Hatteras Yachts Boats History & Heritage

Hatteras draws its name from the challenging sea off North Carolina’s outer banks, known for powerful tides and formidable conditions.

In 1959, angler Willis Slane, seeking a boat for all sea conditions, took matters into his own hands. Teaming up with like-minded friends, they enlisted fiberglass boat-building pioneer Don Mucklow for production and young designer Jack Hargrave to craft a yacht with a fast-planing hull.

The result was the iconic KNIT WITS, a 41 Convertible Yacht Fisherman constructed in GRP, capable of over 30 knots. This vessel set the foundation for all subsequent Hatteras yachts, featuring a sharp entry, flared bow, and exceptional craftsmanship. From that groundbreaking vessel onward, Hatteras has consistently delivered superior build quality and craftsmanship compared to most production yacht builders.

Throughout the decades, each new Hatteras model has been designed to meet Willis Slane’s demand – to conquer the challenging seas off Cape Hatteras. Four years after Hatteras' founding, the range expanded to six models, including a versatile 34-footer available as a sports cruiser, sedan, sports fisher, and double cabin.

In 1965, Willis Slane passed away, but he appointed David R Parker as his successor, ensuring the continuity of Hatteras. Parker led Hatteras for the next two decades, guiding it into new and expansive territories. Over the years, Hatteras introduced outstanding models, with the 53 being the most popular, producing 349 Motor Yachts and 224 Convertibles. During this period, Hatteras also developed the Long Range Cruiser, a design benchmark for future Motor Yacht ranges.

Hatteras Yachts At A Glance

A brief summary of statistics, facts, and figures for Princess Yachts.

Shipyard History

  • Shipyard Founder Willis Slane
  • Year Founded 1959
  • Headquarters Town New Bern, NC
  • Headquarters Country United States

Superyachts Delivered Facts & Figures

Explore comprehensive statistics, facts, and figures encompassing all in-production and discontinued Hatteras Yachts models.

Total 213
Largest 40m
Average
Length 26m
Average
Volume 137GT
Average
Age 24.1yrs

Superyachts (+78ft) Delivered Per Year



Model Timeline

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Hatteras 38 Double Cabin

11m

Hatteras 38 Double Cabin

11m

Hatteras 53 Motoryacht

16m

Hatteras 53 Motoryacht

16m

Hatteras 52 Convertible

15m

Hatteras 77 Cockpit MY

23m

Hatteras 77 Cockpit MY

0m

Hatteras 77 Motoryacht

0m

Hatteras 77 Motoryacht

0m

Hatteras 54 Motoryacht

16m

Hatteras 54 Motoryacht

16m

Hatteras 67 Cockpit MY

20m

Hatteras 67 Cockpit MY

20m

Hatteras 74 Cockpit MY

22m

Hatteras 75 Sport Deck

23m

Hatteras 75 Sport Deck

22m

Discontinued Hatteras Models

Sportfish Range  

GT70

22.45m

Production: 2014 - 2023

Generations: 1

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Sportfish Range  

GT65 Carolina

20.77m

Production: 2018 - 2023

Generations: 1

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Sportfish Range  

GT59

18.21m

Production: 2019 - 2023

Generations: 1

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Sportfish Range  

GT45X Flybridge

14.5m

Production: 2016 - 2023

Generations: 1

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Sportfish Range  

GT45X Tower

14.5m

Production: 2016 - 2023

Generations: 1

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Sportfish Range  

GT45X Cruiser

14.5m

Production: 2016 - 2023

Generations: 1

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Sportfish Range  

GT45X Open

14.5m

Production: 2019 - 2023

Generations: 1

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Motor Yachts Range  

Hatteras 105 Raised Pilothouse

31.7m

Production: 2018 - 2022

Generations: 1

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Motor Yachts Range  

M98 Panacera

30.48m

Production: 2021 - 2022

Generations: 1

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Motor Yachts Range  

M90 Panacera

27.95m

Production: 2018 - 2022

Generations: 1

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Motor Yachts Range  

M75 Panacera

22.71m

Production: 2017 - 2022

Generations: 1

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Motor Yachts Range  

M60 (Mk3)

