1968 Hatteras 34 Sportfisherman

$179,000

Used

Boat in Stuart, FL 34997 US

builtBuilt in 1968
Year the boat was built
model

34 Sportfisherman

Boat model
engine

2 Engines (2x Cummins)

Engine type and count
length

34.2 feet

Overall boat length
fuel

Diesel

Fuel type
material

Fiberglass/Reinforced

Hull material
Length Overall
34.17ft
Length at Waterline
34.17ft
Beam
12.42ft
Max Draft
3ft
Dry Weight
19000lb
Cruising Speed
24kn
Max Speed
29kn
Cabins
1
Heads
1
Fresh Water Tanks
70gal
Fuel Tanks
295gal
Holding Tanks
15gal
Hull Material
fiberglass
Hull Shape
modified-vee
Engine 1
Engine Make
Cummins
Engine Model
6BTA
Total Power
300hp
Engine Hours
1172
Engine Type
inboard
Fuel Type
diesel
Drive Type
direct
Engine 2
Engine Make
Cummins
Engine Model
6BTA
Total Power
300hp
Engine Hours
1020
Engine Type
inboard
Fuel Type
diesel
Drive Type
direct
Summary
1968 Hatteras 34' Sport Fisherman
Hull
  • Hull is constructed of solid fiberglass
  • Hull has original Hatteras keel
  • Hull painted with AwlCraft-2000
  • Hull Bottom is barrier coated
  • Hull Bottom sanded and painted with Sea-Hawk BioCop-TF (2025)


Deck House
  • Deck House painted with Awlcraft-2000
  • Deck House forward windshield glass removed and finished flush in fiberglass
  • Deck House side windows removed and replaced with fiberglass frames and recessed glass
  • Original Hatteras grab rails and logos restored


Fore Deck
  • Fore Deck and Tow Rail painted with AwlCraft-2000
  • Fiberglass Anchor Pulpit, integrated flush into tow rail
  • Maxwell Anchor Windlass with Flybridge control
  • 400 ft of anchor line with 20 ft of anchor chain
  • Polished Aluminum Bow Rail


Flybridge
  • Flybridge interior and exterior painted with AwlCraft-2000
  • Flybridge, bridge seating, and helm, bonded and faired to deck house
  • Kobelt Single Lever Engine Controls (2023)
  • Hynautic Hydraulic Steering
  • Edson polished stainless steel 3-spoke steering wheel
  • Boat-Leveler Trim Tabs (new Control pad and Hydraulic Pump in 2024)
  • Trim tab plates and cylinders recessed into hull
  • Digital Engine Tachometers
  • Compass (2023)
  • Buell Air Horn
  • Custom switch panel with engine-start/stop, lights, horn, windlass-control, accessories
  • Helm Seat and Pedestal (2024)
  • Bench seating with cushions and storage under
  • Fiberglass Hardtop with polished aluminum Hardtop Frame
  • Running Lights integrated into hardtop
  • Anchor Light mast
  • 3-sided hard-panel enclosure
  • Polished aluminum bridge railing with ten rod holders
  • Polished aluminum bridge ladder with teak treads
  • Two LED Cockpit Spreader Lights, 12-volt


Flybridge Electronics
  • Two Simrad NSS12 Color Touch-screen 12”-diagonal Multi-function Displays
  • Two external GPS Antenna’s
  • Simrad 6KW Open-array Radar
  • Simrad BSM-1 Sounder with Airmar 1KW-transducer
  • Simrad LSS-1 Structure Scan with twin transducers
  • Simrad AP24 Autopilot
  • iCom M504 VHF with Remote Mic
  • Shakespeare VHF antenna
  • Breaker panel for electronics, lighting, and vessel alarms


Cockpit and Fishing Equipment
  • Cockpit painted with AwlCraft-2000
  • Deck Access Hatch for access to Fuel Valves
  • Deck Access Hatch for access to Lazarette
  • Cockpit Control Station (2023)
  • Kobelt Single Lever Engine Controls (2023)
  • Simrad FU-80 Autopilot Control with Rudder-Control-Lever (2023)
  • Simrad NSS12 Color Touch-screen 12”-diagonal Mult-function Display
  • Port Tackle Center with tackle drawers and storage under
  • Stbd Tackle Center with storage under and Live Well (new pump 2024)
  • Pedestal mounted vintage Fighting Chair with Footrest
  • Eight gunnel mounted rod holders
  • Two under-gunnel 12-volt electric reel outlets
  • Transom Fish Box, insulated and plumbed as second Live Well
  • Fresh Water Washdown connection
  • Courtesy lighting
  • Transom-mounted Under Water LED lights
  • Rupp Double Spreader Outriggers with collapsible back bars


