr | “Transmission and "V" Drive - Change fluid and clean strainer, if equipped — After 1st 25 Hrs (Hurth Only) / Once Each Ye” — manufacturer (2013), crusaderengines.com |
| Flame arrestor & crankcase ventilation - clean and inspect 2013 MPI 5.0L/5.7L (350 CID)/6.0L | 100 hrs or 1 yr | “Flame Arrestor and Crankcase Ventilation System - Clean and inspect — Every 100 Hours / Once Each Year” — manufacturer (2013), crusaderengines.com |
| Engine alignment check 2013 MPI 5.0L/5.7L (350 CID)/6.0L | 1 yr | “Engine Alignment - Check and adjust if necessary — After 1st 25 Hrs / Once Each Year” — manufacturer (2013), crusaderengines.com |
| Inspect all hoses (and cooling hose clamps) 2013 MPI 5.0L/5.7L (350 CID)/6.0L | 100 hrs or 1 yr | “Hoses (all) - Inspect for cracks, swelling, weather checking or other signs of deterioration — Every 100 Hours / Once Ea” — manufacturer (2013), crusaderengines.com |
| Shift & throttle cable linkage - inspect and lubricate 2013 MPI 5.0L/5.7L (350 CID)/6.0L | 100 hrs or 4 mo | “Shift and Throttle Cable Linkage - Inspect and lubricate — Every 100 Hours(1) / Once Each Year” — manufacturer (2013), crusaderengines.com |
| Electrical system - check connections and wiring 2013 MPI 5.0L/5.7L (350 CID)/6.0L | 50 hrs or 2 mo | “Electrical System (complete) - Check for loose or dirty connections and damaged wiring — Every 50 Hours(2) / Once Each Y” — manufacturer (2013), crusaderengines.com |
Service part numbers (18)
| Oil filter remote-mounted oil filter (MP7.4L and 2013 5.0/5.7/6.0L MPI) |
Crusader 22679 | “Oil Filter 22679 (MAINTENANCE ITEM PART NUMBERS)” — manufacturer, crusaderengines.com |
| Fuel filter MP7.4L / MP454 XLi (454 MPI) - illustrated parts manual L510008 |
Crusader 47038 | “Fuel Filter 47038 (MAINTENANCE ITEM PART NUMBERS)” — manufacturer, crusaderengines.com |
| Fuel filter 5.7L (350) MPI with FCC fuel system, 2007 on - 2013 owner manual L510001-13 |
Crusader RP080026 | “Fuel Control Cell (FCC) Fuel Filter Element RP080026” — manufacturer, crusaderengines.com |
| Fuel pre-filter / separator MP7.4L / MP454 XLi (454 MPI) - illustrated parts manual L510008: engine-mounted Racor water-separating filter 47046 |
Crusader 47047 | “25 47047 Element, Racor fuel filter (Not Shown) 1” — manufacturer, crusaderengines.com |
| Fuel pre-filter / separator 5.7L (350) MPI with FCC fuel system, 2007 on - 2013 owner manual L510001-13: primary fuel filter |
Crusader R080033 | “Primary Fuel Filter Element R080033” — manufacturer, crusaderengines.com |
| Raw-water impeller MP7.4L / MP454 XLi (454 MPI) - illustrated parts manual L510008 (raw water pump RA057031) |
Crusader RP061017 Replaces R061017 |
“Replaces Crusader R061017 (Impeller Kit with Gasket & O-Ring | Crusader RP061017)” — dealer, marinepartssource.com · “Replaces Crusader R061017 (Impeller Kit with Gasket & O-Ring | Crusader RP061017)” — dealer, marinesuppliesdepot.com |
| Raw-water impeller 5.7L (350) MPI with FCC fuel system, 2007 on - 2013 owner manual L510001-13 |
Crusader RP061022 | “Impeller , Raw Water Pump (1) RP061022 (ON-BOARD PARTS KIT 5.7L)” — manufacturer, crusaderengines.com |
| Raw-water pump kit MP7.4L / MP454 XLi (454 MPI) - illustrated parts manual L510008 (raw water pump RA057031) |
