A captain-maintained, classic motor-yacht, owned and operated by an experienced yachtsman for the last 15 years, this 1983 48' MY is one of 36 made by Hatteras in the early '80s.

This yacht features solid teak decking overlays on the after-deck and flybridge.  Inside, dark afromisa paneling throughout gives her that plush richness you'd expect from a Hatteras yacht.

A long list of ongoing maintenance and improvements (remodeled galley, replaced head systems, updated soft-goods - carpets, couches, galley seating, new Master mattress, replaced appliances - including washer/dryer, fridge/freezer, stove/oven - etc. etc) can be found in the details.

The semi-displacement hull is powered by twin 6v92TA Detroit Diesels, which can move her along at 9kts (hull speed) at 9 gals/hr, or push her up onto a plane for 18.5 kts.  Hand-laid fiberglass construction makes her nearly indestructible.

A pleasure to run, an even greater pleasure to entertain upon, this is a yacht you want to own.

Hatteras, Series 1, 1983, 48 foot Motor Yacht

One of 36 made by Hatteras/AMF in the early 1980's, the 48MYs are only slightly shorter than the 53' "Classic Hatt" - and a very different boat. The 48s have step-up or step-down areas, making each a distinct space aboard the yacht.  The Flybridge, with seating for 9, becomes a focal point for views of the surrounding seas (or airshows!).   Stepping down leads to the key feature of the 48, the aft deck, with its enclosure making it a year-round space.  Descending to the saloon, one is privy to yet another cozy space, well heated (or cooled) by the 4 zone CruiseAir system. 

Stretching out on the couch or curling up with a book in one of the chairs, the saloon is a retreat unto itself.  Down three more steps leads to the galley, and yet another quadrant of the boat - where the chef can prepare the afternoon's treats using copious counterspace, or 4 guests can dine at the settee.  Just forward from the galley is the ensuite Vberth for crew, or guests wanting just a little more privacy.  The wood enveloped after companionway leads down to the midship cabin and across the hall guest head, while just a few steps further aft leads to the master stateroom and its ensuite head.

As a live aboard platform, those separate quadrants give the boat the feel of private nooks and crannies that the flush deck 53s just don't have.

After over 19 years of ownership, the sellers are moving to cruise the East Coast, in yet another Hatteras, and have to - finally - say "Goodbye" to Buccaneer.

Accommodations and Layout

Boarding:

One comes aboard the yacht by either port or stbd side, or by the stern using the newly installed moveable Marquipt dock ladder (attachment points have been affixed in all three locations); or by using the fixed-in-place port side Marquipt Jacobs ladder (which was intended to be removed, but can stay at the buyer's election).

Aft Deck:

A signature space of the yacht, the solid-teak-floored aft-deck, is simply gorgeous.  To either side of the center "coffee" table are benches (with storage inside).  The table (also with storage inside) expands in height and in coverage to grow into a dining table for 6. 

Forward of the table and chairs is the bar (another important piece of equipment!), with its wooden hatches and built in stemware holders.  The counter-cover lifts to reveal a sink and cup holders.  Below the counter/sink are a smaller refrigerator/freezer and an ice maker.  110 AC power (for the blender, of course) is located on the stbd bulkhead at the countertop level, as is the plug for the cafe lights that ring the deck.

Flybridge:

Ascending 4 steps from the aft deck, one opens the wood-framed transparent Lucite hatch to another solid-teak-decked space, bordered by bench seating (with storage below) for 7, and a captain's and mate's chairs.  The color Furuno NavNet chartplotter/radar overlay system, Glendinning synchronizer, ICOM VHF (with Command Mic) are all at finger's reach.  Below the flybridge helm (with a rebuilt (Q4 2020) hydraulic steering system) is a massive amount of storage.  You are guided by the Fluxgate Compass, and the remote-controlled spotlight (when needed).

The 11 foot Boston Whaler rests atop the aft deck, just aft the flybridge (with wired lifting controls plugged in to the manual davit on the aft deck, and a long cord easily reaching the boat deck).

There WAS a bimini cover; and when it blew off one day rounding Angel Island, the owners took it off and left the FlyBidge exposed to weather - and liked it better.  For re-sale, the framing has been returned to the boat.  The new owners can put a bimini back, or not, at their election.

The Saloon:

Descending from the aft deck to the saloon you are introduced to the beginning of the wood-paneled spaces that are everywhere in the living spaces on the yacht.  Heated (or cooled) by a separate AC CruiseAir system (there are also separate systems for each of the V-berth, Midship and Master's Quarters), the saloon has an L shaped couch (with storage inside) and two additional chairs. 

