What a great yacht. Unfortunately I got into sailboast at an early age when large power was always my passion. A lot of planning and stress in operating a big yacht like that in close quarters. Depending on my mood, at times I just assume pay a Captain to handle those responsibilities. Nice to get your chops down though and thoroughly learn how to operate and understand the boat just as you've done. Captain of your own ship. Those old school 2 stroke Detroit's sound awesome. Music to my ears. Thanks for posting.

@sharonbraselton4302

Жыл бұрын

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I enjoyed this first person experience video of the Hatteras 54? My family had a Bayliner command bridge and whenever one of these would pass by I was star struck. Hatteras used to be king of the hill.

Lots of work.. I just got rid of my 26' Skipjack... I thought that was alot of work.. then I saw this video.. lol.... You have a Beautiful Yatcht well worth all the work and effort. Cheers!

@sharonbraselton4302

Жыл бұрын

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Wonderful to watch. What a gorgeous boat. Thank you for sharing.

@reggibecker5672

3 жыл бұрын

Like

Great video Capt. Thank you.

Captain is calm cool and collected..excellent!

I worked at Hatteras for 16 years as a station 4 Joiner from 1983 to 1998.

@billwilletts

Жыл бұрын

Thats awesome - do you know Bruce Morrison?

Awesome boat, love the horn and YeS it would be great on my Ford Excursion also lol. I live in Nova Scotia Canada. Cheers and great video.

Great video, good work between Capt and others. We have 1980 43 dcfb. Your 56 looks perfect in every way.

@guidedmeditation2396

2 жыл бұрын

Often leaving/arriving at the dock on a windy day results in some harsh words and hurt feelings. I saw a T-shirt that said "I'm sorry for what I said when I was docking the boat".

I'm so jealous ...thanks for the video

Bring it back memories for me Captain used to make that run all the time running bunker barges out of Charleston way up to Cape Fear River. Be careful the been there in head of you there's a little bar. Always like to clean the bottom of the barge Ride Along. Bar. Some captains would say we was running the ground but in reality I was just cleaning the bottom of the barge. Beautiful boat you have there. My Old tugboat she ran 16 92 series. Basically it was two 8 92 series bolted together.

@billwilletts

3 жыл бұрын

Great story - thanks

Thanks for the experience....!

What a beautiful vessel / summer home. I wish that I had that horn on my motorcycle. That would level the playing field a little; I;m getting a little tired of highway hockey in my old age.

Thanks for letting us see a slice of life most people will never experience unless they have friends like you. Have fun!

@cindyreid6404

3 жыл бұрын

@chris sullivan no house for me, I already sold my house and live on my boat. My comment was "most people". It's time for a little champagne and enjoy the evening here in Florida. Cheers!

Operating a large yacht takes a lot of confidence and smart decision making without panicking,Well Done!! I like to call this "serious fun" Oh and I'm sure you use that middle finger for more than pushing buttons 🤣

Hidden talent, and I’ve know you for years!! Go SOT!

@billwilletts

3 жыл бұрын

Check out my boat tour video

@willrobinson4441

3 жыл бұрын

Not sure how to see the tour, ask my boss for my email and let’s catch up! W

@billwilletts

3 жыл бұрын

Click on this link kzread.info/dash/bejne/qqB22ZqNd8-2lKQ.html

Those Detroits sound so nice!! Beautiful boat!!

Your engine room is spotless! Great job maintaining it so well especially with the big detroit's. Beautiful hatteras you guys have.

@billwilletts

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@guidedmeditation2396

2 жыл бұрын

Yes. It looked like it had jut been repowered the day before.

Peter Gore Seer, I Can Sense The Captains Heart Beating, Adrenalin Rushing, This Is Life Its A Huge Aircraft Carrier And Must Be Handled Perfect. The Captain Handled The Boat Perfect, Which Makes Sailing Brilliant.

Really enjoyed, I have a 1983 53' Hatters MY.

