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  4. 65' Hatteras LRC 1982

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  5. 1983 Hatteras 70 Ft Motoryacht Yacht for Sale in Charleston, South

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  1. 2003 54 Hatteras For Sale

  2. 1985 53' Hatteras Extended Deck

  3. 1971 Hatteras 38 Convertible

  4. Classic CUSTOM Hatteras Yacht Makes Maiden Voyage!!!

  5. This Classic Hatteras That Has Never Looked Better!

  6. Salvo Shipwreck- Hatteras Island

COMMENTS

  1. Our Story

    When the first Hatteras splashed in 1959 it forever changed what the world could expect from a sportfishing boat. In fact, the Knit Wits was the first fiberglass boat over 40'. From this landmark beginning, innovation and performance have informed every chapter of Hatteras' storied history.

  2. Hatteras Yachts

    History of Hatteras Yachts. Hatteras Yachts is a pioneer in the manufacture of luxury yachts built of GRP. The company got its start in 1959, when wooden boat construction was still the norm, after textile manufacturer Willis Slane and a group of investors hired naval architect Jack Hargrave to design a yacht that could stand up to the ...

  3. THE MAKING OF AN EMPIRE

    Hatteras Celebrated 40 Years Of Building The Finest Cruising And Sportfishing Yachts In The World, by Roy ... Cape Hatteras jabs itself into the North Atlantic at the precise juncture where the southbound Labrador Current and the northbound Gulf Stream grind against each other like tectonic plates. The result is a wide area of tumultuous ocean ...

  4. Hatteras Yachts Introduction

    In 2012, David Pascoe has retired from marine surveying business at age 65. On November 23rd, 2018, David Pascoe has passed away at age 71. Biography - Long version. Along with Bertram and Hinckley, Hatteras has the distinction of being one of the first three production fiberglass boat builders to start up in around 1960.

  5. A Legacy of Innovation at Hatteras Yachts

    60 years ago. Hatteras Yachts founder Willis Slane envisioned a new breed of fishing boat--one strong enough to tame the waves off Cape Hatteras. What followed was the birth of a legend. Beginning with the Knit Wits, the 41-foot fiberglass yacht that revolutionized the industry, Hatteras has spent the past six decades setting the standard to which all other yachts aspire.

  6. Hatteras Yachts

    HATTERAS YACHTS. Most recent update: June 7, 201 9. Hatteras Yachts was established in 1959, in High Point NC. It added a second yard, in New Bern NC, in 1967 and the original yard was closed in 1997. There are almost 4000 Hatteras boats in the U.S. register but most are relatively small, factory-assembled models: this table includes only those ...

  7. Hatteras Yachts ~ Shipbuilding History

    Hatteras Yachts was established in 1959, in High Point NC. It added a second yard, in New Bern NC, in 1967 and the original yard was closed in 1997. There are almost 4000 Hatteras boats in the U.S. register but most are relatively small, factory-assembled models: this table includes only those that are over 75 feet long, all of which were built ...

  8. The Hatteras Yacht, A Step Back in Time

    Willis coined this hybrid a "convertible.". At the time, the 41′ Hatteras was the largest boat built of fiberglass, with the biggest horsepower and a one-piece hull. The soundness of Hargrave's design and the toughness of the construction guaranteed invaluable assistance from incredulous suppliers (like Owens-Corning).

  9. InTheBite Home

    Read the inspiring story of Knit Wits, the first Hatteras yacht, and how it changed the sportfishing industry forever. InTheBite tells you the history and legacy of this iconic boat.

  10. Hatteras Yachts' GT70 Sport-fisherman.

    Hatteras Yachts has long been at the forefront of yacht-building innovation. For ­instance, almost 30 years ago ­Hatteras was the first builder to use hull tunnels in ­vessels 50 feet or longer. ­Hatteras also was one of the first to employ a deep gear ­reduction for a more efficient propulsion system. Also noteworthy is its use of ...

  11. Superior Hull Construction

    Arthur is a 43-year veteran of the Hatteras Yachts team. "What a lot of people don't know is that back in the '80s, Hatteras actually helped to develop the very first vinylester gel coat for use in composite construction," he said. Since 1959, when Hatteras Yachts Founder Willis Slane launched the first boat under 30 feet built of ...

  12. Hatteras Celebrates 60th Year with a Customer Party

    The original Hatteras, Knit Wits, was rebuilt in 2013 and is on display at the Hatteras facility in Florida. This year marks the 60th anniversary of the iconic Hatteras Yachts brand, which pioneered the use of fiberglass for recreational boats over 40 feet. Until the Post-World War II era, most small recreational boats were made of wood.

  13. The Hatteras 58 LRC: Now and Again

    The 58 LRC, designed in response to the fuel shortages of that era, has a full-displacement hull form. Standard power is a pair of Detroit Diesel 4-71N engines, enough to push the boat to its hull speed of 10 knots. The boat Bill was considering had the optional Detroit 6-71N diesels and a bit of margin for keeping the speed up in head seas.

  14. Here's what Hatteras Yachts has been up to since the White River Marine

    The May 20 announcement that Hatteras Yachts was acquired by White River Marine Group promised $34 million would be invested in upgrades to the facility and the addition of 500 new jobs. Mako boats are built in the Hatteras facility. Sun Journal Julia Masters/Sun Journal. Hatteras boats being built. ...

  15. Hatteras Yachts History: Founding, Timeline, and Milestones

    Follow Company. Hatteras Yachts company history timeline. 1960. With design assistance from Jack Hargrave, on March 22, 1960, Slane introduced the Knit Wits, the world's first fiberglass 41-foot sportfishing yacht, and a new industry was launched. 2000.

  16. Johnny Morris Buys Hatteras Yachts

    johnny morris buys hatteras yachts. North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper announced the purchase in the Hatteras New Bern, N.C. plant standing in front of the 40' fiberglass NitWits, the first Hatteras ever built more than 60 years ago. NEW BERN, N.C. — White River Marine Group, LLC, a leading manufacturer of recreational boats, will open a ...

  17. Hatteras Yachts History

    Hatteras Yachts is a legend that began on the shores of North Carolina. Willis Slane's vision became a reality when their first sportsfishing yacht was launched in 1960. Breaking with all tradition, Slane chose a new material - fiberglass - to build the noteworthy yachts that launched an industry. Hatteras produced its first sportfishing ...

  18. Hatteras Yachts

    Hatteras Yachts - Brief History. Discussion in 'Hatteras Yacht' started by YachtForums, May 17, 2004. You need to be registered and signed in to view this content. YachtForums, May 17, 2004 #1. YachtForums Administrator. Joined: Dec 22, 2002 Messages: 20,373 Location: South Florida.

  19. GT70

    The GT70 is engineered to excel under tough conditions, while offering a host of features and amenities that define the premium sportfish category. It is built on a variable deadrise bottom with a sharp entry and powered by standard twin CAT C-32A diesels (or optional MTUs). And with a cruise range in the mid-30s and top-end speed over 40 knots ...

  20. 6497 CAPE HATTERAS WAY NE #2, SAINT PETERSBURG, FL 33702

    6497 Cape Hatteras Way NE #2 is a 1582 square foot property with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. We estimate that 6497 Cape Hatteras Way NE #2 would rent between $3,007 / mo. 6497 Cape Hatteras Way NE #2 is located in Saint Petersburg, the 33702 zipcode, and the Pinellas.