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Hatteras 53

Convertible, motor yacht & extended deckhouse, by david pascoe.

Without doubt, the 53 Hatteras Motor Yacht is the most successful medium sized motor yacht ever built, with over 600 of them between their various incarnations. The main flavors are the standard motor yacht, cockpit motor yacht, the extended deckhouse (ED) version of the early 1980's, and the 53 Convertible which is the same hull. They were in production from 1971 to 1989, a full nineteen years.

My view of why this yacht was so popular is a combination of excellent quality, good design, and a fair price. It certainly didn't have anything to do with performance because it is a relatively poor performer. Coming in at a whopping 55,000 lbs. in its original version, you need 1600 HP or more to move this yacht at the kind of speeds people like to have today. Instead, you're only going to get 850 from a pair of 8V71's or 924 from the 6V92's found only in the 1983-84 models of the motor yacht. In all the years of its production, the weight never changed much.

The hulls and superstructure are built like a tank with the bottoms about an inch thick with balsa cored sides and decks. The coring is rarely a problem unless someone has drilled the decks full of holes and improperly attached equipment. Quite often you'll find that the pedestal seats on the sport fish bridge have let water into the core, and this will be notable from water dripping out of the aft housetop overhand in the outboard corners. Or you'll see green mold, water stains or cracks here. Shown nearby is a photo of one that survived Andrew after taking out a dock and mangling a concrete sea wall with little damage to the boat.

And, of course, you'll probably find the famous Hatteras blisters on the bottom, but with laminates this thick, who really cares? Hatteras probably should have taken out a patent on the blistering process.

Speed wise, you could only describe these boats as just plain doggy, if you're a speed freak. If you want to cruise at 20 knots or better, these boats aren't for you. They're just too heavy to make them go any faster. People have managed to squeeze another two knots out of the 53 convertible by adding 3-4" chine extensions, and a lot of them have them.

All things considered, these are first rate production motor yachts, although you'll find the electrical systems in the North American Rockwell boats from the second half of the 1970's leave a bit to be desired. Other than that, these boats have no major problems. Nor should they after Hatteras had 19 years to work out the bugs. That's the advantage of long-term production.

The primary weak point is the 8V71TI engines which have a poor turbocharger/intercooler system. The two part AirResearch turbos are held together with acorn clamps that frequently crack and leak. And the intercoolers are notorious for getting clogged up with sludge and causing high engine temperatures. Plus the venerable 8V71 was never intended to put out this much power, so its being run on the edge  of her power range. The Allison M20 gearboxes were another weak point. They had trouble with getting adequate lube oil to the upper shaft bearings, which was a design defect. Many of these got a fixit kit installed after the boxes went bang.

Most of these boats through the early 80's had upsweep, water jacketed risers. Which means that if the riser leaks, as it eventually will, the water runs into the engine. Many of these systems were revised, others were not. Best to look for one that has insulated risers.

Leaking windows in these boats were not much of a problem except for the Convertible front windshields, many of which have been removed and filled in. The anodized frames don't last forever and a lot of them will have holes in them which can be repaired in most cases by just welding up the pitted holes. This happens because nobody ever bothers to clean out the salt and debris from  the bottom of the slide tracks.

All models have dual control stations, so you don't have to look around for this feature. Another good point for folks in bad weather climates is that visibility from the lower station is quite good.

With her 15'10" beam this is a big 53 footer and the layout takes maximum advantage of that space. Most people love the galley down layout with the dinette opposite which is great for informal meals.  And the galley is big enough, and well enough equipped with a full sized Moderm Maid range top, oven and dishwasher for the serious chef, while still having adequate counter space as well as plenty of storage space.  The owner's stateroom is adequate but the guest stateroom is cramped and many prefer to use the forward crew or guest stateroom instead, despite the upper and lower berths. Heads and shower size is more than adequate.

Seaworthiness? I hear a lot of captains complaining that this isn't a good sea boat. To which I respond, "compared to what?" A lot of these guys get off multimillion dollar custom yachts and complain how these boats handle. Apples and oranges. These are not designed as passage makers, nor do they have the fuel range. If you want the accommodations that a full bow gives, this is what you get. In my view, it handles okay, and does especially good in a short 3' chop where most folks in this size boat have trouble. The deep entry hull design is one of the reasons she doesn't go so fast. Being built like a tank means that it doesn't bob like a cork. She's a slow roller and she'll throw water like a busted fire hydrant.

The style of the earlier models is definitely pass, so the prices have come way down and a lot of people who can't afford a boat this size have purchased them. That means that they can't afford to maintain them either. Which means that you can find them at very good prices, but the older ones are essentially restoration projects. The ED models are still very popular and command good prices. Also, they changed the hull shape a bit so you'll get a little better speed out the 1980's models. If you want to know the specifics, call Hatteras.

Taken altogether, the popularity of this yacht is well deserved.

53 Convertible was discontinued in 1983 with the introduction of the more efficiently designed hulls of the 52 and 55 Convertibles. You'd think the convertible, being the same hull would weigh less than the motor yacht without a superstructure. But it doesn't; it weighs more at around 61,000 lbs. Part of the additional weight comes from the usual 12V71TI's and Twin Disc or Allision M20 gear boxes. Where the rest of it comes from I haven't the slightest idea.

This is one of the ways we get to find out just how well built a boat really is. In the 160 MPH winds of hurricane Andrew, this 53 Convertible  took out several 12" dock pilings and the bottom battered against the concrete seawall  with virtually no structural damage resulting to the hull. Nor did the windows blow out or suffer from any major leaks.