Shelving for books and games of all kinds, is both exposed (under the TV) and enclosed (in stbd side cabinets, beside the TV and behind it too). A swinging reading lamp adjacent to the bookcase allows for a night-time read, without the need to light up the entire boat.  The saloon table raises up and expands for use as an appetizer platform, or a TV and dinner table.

Behind and aft of the couch are the AC and DC panels, hidden behind wooden panel sliders.  They are 'color coded' for ease of use.  The Inverter switch (shore/inverter/generator) is located here; as is the main 50AMP breaker (the fuse system was replaced by breakers in Q1 2020).  The "Hatteras" electrical panels, with slider-switches for 110/220 and Shore/Gen systems (making power-source mistakes impossible) is located behind the couch.

The main helm is located forward and to stbd, as is the second ICOM VHF radio. Ample additional storage is located behind the second Furuno color radar/chartplotter, and below the wheel.  The remote control unit for the spotlight typically lives on the helm station. All the gauges and controls here are repeated on the flybridge helm, with no need to "toggle" between control stations.  (The original 1983 Wagner Autopilot works sporadically, and should likely be replaced.  The rudder indicator isn't working either. :( )  The chart locker is located just to the side of the stairs leading down to the galley, with its own dim-light.

Galley:

Just a few steps forward and down from the saloon, one enters into the galley.  Remodeled in 2015 with new counters, stove-top, oven and refrigerator (replaced in Jan 2021), the galley is a delight to cook in.  A fan above the induction stove-top, and recessed - dimmable - counter lights allow you to cook in bright light, or set a mood with less.

The new stainless steel sink is deep and square, and the faucet's extending hose makes after-dinner dishwork a breeze.  There is cabinetry galore both above and below the counters and oven.

The dinette, with its table top to match the counters, seats 4 comfortably.  Storage is found in drawers below the raised dinette dais (the holding tank gauge is here too), and the inverter is housed below the after dinette bench seat.  While the lighting and refrigerator system can be either 12v or 110; the induction stove-top requires 110 (the switch is located in the electrical panel behind the couch).

Engine Room:

Lifting the stairs between the saloon and galley gives access to the engine room.  While perhaps not "stand up" in height, the engine room is comfortably high enough to work on the systems within it.

The yacht is served by two 6v92TA Detroit Diesel engines, throwing out 425 hp - each; and a 15kW Onan Generator. (Belts & hoses were replaced / serviced in Q1 2020.  The last oil / filters change / service was in Q3 2024.)  100 gal tank drained Dec 2020; 500 gal main tank - about 1/3 full ?.)

The house bank of batteries (replaced in Q1 2020) is comprised of twelve (yes 12) 6 cell gel batteries, while the starter bank is comprised of two 8D batteries.  Each has a separate charging system.  The batteries are low in the hold, and have taken up some of the engine room deck space (which is covered, and also houses replacement fluids and filters). 

The old Vacu-Flush head pumps and tanks are long gone and all three heads / hoses were replaced in 2017, as was the master shower sump pump system.  (It is stand alone now, no more direct draining into the bilge as originally designed.)  Water pump new in 2017.

V-Berth:

Forward of the galley is the ensuite V-Berth.  Its cedar lined closet is to stbd, and the head to port.  The curtain shower has a new hand hose (2017).  The countertop and backsplash were replaced in Q3 2024 with Cesarstone and glass tiles.  The twin (over / under) berths are located to stbd, and storage is found below them and to the port side.  The hatch above is screened (a terrific benefit on those hot Delta nights).  The anchor lockers are forward, through twin hatches. 200 feet of chain followed by an additional 200 feet of line are to port, while a secondary anchor rode (8 feet chain, 200 feet line) is to stbd.  The GalleyMade Windlass was replaced in 2010 - as was a portion of the then-softened decking.

Companionway Aft:

Leaving the saloon and moving aft down the wood paneled companionway, the first thing to note is the combination washer/dryer.  Replacing the original upper/lower washer-dryer with a combination unit (in 2017) allows for additional storage in the (formerly-below) section (access is gained via the Midship stateroom).  The old 8 Track stereo compartment houses a handy portable vacuum cleaner. 

Midship Stateroom / Head:

To stbd is the second of three staterooms aboard the yacht, here with  L shaped over under twins.  Storage is found below the lower bunk, and in the three drawers under the upper.  A good sized, cedar lined closet holds access to the engine room fire extinguisher unit (behind an interior cover-plate).  Each bed, as in the V-Berth, has its own reading light.  The extra storage under the washer/dryer is found behind the Midship stateroom door.

Across the companionway is the Midship head.  While plumbed for a curtain shower, that feature was capped off when the boat was built and commissioned.  There are sliding mirror cabinets as well as a medicine cabinet, providing for all kinds of storage room.  Like all the other heads, its sink, faucets, countertop and backsplash were also replaced in Q3 2024 with Cesarstone and glass tiles.

