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I have a friend who is seeking a 43 Hatteras Motor Yacht. FRESH WATER ONLY. GREAT LAKES LOCATION PREFERRED 1980-1984 MODEL ONLY with the Dinette and Queen Master. Prefers a Flat Top model without Fly Bridge. The 'presumably' nicest one is being sea trialed today in Jacksonville for $50K

QUINTESSENCE IV is one exceptional 58 Hatteras Yacht Fish. All of the original salon woodwork remains in exceptional condition too. Every update and modification has been yard installed. All new interior cabinetry has been custom matched to original. All in all this particular 58 has enjoyed...

Other features include redesigned steps from the helm to the galley. All new appliances have replaced the appliances that were replaced 10 years ago. The master stateroom aft, originally a twin berth arrangement has been converted to a factory walk around Queen along with new mattresses and...

My old 58 Yacht Fish PIZZAZ is coming back on the market. I sold her to the current owner back in 2013. At the time she was the most pristine 58 in existence. Over the past 7 years, the current owner has delivered continuous updates and modifications, taking this already exceptional 58 to a...

I just wanted to submit a small snapshot of the Coronavirus as it relates to cruises. Last Saturday, the Carnival Horizon departed Port Miami packed with passengers. This week was way different. Yesterday, the Carnival Sensation departed early. Empty. The ships are unloading passengers...

The Palm Beach International Boat Show, scheduled to begin Thursday March 26th has officially been Postponed due to Coronavirus concerns. There is no word on whether it will be rescheduled.

I was wondering if anyone is familiar with a 1982 Hatteras 43 Double Cabin with low hour 671TIs for sale again in Chicago? (Elite Yacht Sales). The boat was inside dry stored for many years. Finally sold to a partnership. The partnership went belly up (like all of them do). Now the boat is...

Can anyone recommend good July or August dockage in the Upper Middle Keys without a stupid price? We're looking for a nice place, preferably with resort facilities. 57 foot boat. Conch Inn in Marsh Harbor is still under $1 a foot per day for a month long stay, but we prefer a spot in the Keys...

The interior of ISLAND GIRL is still pretty decent with interior woodwork all in tact. Not perfect but kept reasonably clean. She has no current electronics. In my opinion, she's way not a 10, but all the parts are there along with all original factory hardware to make a nice boat for...

Hey Y'all. A neighbor down at my marina asked if there was anywhere else he could post his 1967 Hatteras 41 aft cabin for sale. I told him I would be happy to do it for him. Here she is, ISLAND GIRL... Complete exterior Awlgrip about 4 years ago. Custom Swim Platform. Recent engine...

I spent an interesting Thursday and Friday at the Miami Boat Show and the Miami Yacht Show Friday. If any of you are planning to visit Sunday or Monday, dress most comfortably. Temps have been in the mid 80s, and some of you will consider it downright HOT! Particularly uncomfortable along the...

Over the years I've tried to be polite and thoughtful here, but I need to take the gloves off in this case. First of all, I never tried to compare a 57 Carver to a 53 Hatteras. Period. What I am comparing is the relative cost of owning a "classic" VS an acceptable modern boat BUILT IN THIS...

This boat had the 735hp QSM11s. During sea trial we topped out at 31 knots, which is the first time I've ever seen the top speed actually equal what the factory said it would. No, it's way not a Hatteras, but way above an Azimut or a Sea Ray in quality details. The cherry wood interior is...

This was the Carver 57, as docked in Frankfort MI on the 3rd day of out journey...

Forgive me for the delay on reporting about my latest boat shopping expedition and subsequent delivery to her new owner. Since the boat shopping trip and the delivery home were 2 separate adventures, I'll start with the shopping trip that began after I returned from the Bahamas in late July...