Shown above is a photo of a late model 53 that survived hurricane Andrew after taking out some 12" pilings and battering the hell out of a concrete seawall without much damaging the boat. When it comes to talking hull strength, I often draw my conclusions on situations like this, not just tapping around a bit with a hammer.

The standard 650 HP engines are just barely adequate for this boat, and generally give good service. But a lot of folks have souped them up, sometimes correctly, often not, so you find engines going "bang" a little more frequently than they should. At least you don't have to tear the boat apart to get at them as there are plenty of hatches above so they can be lifted right up.

Undoubtedly the most popular large sport fish ever built, its still a neat boat in my view. With much of the weight further aft, her performance is quite a bit better than the motor yacht, and I love to watch one these thing plowing through the tide rip heading out Port Everglades with a halo of rainbows glittering in the sun. She does throw a bit of water. On the later models they added propeller pockets which lowered the shaft angle and supposedly gave a little better speed.

For a long time I thought they were terribly squatty until one day I realized that that is partly an illusion presented by the unusually low cockpit, magnified by a very high freeboard forward. My view is that these are all-around neat boats, just that they don't perform by today's standard. The strong suit of the layout is a huge cockpit, salon and bridge, with the forward accommodations being sacrificed for these spaces, as is appropriate for a real sport fisherman. Not quite as macho as a Bertram of the same genre, this is still a muscle boat with interiors that are hardly plush.

The main flavors were galley up and galley down, with more of the former in later years, and more of the later in early years. All had transom doors that never worked so good. Plus the optional tackle centers had too much wood in them. Later models come with a built in bow pulpit, and all have transom doors. Earlier models have a bridge layout that's not nearly as nice as the 1980's models. Nor are they known as leakers, despite the forward windshields which needed infrequent rebedding.  The window frames do support the bridge, and boats that have been abused will often have cracked window glass. Otherwise, its not much of a problem.

Aside from forward windshields, there are few faults to be found with these boats. The age old problem of broken forward cabin soles appears in many, particularly when there is a built in washer/dryer combo up forward, but this is no big deal. A little more serious, and frequently overlooked, is the fact that the engine room vents pull a lot of salt spray in that can really wreck equipment and engines. If you buy one, you need to install filters on the vents.

The hull/deck joint back aft is a bit weak and you'll often find a lot stress cracks in this area. At least it doesn't have those horrible aluminum rub rails like Bertram used. Rather have cracks than that unsightly stuff. Even in the early years the cockpits were full Fiberglas liners, and although the hatches were kind of crummy, at least it isn't wood like a Bertram. The bait wells aren't too swift either, being narrow and deep. With fuel tanks on center line, there isn't much storage under this large deck which is very low to the water, which definitely is nice. Nor does that fact have the tendency to sink these boats.

For some strange reason, Hatteras never did a very good engine room layout in these boats, and this never changed throughout all the years of production. The engine room is big enough, but also feels cramped with accessibility not as good as you'd expect in a boat this size. Perhaps that's why E.R. maintenance in these boats tends to be substandard compared to others. Things are hard to get to, and a bit disorganized to boot. At least the generator isn't under the cockpit deck. Its shoved back against the aft bulkhead where you can only reach one side of it.  And whereas the wiring in the 53 Motor Yacht is nice and neat, for some strange reason in the convertible it is messy.

During the early 1990's quite a few people poured a lot of money into some of these boats. That wasn't a particularly good investment. While a lot of them thought they'd get their money out, they didn't. That means that there were (or are) a lot of good deals to be had on 53's that are all dolled up, including some weird paint jobs like blue or yellow hulls.

If you want a big, serious sport fisherman, but find a new one way out of reach, the 53 Convertible is still worthy of consideration.

David Pascoe - Biography

David Pascoe is a second generation marine surveyor in his family who began his surveying career at age 16 as an apprentice in 1965 as the era of wooden boats was drawing to a close.

Certified by the National Association of Marine Surveyors in 1972, he has conducted over 5,000 pre purchase surveys in addition to having conducted hundreds of boating accident investigations, including fires, sinkings, hull failures and machinery failure analysis.

Over forty years of knowledge and experience are brought to bear in following books. David Pascoe is the author of:

• " Mid Size Power Boats " (2003)
• " Buyers’ Guide to Outboard Boats " (2002)
• " Surveying Fiberglass Power Boats " (2001, 2nd Edition - 2005)
• " Marine Investigations " (2004).

In addition to readers in the United States, boaters and boat industry professionals worldwide from nearly 80 countries have purchased David Pascoe's books, since introduction of his first book in 2001.

In 2012, David Pascoe has retired from marine surveying business at age 65.

On November 23rd, 2018, David Pascoe has passed away at age 71.

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1969 Hatteras 53 Motor Yacht

Occoquan, Virginia

Make Hatteras

Model 53 Motor Yacht

Category Motor Yachts

Posted Over 1 Month

1969 Hatteras 53 Motor Yacht 1969 Hatteras 53 Classic MY Great live aboard or cruiser yacht.Powered by twin 871 Natural Detroit's with less 1000 hours. This yacht has seen a complete interior refresh in the last 2 years with many upgrades.  New 3500 inverter, 3 new bilge pumps, 3 new AC units, new galley and appliances, new windlass motor, 2 new vacu flush heads, 1 new electric head, new bridge upholstery, new Garmin 545 GPS.All furniture conveys, This has 3 staterooms, 3 heads, full galley down and a large salon. with a custom built all wood helm bench. This vessel needs to be seen to be appreciated. This vessel was Hatteras's show boat for 1969 with many custom upgrades on the motor's for the show!