18.57m

Production: 2013 - 2022

Generations: 3

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Sportfish Range  

GT54

17.43m

Production: 2011 - 2022

Generations: 1

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Sportfish Range  

Cabo 41

12.8m

Production: 2019 - 2020

Generations: 1

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Motor Yachts Range  

Hatteras 100 Raised Pilothouse

31.09m

Production: 2013 - 2018

Generations: 1

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Sportfish Range  

GT63

20.38m

Production: 2012 - 2018

Generations: 1

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Motor Yachts Range  

Hatteras 70 (Mk3)

21.34m

Production: 2015 - 2017

Generations: 3

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Sportfish Range  

Hatteras 77

24.43m

Production: 2007 - 2015

Generations: 1

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Motor Yachts Range  

Hatteras 80 (Mk2)

24.33m

Production: 2010 - 2013

Generations: 2

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Hatteras 72 Motoryacht (Mk2)

22.35m

Production: 2008 - 2013

Generations: 2

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Motor Yachts Range  

Hatteras 60 Motoryacht (Mk2)

18.57m

Production: 2010 - 2013

Generations: 3

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Motor Yachts Range  

Hatteras 105 Cockpit Motor Yacht

32.6m

Production: 2008 - 2011

Generations: 1

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Motor Yachts Range  

Hatteras 64 Motoryacht (Mk2)

19.76m

Production: 2005 - 2011

Generations: 2

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Motor Yachts Range  

Hatteras 80 (Mk1)

24.33m

Production: 2004 - 2010

Generations: 2

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Motor Yachts Range  

Hatteras 100 Motoryacht

30.48m

Production: 2001 - 2009

Generations: 1

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Convertibles Range  

Hatteras 90 Convertible

27.43m

Production: 1995 - 2007

Generations: 1

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Hatteras 60 Convertible (Mk2)

18.4m

Production: 1997 - 2006

Generations: 2

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Convertibles Range  

Hatteras 54 Convertible (Mk2)

16.43m

Production: 2002 - 2006

Generations: 2

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Motor Yachts Range  

Hatteras 75 Sport Deck

23.27m

Production: 2000 - 2005

Generations: 1

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Motor Yachts Range  

Hatteras 75 Cockpit MY

23.27m

Production: 1999 - 2005

Generations: 1

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Convertibles Range  

Hatteras 65 Convertible (Mk2)

19.94m

Production: 2000 - 2004

Generations: 2

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Convertibles Range  

Hatteras 86 Convertible

26.21m

Production: 1995 - 2003

Generations: 1

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Convertibles Range  

Hatteras 70 Convertible

21.42m

Production: 1998 - 2003

Generations: 1

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Motor Yachts Range  

Hatteras 63 Raised Pilothouse

19.2m

Production: 2001 - 2003

Generations: 1

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Convertibles Range  

Hatteras 55 Convertible (Mk3)

18.83m

Production: 1999 - 2002

Generations: 2

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Motor Yachts Range  

Hatteras Elite 92 Cockpit MY

28.04m

Production: 1997 - 2000

Generations: 1

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Convertibles Range  

Hatteras 92 Convertible

28.04m

Production: 1998 - 2000

Generations: 1

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Motor Yachts Range  

Hatteras 75 SD Extended

22.96m

Production: 1996 - 2000

Generations: 1

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Motor Yachts Range  

Hatteras 74 Cockpit Motoryacht (Mk2)

22.66m

Production: 1995 - 1999

Generations: 1

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Motor Yachts Range  

Hatteras 52 Cockpit MY

16.08m

Production: 1990 - 1999

Generations: 1

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Convertibles Range  

Hatteras 65 Convertible (Mk1)

19.94m

Production: 1986 - 1998

Generations: 2

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Motor Yachts Range  

Hatteras 65 Sport Deck

19.81m

Production: 1996 - 1998

Generations: 1

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Hatteras 52 Sport Deck

15.9m

Production: 1997 - 1998

Generations: 1

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Hatteras 50 Sport Deck

15.49m

Production: 1997 - 1998

Generations: 1

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Convertibles Range  

Hatteras 50 Convertible (Mk3)

15.49m

Production: 1990 - 1998

Generations: 3

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Hatteras 43 Sport Express

13.16m

Production: 1995 - 1998

Generations: 1

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Convertibles Range  

Hatteras 43 Convertible (Mk2)

