1974 Hatteras 53 Motor Yacht
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- Overview
- Specifications
- Gallery
- Descriptions
Overview
Step aboard a true icon of American yachting: the 1974 Hatteras 53 Motor Yacht. For nearly two decades (1969–1988), the Hatteras 53 was one of the most successful and respected mid-sized motor yachts ever built, with hundreds launched and a legendary reputation for rugged construction, spacious accommodations, and long-range cruising capability.
This fiberglass-hulled beauty measures approximately 53' LOA with a 15'10" beam and 4' draft, delivering a stable, comfortable ride whether coastal cruising, tackling the Great Loop (low air draft options around 17'5"), or living aboard full-time.
Key Features & Layout
- Accommodations: Expansive three-stateroom, three-head layout (ideal for families, guests, or liveaboard comfort). Galley-down design with dinette, open wheelhouse to salon, and generous master stateroom. Many 1974 models feature updates like stall showers.
- Power: Twin Detroit Diesel 8V71TI engines providing reliable performance.
- Onboard Comfort: Ample tankage for extended voyages (fresh water ~245+ gallons), air conditioning/heat, generator, and a spacious flybridge for entertaining or navigation. Many examples include stabilizers, updated electronics, and modern upgrades while preserving classic Hatteras charm.
Built like a tank with thick fiberglass construction, Hatteras yachts from this era are renowned for durability and resale value. The 53 MY offers a perfect balance of vintage elegance (rich wood interiors, thoughtful detailing) and practical cruising ability that still turns heads today.
Whether you're seeking a family cruiser, a liveaboard, or a capable long-distance vessel, this 1974 Hatteras 53 represents an outstanding opportunity to own a piece of yachting history at a fraction of new-build costs. Recent upgrades on many vessels (canvas, electronics, interiors, mechanicals) make them turn-key ready.
Specifications
Basic Information
- Manufacturer:
- Hatteras
- Model:
- 53 Motor Yacht
- Year:
- 1974
- Category:
- Power
- Condition:
- Used
- Location:
- Toms River, NJ, US
- Vessel Name:
- NJ 10907 JK
- Boat Type:
- Cruisers, Motor Yachts
- Hull Material:
- Fiberglass
- Designer:
Dimensions & Weight
- Length:
- 53 ft - 16.15 meter
- LOA:
- 53 ft - 16.15 meter
- Beam:
- 15 ft 10 in - 4.82 meter
- Draft - max:
- - meter
- Bridge Clearance:
- Dry Weight:
Engine
- Make:
- Detroit
- Model:
- 8V71TI
- Engine(s):
- 2
- Hours:
- Cruise Speed:
- Range:
- Engine Type:
- Drive Type:
- Fuel Type:
- Diesel
- Horsepower:
- (Individual), (combined)
- Max Speed:
Tank Capacities
- Fuel Tank:
- Gallon(s) - tank(s)
- Fresh Water Tank:
- Gallon(s) - tank(s)
- Holding Tank:
- Gallon(s)
Accommodations
- Total Cabins:
- Total Berths:
- -
- Total Heads:
Gallery
Descriptions
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.