1970 Hatteras 53 Motor Yacht

Bayport, Minnesota

1970 Hatteras 53 Motor Yacht 1970 Hatteras 53 Motor Yacht Great Boat!  Live aboard opportunity! Low price due to an electrical fire in the starboard engine room.  Vivere recently went through a major refit.  Unfortunately the boat had an electrical fire and is currently in dry dock.  She shows very well and  will be a great opportunity for a captain with some time to go through her systems.  Tender not included Call Rick Wondra

1980 Hatteras 53 Motor Yacht

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

1980 Hatteras 53 Motor Yacht 1980 Hatteras 53 MY,Interior recently redecorated. Satin teak interior refinished with beautiful high gloss finish. New carpet, bamboo floors in galley/heads, granite in galley, refrigerator, cooktop, top loading freezer, replaced all mattresses/soft goods, bimini/all exterior cushions, purasan, hot water heater, 50 inch TV with surround sound in salon, 42 inch TV on aft deck and master stateroom and 20 inch TV in galley. Stabilized. 15 kw and 8 kw generators. KVH sat TV antenna. Furuno radar. Autopilot. Anchor pulpit and windlass. Boston Whaler tender with new outboard. Kept undercover in fresh water for approximately 12 years.

1970 Hatteras 53 Classic Motor Yacht

St Petersburg, Florida

Model 53 Classic Motor Yacht

1970 Hatteras 53 Classic Motor Yacht "Amelia is a beautiful example of this timeless Jack Hargrave design. The large interior volume and practical arrangement plan have made the Hatteras 53 the most successful medium sized motor yacht ever built to date. Boasting lots of quality, very recent, upgrades, this is a very sound and capable yacht with many years of enjoyable boating life remaining.  Her paint, windows, bottom, interior, galley, electronics and mechanical's are all up to date and have recently been serviced or upgraded.

1972 Hatteras 53 Classic Motor Yacht

1976 Hatteras Motor Yacht

Punta Gorda, Florida

Model Motor Yacht

1976 Hatteras Motor Yacht Let's start this off with a bold statement! "Livin' A Dream" is not your typical Hatteras 53 Classic. She is in far better condition than many I have seen and is loaded with options and gear that other 53's don't have. She has the upgraded 8V71TI-435 HP engines that were overhauled in 2007 (700 hours since overhaul), Westmar Stabilizers, Remodeled and Upgraded Galley, Beautiful Hardwood Floors Throughout, New Cockpit and Fly Bridge Furniture, New Televisions in salon and on aft deck, Stacked Washer and Dryer, New Teak Composite Teak Decks. Don't miss this excellent opportunity to own a "Classic" Hatteras 53!!

1984 Hatteras Motor Yacht

1984 Hatteras Motor Yacht PRELIMINARY LISTING!53' Hatteras Motor Yacht "TERRA NOVA" has earned the distinction of being an industry classic whose comfortable ride and generous accommodations were seldom equaled by other cruising yachts. It is the standard by which other motor yachts in her size and price range are measured.

1973 Hatteras 53 Motoryacht

Gloucester Point, Virginia

Model 53 Motoryacht

1973 Hatteras 53 Motoryacht The 53 Hatteras Motor Yacht was the largest and most popular MY of her day. She offers the 3 stateroom 3 head layout with full salon, oversized galley and a full king bed in the master stateroom.

1984 Hatteras 53 Motor Yacht

Pasadena, Maryland

1984 Hatteras 53 Motor Yacht Some designs succeed so well in the marketplace that they earn the distinction of being industry classics. Such a boat is Sea Princess, a Hatteras 53 Motor Yacht, and still-popular cruising yacht whose comfortable ride and generous accommodations are seldom equaled by other cruising yachts of her era. Two decades in production, the Hatteras 53 MY quickly became the standard by which other motor yachts her size were measured. Sea Princess with her bi-level, three-stateroom, three-head floorplan is considered ideal in a motor yacht of this size, and the split enginerooms have since became a Hatteras trademark. Notable updates include the addition of stall showers to the aft guest head and forward head in 1975, a redesigned low-profile flybridge in 1978, an optional walkaround queen bed in the master stateroom in 1978, which Sea Princess has, and an increase in the fuel capacity (to 700 gallons) in 1980. The 435hp 8V71TIs will cruise Sea Princess at around 16 knots with a top speed of 19 knots. With 350 built, resale values for clean, well-equipped Hatteras 53 MYs remain strong in all markets. StabilizedBow ThrusterDripless Shaft LogsEngines have been COMPLETELY rebuilt from the blocks upEngines Recently RepaintedLess than 200 engine hours since complete rebuildComplete interior update in the last two (2) yearsNew Curtains and Valences - 2 yearsAll New Windows - 2 YearsCustom Lower DashNew Bottom Paint and Zincs - June 2014New Galley Tile Flooring w/custom Hatches to GeneratorNew GE Profile Avanti MicrowaveNew Stainless Steel Double Door RefrigeratorNew Stove Top

1983 Hatteras Classic Motor Yacht

Mandeville, Louisiana

Model Classic Motor Yacht

1983 Hatteras Classic Motor Yacht The still popular 53' Extended Deck-house model, "Nautical Miles", features the traditional Hatteras style and quality that you would expect, while taking maximum advantage of space. The full-width salon with extended entertainment area, three stateroom, three head, galley down layout meet the accommodations needed in an extensive cruising or live-aboard yacht.  When it comes to entertaining guests, the galley with full size appliances and adequate counter & storage space and dinette opposite is great for informal meals.  Trademark walk-in separate engine rooms, molded fiberglass table concealing aft deck A/C system, NEW canvas on upper helm & bridge deck, NEW Isinglass on aft deck and the hydraulic swim platform, doubling the size of the already large swim deck, are a few of the features that set this boat apart from the rest. Don't miss out on the opportunity to own this fresh water kept, clean vessel with good service records at such a competitive price!

