Still looking for my Hatteras

[Felix]

Have been looking for either 48 or 52 cockpit MY. Curious as to why when I look also at the price on sportfish models usually are less than the MY's. Is it because they run them harder and as such the engines are pushed harder? Much appreciated

 

[Captain Ralph]

SF's run to fish, run back for beer. It's usually not for cruising or sight seeing.
Accommodations are a lil smaller also.
Of course there are some exceptions but that is how I feel.

 

[Timeless72]

Having restored our 48 YF over last 18 months, I realized a lot of hard truths. Mainly...1. I will always prefer the lines of a convertible over YF or MY. 2. A convertible would never be near practical enough for our use.

 

[Glory]

How about a 58 YF or ED? That will give you more space and likely more boats to look at.

 

[JuiceClark]

The 52C is all about the ample flybridge. If she's moving, everyone wants to be up there, in the breeze with a commanding view. Lots of room.

I can't have a MY, yet, because my family doesn't help with anything! Docking that 52 is easier than a 28' center console because I have a clear view of the transom. When I pull into a marina, it looks like I know what I'm doing because it's easy to move the transom an inch either way. I don't know how you guys do it in a MY - without being able to see exactly what's happening back there.

One day I might try a CPMY...with transom controls. The 52C is completely adequate for cruising EXCEPT my dog can't get on the bridge, and my dog is the most important person on the boat.

 

[Sadey]

Hope your wife doesn’t read that.

 

[motoryacht lover]

OP you might consider a Viking 54 MY. Same type of layout with much better engine room. Man 820s over Detroits and a touch faster.