13.11m

Production: 1991 - 1998

Generations: 2

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Motor Yachts Range  

Hatteras 107 Motoryacht

32.54m

Production: 1996 - 1997

Generations: 1

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Motor Yachts Range  

Hatteras 84 Motoryacht

25.6m

Production: 1985 - 1997

Generations: 1

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Convertibles Range  

Hatteras 54 Convertible (Mk1)

16.7m

Production: 1991 - 1997

Generations: 2

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Motor Yachts Range  

Hatteras 42 Cockpit MY SE

13.05m

Production: 1994 - 1997

Generations: 1

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Hatteras 39 Sport Express

11.89m

Production: 1994 - 1997

Generations: 1

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Convertibles Range  

Hatteras 39 Convertible

11.89m

Production: 1994 - 1997

Generations: 1

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Motor Yachts Range  

Hatteras 110 Raised Pilothouse

33.5m

Production: 1995 - 1996

Generations: 1

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Motor Yachts Range  

Hatteras 65 Motoryacht

19.3m

Production: 1988 - 1996

Generations: 1

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Motor Yachts Range  

Hatteras 52 Motoryacht

16.13m

Production: 1993 - 1996

Generations: 1

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Motor Yachts Range  

Hatteras 48 Cockpit MY (Mk2)

14.63m

Production: 1993 - 1996

Generations: 2

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Motor Yachts Range  

Hatteras 40 Motoryacht

12.44m

Production: 1993 - 1996

Generations: 1

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Convertibles Range  

Hatteras 82 Convertible

25m

Production: 1992 - 1995

Generations: 1

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Motor Yachts Range  

Hatteras 67 Cockpit MY

20.63m

Production: 1987 - 1995

Generations: 1

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Motor Yachts Range  

Hatteras 48 Motoryacht (Mk2)

14.86m

Production: 1990 - 1995

Generations: 2

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Motor Yachts Range  

Hatteras 42 Cockpit MY

12.75m

Production: 1993 - 1995

Generations: 1

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Convertibles Range  

Hatteras 46 Convertible (Mk3)

14.02m

Production: 1992 - 1994

Generations: 3

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Motor Yachts Range  

Hatteras 40 Double Cabin (Mk2)

12.44m

Production: 1989 - 1994

Generations: 2

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Motor Yachts Range  

Hatteras 60 Extended Deckhouse

18.52m

Production: 1990 - 1993

Generations: 1

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Motor Yachts Range  

Hatteras 70 Motoryacht (Mk2)

21.59m

Production: 1988 - 1992

Generations: 3

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Convertibles Range  

Hatteras 58 Convertible

17.93m

Production: 1989 - 1992

Generations: 1

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Motor Yachts Range  

Hatteras 54 Extended Deckhouse

16.69m

Production: 1989 - 1992

Generations: 1

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Convertibles Range  

Hatteras 45 Convertible (Mk2)

13m

Production: 1984 - 1992

Generations: 2

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Motor Yachts Range  

Hatteras 72 Motoryacht (Mk1)

22.15m

Production: 1984 - 1991

Generations: 2

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Convertibles Range  

Hatteras 41 Convertible (Mk2)

12.73m

Production: 1986 - 1991

Generations: 2

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Convertibles Range  

Hatteras 38 Convertible (Mk2)

11.6m

Production: 1987 - 1991

Generations: 2

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Motor Yachts Range  

Hatteras 92 Motoryacht

28.04m

Production: 1989 - 1990

Generations: 1

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Motor Yachts Range  

Hatteras 80 Cockpit MY

24.4m

Production: 1985 - 1990

Generations: 1

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Hatteras 53 Yacht Fisherman (Mk2)

16.13m

Production: 1987 - 1990

Generations: 2

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Motor Yachts Range  

Hatteras 78 Cockpit Motoryacht

m

Production: 1989 - 1990

Generations: 1

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Motor Yachts Range  

Hatteras 70 Cockpit MY (Mk1)

21.59m

Production: 1984 - 1989

Generations: 1

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Motor Yachts Range  

Hatteras 60 Motoryacht (Mk1)

18.29m

Production: 1987 - 1989

Generations: 3

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Convertibles Range  

Hatteras 48 Convertible

14.83m

Production: 1987 - 1989

Generations: 1

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Motor Yachts Range  

Hatteras 40 Double Cabin (Mk1)

