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(1 guide)Updated 1 January 2025 · By Hulls.io Editorial
About Hatteras
Hatteras Yachts holds a singular place in American boating history: the company that proved fibreglass could be used to build large offshore yachts, effectively creating the category of production sportfishing convertibles and motor yachts that dominates the market today. When Willis Slane launched the first Hatteras — a 41-foot convertible — in 1960, the idea of building a boat that large from fibreglass was considered radical, even reckless, by the wooden-boat establishment. Within a decade, every serious builder had followed Hatteras's lead.
Founded in 1959 in High Point, North Carolina, the company moved to its current manufacturing facility in New Bern, North Carolina, where it has built over 6,000 yachts spanning six decades. The New Bern plant sits along the Neuse River, providing direct water access for sea trials and deliveries. The location — inland enough to be protected from hurricanes, but close enough to the Outer Banks fishing grounds for testing — has been central to Hatteras's identity since the company's early years.
The brand has changed ownership several times over the decades. After Willis Slane sold the company to AMF Corporation in 1977, it subsequently passed through Genmar Holdings and eventually landed with Hatteras' current ownership. Through these transitions, the New Bern manufacturing operation has remained the constant — the skilled workforce, many of whom are second and third-generation Hatteras employees, represents an irreplaceable concentration of large-yacht building expertise.
Hatteras's current range focuses on convertible sportfishing yachts and enclosed-bridge motor yachts from approximately 45 to 105 feet. The GT series (GT45, GT54, GT59, GT63, GT65, GT70) represents the convertible sportfishing line, while the M series covers motor yacht and enclosed-bridge configurations. The company also builds custom and semi-custom yachts for experienced owners with specific requirements.
The convertible sportfishing yacht remains Hatteras's core competency and greatest legacy. The combination of a deep-V hull designed for offshore conditions, a large cockpit optimised for big-game fishing, an enclosed air-conditioned bridge, and luxurious accommodations below represents a format that Hatteras essentially invented and continues to refine. The GT63, in particular, has become a benchmark in the 60-plus-foot convertible class.
On the used market, Hatteras yachts benefit from the brand's heritage and the durability of the construction. Well-maintained older Hatteras convertibles — particularly the classic 53, 54, and 60 Convertible models — remain in active service decades after launch, a testament to the structural quality of the fibreglass layups and the robustness of the engineering. Used pricing varies enormously across the six-decade production span, but late-model Hatteras convertibles hold their value well relative to the broader sportfishing yacht market.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hatteras
Where are Hatteras yachts built?
Hatteras yachts are built in New Bern, North Carolina, along the Neuse River. The facility has been Hatteras's manufacturing home for decades, with direct water access for sea trials and deliveries. The New Bern workforce includes many second and third-generation employees with deep expertise in large fibreglass yacht construction.
Who owns Hatteras Yachts?
Hatteras has changed ownership several times since founder Willis Slane sold the company to AMF Corporation in 1977. It subsequently passed through several owners including Genmar Holdings. Through these ownership changes, the New Bern manufacturing operation and workforce have remained the consistent foundation of the brand.
What types of yachts does Hatteras build?
Hatteras builds convertible sportfishing yachts and enclosed-bridge motor yachts from approximately 45 to 105 feet. The GT series (GT45 through GT70) covers the sportfishing convertible range, while the M series encompasses motor yacht and enclosed-bridge configurations. The company also undertakes custom and semi-custom builds for experienced owners.
What is a convertible sportfishing yacht?
A convertible is a yacht designed with a large open cockpit at the stern for fishing — particularly big-game fishing — combined with enclosed, air-conditioned living spaces forward and below. The "convertible" designation refers to the ability to convert the cockpit from fishing use (fighting chairs, bait stations, rod holders) to entertainment use (seating, dining) when not fishing. Hatteras essentially created this yacht category with its first 41-foot model in 1960.
Do Hatteras yachts hold their value?
Late-model Hatteras yachts hold their value well relative to the sportfishing yacht market. The brand's heritage, construction quality, and active owner community support resale demand. Classic Hatteras models from the 1980s and 1990s — particularly the 53, 54, and 60 Convertible — continue to sell well on the used market, often requiring only engine and systems updates to remain competitive fishing platforms.