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1978 Hatteras 53 Convertible

Huntington Beach, California

$79,500

Undoubtedly, the 53 Hatteras Convertible is one of the most popular large sport fish ever built due to a combination of excellent quality, good design and a fair price. 

 The hulls and superstructure were built like a tank with the bottoms being about an inch thick with balsa cored sides and decks. With her 15'10" beam this is a big 53 footer and the layout takes maximum advantage of that space. The strong suit of the layout is a huge cockpit, salon and bridge, as is appropriate for a real sport fisherman. Most of the 53 Convertible’s weight is further aft, which helps her performance, particularly in a short 3’ chop where most boats of her size have trouble. Being built like a tank with a deep entry hull means that this boat doesn't bob around like a cork. She's a slow roller with a smooth ride.

One of Hatteras's best designs. Hard core battle wagon with high bow and low cockpit for fishing. Powered with 8V71 TI diesels, Dinghy Included, Generator, Would make a great fishing/ cruising boat or fishing condo on the water. Haul and Bottom Painted August 2023.

Possible Slip Transfer

SELLER WANTS BOAT SOLD

Disclaimer

Listed by Yorath Yachts

THIS BOAT IS SUBJECT TO AN EXCLUSIVE LISTING AGREEMENT WITH YORATH YACHTS (562) 592-3320 AND IS NOT OFFERED FOR SALE BY PORTANOVA YACHTS. Portanova Yachts is merely providing this information in an effort to represent you as a buyer in the purchase of this vessel.

Basic Boat Info

Boat Name: HONCHO
Make: Hatteras
Model: 53 Convertible
Year: 1978
Condition: Used
Category: Power
Construction: Fiberglass
Boat Hull ID: HATAL4891178
Has Hull ID: Yes

Dimensions

Length: 53 ft / 16.15 m
Length Overall: 53 ft / 16.15 m
Beam: 16 ft / 4.88 m

Engines / Speed

Engines: 2
Engine #1 Specs:
  • Make: Detroit Diesel
  • Model: 8V71
  • Drive Type: Direct
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Engine Power: 450hp
  • Type: Inboard
  • Engine Hours: 1800
  • Engine Location: Port
Engine #2 Specs:
  • Make: Detroit Diesel
  • Model: 8V71
  • Drive Type: Direct
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Engine Power: 450hp
  • Type: Inboard
  • Engine Hours: 1500
  • Engine Location: Starboard
Total Engine Power: 900hp

Other

Heads Count: 2
Drive Type: Direct
Boat Class: Convertible Boats, Sports Fishing Boats

Accommodations

FORWARD IS VEE-BERTH CABIN WITH OVER AND UNDER BUNKS TO PORT AND BUILT-IN STORAGE AND LOCKER TO STBD. THEN AFT TO STBD IS GUEST HEAD WITH WET SHOWER STALL. ACROSS TO PORTIS THE MASTER STATEROOM WITH QUEEN L WALK AROUND AND HANGING LOCKERS. THE MASTER HEAD IS COMPLETE WITH SEPERATE STALL SHOWER. THEN AFT TO STBD AGAIN IS THE DOWN GALLEY COMPLETE WITH FULL REFRIGERATOR AND LOTS OF STORAGE, IN FRONT OF THE GALLEY IS THE DOWN DINETTE THAT SITS FOUR PEOPLE OR SLEEPS TWO. THEN UP THREE STEPS IS THE MAIN SALON WITH NEW CARPET AND VERY TASTEFUL LEATHER SOFA AND CHAIR. THE ENTERTAINMENT CENTER IS MOUNTED FORWARD TO PORT AND AFT TO STBD IS BAR AND SERVING COUNTER. THE COCKPIT IS SPACIOUS WITH TWO PIECE TRANSOM DOOR AND CENTER MOUNTED BAIT TANK THE BULKHEAD HAS COCKPIT STEERING WHEEL AND CONTROLS, AND ACCROSS TO STBD. IS THE TACKLE AND CLEANING STATION. THE BRIDGE IS SET UP TOURNAMENT STYLE WITH THE CAPTAIN'S CHAIRS AFT AND SEATING FOR FIVE AROUND THE FRONT OF THE BRIDGE.

Galley
  • PRINCESS THREE BURNER STOVE AND OVEN
  • SHARP MICROWAVE OVEN
  • COFFEEMAKER
  • STAND UP REFER/FREEZER
  • FULL DINETTE
Electronics
  • FURUNO RADAR (ORIGINAL)
  • REGENCY POLARIS VHF AND AUTOMATIC DIRECTION FINDER
  • GLENDENNING ENGINE SYNCHRONIZERS
  • BENMAR AUTOPILOT
  • LOUDHAILER
  • INTERCOM
  • SEATEMP
  • TRIMTABS
Electrical
  • WESTERBEKE 15 kW GENERATOR W/ 1330 HRS.
  • (8) 8 VOLT BATTERIES
  • LEWCO SIX STAGE BATTERY CHARGER
  • DUAL RAYCOR FUEL FILTERS FOR EACH
  • ENGINE WITH BALL VALVE
  • DUAL OIL FILTERS PER ENGINE
  • ELECTRIC HEADS WITH MACERATOR
  • MANUAL SHUTDOWNS
  • REMOTE WINDLASS FROM BRIDGE
  • T.V. ANTENNA ON ARCH
  • INSTAPRESSURE WATER SYSTEM
  • SONY 19" COLOR T.V.
  • MITSUBISHI VCR
  • FULL STEREO EQUALIZERS AND CD PLAYER
DISCLAIMER

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

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