Mike Hackett's Beautiful 1967 Hatteras 41 SF

[Boss Lady]

I had the pleasure of meeting Mike and his Hatteras yesterday. He was taking "Hattitude" down to Southport and stopped in to see us at Swan Point. Paul and I went out to catch lines and I went to catch the bow line and lo and behold, the First Mate was none other that "Tom Slane" of Slane Marine. Tom had just completed a redo on Mike's boat and one of the slickest paint jobs I have seen. It was stunning. The weather was sunny, windy and about 45 degrees. Mike took on fuel to feed the new Cummins engines and reported a new cruising speed of 22-23 knots.

Tom is living proof that the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. It was exciting to get to see his work once again and to know that superior craftsmanship still exists. If anyone gets the chance to look up Mike at his new port it is worth the trip to see a classic Hatt that rivals anything made today.

I didn't have a camera handy while they were at the marina, so we will have to wait for Mike to post some pictures for us to drool over!

 

[True Grit]

What color is the boat?

 

[Boss Lady]

It is an off white.

 

[captddis]

It is an off white.

As it should be!

 

[ThirdHatt]

Speaking of quality Hatteras restorations, how is Boss Lady coming along?

 

[Boss Lady]

it has been on hold for the last year due to so much to get the marina ship shape. Hopefully we will get going again now that the season is almost over. Seeing Mike's boat was good inspiration.

 

[34Hatt]

O.K all that and no Pictures that's a Tease we need some picture's

 

[thoward]

 

[MikeH]

OK

Sorry for no pics yet. Not sure how to include them. Chris, many thanks for the great service at Swan Point. It was great to meet everyone. Many thanks also for the nice comments on Hattitude. Tom Slane and his folks did one heck of a job on my boat and I can hardly get the smile off my face. Tom was also kind enough to help me get her from Morehead to Oak Island and Southport. The first morning was 27 degrees, so I owe him bigtime.
She performed beyond expectations. Every time I'm on the water I get great comments and then the same question. How old is she. When I say built in 1967 they all want to come aboard and I can't wait. The experience of bringing her back to almost new ( actually, better than new) has been awesome and believe it or not, I would do it again. Just not right now.
I'll try to get pics soon.
Mike