1972 Hatteras Motor Yacht

Oriental, North Carolina

Category Powerboats

1972 Hatteras Motor Yacht The legendary Hatteras 53' Motor Yacht is one of the most successful designs and is considered to be a true classic in yachting circles worldwide.  Built tough on a modified V hull and offering the comfortable 3 stateroom,  3 head layout, she has a timeless design and is an extremely popular boat in today's market. Accommodations with multi-level spaces that give this yacht a flow that works for the ideal live aboard cruiser or 2nd home on the water.Her unequaled construction and heavy displacement shows that Hatteras spared no expense in the lamination schedule, mechanical design, or the fit and finish.  This is exactly why a 44-year-old Hatteras can be a far better investment then a newer and lighter production boat decades younger.  It’s no wonder why the 53MY quickly became the standard by which other motor yachts her size were measured.   On her main flush deck, she has a spacious upper salon with an inside lower helm station, a fully enclosed aft deck “sun porch”, and a large open and airy extended flybridge including an upper helm station.Below you will find a large galley down with updated residential full sized appliances, dining for multiple guests and 3 generous staterooms, each with their own generously sized head. Separate walk in engine and mechanical spaces and storage galore. No Regrets is truly a classic yacht that has been continually updated and is a pleasure to show.

1973 Hatteras 58 Yacht Fisherman

Stockton, California

Model 58 Yacht Fisherman

1973 Hatteras 58 Yacht Fisherman The 58's cockpit makes her a more versatile and better handling boat than the 53 MY, and the additional fuel capacity results in a GREATER CRUISING RANGE. Belowdecks, her three-stateroom, galley-down floorplan is the same as the 53MY with the helm open to the salon and separate walk-in engine rooms. The Aft deck is sheltered by a bridge overhang and fitted with wing doors for wind and spray protection. She is powered with the Detroit Diesel 8V-71TI's which cruise at 16-17 knots. Still a popular yacht in spite of her age, resale values remain quite strong. This boat is loaded with the following: Detroit Diesel's 8V71 twins Dual gen set 10kw/15kw Cruse-air A/C  Helm Station electronincs... Danforth compass, West marine VHF radio,  Humminbird depth and fish finder TCRID-1,Garmin GPS-Maps, Side Power thruster with Remote, rudder guage, tru charge inverter, Newmar batt charger, electric windlass, Davit system  Loaded with amenities, 2 RCA flat screens, A 32" Toshiba flat-screen in salon.   Maytag washer and dryer combo Sharp microwave , Full size refrigerator, Whirlpool 19 gal water heater  This boat shows like new, Comes with an Avon dinghy with stands on roof of boat with davit.

1977 Hatteras Motoryacht

Beaufort, North Carolina

Model Motoryacht

1977 Hatteras Motoryacht Originally listed at 159,000 but seller to sell and close by 12/31. His loss-YOUR GAIN!  Absolutely the nicest Hatteras 53 I have ever been on.  100% ready to go!  Call for details and make an offer!   The sellers have kept LIBERTY as original as possible and their loving care and meticulous maintenance is obvious.  LIBERTY was on the Great Lakes for over 30 years and the current owners have owned her since 2005 keeping her in a covered slip for the last several years.  The Hatteras 53 MY was introduced in the 1970s and was considered an excellent yacht-aside from her rugged construction and traditional profile is her spacious and very comfortable accommodations.  Built on a beamy modified V-hull with a deep keel, the 53 was considered a luxurious motor yacht in an era when Hatteras Yachts were considered the upscale yacht to own.  The three-stateroom floor plan is arranged with the galley down and split engine rooms which flank the corridor leading to the master stateroom.  The lower helm and pilot house is completely open to the large salon which provides the Captain with an excellent panoramic view.  The aft deck is enclosed with aft curtains and a hard top.  The aft deck is a perfect spot for entertainment and relaxation.  Wing doors open to the wide side decks and the huge flybridge has the extended bridge where a crowd can sit and relax.  The flybridge overhangs partially protect the side decks for sun and rain.  Perfect for a cruising, entertaining, or live aboard.  The 53 MY offers more living space and more storage space than you would expect in a 53-ft. motor yacht.  One reason is the 15 10 beam.  The other-its a Hatteras!  As most yachting enthusiasts know, no one can treat you to the luxuries on home on the water a way Hatteras can.  Knowing design and tasteful executions are reflected throughout the entire lower levels.     LIBERTY is a beautiful and well cared for example of the 53 MY.  Her current owners change of plans dictates her sale.  Only a personal walk through tour will do LIBERTY justice.  Contact the listing broker for a personal tour.