Crusader 40064 | “40064 Overhaul Kit, Major (includes items 2, 3, 11, 14 and 15)” — manufacturer, crusaderengines.com |
| Drive belt MP7.4L / MP454 XLi (454 MPI) - illustrated parts manual L510008: alternator drive |
Crusader 98210 | “Alternator Drive Belt 98210” — manufacturer, crusaderengines.com |
| Drive belt MP7.4L / MP454 XLi (454 MPI) - illustrated parts manual L510008: raw water pump drive |
Crusader 10258 | “Raw Water Pump Drive Belt 10258” — manufacturer, crusaderengines.com |
| Drive belt 5.7L (350) MPI with FCC fuel system, 2007 on - 2013 owner manual L510001-13, left-hand (LH) rotation: serpentine |
Crusader R066028 | “Belt , Serpentine (1) R066028 (ON-BOARD PARTS KIT 5.7L (LH))” — manufacturer, crusaderengines.com |
| Drive belt 5.7L (350) MPI with FCC fuel system, 2007 on - 2013 owner manual L510001-13, right-hand (RH) rotation: serpentine |
Crusader R066029A | “Belt , Serpentine (1) R066029A (ON-BOARD PARTS KIT 5.7L (RH))” — manufacturer, crusaderengines.com |
| Spark plug MP7.4L / MP454 XLi (454 MPI) - illustrated parts manual L510008: platinum plug |
Crusader 49078 × 8 | “Spark Plugs (platinum) 49078” — manufacturer, crusaderengines.com |
| Spark plug 5.7L (350) MPI with FCC fuel system, 2007 on - 2013 owner manual L510001-13: platinum plug set |
Crusader RP030010 | “Spark Plug , Set, (Platinum) (1) RP030010 (ON-BOARD PARTS KIT 5.7L)” — manufacturer, crusaderengines.com |
| Thermostat MP7.4L / MP454 XLi (454 MPI) - illustrated parts manual L510008: raw-water (standard) cooling, 143 F |
Crusader R026002E | “6 R026002E Thermostat (143-degree) 1 (Raw Water Cooling Components - Figure 18)” — manufacturer, crusaderengines.com |
| Thermostat MP7.4L / MP454 XLi (454 MPI) - illustrated parts manual L510008: fresh-water (closed) cooling kit, 170 F |
Crusader 98203 | “5 98203 Thermostat (170-degree) 1 (Fresh Water Cooling Components 1)” — manufacturer, crusaderengines.com |
| Zinc / anode MP7.4L / MP454 XLi (454 MPI) - illustrated parts manual L510008: oil cooler / transmission cooler / heat exchanger |
Crusader R168005 | “24 R168005 Zinc, sacrificial 1 (Raw Water Cooling Components - Figure 18)” — manufacturer, crusaderengines.com |
| On-board spare parts kit (belt, cap, rotor, fuses, relays, plugs, impeller, fuel filters) 5.7L (350) MPI with FCC fuel system, 2007 on - 2013 owner manual L510001-13, LH rotation |
Crusader RK173089D-07 | “ON-BOARD PARTS KIT 5.7L (LH) 2007 TO PRESENT, FCC FUEL SYSTEM RK173089D-07” — manufacturer, crusaderengines.com |
From the engine maker’s parts lists, or two independent parts dealers. Numbers change with serial number and get superseded — check yours before ordering.
Caterpillar 3208 (NA / T / TA) parts: good
Factory optional engine — you entered “Caterpillar 3208TA”
V8 introduced in the 1970s and discontinued in the late 1990s (Big Bear Engine gives 1999). Naturally aspirated versions run about 210 hp; turbo and turbo-aftercooled versions go up to 435 hp. Cat dealers still supply many genuine parts by serial number, and aftermarket in-frame/overhaul kits (pistons, rings, liners, bearings) are sold by Diesel Pro Power, Highway and Heavy Parts and others; complete remanufactured long blocks are also sold. The block is unsleeved from the factory but can be bored and sleeved during a rebuild.