12.44m

Production: 1986 - 1989

Generations: 2

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Motor Yachts Range  

Hatteras 82

m

Production: 1985 - 1989

Generations: 1

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Motor Yachts Range  

Hatteras 54 Motoryacht

16.69m

Production: 1985 - 1988

Generations: 1

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Motor Yachts Range  

Hatteras 53 Extended Deckhouse

16.2m

Production: 1983 - 1988

Generations: 1

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Motor Yachts Range  

Hatteras 53 Motoryacht

16.18m

Production: 1969 - 1988

Generations: 1

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Motor Yachts Range  

Hatteras 77 Cockpit MY Wide

23.56m

Production: 1985 - 1987

Generations: 1

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Motor Yachts Range  

Hatteras 68 Cockpit MY

21.28m

Production: 1986 - 1987

Generations: 1

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Motor Yachts Range  

Hatteras 68 Motoryacht

19.5m

Production: 1987 - 1987

Generations: 1

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Motor Yachts Range  

Hatteras 63 Motoryacht

19.23m

Production: 1985 - 1987

Generations: 1

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Motor Yachts Range  

Hatteras 63 Cockpit MY

19.2m

Production: 1985 - 1987

Generations: 1

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Motor Yachts Range  

Hatteras 58 Motoryacht (Mk2)

17.91m

Production: 1985 - 1987

Generations: 2

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Motor Yachts Range  

Hatteras 43 Motoryacht

13.13m

Production: 1984 - 1987

Generations: 1

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Hatteras 36 Sedan

11.13m

Production: 1985 - 1987

Generations: 1

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Convertibles Range  

Hatteras 36 Convertible (Mk2)

11.13m

Production: 1983 - 1987

Generations: 2

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Hatteras 32 Flybridge Fisherman

9.96m

Production: 1983 - 1987

Generations: 1

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Convertibles Range  

Hatteras 60 Convertible (Mk1)

18.29m

Production: 1978 - 1986

Generations: 2

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Convertibles Range  

Hatteras 55 Convertible (Mk1)

16.76m

Production: 1979 - 1986

Generations: 2

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Convertibles Range  

Hatteras 52 Convertible (Mk1)

15.85m

Production: 1983 - 1986

Generations: 1

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Hatteras 32 Sport Fisherman

9.6m

Production: 1982 - 1986

Generations: 1

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Motor Yachts Range  

Hatteras 77 Motoryacht Narrow

m

Production: 1985 - 1986

Generations: 1

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Motor Yachts Range  

Hatteras 77 Motoryacht Wide

m

Production: 1986 - 1986

Generations: 1

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Motor Yachts Range  

Hatteras 65 LRC

19.81m

Production: 1982 - 1985

Generations: 1

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Motor Yachts Range  

Hatteras 61 Motoryacht

18.67m

Production: 1980 - 1985

Generations: 1

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Motor Yachts Range  

Hatteras 61 Cockpit MY

18.67m

Production: 1981 - 1985

Generations: 1

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Motor Yachts Range  

Hatteras 42 LRC (Mk2)

12.95m

Production: 1980 - 1985

Generations: 2

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Sportfish Range  

Hatteras 36 Sport Fisherman

10.97m

Production: 1983 - 1985

Generations: 1

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Motor Yachts Range  

Hatteras 56 Motoryacht

17.14m

Production: 1981 - 1984

Generations: 1

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Motor Yachts Range  

Hatteras 48 Motoryacht (Mk1)

14.83m

Production: 1981 - 1984

Generations: 2

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Convertibles Range  

Hatteras 46 Convertible (Mk2)

14.07m

Production: 1981 - 1984

Generations: 3

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Motor Yachts Range  

Hatteras 43 Double Cabin

13.13m

Production: 1970 - 1984

Generations: 1

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Motor Yachts Range  

Hatteras 70 Extended Deckhouse

21.39m

Production: 1976 - 1983

Generations: 1

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Convertibles Range  

Hatteras 50 Convertible (Mk2)

15.24m

Production: 1979 - 1983

Generations: 3

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Motor Yachts Range  

Hatteras 48 Cockpit MY (Mk1)

14.83m

Production: 1981 - 1983

Generations: 2

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Convertibles Range  

Hatteras 43 Convertible (Mk1)