Hatteras 50 Motor Yacht Restored Classic Recent Survey Liveaboard Twin Diesels

West Chester, Pennsylvania

Model 50 Motoryacht

Length 53.0

Best Offer Available1965 Hatteras 50 Motoryacht Top Line InformationYear:1965VIN:000001965HATTERASMake:HatterasStock:C14HHATTERASModel:50 MotoryachtCondition:Pre-OwnedHull:FiberglassLength:53 ftExterior:WhiteInterior:TanEngine:1965 Other GM Naturals Twin inboard/outboardAdditional Photos* * * Click Photos to Enlarge * * ** * * Click Photos to Enlarge * * *DescriptionLOWEST PRICE HATTERAS MOTOR YACHT WELL MAINTAINED LOADED WITH UPGRADES Thank you for taking a moment to view our latest Yacht offering. This Classic 1965 Hatteras 50 Motoryacht is a quality-built Motoryacht from one of America's premier builders. This exceptional Hatteras offers a lavish interior with an expansive salon and boasts a large galley with dinette and home-sized appliances. She offers three spacious staterooms one forward and two aft. The master aft stateroom is extremely spacious and comfortable, with an island queen bed, complete head with a newer shower. The forward stateroom is spacious with abundant storage, entertainment center, and ensuite head. Without doubt, the Hatteras 50/53 Motor Yacht is the most successful medium sized motor yacht ever built, with over 600 of them between their various incarnations. They were in production from 1965 to 1989, a full twenty-four years. This yachts enduring popularity comes from a combination of excellent quality, good design, and a great use of space. Power is sufficient for pleasure cruising with a pair of 8V71 Naturals. Whether as a summer home or a vacation getaway, this boat has been meticulously maintained and run every season. This boat runs as well as it looks. The hulls and superstructure are built like a tank with the bottoms about an inch thick with balsa cored sides and decks. These are first rate production motor yachts. Service requirements are relatively minor if the previous owner has kept up with maintenance. Virtually any yard can work on these boats and is familiar with them. That's the advantage of long-term production. With her 15'10" beam this is a big 50 footer and the layout takes maximum advantage of that space. Most people love the galley down layout with the dinette opposite which is great for informal meals. The galley is big enough, and well enough equipped with a full sized range top, while still having adequate counter space as well as plenty of storage space. The owner's stateroom is more than adequate and the guest staterooms are ample as well. Heads and shower size is more than adequate. The Hatteras 50 Motor Yacht is large enough to provide extremely comfortable liveaboard features, yet can still be owner operated. This standard accommodation arrangement provides three large staterooms, an aft master, mid guest and a forward staff or guest, all with ensuite heads.. This vessel is truly pristine in looks, exceptionally equipped and is meticulously professionally maintained. Accomodations SALON, MAIN DECK Salon access is via port or starboard side sliding doors. The large Salon is the nucleus of this popular vessel. The distinct Lower Helm is situated in the forward quarter and has been redesigned to incorporate well with the living area for time spent underway or at dock. The salon is ample sized and features a comfortable convertible sofa and flat screen TV. All windows feature blinds. The headliner and carpet were replaced in the summer of 2005. The salon has 1 newer AC/heater unit ensuring a comfortable environment no matter the time of year. The lower helm includes engine synchronizers, newer Standard Horizon Navigation and Radar with east coast maps. VHF radio in the panel port of the helm. In the overhead panel is the remote control for the 1 mile searchlight, controls for the 3 electric windshield wipers and Buell air horn with air supplied from a dedicated compressor on the port engine. AFT DECK The canvas enclosed aft deck (new 2007) is accessed through dual French teak doors with fresh varnish in 2014. The side rails were also refinished in 2014 with fresh varnish. The aft deck also has a Cruisair Heater/ Air Conditioner to allow for extended season and cool environment on hot summer days. Modern casual entertaining space includes all weather wicker sectional with tan cushions, a colorful rug and coffee tables. Folding chairs and teak casual table provide a comfortable area to socialize during nice weather. The swim platform has a swing down teak ladder. Access to the rudder hydraulics and associated hardware is located below decks. FORWARD STATEROOM The Forward Guest Stateroom has upper and lower berths to starboard and a fully renovated ensuite head with shower. A very large access hatch provides significant ventilation and light for this compartment. This room has its own air conditioner/heater system. AFT STATEROOM Walk around queen bed is located in this room including an ensuite head with new molded shower. Significant storage drawers with bedside tables and a large double door hanging closet. A dressing table with ample lighting is in the forward port corner. GUEST STATEROOM Two twin beds combine with a pull out trundle to convert to queen sleeping accommodations. Closet has been upgrade to ensuite head with shower and vacuflush toilet. LAUNDRY ROOM The hall bath has been converted to a Laundry room with full size washer (new 2014) and electric 220 volt dryer. Mechanical Equipment: The Hatteras 50 foot motoryacht is known for its unique dual, stand-up engine rooms. Fore and aft doors provide convenient access to the main engines, hot water heater, hydraulic steering components and Compressors for the CruiseAire A/C units. GALLEY Down a spiral staircase from the saloon is the fully equipped galley. A dinette is to starboard and will fold down to accommodate sleeping for 2. Full Size Refrigerator