1980 Hatteras 53 Yacht Fisherman

This 1980 Hatteras 53 Yacht Fisherman is built on the respected 53 ED hull and powered by twin Detroit Diesel engines producing 850 hp. The boat cruises at 9 to 10 knots with fuel consumption around 30 gallons per hour. A bow thruster and upgraded systems support easy handling and operation across a range of conditions.

The interior accommodates three staterooms and three heads with stall showers, along with a spacious salon and well-appointed galley. Deck areas are generous, with a functional cockpit designed for fishing and water sports, plus an aft deck extension that expands seating without compromising cockpit usability.

Equipment reflects substantial modernization: twin Furuno systems (4-foot open array radar, color chartplotter and sounder, and AIS transponder), Garmin chartplotters, upgraded VHF radios, and a new Simrad autopilot handle navigation. Power management includes a Sidepower SP200TC 32v bow thruster, Fisher Panda 16kw generator (approximately 1,500 hours), Magnum inverter, Newmar 3-stage 32v charger, and a 50-amp shorepower cord retrieval system.

Recent upgrades include new water maker (approximately 30 gallons per hour capacity), water heater, toilets, LED lighting throughout, bottom paint applied fall 2020, new impellers, and engine support systems such as Racor fuel filters, Algae-X fuel polishers, an Airsep engine filter system, and a Reverso oil change system. The pilothouse features a Stidd helm chair; a matching chair for the flybridge is included. Updated galley facilities and Mach5 Headhunter water pump system complete the mechanical package.