This 2001 Hatteras 55 Convertible is powered by twin Caterpillar 3412 diesel engines rated at 1,400 horsepower each, delivering a cruising speed of 27 knots. The fiberglass hull measures 55 feet in length with a 17-foot beam, offering a substantial platform for offshore fishing and extended cruising.
The accommodation layout includes three staterooms and two heads, along with a full galley and spacious salon. The boat features a generous cockpit and a well-appointed flybridge with hardtop and enclosure, providing multiple areas for relaxation and operation.
Recent mechanical work includes Caterpillar engine overhauls completed in 2023 at 4,882 hours, with approximately 300 hours currently on the rebuilds. A 2023 Onan generator runs approximately 467 hours. The bottom was soda blasted and refinished, with new cutlass bearings and dripless shaft seals installed. Veem propellers and a new boot stripe are fitted.
Equipment includes a dry bilge system, Schenker watermaker, fresh non-skid on the forward deck and cockpit, and Lumitec underwater lights. Navigation and communication systems feature Garmin and Simrad electronics, FLIR, dual Icom VHF radios, and digital Caterpillar displays. Additional features include a custom tackle center, cockpit freezer, fighting chair, and Rupp outriggers for fishing capability. Starlink is also installed.
Length
55.00 FT
Beam
17.33 FT
Material
Fiberglass
Shape
Modified-V
Cabins
3
Heads
2
Engines
2
Engine Make
Caterpillar
Engine Model
3412E
Power
2 x NaN HP
Fuel
Diesel
Cruising Speed
27.00 KTS
Fuel
1,320 GAL
Water
200 GAL