and Full size four burner stove and oven Microwave oven Recent Maintenance, Upgrades and Improvements Made (Not your Average 1965 Hatteras):Rewired all 110 electric with new wiring, GFCI outlets and breaker boardsNew 12 volt breaker board for house lightsCore bottom of Balsa (used to 1972 by Hatteras in bottoms) from Chines to Strigners in a 'U' pattern from behind the engine rooms all the way around the aft. Replaced with divinicell system and all new fiberglass.New grounding plates and engine thru hullsCored Transom below water line, replaced with fiberglassIn aft area where rudders are, wrapped fiberglass from transom under bottom beyond ruddersSolid fiberglass used in areas of struts and intermediate struts as wellAll unnecessary thru hulls eliminated in bottom so that only the engines, gen set, a/c systems, holding tanks, forward raw water head and 2 holding tank overboards remainPeeled bottom (no blisters), epiglassed and barrier coatedNew helm windows, all new custom structural supports at helmNew galley windows, Solid fiberglass wrap around galley windowsAll new subflooring system aft of engine roomsVacuflush heads with san-x system installed aft with 2 heads Raritan Sea-era head with Lectra San installed forward w/ electric flushCustom Laundry fit-out in former hall guest headRear 2 staterooms with custom fit-out - queen aft, double in guestNew fiberglass shower in master headCustom designed shower-in head installed in guest stateroomOriginal front hatch rehabilitatedNew 220 electric service for cook top and dryerNew 12 volt wiring and service for all heads installedNew custom foam and bed cushions in forward and guest stateroomsNew custom teak railsNew custom wing wallsNew Hatteras dodger board sidesNew dunnage box lids/trimAft deck hard top removed, re-cored, lighted and reinstalledAft deck escape hatch removed, deck re-cored where neededBomar escape hatch installed in place of center port light masterRe-chrome most vents, fittings for railsPainted decks - took down to original Hatteras primer removing all built up layers of paint and epoxyNew aft deck CruiseAir air conditioningNew galley CruiseAir air conditioningCustom Aft Deck enclosure with screensNew fly bridge wind screen with stainless grab barsRehab fly bridge Bimini structureRefit forward stateroom walls by removing wall paper, varnish woodInstall side wall system where no walls existed under wallpaperKVH satellite television installationNew radar/GPSReplace splash rails with custom mahogany splash railsNew custom built scuppers added on aft deckRebuilt hornsTook fly bridge decks down to original Hatteras primer removing all built up layers in preparation for full paint. Painted in 2011 and hull taken down to original Hatteras paint coat, so no multiple layersFull Awlgrip paint, add custom built pulpit and electric anchor systemCore decks where needed, jack up fly bridge and rehab with original Hatteras bedding between deck and consoleAll new canvas protection covers for pulpit, spotlight, windlass, helm windows At our dealership we work very hard to accurately describe our vehicles through text descriptions and elaborate photos. When you purchase a pre-owned vehicle it is not a new vehicle. Any used vehicle can have normal wear and blemishes. Before placing a bid please read the descriptions thoroughly and view all of the pictures. We encourage you to contact us directly and welcome a pre-purchase inspection. Please contact our team directly for more details. Boat InformationSpecificationsCapacity Persons:Sleep Capacity:LOA:Draft:Beam:351050 ft4.5 in15.5 ftEngineFuel Type:DieselTrailerYear:0 Included Standard EquipmentInteriorInterior in excellent conditionExteriorExterior in excellent conditionBoatAir ConditioningBimini TopCompassDepth FinderDry StorageGPSGeneratorHeating SystemMicrowaveNavigation LightsRefrigeratorStereoTVToilet Hours of OperationMon: Tue: Wed: Thu: Fri: Sat: Sun: By appt By appt By appt By appt By appt By appt Closed Vehicle Values Travel We are located at 1281 King Road, Suite 400 in West Chester, Pennsylvania 19380. West Chester is a suburb of Philadelphia, PA and is located about 30 minutes from the Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) Our building is at the intersection of King Road and Phoenixville Pike. Please call us for directions or with any questions you may have. We look forward to your visit and would love to hear from you when you are coming so we may set a representative's time aside for your visit. That said, walk in's are always welcome as well.Vehicle History Insurance Transfer of Title and RiskWe insure the vehicles on our lot during the time we have them available for sale. Upon completion of the financial elements of the transaction (you paying us), we encourage you to insure the vehicle from that date forward. We bear NO RESPONSIBILITY for anything that happens to your vehicle once it is out of our control. Vehicles left at our facility for more than 3 days after payment will not be covered by our insurance unless previous arrangements have been made in writing prior to payment. WarrantyBalance of Factory WarrantyWe estimate factory warranty expiration dates using vehicle production dates and Carfax information. We are not responsible for factory warranty expiration dates, remaining warranty time, type, validity, or other information. If you want to be certain of the exact warranty expiration date, terms, validity, etc., please verify this information with a certified franchise dealer of the applicable car make. In the course of business, we try to match our risk with areas where we have control over our service level. We hope you understand this. TermsPayment Types:Certified Funds and Institutional FinancingFees:Our auctions have no hidden fees. All in State vehicles are subject to a $112 Documentary fee and out of State vehicles are subject to a $133 Documentary fee. This