Parts sources: Diesel Pro Power, Highway and Heavy Parts (Cat 3208), Big Bear Engine Company (3208 long blocks)
Common problems (3)
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Aftercooler failure flooding the engine (TA models) cooling
The seawater-cooled aftercooler on turbo-aftercooled 3208s has aluminum parts that corrode; a failure can let seawater into the cylinders. Owners pull, clean, grease and pressure-test aftercoolers every 2–3 years and some replace them on a fixed schedule.trawlerforum.com · forums.ybw.com
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Short life at high ratings / overloading engine
The higher-rated 3208TA engines last longer when run well below full power and propped so they can reach rated rpm; overheating or running at full load continuously shortens life.trawlerforum.com · trawlerforum.com
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Overheating at high throttle cooling
Common causes owners check are clogged heat exchangers, thermostats, fouled keel coolers or restricted raw water flow, and faulty temperature senders.justanswer.com · facebook.com
Maker’s service schedule (20)
| Engine oil & filter change | 250 hrs or 1 yr | “Every 9000 L (2400 US gal) of Fuel or 250 Service Hours or Yearly ... Engine Oil and Filter - Change” — manufacturer, princessklubben.se |
| Fuel filters & water separator | 250 hrs or 1 yr | “Every 9000 L (2400 US gal) of Fuel or 250 Service Hours or Yearly ... Fuel System Primary Filter/Water Separator Element” — manufacturer, princessklubben.se |
| Raw-water pump impeller | 250 hrs or 1 yr | “Every 9000 L (2400 US gal) of Fuel or 250 Service Hours or Yearly ... Auxiliary Water Pump - Inspect” — manufacturer, princessklubben.se |
| Engine pencil zincs | 50 hrs | “Every 1900 L (500 US gal) of Fuel or 50 Service Hours ... Zinc Rods - Inspect/Replace” — manufacturer, princessklubben.se |
| Air filter / intake silencer | 250 hrs or 1 yr | “Every 9000 L (2400 US gal) of Fuel or 250 Service Hours or Yearly ... Engine Air Cleaner Element - Clean/Replace” — manufacturer, princessklubben.se |
| Valve clearance check / adjust | 2,000 hrs | “Initial 9000 L (2400 US gal) of Fuel or 250 Service Hours or 1 Year ... Engine Valve Lash - Inspect/Adjust” — manufacturer, princessklubben.se |
| Coolant replacement & freeze-point test Cat DEAC / conventional coolant | 1,000 hrs or 2 yrs | “Every 36 000 L (9000 US gal) of Fuel or 1000 Service Hours or 2 Years ... Cooling System Coolant (DEAC) - Change” — manufacturer, princessklubben.se |
| Coolant replacement & freeze-point test Cat ELC (extended life coolant) | 6,000 hrs or 4 yrs | “Every 216 000 L (57 000 US gal) of Fuel or 6000 Service Hours or 4 Years ... Cooling System Coolant (ELC) - Change” — manufacturer, princessklubben.se |
| Turbocharger inspection | 1,000 hrs or 2 yrs | “Every 36 000 L (9000 US gal) of Fuel or 1000 Service Hours or 2 Years ... Aftercooler Core - Clean/Test” — manufacturer, princessklubben.se |
| Turbocharger inspect | 2,000 hrs | “Every 72 000 L (19 000 US gal) of Fuel or 2000 Service Hours ... Turbocharger - Inspect” — manufacturer, princessklubben.se |
| Heat exchanger & oil cooler cleaning | 2,000 hrs | “Every 72 000 L (19 000 US gal) of Fuel or 2000 Service Hours ... Heat Exchanger - Inspect” — manufacturer, princessklubben.se |
| Injector test / service | 2,000 hrs | “Every 72 000 L (19 000 US gal) of Fuel or 2000 Service Hours ... Fuel Injection Nozzles - Test/Exchange” — manufacturer, princessklubben.se |
| Sea water strainer clean/inspect | 250 hrs or 1 yr | “Every 9000 L (2400 US gal) of Fuel or 250 Service Hours or Yearly ... Sea Water Strainer - Clean/Inspect” — manufacturer, princessklubben.se |
| Coolant SCA test/add | 250 hrs or 1 yr | “Every 9000 L (2400 US gal) of Fuel or 250 Service Hours or Yearly ... Cooling System Supplemental Coolant Additive (SCA)” — manufacturer, princessklubben.se |
| Hoses and clamps inspect/replace | 250 hrs or 1 yr | “Every 9000 L (2400 US gal) of Fuel or 250 Service Hours or Yearly ... Hoses and Clamps - Inspect/Replace” — manufacturer, princessklubben.se |
| Crankcase breather clean | 250 hrs or 1 yr | “Every 9000 L (2400 US gal) of Fuel or 250 Service Hours or Yearly ... Engine Crankcase Breather - Clean” — manufacturer, princessklubben.se |
| Thermostat (water temperature regulator) replace | 1,000 hrs or 2 yrs | “Every 36 000 L (9000 US gal) of Fuel or 1000 Service Hours or 2 Years ... Cooling System Water Temperature Regulator - R” — manufacturer, princessklubben.se |