Master Stateroom:

Finally, in the after-most section of the yacht, is the Master Stateroom.  Below the queen sized island bed is the 190 gallon freshwater tank.  To either side of the bed are banks of drawers, and nightstands.  Each side has an independent reading light, and the stateroom itself is served by both 12v and 110 lighting.  The cedar lined hanging locker is huge.  Below the banks of drawers are access ports to the muffler system (replaced in 2019).  Behind and below the nightstands are access ports to the rudder and bilges.

The Master head, located to port, has a stand up stall shower, generous storage both below and above the sink.  The countertop, sink, faucet and backsplash were all replaced in Q3 2024.

Galley and Laundry

Galley:

• Induction 2 burner stove top. (2017)
• Fan runs when on.
• Electric oven. (2017)
• Slow to heat.
• Isotherm DR 160 (new Jan 2021)
• LED dimmer counter lights; and 12V + 110 standard lighting.
• Remodeled counters & table, tile back-splash , sink & faucet. (2015)

Laundry:

• Combination washer/dryer (2015).

Electronics and Navigation

• Furuno NavNet radar / (CMap) chart plotter overlay system with main (color) screen on fly-bridge and supplemental (color) screen at main helm in saloon.
• Fluxgate compass on flybridge for Furuno system, standard compass at main helm.
• Remote spotlight.
• Integrated GPS system.

Deck

• 65 lb (approx) Bruce, 200 ft chain, 200 ft line rode - main anchor.
• 40 lb (approx) Danforth, 8 ft chain, 200 ft line rode - transom.
• Galleymade windlass - with stopper.
• 4 each side, plastic disk flopper stopper, w 10 ft line.
• Anchor flush hose and faucet forward.
• Remote anchor windless operating foot pedals forward deck, and at main helm.
• Dock Lines for both home slip and separate for travel. 

Electrical

• 12v system DC
• 110/220 30/50 amp AC.
• 15kw Onan generator.
• 12V main breaker panel
• 110/220V main breaker panel
• Bus Fuses replaced with toggled breakers for both systems

Engines

Each engine is a Detroit Diesel 6v92TA, putting out 425hp, and burning (approx.) 9 gal/hr at 1200 rpm (9 kts displacement hull speed) or (approx.) 60 gal/hr at 2100 rmp (18.5 kts planing speed).

Each has (approx.) 2,400 hrs.  Neither has had a MOH, yet are/ have been serviced (oil/filter/hose/belt) regularly.

DDs are known to be oily.  The engine room has *not* been "specially cleaned" for sale - so what you see - is what you get.  And it isn't bad, but is "oily."

Tankage

• Main fuel - 500 +/- gals
• Secondary fuel - 100 +/- gals
• Holding (black water) - 65 gals
• Water - 190 gals

Repairs / Improvements

Over the 19+ years operated by her present owner (a USCG 100 Ton Master), the yacht has undergone a constant program of repairs and maintenance.  While the checkbook might not have been a "open" one, there sure were a lot of checks written over the years.

In no particular order:

The anchor windlass was replaced (approx 2010), and decking around it replaced and hardened.

All three Vacu-Flush heads and lines were replaced (in approx 2015).

An inverter was installed, and house bank batteries significantly upgraded in type and AMP hours, with separate systems and chargers for each.

The "fuse" based 30 amp 50 amp systems were replaced with circuit breakers.

The galley and dinette were remodeled, the oven replaced, the stove top replaced with an induction system, and the old household Frigidaire replaced with an Isotherm drawer fridge/freeze. New seats were made for the dinette.  (Extra back splash tile - intended for future bathroom remodels to match, is available.)

All the forward facing saloon windows were removed and resealed and replaced.

The interior Formosa paneling around the windows and main helm was replaced.

The interior carpeting and saloon sofas and chairs have been replaced.  A new master mattress was made-to-meausre and installed.  LED lights have replaced almost all throughout the boat.

The 8 track stereo has been replaced with a Fusion system, a Sat TV system installed (Direct TV, subscription required), as well as a Broadband TV system (for both flat screen TVs in saloon and Master).

The ancient upper/lower washer/dryer was replaced with a combination system.

The yachts entire exhaust tubes were replaced in 2019.

A new Master head shower sump system was installed.

The most recent belts / lines / hoses change was in Oct 2020.

The most recent oil / filter change was in Q3 2024.

The heads were remodeled (reskinned) with new countertops, sinks, faucets and glass tile backsplashes in Q3 2024.

All that said - it's a boat - and things break or don't work or wear out.  The rudder indicator isn't operating. The old (original) Wagner Autopilot sometimes works, most times - doesn't.  The port prop could use a tune up. Buccaneer is 40 years old.  She's in good shape, for the shape she's in.  She's dry inside.  There are no leaks we're aware of.