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HATTERAS · 1978

1978 Hatteras 42 Convertible

42' (12.8m) ·Sport Yacht ·Miami, United States
($196,641 AUD est.) $139,000 USD

About this yacht

Step aboard this beautifully maintained 1978 Hatteras 42 Convertible, a timeless classic that’s been thoughtfully upgraded to deliver modern comfort and performance. Whether you’re chasing pelagics offshore, entertaining on the water, or cruising comfortably along the coast, this 42’ Hatteras is ready to impress with her refined interior, updated electronics, and mechanical confidence.

Re-powered in 2009 1200 hours
New Phasor Generator in 2009
Cruises at 23/25 WOT 31 
34 GPH burn at cruise
Complete interior refit 2023 including appliances, led lights,softgoods and kitchen
Complete electronics refit 2023
New Garmin 8612 MFD 2025 
New JL Audio Subwoofers, Midrange and Amplifiers 2025
Starlink with Amazon FireStick 2025
Complete Awlgrip Paint 2023
Bottom paint, cutlass bearings, 5 new underwater lights and propspeed May 2025

Specifications

Length
42' (12.8m)
Beam
13' 8" (4.17m)
Max Draft
3' 4" (1.02m)
Year built
1978
Builder
HATTERAS
Model
42 Convertible
Type
Sport Yacht
Hull material
Fiberglass
Engines
Yanmar 6CX530 530hp 0hrs
Status
Active
MLS ID
458669
Description +
Step aboard this beautifully maintained 1978 Hatteras 42 Convertible, a timeless classic that’s been thoughtfully upgraded to deliver modern comfort and performance. Whether you’re chasing pelagics offshore, entertaining on the water, or cruising comfortably along the coast, this 42’ Hatteras is ready to impress with her refined interior, updated electronics, and mechanical confidence.

Re-powered in 2009 1200 hours
New Phasor Generator in 2009
Cruises at 23/25 WOT 31 
34 GPH burn at cruise
Complete interior refit 2023 including appliances, led lights,softgoods and kitchen
Complete electronics refit 2023
New Garmin 8612 MFD 2025 
New JL Audio Subwoofers, Midrange and Amplifiers 2025
Starlink with Amazon FireStick 2025
Complete Awlgrip Paint 2023
Bottom paint, cutlass bearings, 5 new underwater lights and propspeed May 2025
Other Details +

SALON:

  • Vinyl faux-teak flooring
  • Main salon featured an L shaped sofa (w/storage below)
  • Sony TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Overhead lights
  • Window shades

 

GALLEY:

  • Acrylic molded countertop with a single compartment stainless sink.
  • Whynter refrigerator.
  • 2 Two Magic Chef fridges  
  • Magic Chef microwave

Master stateroom:

  • Provides sleeping for two adults on upper and lower berth w/ storage below), a chest of drawers, a hanging locker, and a full head compartment.

Cockpit

  • Transom door
  • Cockpit fridge/freezer
  • Sink
  • Acces to fly bridge leader

 

Flybridge

  • Hard top
  • Overhead lights
  • Seating forward helm station
  • JL Audio system
  • Starlink

 

Helm Station & Electronics

  • Garmin Display
  • Garmin Radar
  • Yanmar digital engines displays
  • FireBoy suppression engine shutdown control
  • Simrad Autopilot
  • ACR Search light control
  • Icom VHF
  • FUSION Audio AM/FM
  • Trim tabs control

MACHINERY

  • MACHINERY MAIN ENGINES
  • MANUFACTURE/MODEL: Yanmar / 6CX530
  • HP/CYLINDERS: 6 cylinder
  • SERIAL NUMBERS: Port: M70033 / Starboard: M70034
  • HOURS:
  • ENGINE ROOM VENTALATION
  • EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN
  • TRANSMISSIONS MANUFACTURER/TYPE: ZF MODEL: ZF 280-1A SERIAL NUMBERS: 20110548 / 20110547
  • PROP SHAFT: 2 inch, prop shaft.
  • Phasor Marine GENERATOR MODEL: K3-8 5KW / 03408
  • BELOW WATERLINE MACHINERY
  • PROPELLER(S): 4-blade
  • TRIM TABS: Hydraulically
  • THRU-HULLS: Bronze
  • STRAINERS/SCOOPS/SCREENS:

Disclaimer

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

Propulsion +
Engine Make: Yanmar
Engine Model: 6CX530
Engine Year: 2009
Total Power: 530hp
Engine Type: Inboard
Fuel Type: Diesel
Specifications +
Dimensions
Length Overall: 42.67ft
Max Draft: 3.42ft
Beam: 13.83ft

Miscellaneous
Hull Material: Fiberglass

Tanks
Fuel Tank: 470 gal