fee covers the paperwork involved in transferring a vehicle into your name. It applies to dealers, wholesalers, international transactions, priests, you get the gist. We also offer a 30 day transit tag for buyers from outside of PA. This tag is available at a cost to you of $55 and we will need a valid insurance card and driver's license to issue this tag. The last optional service is a Vehicle Prep Package. We offer a Deluxe Detail for $185 which includes the vehicle to be detailed professionally and a full tank of premium fuel when you pick it up (vehicles over 25 gallons may not apply). This may sound odd to you, but we often ship cars, in which case they are sent with very little fuel at the request of the shipping company. Terms:We require a $500 non-refundable deposit via Paypal within 24 hours of auctions close. This will hold the car for you and you exclusively for up to 7 days while you gather your funds or finalize your financing. We will refuse any other offers on the vehicle and will begin preparing the vehicle and documents for your delivery. Any financing arrangements are strictly between you and the lender and do not impact your contract to purchase the vehicle. The deposit is not refundable if you change your mind or if you cannot obtain financing on the vehicle. Should you need us to hold the car beyond the week, we ask for a deposit of $500 for every $10,000 of vehicle value. This will protect you as well as us. This deposit is the only liquidated damages you would be expected to forfeit should you fail to follow through with our contract to purchase the vehicle. Please call us at (610)644-6112 before bidding to inquire about any special arrangements outside of the terms listed above. TransportFor 50 years DAS has been the industry leader - providing quality vehicle relocation services.DAS owns and operates its own fleetDAS has dedicated customer service repsDAS provides online satellite trackingDAS provides choice of open or enclosed carriersDAS offers true Door-to-Door service optionsCall Today! 800.242.6413Texas Auto Shipping is a fully licensed vehicle shipping company that works with dealerships and direct customers Nationwide. We offer "door-to-door" low-cost shipping services using enclosed and open trailers.We work with several shipping companies and are quite pleased to assist you in getting quotes and arranging pickup of the vehicle. That said, any shipping contract is between you and the shipping company selected. Car Connections USA, Inc and its employees, directors and managers bear no resposibility for delays in shipping, damage to or loss of the vehicle once it is in the shippers control or any other liability related to the shipment of your vehicle. When the shipper picks the vehicle up at our facility, we will review the condition of the vehicle with the driver and will sign a Bill of Lading describing any deficiencies or cosmetic blemishes noted during our walkaround. Many shippers try to protect their liability by marking the Bill of Lading as though the car has hundreds of imperfections. We will not allow this to happen. We encourage you to examine the vehicle closely upon its arrival and to take up any concerns about damage or cosmetic imperfections at the time of arrival BEFORE SIGNING THE BILL OF LADING. Once you sign the Bill of Lading, the shipper is realeased from liability and you are on your own. Should you find surprise damage and see that it is on the Bill of Lading, please contact us promptly and email us the Bill of Lading. We will compare it to our copy and notify you of any discrepancies. Some shippers damage a vehicle and simply document the damage on the Bill of Lading as though it existed at the time they picked it up. We describe our vehicles and find it VERY unlikely that you would find a surprise upon arrival. About Us Car Connections USA, Inc was founded in 2005 by Dave Coughlin. Car Connections USA, Inc was founded in an effort to fix much of what we believe is wrong with the car industry. Dave graduated from the Wharton School of Business at The University of Pennsylvania in 1996. After graduation, Dave spent 6 years working in Public Accounting and Consulting for PricewaterhouseCoopers,LLP. A Word From Our Founder: During my tenure at PwC, people would often ask me to help them find, buy or sell cars. It frustrated me to no end to have only limited ability to help people negotiate. Frankly, I was disgusted by the lack of knowledge and professionalism in the automobile industry. In 2002, I resigned my position with PwC to chase my dream in the automobile industry. I committed all of my resources to building an automobile business based upon knowledge, integrity and value. Today, our Dealership provides these three factors to our clients. We offer you our knowledge at no cost. If you have a question about a car you own or are considering buying, we encourage you to contact us for advice. We offer integrity by giving honest advice and honest descriptions of the cars we sell. If you ask us to compare one of our cars and another one you’re considering, we will give you accurate data about both cars to help you decide upon the right one. Value is offered in our low prices. We sell our cars consistently for thousands below franchise dealer prices. How much are you willing to pay for marble floors and fancy showrooms? We operate on a low overhead model that enables us to sell cars with minimal markup. We know your time is valuable and we appreciate your taking time to learn more about our organization. Please feel free to contact us with any questions you might have. We are looking forward to making your next car buying experience a positive one! Car Connections USA1281 King Road, Suite 400West Chester, Pennsylvania 19380 ©2003-2014AutoRevo- All Rights Reserved Auction counter powered byAutoRevo Dealer Websites and eBay Templates Powered by AutoRevo

