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1978 Hatteras 53 Convertible

Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

1978 Hatteras 53 Convertible

~~Owner Financing Available ~~

Seller purchased new boat

MAJOR price reduction Sept 21st
more photos available upon request

This 1978/2016 Hatteras 53' custom resto-mod restored, modified with galley up, complete engines overhauled and updated.

Just came out of the yard in Palm Beach with fresh Awlgrip paint from the waterline up, new bottom job, and bright work.

Price reduction 4/14/24

Refit Hatteras 53’to 2016/1978 Restomod

  • - Keel to Marlin tower restoration and modernization (restomod)
  • - Complete rebuild of Detroit 12V71s to include new injectors and manifolds at 900 hp each configuration.
  • - New modern Vetus BOW THRUSTER system with remote joy stick controller
  • - Modernized single lever dual action Teleflex controls and cables for ease of handling
  • - Upgraded exterior finishes to include Awlgrip and Signature coatings
  • - Clean front deck with chopped powder coated bow rail and hand rails for Carolina Custom look
  • - Added cockpit and mezzanine storage
  • - New upgraded exterior cushions
  • - Added teak bright work accent pieces
  • - Black wrap mask for modern look and new dark tinted windows
  • - Modernized from galley down to galley up and 3 stateroom configuration
  • - Hand scraped hickory hardwood flooring
  • - Granite Vanities and Vessel Bowl Sinks renovation and modernized 2 bath areas
  • - Updated App Controlled Bluetooth interior and exterior sound systems
  • - 40 inch flat screen updated Smart TV
  • - Granite countertops and upgraded surface coverings
  • - LED dimmer controlled lighting throughout
  • - Electrical power systems reworked, dewired and modernized
  • - New 9KW MASPower generator professionally installed and warranteed
  • - New bottom work to include removal of obsolete fixtures and installation of modern Garmin sensor
  • - Improved engine room access through finished copper trimmed salon hatches
  • - New accent lighting in salon and cockpit
  • - New Ocean LED Amphibian Underwater blue lighting at transom
  • - LED lighting in engine room
  • - Multi-color LED accent lighting in bridge and cockpit.
  • - Garmin electronics
  • - Owner financing available
  • - Why spend $2.8 million new to play when you can be in the game for $165,900?

Basic Boat Info

Make: Hatteras
Model: 53 Convertible
Year: 1978
Condition: Used
Category: Power
Construction: Fiberglass
Boat Hull ID: HATA456D7378
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: 12v71
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Engine Power: 900hp
  • Type: Inboard
  • Engine Hours: 250
Engine #2 Specs:
  • Make: Detroit Diesel
  • Model: 12v71
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Engine Power: 900hp
  • Type: Inboard
  • Engine Hours: 250
Total Engine Power: 1,800hp

Tanks

Fuel Tank Capacity: 1,100 gal
Water Tank Capacity: 250 gal
Holding Tank Capacity: 75 gal

Other

Heads Count: 2
Boat Class: Convertible Boats

Contact

Cliff Masselle
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.


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.
Disclaimers

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 their agents, or their surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

Mechanical Disclaimer:

Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or their agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as other representations noted on the listing.

Additional Contact Information
For Additional Information Contact Listing Agent
CLIFF MASSELLE 954-256-5656
Cliff@FrankGordonYachts.com