Great video! It's hard to find a point of view video that is uncut, it really gives someone like me who is looking to get into boating to show his wife and say "look babe, it's not going to be anything scary "

@guidedmeditation2396

2 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing. This was my dream boat when I was growing up so its awesome seeing a point of view video. This must be what it feels like when little kids watch those giant dump truck and bulldozer videos. Cool.

“ That’s an expensive boat behind us”! - golden!

Was wondering what make/model your two way headsets are. We have a large MY and we'd like to not have to yell toward each other anymore.. Great idea!

@billwilletts

3 жыл бұрын

Eartec!

I like those bow thrusters with the joystick, makes it easy to dock

@billwilletts

3 жыл бұрын

Me too but you need to be an expert at old school first. Sometimes the new technology fails you when you need it most

@rockn997

3 жыл бұрын

Bill Willetts Bill that boat is nice. I seen a lot of your videos and I was wondering how you started out, and were you new at it when you got the first boat? I started out with the 16 foot boat and then went to a 24 footWith a cabin around 1985 had it parked in Ridley Marina . I took my 24 foot to Penns landing and stopped at a dealer to trade it in and they test drove it and the guy hit the throttle to test it and the gear stripped and he said it was because they turned the gears around on the good side and half of them were stripped . He said they were not allowed to fix it that they needed to get someone else there to fix it. I left it there and they turned around and fixed it and called me with a bill And I told them I didn’t authorize you to touch The boat.Period in the middle of the night the dealer ran to New Jersey with all the boats and I went to the Philadelphia police and they were screaming at me and my wife when I told them this dealer robbed our boat, I thought I was in the twilight zone.. I called the New Jersey State police and they found my boat and they said these guys are bad and they told them if you try to touch the title we will come after you. They found the boat and it was all messed up I just left it there and paid off the balance of the loan. A lot missing to the story And if the grammar is bad it’s because I’m using speech to text.

@billwilletts

3 жыл бұрын

@@rockn997 I got my first boat when i was 16 and i had a boat before I had a car. Over the next 30 years i slowly traded up and got bigger boats as I got older and my desires for use of the boat changed. you learn a lot along the way. Thanks for watching. I will post another one next month

@rockn997

3 жыл бұрын

Bill Willetts Bill I like when you show people how you operate the boat and the docking in electronics

It's a lot of work having fun.

I like this video, because in my VR Headset, It looks like I am driving the boat.

I dont know for sure maybe just me but if I were you I would think about putting two single layers of sound deadening boards around the engine rooms fairly affordable either both or single eggcrate , homisote, or foam , your preference, because I think it's way to noisy there at idle or underway just a thought , nice ship food luck

Nice job Skipper

I grew up on the Ohio River. Imagine your boat docked at my hometown. We had a population of 75 residents. 😅👍

Nice vid

Bill, What is the hardwood flooring brand and wood? What is the name of the edge trim pieces used on the generator room hatch? John.

@billwilletts

Жыл бұрын

Hi John that is LVP planking. It's waterproof. The trim is from a company called Johnny corners I believe. Bought them online

@johnmccarley6218

Жыл бұрын

@@billwilletts Thanks!

Wow it’s like starting up a battleship

@guglielmodicarlo4139

3 жыл бұрын

ok, lets not get crazy.......lol lol

Man you got a nice boat there

I’m scared 😱 feels like I’m driving

Last comment. I don't think you needed the stabilizers for those two boat wakes, ha. Should have rode on the trip we had to make last sunday.

So much more involved other than just popping it in gear and going for a cruise.

@guidedmeditation2396

2 жыл бұрын

If only they could upgrade to a joystick control. It would make docking a breeze. Can you imagine if they added two large outboards on this? LOL.

and please give to us the location of the boat.

15:10 ''well add 2 to that cuz....'' cuz I would rather it showing ''shallower'' than show it deeper than it is... errrr on the side of CAUTION?? :) or ... my placement of the '' _______ '' (transponder??) not optimual...??? anyhow... dude... NICE BOAT!!! looks very comfie!!! thanks for the ride along!

just checking in to see if Tereasa made it safely.