Hatteras 50 Motoryacht Restored Classic Majestic Well Maintained Recent Survey

Length 50.0

Thank you for taking a moment to view our latest Yacht offering. This Classic 1965 Hatteras 50 Motoryacht is a quality-built Motoryacht from one of America's premier builders. This exceptional Hatteras offers a lavish interior with an expansive salon and boasts a large galley with dinette and home-sized appliances. She offers three spacious staterooms one forward and two aft. The master aft stateroom is extremely spacious and comfortable, with an island queen bed, complete head with a newer shower. The forward stateroom is spacious with abundant storage, entertainment center, and ensuite head. Without doubt, the Hatteras 50/53 Motor Yacht is the most successful medium sized motor yacht ever built, with over 600 of them between their various incarnations. They were in production from 1965 to 1989, a full twenty-four years. This yacht’s enduring popularity comes from a combination of excellent quality, good design, and a great use of space. Power is sufficient for pleasure cruising with a pair of 8V71 Naturals. Whether as a summer home or a vacation getaway, this boat has been meticulously maintained and run every season. This boat runs as well as it looks. The hulls and superstructure are built like a tank with the bottoms about an inch thick with balsa cored sides and decks. These are first rate production motor yachts. Service requirements are relatively minor if the previous owner has kept up with maintenance. Virtually any yard can work on these boats and is familiar with them. That's the advantage of long-term production. With her 15'10" beam this is a big 50 footer and the layout takes maximum advantage of that space. Most people love the galley down layout with the dinette opposite which is great for informal meals. The galley is big enough, and well enough equipped with a full sized range top, while still having adequate counter space as well as plenty of storage space. The owner's stateroom is more than adequate and the guest staterooms are ample as well. Heads and shower size is more than adequate. The Hatteras 50 Motor Yacht is large enough to provide extremely comfortable liveaboard features, yet can still be owner operated. This standard accommodation arrangement provides three large staterooms, an aft master, mid guest and a forward staff or guest, all with ensuite heads.. This vessel is truly pristine in looks, exceptionally equipped and is meticulously professionally maintained. Accomodations SALON, MAIN DECK Salon access is via port or starboard side sliding doors. The large Salon is the nucleus of this popular vessel. The distinct Lower Helm is situated in the forward quarter and has been redesigned to incorporate well with the living area for time spent underway or at dock. The salon is ample sized and features a comfortable convertible sofa and flat screen TV. All windows feature blinds. The headliner and carpet were replaced in the summer of 2005. The salon has 1 newer AC/heater unit ensuring a comfortable environment no matter the time of year. The lower helm includes engine synchronizers, newer Standard Horizon Navigation and Radar with east coast maps. VHF radio in the panel port of the helm. In the overhead panel is the remote control for the 1 mile searchlight, controls for the 3 electric windshield wipers and Buell air horn with air supplied from a dedicated compressor on the port engine. AFT DECK The canvas enclosed aft deck (new 2007) is accessed through dual French teak doors with fresh varnish in 2014. The side rails were also refinished in 2014 with fresh varnish. The aft deck also has a Cruisair Heater/ Air Conditioner to allow for extended season and cool environment on hot summer days. Modern casual entertaining space includes all weather wicker sectional with tan cushions, a colorful rug and coffee tables. Folding chairs and teak casual table provide a comfortable area to socialize during nice weather. The swim platform has a swing down teak ladder. Access to the rudder hydraulics and associated hardware is located below decks. FORWARD STATEROOM The Forward Guest Stateroom has upper and lower berths to starboard and a fully renovated ensuite head with shower. A very large access hatch provides significant ventilation and light for this compartment. This room has its own air conditioner/heater system. AFT STATEROOM Walk around queen bed is located in this room including an ensuite head with new molded shower. Significant storage drawers with bedside tables and a large double door hanging closet. A dressing table with ample lighting is in the forward port corner. GUEST STATEROOM Two twin beds combine with a pull out trundle to convert to queen sleeping accommodations. Closet has been upgrade to ensuite head with shower and vacuflush toilet. LAUNDRY ROOM The hall bath has been converted to a Laundry room with full size washer (new 2014) and electric 220 volt dryer. Mechanical Equipment: The Hatteras 50 foot motoryacht is known for it’s unique dual, stand-up engine rooms. Fore and aft doors provide convenient access to the main engines, hot water heater, hydraulic steering components and Compressors for the CruiseAire A/C units. GALLEY Down a spiral staircase from the saloon is the fully equipped galley. A dinette is to starboard and will fold down to accommodate sleeping for 2. Full Size Refrigerator and Full size four burner stove and oven Microwave oven Recent Maintenance, Upgrades and Improvements Made (Not your Average 1965 Hatteras):Rewired all 110 electric with new wiring, GFCI outlets and breaker boardsNew 12 volt breaker board for house lightsCore bottom of Balsa (used to 1972 by Hatteras in bottoms) from Chines to Strigners in a 'U' pattern from behind the engine rooms all the way around the aft. Replaced with divinicell system and all new fiberglass.New grounding plates and engine thru hullsCored Transom below water line, replaced with fiberglassIn aft area where rudders are, wrapped fiberglass from transom under bottom beyond ruddersSolid fiberglass used in areas of struts and intermediate struts as wellAll unnecessary thru hulls eliminated in bottom so that only the engines, gen set, a/c systems, holding tanks, forward raw water head and 2 holding tank overboards remainPeeled bottom (no blisters), epiglassed and barrier coatedNew helm windows, all new custom structural supports at helmNew galley windows, Solid fiberglass wrap around galley windowsAll new subflooring system aft of engine roomsVacuflush heads with san-x system installed aft with 2 heads Raritan Sea-era head with Lectra San installed forward w/ electric flushCustom Laundry fit-out in former hall guest headRear 2 staterooms with custom fit-out - queen aft, double in guestNew fiberglass shower in master headCustom designed shower-in head installed in guest stateroomOriginal front hatch rehabilitatedNew 220 electric service for cook top and dryerNew 12 volt wiring and service for all heads installedNew custom foam and bed cushions in forward and guest stateroomsNew custom teak railsNew custom wing wallsNew Hatteras dodger board sidesNew dunnage box lids/trimAft deck hard top removed, re-cored, lighted and reinstalledAft deck escape hatch removed, deck re-cored where neededBomar escape hatch installed in place of center port light masterRe-chrome most vents, fittings for railsPainted decks - took down to original Hatteras primer removing all built up layers of paint and epoxyNew aft deck CruiseAir air conditioningNew galley CruiseAir air conditioningCustom Aft Deck enclosure with screensNew fly bridge wind screen with stainless grab barsRehab fly bridge Bimini structureRefit forward stateroom walls by removing wall paper, varnish woodInstall side wall system where no walls existed under wallpaperKVH satellite television installationNew radar/GPSReplace splash rails with custom mahogany splash railsNew custom built scuppers added on aft deckRebuilt hornsTook fly bridge decks down to original Hatteras primer removing all built up layers in preparation for full paint. Painted in 2011 and hull taken down to original Hatteras paint coat, so no multiple layersFull Awlgrip paint, add custom built pulpit and electric anchor systemCore decks where needed, jack up fly bridge and rehab with original Hatteras bedding between deck and consoleAll new canvas protection covers for pulpit, spotlight, windlass, helm windows1965 Hatteras 50 Motoryacht Included Standard EquipmentFeaturesCapacity: 35Sleep Capacity: 10Overall Length: 50 ftDraft: 4.5 inBeam: 15.5 ftEngineFuel Type: DieselFuel Capacity: - gallons

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