13.31m

Production: 1978 - 1983

Generations: 2

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Motor Yachts Range  

Hatteras 77 Cockpit MY Narrow

m

Production: 1983 - 1983

Generations: 1

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Convertibles Range  

Hatteras 37 Convertible

11.28m

Production: 1977 - 1982

Generations: 1

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Motor Yachts Range  

Hatteras 70 Motoryacht (Mk1)

21.34m

Production: 1970 - 1981

Generations: 3

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Motor Yachts Range  

Hatteras 64 Motoryacht (Mk1)

19.51m

Production: 1974 - 1981

Generations: 2

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Sportfish Range  

Hatteras 58 Yacht Fisherman

17.78m

Production: 1970 - 1981

Generations: 1

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Motor Yachts Range  

Hatteras 58 LRC

17.73m

Production: 1975 - 1981

Generations: 1

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Motor Yachts Range  

Hatteras 58 Cockpit MY

17.73m

Production: 1977 - 1981

Generations: 1

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Hatteras 53 Yacht Fisherman (Mk1)

16.13m

Production: 1977 - 1981

Generations: 2

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Motor Yachts Range  

Hatteras 48 LRC

14.63m

Production: 1976 - 1981

Generations: 1

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Convertibles Range  

Hatteras 46 Convertible (Mk1)

m

Production: 1974 - 1981

Generations: 3

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Motor Yachts Range  

Hatteras 58 Motoryacht (Mk1)

17.73m

Production: 1977 - 1980

Generations: 2

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Convertibles Range  

Hatteras 53 Convertible

16.33m

Production: 1969 - 1980

Generations: 1

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Convertibles Range  

Hatteras 42 Convertible

13.01m

Production: 1971 - 1978

Generations: 1

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Motor Yachts Range  

Hatteras 42 LRC (Mk1)

12.95m

Production: 1976 - 1978

Generations: 2

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Hatteras 38 Flybridge Double Cabin

11.68m

Production: 1972 - 1978

Generations: 1

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Convertibles Range  

Hatteras 36 Convertible (Mk1)

11m

Production: 1969 - 1977

Generations: 2

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Motor Yachts Range  

Hatteras 58 Triple Cabin

17.81m

Production: 1970 - 1976

Generations: 1

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Hatteras 48 Yacht Fisherman

14.86m

Production: 1972 - 1975

Generations: 1

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Convertibles Range  

Hatteras 45 Convertible (Mk1)

13.77m

Production: 1968 - 1975

Generations: 2

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Hatteras 74 Trawler

22.48m

Production: 1970 - 1972

Generations: 1

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Hatteras 44 Triple Cabin

13.41m

Production: 1966 - 1972

Generations: 1

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Convertibles Range  

Hatteras 38 Convertible (Mk1)

11.58m

Production: 1968 - 1972

Generations: 2

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Convertibles Range  

Hatteras 41 Convertible (Mk1)

12.5m

Production: 1964 - 1971

Generations: 2

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Motor Yachts Range  

Hatteras 41 Twin Cabin

12.47m

Production: 1965 - 1971

Generations: 1

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Motor Yachts Range  

Hatteras 38 Double Cabin

11.58m

Production: 1967 - 1971

Generations: 1

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Convertibles Range  

Hatteras 50 Convertible (Mk1)

15.24m

Production: 1966 - 1969

Generations: 3

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Convertibles Range  

Hatteras 34 Convertible

10.36m

Production: 1965 - 1969

Generations: 1

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Motor Yachts Range  

Hatteras 50 Motoryacht

15.32m

Production: 1964 - 1968

Generations: 1

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Hatteras 50 Yacht Fisherman

15.24m

Production: 1964 - 1968

Generations: 1

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Hatteras 34 Double Cabin

10.36m

Production: 1963 - 1966

Generations: 1

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Hatteras 34 Sedan

10.29m

Production: 1963 - 1966

Generations: 1

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Motor Yachts Range  

Hatteras 41 Double Cabin

12.5m

Production: 1961 - 1965

Generations: 1

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Hatteras 34 Sport Cruiser

10.42m

Production: 1961 - 1965

Generations: 1

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Convertibles Range  

Hatteras 41 Convertible Yachtfish

12.5m

Production: 1960 - 1963

Generations: 1

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