1976 Hatteras 48 Long Range Cruiser

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1976 Hatteras 48 Long Range Cruiser - built in the USA!

The 1976 Hatteras 48 Long Range Cruiser is one of the most respected classic passagemakers ever built in American yachting. Designed by legendary naval architect Jack Hargrave, the 48 LRC was purpose-built for serious offshore cruising long before "expedition yacht" became a marketing term. With her deep-displacement hull, full keel, raised pilothouse, and massively overbuilt fiberglass construction, the 48 LRC earned a reputation as a vessel capable of crossing oceans in comfort and safety while maintaining exceptional fuel economy.

This vessel has been in the Pacific Northwest for over a decade and her owners are experienced boaters who believe in keeping things serviced. This is an amazing opportunity to own one of the most popular long range cruisers you can find - and that fact that it's built in the US is an added bonus.

Once you see her incredible hull out of the water (in our OnLand Marina), you will understand why she's built to take you everywhere!

Highlights Include:

• Detroit 453 Naturally Aspirated Diesel Engine
• Naid Stabilizers
• Glendenning Controls
• Furno Electronics
• Two Northern Lights Generators (20Kw and 12Kw)
• Two Victron Multiplus Inverter/Battery Chargers
• 50 Amp Power
• 19 Gallon Hot Water Tank
• Watermaker
• 12' Aluminum Duraboat Tender w/ 9.9 Tohatsu Outboard Motor
• 600lb Pipefitter Davit System
• 66lb Anchor w/ 300ft of Chain
• Extra fenders
• Extra Lines
• Bimini Top
• Customer Exterior Settee (Deck of Bow)

Unlike many production yachts of the 1970s that prioritized speed and dockside styling, the 48 LRC was engineered around range, reliability, and seaworthiness. Powered typically by twin Detroit Diesel 4-53 naturally aspirated engines producing approximately 112 horsepower each, this yacht cruises comfortably at 8-9 knots while consuming remarkably little fuel for a vessel of her size. With fuel capacity exceeding 1,300 gallons, real-world range can exceed 1,500 nautical miles, and at reduced displacement speeds many owners report ranges approaching 2,000 miles.

This Pilothouse has True Long Rang Capability!

The hull design is classic Hargrave: rounded bilges for a soft ride, hard aft chines for added roll stability, and a deep keel that protects running gear while enhancing directional tracking offshore. Her substantial displacement, gives the boat a reassuring motion at sea that modern lightweight cruisers often cannot replicate. The result is a yacht that feels secure and composed in challenging conditions, qualities that have made the LRC series highly regarded among experienced long-distance cruisers for nearly five decades.

Inside, the 48 LRC reflects the craftsmanship and practical thinking that defined classic Hatteras construction. The raised pilothouse offers excellent visibility, watch berth accommodations, and direct side deck access for shorthanded operation underway. Below, the full-beam salon provides impressive interior volume for a 48-foot yacht, finished traditionally in rich teak and mahogany joinery.

For buyers seeking a true long-range cruising yacht with pedigree, durability, and proven offshore capability, the 1976 Hatteras 48 Long Range Cruiser remains one of the most iconic displacement motor yachts ever produced. Even by modern standards, her combination of efficiency, heavy-weather comfort, and classic American yacht craftsmanship continues to set the benchmark for serious passagemaking vessels.

Come see all that this boat has to offer! It's located out of the water in Anacortes - "Where It's A Boat Show Every Day!"