Featured Boat 52' Hatteras Convertible 1984 US$ 269,000 L.O.A.: 52' BEAM: 15' 7" DRAFT: 5' BUILDER: Hatteras YEAR: 1984 DESIGNER: Hatteras MODEL: 3 Stateroom Convertible TOP: Fly Bridge w/ Tower TYPE: Sport Fisher ENGINES: Twin Diesel Model: Detroit H.P.: 650 Each ENGINE HOURS: 450 SMOH (2003) RANGE: 1,000 miles MATERIAL: FBG SPEED: Cruising: 17 knots Maximum: 22 knots HULL: Semi-Vee TANKAGE: Fuel: 1200 gal. / Water: 188 gal. / Holding: 180 gal. WEIGHT: 56,000 lbs ACCOMMODATIONS AND LAYOUT: Boarding the vessel from a fiberglass swim platform a transom door opens to a complete sportfishing cockpit. The nonskid cockpit sole has flush hatches for access to a catch box and lazarette storage. At center is a large oval fiberglass live bait well with windows and stainless steel rod holders. The forward portion of the cockpit has engine controls, built-in tackle and bait prep stations, walk-in access to the engine room, and a stainless steel ladder to the flying bridge with a beautifully done custom Tuna tower with helm controls. The flying bridge has tournament style helm station located at the aft end with an L-shaped settee forward for guest seating. The foredeck is fitted with a custom bait tank, tender cradle, launching davit, and a hard bottom inflatable tender with center counsel helm, trim tabs, and a Bimini top. At the salon entry from the cockpit the interior features large windows, tan carpet, finished mahogany cabinets and bulkhead facings, and headliner with valances and rod holders. Furnished with an L-shaped sofa with foldout bed and arm chair the salon is nicely situated directly aft of a well equipped up-galley and booth style dinette with fore and aft seating for four. Forward and down a few steps from the galley and dinette are the heads and the popular three stateroom layout. The master's cabin is amidships and to port with a queen size berth and an ensuite head with stall shower. To starboard is a guest head and a stateroom with upper and lower berths. At the bow is another guest stateroom with a similar configuration. Each cabin is well appointed with ample storage drawers and compartments. Conveniently located off the passageway to starboard of the master's cabin is a guest head with stall shower. Cruiseair air-condition throughout. Bosch washer and dryer Intercom System 3 Staterooms with opening ports, air/heat, electrical outlets, and abundant light Custom wood blinds Entertainment center Barometer and Clock Intercom System 2 heads with stall showers Large salon with fold out sleeper sofa Opening windows port and starboard Large dinette REMARKS: Well known and admired by knowledgeable yachtsmen the 52 Hatteras Convertible is an American built sportfishing classic. This particular yacht has been upgraded and well cared for. Of particular note is that the engines were rebuilt in 2003 and set for fuel economy. With the 1,200 gallons of onboard fuel the boat can cruise nonstop from La Paz to San Diego (cruising speed is 16 to 18 knots). The custom Tuna tower is beautifully built, a new 48 mile radar is installed and a nearly new 96 mile radar is prepared to replace an existing 72 mile model. Also a 7.5 CFM dive compressor is installed at the cockpit with storage for 4 dive tanks and dive gear. A cockpit freezer has just been rebuilt with new water cooled compressor and extra cooling coils to the top of the freezer box. Custom cockpit and bow bait tanks, and a bow mounted tender with davit are a few additional features that make this particular yacht ideal for the West Coast sport fisherman. If you are ready to really enjoy sport fishing, this fine three stateroom Hatteras 52 is US Documented, attractively priced, and ready for you in the heart of Baja's famous fishing grounds. YachtMinder Yacht Brokerage Serving Southern California & Washington's Puget Sound 25960 Central Avenue South NE., Suite 102 Kingston, WA 98346, USA Toll-free 877-311-0552 Tel (360) 860-1455 Fax (619) 839-3957 Email Us http://www.yachtworld.com/yachtminder