Need info on 48 Hatteras Yacht Fisherman

[noserider]

Guys

I know a few on here own this model. I am looking at purchasing one and taking it to Costa Rica where I now reside. The boat is in Florida. How do you like the boat and can you give me some pros and cons on this make. The one I'm looking at has the 8v71n motors.

Thanks

[lumina]

Hi All,

Nose,

Please feel free to contact me via PM or email with questions.....

[hromberg]

If it's the one in Miami, it was on my short list before I bought Piratefish. :-) Cool boat. 871N's are supposed to be anvil solid.

[noserider]

Hi All,

Nose,

Please feel free to contact me via PM or email with questions.....

Thanks Gene.

I will do that.

[noserider]

If it's the one in Miami, it was on my short list before I bought Piratefish. :-) Cool boat. 871N's are supposed to be anvil solid.

Thanks for your reply. PM sent.

[pizzazsdaddy]

Pros and cons on it's make???

It's a Hatteras!!! If it's a nice one...even better! There is one thing America built better than any one in the world...Yachts. Hatteras, Tiara, Bertram, Viking. The kind of quality that more people need to understand.
Quality is also important when you need service work done. It costs less to fix a quality boat, because the quality designers put just as much emphasis on function and servicability, as style. On average, it costs 30% more to repair the same item on a cheaper make boat. Most buyers don't learn this one until it's to late. Buy the Hatteras. You'll be glad you did...later.

[noserider]

Hi All,

Nose,

Please feel free to contact me via PM or email with questions.....

Gene

Do you still own your YF? In considering other Hat models what was it that made you choose the YF? How does it handle in rough water (understandibly rough to some is not to others) compared to other Hat models of it's same size?

Thanks

[lumina]

Nose,

Yes, I still own the second love of my life. SO many things went into the decision. I've never owed a boat I love and enjoy and appreciate as much as Glittering Image.

I think you HAVE TO have that kind of passion to own a classic Hatteras in today's world, especially given the time and money needed to care for and use them.

I'll put some thoughts together for you, give me a day or so.

Take a look at my pic gallery, it has 40 or so images of the boat inside and out.

Gene

[noserider]

Pros and cons on it's make???

It's a Hatteras!!! If it's a nice one...even better! There is one thing America built better than any one in the world...Yachts. Hatteras, Tiara, Bertram, Viking. The kind of quality that more people need to understand.
Quality is also important when you need service work done. It costs less to fix a quality boat, because the quality designers put just as much emphasis on function and servicability, as style. On average, it costs 30% more to repair the same item on a cheaper make boat. Most buyers don't learn this one until it's to late. Buy the Hatteras. You'll be glad you did...later.

Hi Pdaddy

I said make but I really meant model. I'm sold on the Hatteras brand. The fishing is good in Costa Rica and I figured this model would be good for dual use fish/party but was hoping to hear from some of you that have this model.

Thanks

[Boatsb]

Hi Pdaddy

I said make but I really meant model. I'm sold on the Hatteras brand. The fishing is good in Costa Rica and I figured this model would be good for dual use fish/party but was hoping to hear from some of you that have this model.

Thanks

Serious fishing is not something a YF is for. If its some fishing here and there OK. Too high of a cg to be running with the SF crowd.