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1976 Hatteras 53 Convertible

Islamorada, Florida

"What made us fall in love with this 1976 53' Convertible Sportfish was that almost all the salon features are original.... and in great shape, From the gorgeous Afromosia Teak throughout to the like-new headliners, Corian countertops, etc, etc. We were fortunate to find one of the few Salon Level open concept kitchen- I hated the idea of being stuck in a below floor kitchen- I love being where the action is, talking to our guests while making dinner or cocktails. There is so much counter space.

There are three staterooms all with their own ensuite baths. I went a little crazy decorating each room. The Master has nautical blues and yellows, the starboard stateroom has salmon and aqua blue starfish and shell patterns and the bow stateroom is more neutral- so as not to offend hardcore fishermen! It has been so great that there are showers and heads in each stateroom- this would be a great charter boat.

My husband loves it because Hatteras is still in business in New Bern, North Carolina (USA!!!!!) and is willing to help him in any way they can in technical and historical support as he seeks to tenaciously restore his "baby" to its original condition.

As an open water fishing boat, my husband, a lifelong fisherman, loves it for its seaworthiness and comfort even when seas pick up, not to mention the reliability of getting him and his mate of 50 years safely to and from the fishing grounds. The Hatteras is the "Cadillac Kind" of fishing boat; built like a tank- the 1976 hull is solid fiberglass- no foam.

Hatteras has built a reputation for bulletproof construction. The hulls bottom is solid fiberglass, no absorbent foam core to be found. Hatteras looks at boat building as an art, doing it better and building it stronger. The Hatteras legend began at Cape Hatteras where winds can blow almost as fiercely as hurricanes and the Diamond Shoals are home to some of the most turbulent and untamed waters in the Atlantic. Hatteras accomplished their goal to build a boat that would handle these waters and yet be friendly to the hard-core fisherman. Hatteras boats are a legend; become a part of that legend.

new twin disc transmission on port side - many recent upgrades

(And he loves it because of the 34 tons of PURE ADRENALIN RUSH!!) - huge price reduction - bargain opportunity

Basic Boat Info

Make: Hatteras
Model: 53 Convertible
Year: 1976
Condition: Used
Category: Power
Construction: Fiberglass
Boat Hull ID: HATCN53SF076
Has Hull ID: Yes

Dimensions

Length: 53 ft
Length Overall: 53 ft
Beam: 16 ft
Max Draft: 4 ft
Cabins Count: 3

Engines / Speed

Engines: 2
Engine #1 Specs:
  • Make: Detroit Diesel
  • Model: 12V71TI
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Engine Power: 650hp
  • Type: Inboard
  • Engine Hours: 534
Engine #2 Specs:
  • Make: Detroit Diesel
  • Model: 1271TI
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Engine Power: 650hp
  • Type: Inboard
  • Engine Hours: 515
Total Engine Power: 1,300hp

Tanks

Fuel Tank Capacity: 1,130 gal
Water Tank Capacity: 250 gal
Holding Tank Capacity: 180 gal

Other

Heads Count: 3
Boat Class: Sports Fishing Boats

Contact

Frank D. Gordon
Frank Gordon Yacht Sales

Office

Frank Gordon Yacht Sales
2300 E. Las Olas Blvd. Suite 3E
Fort Lauderdale, FL, US, 33301
Tel:954-462-0594
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.



Recent Upgrades and Maintenance

In 2020-

1.) Installed a new fuel system 2.) New batteries 3.) New tinting on windows 4.) Window blinds in salon 5.) New chrome control levers on bridge and tuna tower 6.) New upholstery on knee rails in cockpit 7.) New canvas covering over bridge 8.) Serviced engines and generator 9.) Repaired and restrung outriggers.   In 2021 1.) Installed factory rebuilt TwinDisc port transmission with new pump and hoses 2.) Installed new starboard transmission pump with new hoses 3.) New prop-shaft seals/bushings 4.) Props serviced and aligned 5.) All new hoses and stainless steel clamps throughout engine room 6.) removed water cooling manifolds and acid washed and drilled out every hole in cooling radiators 7.) replaced two bilge pumps.   Work currently being completed: 1.) New pumps, hoses and brass water strainer for AC unit 2.) Installing new Salon carpet 3.) Installing new All-Grip on cockpit floor 4.) Finish paining engine room

Accommodations
  • Three staterooms each with their own ensuite baths
  • Queen Master to Port
  • Over/under berths Starboard
  • Bow stateroom has over/under berths and ensuite head
  • Queen sofa bed in salon

Salon
  • Queen sofa bed
  • Wet bar with Corian countertops
  • Electrical panel
  • Overhead handrail
  • Smart TV
  • Forced heating and AC
  • Engine room door below steps in main salon floor
Galley
  • Dinette on main salon deck
  • Corian countertops with extensive counter space
  • Stainless steel sink
  • Separate low profile refrigerator and freezer
  • Jenn-aire flat top stove with interchangeable grill
  • Jenn-aire oven
  • Litton microwave
  • Built-in blender
  • Aframosa teak cabinets
Electronics
  • Garmin 740S GPS Plotter
  • Furuno RD30 Radar
  • Raytheon 850V Fish Finder Recorder
  • ICom M504 VHF
  • ICom SS Band 3600
  • Horizon Intrepid VHF
  • Autopilot
  • Compass
Electrical
  • Onan Generator 15kW
  • 110 V, 220 V AC
  • Battery Parallel Switch
  • New Battery Charger
  • New Batteries 2020
Fishing Equipment
  • Built-in Transom Fish Box/Live Well
  • Twin Overhead Custom Teaser Reels
  • Heavy Duty Aluminum Triple Spreader Outriggers
  • Tackle Drawers and Storage
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.