1984 Hatteras 53 Extended Deckhouse Motor Yacht

The Hatteras 53 Extended Deckhouse is a 53-foot fiberglass motor yacht powered by twin Detroit Diesel engines producing 900 horsepower combined. Built in 1984, she reaches a top speed of 14 knots and cruises comfortably at 11 knots, with a 15-foot beam that provides substantial volume throughout.

Her layout centers on a full-beam master stateroom forward and a full-beam aft main salon, creating an open, flowing living area. The three-stateroom, three-head configuration offers genuine accommodation for extended cruising or liveaboard use. A pass-through galley supports meal preparation, while the lower helm on the port side provides convenient access to the bridge from the main cabin spaces. Separate engine rooms forward and aft allow maintenance access from multiple points—an practical advantage in a yacht of this size.

On deck, the design prioritizes functionality and movement. The molded foredeck includes seating, while a bow pulpit offers safety and utility at the bow. Port and starboard wheelhouse doors provide excellent access to the flying bridge and full perimeter deck space. The extended deckhouse design maximizes interior volume while maintaining the yacht's seaworthiness and proportions.