| Marine transmission oil cooler clean/inspect | 1,000 hrs or 2 yrs | “Every 36 000 L (9000 US gal) of Fuel or 1000 Service Hours or 2 Years ... Marine Transmission Oil Cooler - Clean/Inspect” — manufacturer, princessklubben.se |
| Crankshaft vibration damper inspect | 2,000 hrs | “Every 72 000 L (19 000 US gal) of Fuel or 2000 Service Hours ... Crankshaft Vibration Damper - Inspect” — manufacturer, princessklubben.se |
| Jacket water pump inspect | 3,000 hrs or 2 yrs | “Every 108 000 L (28 500 US gal) of Fuel or 3000 Service Hours or 2 Years ... Water Pump - Inspect” — manufacturer, princessklubben.se |
Service part numbers (4)
| Fuel filter | Caterpillar 1R-0750 | “| Fuel Filter | 1R0750 |” — dealer, marineenergy.com.au · “Fuel Filter for Caterpillar 3208 Natural and Turbo engines 1R0750 Advanced Efficiency” — dealer, dieselpro.com |
| Zinc / anode heat-exchanger anode (10 mm); 2 on the 4W-9164 heat exchanger, 3 on the 7C-3114 heat exchanger |
Caterpillar 6L-2283 | “| Anodes on 7C-3114 Heat Exchanger | 6L-2283 | [CM6L2283] x 3.” — dealer, marineenergy.com.au · “Zinc Anode for Caterpillar Marine Engines 6L2283 NPT: 1/4”” — dealer, dieselpro.com |
| Zinc / anode 16 mm anode, starboard bottom of bonnet, 4W-9164 heat exchanger only |
Caterpillar 6L-2289 | “Anodes on 4W-9164 Heat Exchanger | 6L-2283 6L-2289 ... [TEC 02023] x 1. Starboard Side, bottom of the bonnet. 16mm” — dealer, marineenergy.com.au · “Zinc Anode for Caterpillar Marine Engines 6L2289 NPT: 1/2”” — dealer, dieselpro.com |
| Zinc / anode transmission oil cooler anode (if the cooler has one) |
Caterpillar 6L-2288 | “| Anode - Transmission Oil Cooler (If present on cooler) | 6L-2288 |” — dealer, marineenergy.com.au · “Zinc Anode for Caterpillar Marine Engines 6L2288 NPT: 1/2”” — dealer, dieselpro.com |
From the engine maker’s parts lists, or two independent parts dealers. Numbers change with serial number and get superseded — check yours before ordering.
Sources disagree on horsepower — left blank rather than guessed.
Detroit Diesel 6-71 (inline, N / T / TI) parts: good
Factory optional engine — you entered “Detroit Diesel 6-71”
Two-stroke 71-series engine with a huge commercial, bus and marine population; basic engine parts and complete overhaul kits (liners, pistons, injectors, blowers, bearings, gaskets) are cheap and widely available from Diesel Pro Power, Highway and Heavy Parts and others. Some marine-specific parts (coolers, manifolds) are harder to find. Designed to be rebuilt in-frame repeatedly; naturally aspirated engines with good care have been reported past 15,000 hours, turbo versions more like 3,000–5,000.
Parts sources: Diesel Pro Power (Detroit Diesel parts), Highway and Heavy Parts (Series 71)
Common problems (2)
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Oil leaks engine
Owners describe 71-series Detroits as habitual oil leakers; chasing leaks with the right gaskets and sealants is a routine topic even on freshly rebuilt engines.trawlerforum.com · cruisersforum.com
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Noise and smoke exhaust
Injector and exhaust noise is loud unless mufflers are well designed, and some smoke is typical of the two-stroke design.trawlerforum.com
Maker’s service schedule (18)
| Engine oil & filter change | 150 hrs | “Industrial & Marine 150 Hours (max. engine oil change interval, fuel sulfur 0 to .50%)” — manufacturer, archive.org |
| Fuel filters & water separator | 300 hrs | “Install new elements every 300 hours or when plugging is indicated (Item 13 fuel strainer and filter)” — manufacturer, archive.org |
| Coolant replacement & freeze-point test | 1,000 hrs | “Clean the cooling system every 1,000 hours using a good radiator cleaning compound” — manufacturer, archive.org |
| Engine pencil zincs | 500 hrs | “Every 500 hours ... remove the zinc electrodes from the inlet side of the raw water pump and the heat exchanger” — manufacturer, archive.org |
| Heat exchanger & oil cooler cleaning | 1,000 hrs | “remove the retaining cover every 1,000 hours and inspect the heat exchanger core” — manufacturer, archive.org |
| Drive belts inspect / replace | 200 hrs | “check the tension of the drive belts every 200 hours” — manufacturer, archive.org |
| Air filter / intake silencer dry-type air cleaner | 1 yr | “Dry type elements should be discarded and replaced with new elements after one year of service or when the maximum allow” — manufacturer, archive.org |