@billwilletts

3 жыл бұрын

Finally but shes always late 😂😂

Yep, the engines are present and running..

Them old Detroit's were clean. Old girl looks tight, right on.

@dethray1000

3 жыл бұрын

i am looking for a bigger boat and one thing will not look at is any boat with 2 stroke detroits--fuel,noise hogs

@jascan1489

3 жыл бұрын

Yes they are, but reliable and easy to fix if you know them. I grew up on my dads 1974 42 Hatteras with Detroit's, fuel was cheap back then. I'm running 6BT's in my boat these days.

@mgp870

2 жыл бұрын

@@dethray1000 I love Detroit Diesels! Loud children and drunk people annoy me! I stay away from them. Good day.

It’s a wonder there’s enough room for accommodation.

Why are the position of the throttle levers so different?

@billwilletts

3 жыл бұрын

Left side is throttle and right side are the gears. When in sync mode the throttles are in different positions because one is the slave and one is the master. Good eye!!

@ericmuetterties1984

2 жыл бұрын

I noticed that too. Looking at 65's and 70's to liveaboard

ok, I see you mention its a large Hatteras , what size? really dont want to read the whole posting to find out,,,lol

@billwilletts

3 жыл бұрын

56ft wide body. Limited production run

His wife must be my wife's sister. They always stand in the space around the lower helm so crossing from one side to the other involves "excuse me". If you are not involved in preparing to leave the dock PLEASE find somewhere to sit down😁. Oh boy, I'm in trouble now LOL

@billwilletts

2 жыл бұрын

I know right???!! Thanks for the comment

@richmcintyre1178

2 жыл бұрын

@@billwilletts If I had non-boater guests onboard I always told the guys especially to NOT try to push against pilings etc if it appeared that the boat may come in contact during maneuvering. Sometimes I used them to pivot but even if it was just going to touch (my bad) they didn't think of the weight of the boat plus the herd of horses pushing it. You could get seriously injured, hence the "please have a seat" request. Fiberglass is cheap, arms and legs are expensive.

@billwilletts

2 жыл бұрын

@@richmcintyre1178 i don't mind using pilings if I need to. But when your boat is a 100k pounds pushing makes no difference!

What harbor is this?

@billwilletts

3 жыл бұрын

Myrtle Beach

Nice Boat

3 shorts for reverse. :1 short for passing on port side, 2 for starboard. :) But you know that. Just busting your chops a bit. Beautiful boat, super smooth! My next MY, maybe a 65' LRC. Is this an LRC?

@billwilletts

3 жыл бұрын

LOL yeah thanks. No it is not an LRC but the range is about a 1000 miles

@nybantibes

3 жыл бұрын

Love the Hatteras Brand. Such solid boats... wish we had more in Europe. We have this one www.networkyachtbrokers.com/boats_for_sale/Hatteras_LRC_65___Long_Range_Cruiser-421.html/

@billwilletts

3 жыл бұрын

@@nybantibes Awesome

@rabukan5842

3 жыл бұрын

@@billwilletts Thanks Bill. I watched your video tour with Nick. Really nice. You did some incredible work to her. She's definitely a keeper. At 1200-1400 RPM's and 10-12 knots and 10mpg, that's not bad at all. I just restored a 50' Riva with twin MAN 510's and I like that 1200 RPM/10 knot range as well, though I have to open her up for about 5-10 minutes every hour, and at 25 knots, she's drinking 173L/hour, and at 10 knots, she's also about 10gph; but, with only 600 gallons on board, my range is more limited. So as I said, my next MY will most likely be an LRC, though I would definitely look at the wide bodies now. Saves quite a bit on dockage, and yet you have the wide beam.

@billwilletts

3 жыл бұрын

@@rabukan5842 Nice!

Very nice yacht. What are you using for throttle synchronizing?

