Looking for general info on 45/46 convertible

[Picknasty]

Hi, I’m a few years off from moving into my first sportfish and I have it narrowed down between the Bertram 46.6/46 and the Hatteras 45/46. I’ve got a lot of input from Bertram guys but I want to see what you Hatteras owners think about the platform? The goal would be to buy the boat either already refit or have a total refit done on a good candidate hull. It’ll be used primarily for fishing and cruising with the wife and kids. Any/all input is greatly appreciated.

[Briankinley2004]

I have a 46 and there are several owners on here. Mine is the series II but has the 8V71's instead of 92's. I would look for this series if you are going to re-power. They have beefed up hulls and larger shafts (2.5") to handle more horsepower. It is easier to handle than my 55C was and is better on fuel. The 46 Hatteras has a stand up engine room which is nice. Both companies built good boats

[rsmith]

I have a 46 and there are several owners on here. Mine is the series II but has the 8V71's instead of 92's. I would look for this series if you are going to re-power. They have beefed up hulls and larger shafts (2.5") to handle more horsepower. It is easier to handle than my 55C was and is better on fuel. The 46 Hatteras has a stand up engine room which is nice. Both companies built good boats

Stand up engine room on a 46?

[rsmith]

Bertram ride great but the deep vee hull is horrible trolling at 8-12 knots The 46 Hatt is a much better boat. I ran charters on several different 46 Hatts back in the day. Most were overnight trips to the NE offshore canyons. Payed out in all kinds of weather. Never a problem.

[madhatter1]

Stand up engine room on a 46?

Hunched over but nearly stand up. My friends 88 48 ER sucks compared to mine. I have cocktail parties in mine!😁

[Picknasty]

Bertram ride great but the deep vee hull is horrible trolling at 8-12 knots The 46 Hatt is a much better boat. I ran charters on several different 46 Hatts back in the day. Most were overnight trips to the NE offshore canyons. Payed out in all kinds of weather. Never a problem.

This is exactly what I was looking for.

[Picknasty]

I have a 46 and there are several owners on here. Mine is the series II but has the 8V71's instead of 92's. I would look for this series if you are going to re-power. They have beefed up hulls and larger shafts (2.5") to handle more horsepower. It is easier to handle than my 55C was and is better on fuel. The 46 Hatteras has a stand up engine room which is nice. Both companies built good boats

What are the different series of the 46? I've read there is a series III? Any layout or year designed better than other for maintenance, gen set location, AC, house electronic setup? Granted all of these systems will be replaced/heavily updated but the bones and space provided is very important.

What do you think optimal power package would be for the 46?

[madhatter1]

What are the different series of the 46? I've read there is a series III? Any layout or year designed better than other for maintenance, gen set location, AC, house electronic setup? Granted all of these systems will be replaced/heavily updated but the bones and space provided is very important.

What do you think optimal power package would be for the 46?

You can see the model brochures on the blue bar on the top of the page. Series 1 and 2 are similar with many different layouts. All series 2 were built to same spec as the HP so very beefy. Plus I believe the series 1 engine room is smaller (but I really don't know). Series 3 46 is more modern and may have DDEC Detroit's.

There are many repowered and even restored 46's out there. Some are well kept and still have good Detroit's. Detroit's have an undeserved bad rap and can run well with proper PM. And any engine needs PM.

[Briankinley2004]

Stand up engine room on a 46?

I am 6' and have almost as much headroom as my 55C had.If I was 5'3 and 300 pounds I would be able to stand up in it and eat fudge rounds. Plus with the hatch open it truly is a stand up. Way easier to work in than most other boats with engine room access via the salon.

[jim rosenthal]

The original 45C was a fine boat in her day, but quite dated now. The Series 2 45C seems to be a bit smaller than the later 46s, but it's capable of serious speed when repowered. From all I have read (I've only been on a few of each and not in bad weather) they are both excellent boats, the 45C a bit faster and perhaps not quite as sturdy but still very well made.