| Transmission fluid change Allison Torqmatic M / MH marine gear | 200 hrs | “Drain the oil every 200 hours and flush the gear with light engine oil (Item 41 Torqmatic marine gear)” — manufacturer, archive.org |
| Clean crankcase breather | 1,000 hrs | “Remove the externally mounted crankcase breather assembly every 1,000 hours and wash the steel mesh pad” — manufacturer, archive.org |
| Inspect blower screen | 1,000 hrs | “Inspect the blower screen and gasket assembly every 1,000 hours” — manufacturer, archive.org |
| Check / clean air box drain tubes | 1,000 hrs | “check for flow of air from the air box drain tubes every 1,000 hours” — manufacturer, archive.org |
| Check thermostats and seals | 5,000 hrs or 1 yr | “Check the thermostats and seals at 5,000 hours or once a year” — manufacturer, archive.org |
| Inspect all hoses | 500 hrs or 1 yr | “all hoses should be thoroughly inspected at least every 500 operating hours ... and/or annually” — manufacturer, archive.org |
| Drain water/sediment from fuel tank | 500 hrs | “Open the drain at the bottom of the fuel tank every 500 hours to drain off any water and/or sediment” — manufacturer, archive.org |
| Coolant filter/conditioner element (if fitted) | 500 hrs | “the filter element should be changed every 500” — manufacturer, archive.org |
| Check emergency (air) shutdown | 700 hrs | “check the operation of the emergency shutdown every 700 hours” — manufacturer, archive.org |
| Check engine and transmission mounts | 2,000 hrs | “Check the engine and transmission mounting bolts and the condition of the mounting pads every 2,000 hours” — manufacturer, archive.org |
| Replace fresh-water pump seal | 6,000 hrs | “Replace the water pump seal after it has been in service for 6,000 hours” — manufacturer, archive.org |
Service part numbers (7)
| Raw-water impeller Detroit raw-water pump with 2 1/2 in. impeller (pumps 5115396 / 23507971) |
Detroit Diesel 5193602 | “Impeller for Detroit Diesel and Volvo Penta Marine Water Pumps 5193602 Impeller with 10 Blades and 12 Spline Drive” — dealer, dieselpro.com · “Detroit Diesel Series 71 Raw Water Pump Impeller, New (5193602)” — dealer, highwayandheavyparts.com |
| Raw-water pump kit pumps 5115396 / 23507971 (2 1/2 in. impeller) |
Detroit Diesel 5197224 | “Detroit Diesel Marine Water Pump repair kit 6V53, 6V71, 6-71, 6V92 5197224P For 2 1/2" impeller height” — dealer, dieselpro.com · “A-5197224 1 1 1 Reconditioning Kit ... Pumps #5115396,#23507971” — dealer, interstate-mcbee.com |
| Raw-water pump kit pumps 5122599 / 23507972 (3 1/2 in. impeller) |
Detroit Diesel 5197222 | “Detroit Diesel Marine Water Pump repair kit for 6-71, 8V71, 8V53, 12V71, 6V92, 8V92 5197222” — dealer, dieselpro.com · “A-5197222 1 1 1 Reconditioning Kit Pumps #5122599,#23507972” — dealer, interstate-mcbee.com |
| Zinc / anode electrode assembly, 2 1/8 in., at raw-water pump inlet |
Detroit Diesel 8517479 | “A-8517479 1 1 1 Electrode Assembly - 2 1/8" L At pump inlet” — dealer, interstate-mcbee.com · “Detroit Diesel Electrode, 2.125" Long (8517479) - In-Line 71 Series Heat Exchangers” — dealer, powerlinecomponents.com |
| Zinc / anode electrode assembly, 3 3/8 in., in heat exchanger |
Detroit Diesel 8515850 | “A-8515850 1 1 1 Electrode Assembly - 3 3/8" L In exchanger” — dealer, interstate-mcbee.com · “Detroit Diesel Zinc Electrode, 3.375" Long (8515850) - In-Line 71 Series Heat Exchangers” — dealer, powerlinecomponents.com |
| Thermostat 173 F non-blocking type |
Detroit Diesel 5172141 | “57 5.2050 5172141 Thermostat Assy.” — manufacturer, tractorparts.com · “Detroit Diesel Thermostat for 371, 471, 671 5172141” — dealer, dieselpro.com |
| Thermostat 170 F full-blocking type (needs seal 5132155) |
Detroit Diesel 23503826 | “A-23503826 1 1 Thermostat 170° F Full blocking use seal” — dealer, interstate-mcbee.com · “Detroit Diesel Thermostat, 170 Deg. (23503826)” — dealer, powerlinecomponents.com |
From the engine maker’s parts lists, or two independent parts dealers. Numbers change with serial number and get superseded — check yours before ordering.
Model sources (10)
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Other Hatteras models
- Hatteras 37 Convertible 1977–1982
- Hatteras 43 Double Cabin 1971–1984
- Hatteras 48 Motor Yacht (1981-84) 1981–1984
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