2002 Hallett Custom High Performance Express Cruiser

Design & ConstructionOriginally built for the Herbst family in their trademark iconic red paint, Little Terrible had no expense spared when built. The Hallett 540 has two critical design elements. First is the twin stepped bottom giving a level ride and smooth performance. Second are the Arneson surface piercing drives with the engines, fuel tanks at the lowest portion of the hull, giving a low center of gravity. This custom Hallett is a one of kind ride and performance. This unique performance express has the craftmanship of one of the most respected boat builders on the West Coast, with the Hallett name and the late Nick Barron. The Hallett 540 hull is 2” thick balsa coring and 1” balsa coring in the hull sides. The engines are true to Herbst racing heritage with twin matching red 750 HP 60 Series Detroit Diesels with seven blades Rolla ss props, pushing her into the 45 knots range “comfortable” as the displacement is 27,000 lbs.  There is no mistaking this iconic Hallett, turns heads with a one kind style the 540 features custom C-Fab ss arch with black radar and Sat dome, Custom red painted hull, Custom painted out engine bay, Custom built 60 series Detroit’s that are painted, chrome and polished to show condition. AccommodationsBelow decks, the forward stateroom features an island queen with innerspring mattress, cedar-lined hanging locker, and overhead cabinets. Moving aft, the head includes an enclosed shower and vacuflush toilet. The salon offers a red leather sofa to starboard with a teak table on an adjustable stand, and a wet bar/entertainment center with Avonite countertop to port flanked by two red leather chairs. The galley is tucked port side aft. Stepping up to the cockpit, the lounge comfortably seats about 8 with U-shaped guest seating to starboard, a wet bar with sink and slide-out trash can to port, and a large sun pad aft. Standup bolsters feature manual dropout cushions, with a single-person seat to port and a double-capacity seat at the helm to starboard. Faux teak sole runs the swimstep and helm station, with foam-based decking throughout the cockpit lounge. At the helm, the simulated carbon-fiber dash houses DDEC controls and monitors, select gauges, and Bluewater Performance mechanical trim indicators. Twin bimini tops fore and aft and a custom stainless steel mast complete the layout. Engine and Mechanical Twin DD Series 60 DDEC engines, 750 hp each Arneson drives & Rolla props Detroit Diesel electronic controls Maxwell bow thruster 3.5 kW Phasor generator (Installed 2024) Electrical 12V DC digital electrical panel, 110/220V AC 50 amp shore power cord Battery chargers Battery banks (3) (starting, generator, house) 6 batteries total (4x Group 27, 2x Group 24) (New December 2025) Phasor Marine generator start/stop remote control at panel Deck and Hull U-shaped settee in cockpit lounge Bench helm seat Companion helm seat to port Black & graphite dash Stainless steel cooler with drains in cockpit lounge settee Stainless steel bow rail forward Stainless steel chain and rode Stainless steel bow pulpit Custom stainless steel radar arch Hallett designed stepped hull Hot & cold cockpit freshwater shower on transom Muir windlass Trim tabs Electronics, Navigation, & Entertainment Garmin GPSMap XS chartplotter Garmin GPSMap chartplotter Azimuth compass Depth gauge Hallett drive position indicator Icom M-45 VHF radio Fusion stereo with JL Audio speakers (cockpit) and MB Quart surround sound system (salon/cabin) Navigation lights Windlass control at helm Fire Boy auto fire system (needs recertification) Galley Tundra refrigerator with freezer drawer Panasonic microwave Stainless steel sink Storage cabinets and drawers Systems Air conditioning/heating, reverse cycle Water heater Gafrig water level indicators (x2) Tankwatch 4 black water pump controller Tankwatch level monitor system ExclusionsAll personal gear; loose items; galley gear; CD's; charts; fishing equipment; tools; spare parts; supplies & items not specifically listed on equipment list specifications sheet.

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