From the moment you fire up the engines and cut through your first wave, the Hatteras Advantage is apparent.

As our naval architects and engineers know, deep V-design hulls have a tendency to roll and incur high hull resistance. Flat-bottom hulls offer less resistance but pound in normal sea conditions. Thus, Hatteras has developed a series of convex and modified-V hulls that provide the best of both designs. These hulls deliver a sharp entry and a soft, stable ride – the renowned “Hatteras ride.” Further, most Hatteras hulls feature a double chine with hull side “step-outs” to help reduce spray while increasing the beam above the waterline. The benefits – a dryer ride and more interior space.

Hatteras also uses in-house designed 6- and 7-bladed nibral propellers custom built to our specifications. These propellers are dynamically balanced to effectively match the boat’s weight, speed, horsepower and reduction gear. Using large blade area ratios, the propeller’s load is distributed over a greater prop area. This reduces cavitation, vibration and noise and, at the same time, improves fuel economy and performance.

Hatteras engineers specify deep gear ratios combined with larger propellers to obtain optimum performance. There are many advantages to turning a larger propeller slower:

• Decreased load sensitivity
• Constant speed under variable conditions
• Increased cruise speed
• Decreased drive train vibration
• Increased fuel efficiency
• Decreased propeller slippage

Using advanced propulsion theories, Hatteras has also incorporated propeller tunnels into the hull bottom design. Tunnels allow the shaft angle to be reduced, which aids in the boat’s efficiency. This reduces the overall draft and allows the use of larger propellers to achieve the performance benefits above.

Only Hatteras provides the deep gear ratios needed to deliver the high performance you demand under full-load and real-world sea conditions – with the renowned Hatteras ride.

We furnish every interior with luxurious amenities to make your time onboard as comfortable and pampered as possible. Our attention to detail is unprecedented, as is our commitment to quality. You will find this advantage everywhere.

It speaks to you in our fit and finish. It is clearly evident in our genuine wood veneers, exquisite cabinetry, draperies and quilted fabrics – all crafted on-site by Hatteras craftsmen and designers.

We offer a selection of interior woods, with cherry offered as standard on most models. Hatteras uses pre-finished, flush-filled panels in either a satin or high-gloss polyester finish as standard.

Contemporarily styled rich wood cabinetry includes:

• Solid-stock bullnose moldings
• Flush-mount doors and drawers
• Frameless styling
• Stylistic reveals used where panels or solid stock parts meet
• Bowed cabinetry fronts in selected models

All solid-stock wood parts are milled in-house by experienced Hatteras craftsman utilizing wood purchased from high- quality millwork suppliers. Hatteras standards require that all backsides of interior wood placed against the hull side be sealed prior to installation to prevent moisture absorption.

In an effort to achieve an open feel in the salon, fabric lambrequins and cornices have been replaced by solid-stock fluted wood cornices and window-conforming moldings that house 1” and 2” wood blinds. These rich wood cornices are not only beautiful but practical as well. Air conditioning is vented through the cornices on most models the entire length of the salon and galley, both port and starboard, to provide uniform and comfortable climate control.

A custom salon sectional, with throw pillows, comes standard in all models. Convertible sectionals feature rod storage, spring-down seat cushions and baseball stitching. Motor yacht sectionals offer storage and spring-down cushions.

Avonite is used in the heads and galleys of all models incorporating integrated sinks. Solid surface backsplashes protect the wood and wallcoverings. Amtico flooring – with the rich look of teak and holly – is easy to maintain and makes cleanup easy.

Drawer type refrigerator/freezers are standard equipment on all models that offer standard under-counter refrigeration units. Some of our larger models feature upright units.

For a bright and airy atmosphere, Hatteras models feature more interior lights than any builder in the industry. You can set your own mood with dimmers installed throughout the boat on most models.

Hatteras offers a real storage advantage. All king and queen berths that do not house tanks conceal cedar-lined storage compartments beneath the berth’s hinged, gas cylinder-assisted lid.

All Hatteras sleeping berths typically measure 80” long throughout the boat. Queen-sized berths measure 60” wide, king-sized berths measure 76” wide and twin berths normally measure 38” wide. We construct 5”-7” thick mattresses, held in place by professionally upholstered keepers. Hatteras also includes mattress pads and a set of linens for every berth.

Classic elegance and luxurious amenities are only achieved through superior talent and true attention to detail. That's what Hatteras offers – a higher level of boatbuilding.