@billwilletts

4 жыл бұрын

Glendinning. I have another video on the boat tour on my channel too. Thanks

I just want to hear the backstory on Freighter Fred.

@billwilletts

3 жыл бұрын

LOL - well that is a longer more colorful story as you can imagine. But the boat hasn't moved in 10 years!

no new boat videos? still got it?

@billwilletts

Жыл бұрын

Yes I do but I moved away so I haven't used it much unfortunately

Capt. Worry wart would drive me crazy

Don't you worry about that at least 7kw radar in front of your head?

@billwilletts

3 жыл бұрын

Good point. I only run that one when I am on the bridge

Also to improve fuel mileage and cut your engine wear in half use full synthetic oils but note once you start using them you can never go back , check into them it's worth the added expense if your not already using it gd lck

@mrplow3874

Жыл бұрын

Absolute bullshit

All Detroit's need the smoke alarms removed, ha. Said in gest, I love those old 2 strokes.

@billwilletts

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah true. It's actually the heat that makes them go off. They produce a tremendous amount of heat

Is this a Hatteras ?

@billwilletts

2 жыл бұрын

Yes

Sure noisy boat insulation for the motors are not very good I could hear it clear up stairs

@billwilletts

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the positive comment. I'm sure yours are very quiet. Congratulations

@AayeAuto1

8 ай бұрын

@@billwilletts lol matter of fact they are thank you those lebows sound very very out of tune I don't know who's been working on that motor but I think you need a new mechanic

Older 2 cycle GM’s are bullett proof. Just run them slow.

@sharonbraselton4302

Жыл бұрын

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@mgp870

9 ай бұрын

@@sharonbraselton4302 and you're wrong! I've had good luck with Detroit Diesel products. My brother in law purchased a boat with Caterpillars. He was sold on durable and reliable product. Neither was true. Talk about a money pit. I told my sister you married an IDIOT. I don't like anything Caterpillar makes. Never have never will. Good day madam 😊

@sharonbraselton4302

9 ай бұрын

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I’d hire me a captain so I could enjoy the cruise. It’s too much stress in your preflight inspection.

@skunkjobb

3 жыл бұрын

Being about as interested in mechanics as in cruising, I rather take care of it myself but everyone is not like me.

Got it!

You used incorrect sound signals.

@buyamerican3191

3 жыл бұрын

You are correct Biker, if you're going to use sound signals you need to use them correctly.

Why you beeping your horn? Down south that would be considered rude.

@billwilletts

3 жыл бұрын

I am down south. The kids want me to so I do

That is TO Hard..It's NOT that HARD..Checking the water depth in the Marina..?/

Wow they still have hynautics, Time to grease those power inlets. Whyare your smoke detectors going off when you get underway?

@billwilletts

3 жыл бұрын

Yes they still work great! I would like to replace them at some point but they just won't quit on me! Those smoke detectors are super sensitive to heat. I can't even cook with them. As soon as it detect a heat signature change they go off. I usually remove them but this day I forgot. Thanks for watching

Stabs on going 5mph in 8 in boat wakes. Do you drive this with a puke bucket hanging around your neck?

@billwilletts

Жыл бұрын

Guess you haven't been in the ICW when a 50ft searay passes you from behind with no courtesy blast.

Jesus . . . .

Who’s the babe?

When your that big you own the middle

Ed.It.Ing

This guy is annoying!

@Beanieweenieable

3 жыл бұрын

What a silly comment! This man is responsible for the boats safe passage as well as the people who are on board with him. He is not annoying, he is through and a good captain doing what needs to be done to ensure a safe fun trip. Internet arm chair captains are always an amazement to me..

@spencerwilletts9705

3 жыл бұрын

What's annoying about an experienced captain going through to protocols and checklist of getting his boat ready? He's annoying because he talks to people?

@Derek-pd4fc

3 жыл бұрын

After looking at your profile pic, I now understand why you made that comment. You're a go fast boat asshole with a "look at me" complex. Wouldn't have wanted to leave this comment section with everyone not knowing you had been here.