Electrical
  • Updated electrical system wiring, panels, and components
  • Main Panel – Blue Sea 3-source AC & DC with built-in multi-source transfer switch
  • Relay Panel – Remote switches for batteries, pumps, and lighting
  • Transfer Panel – Breaker for bridge sub-panel; tank level gauges
  • Two 30-amp shore power connections
  • Two 30-amp shore power cords (2025)
  • ELCI 30-amp Breakers for Shore Power Lines 1 and 2 (2025)
  • ELCI 30-amp Breaker for Inverter Line (2025)
  • Victron Phoenix 12/3000 25-amp Inverter (2025)
  • Victron CCGX Inverter Color Control Display (2025)
  • Victron 30-amp (1-channel) IP22 Battery Charger (2025)
  • ProMariner 30-amp (3-channel) Battery Charger (2025)
  • Blue Sea Remote Battery Switches (RBS) for Engine and Bridge batteries
  • Batteries – House Bank, three Group-31 deep cycle (2025)
  • Batteries – Engines, two Group-31 dual purpose (2025)
  • Battery – Bridge, one Group-31 deep cycle (2025)
  • Alternator – Port Engine 65-amp (2025)
  • Alternator – Stbd Engine 120-amp (2025)
  • Alternator Charging Automatic Splitter Relays, port and stbd (2025)
  • Air Conditioner Salon - 10,000 btu with digital control and soft start (2024)
  • Air Conditioner Accommodations - 8,000 btu with digital control and soft start (2022)
  • March-Pump Air Conditioner circulating pump (2025)


Salon
  • Salon has been renovated
  • LED overhead lighting
  • New engine hatches, hatch pulls, and support structure (full engine access) (2024)
  • Deckhouse paneling in Sapele Mahogany veneer (2024)
  • Floor covering in Evercore Cork-Hybrid (2025)
  • Twin sofas with storage under built in Sapele Mahogany hard-wood and veneer (2025)
  • Sofa Cushions and faux-leather vinyl covering (2025)
  • End cabinets with storage built in Sapele Mahogany hard-wood and veneer (2025)
  • Overhead fishing rod storage (2024)


Galley
  • Galley has been renovated
  • LED overhead lighting
  • Mahogany veneer Cabinetry with upper and lower cabinets
  • Solid Surface Counter
  • Stainless Steel under mount sink with combination sprayer/faucet
  • Cabinet mounted GE Stainless Steel Microwave oven (2023)
  • Vitrifrigo 5.3-cuin refrigerator freezer AC/DC (DC not connected) (2023)
  • Kenyon single burner glass top stove (electric)


Head
  • Head has been renovated
  • LED overhead lighting
  • Original Hatteras sink refinished and plumbed with new faucet and plumbing (2026)
  • Sink base cabinet with storage
  • Two outboard storage cabinets
  • VacuFlush toilet system with fresh water plumbing
  • Floor drain and shower sump pump
  • RV-type sink/shower wand and shower curtain


Stateroom
  • Original V-berth and cabinetry with V-filler cushion
  • LED Brass reading lights
  • Full height closet
  • Original Hatteras anchor locker door
  • Overhead fishing rod storage


Engine Room and Mechanical Systems
  • Engine room lighting
  • Engine access between engines and outboard of engines
  • Fireboy Fire Suppression system with Engine Control (2023)
  • Indel IsoTemp 6.4 gal water heater
  • Updated fresh water plumbing hoses and fittings
  • Jabsco fresh water system pump (2023)
  • Fuel Tank Port – original Hatteras fiberglass tank at 120 gal
  • Fuel Tank Stbd – original Hatteras fiberglass tank at 120 gal
  • Fuel Tank Center – epoxy-coated aluminum tank at 55 gal
  • Water Tank Center – original Hatteras fiberglass tank at 70 gal
  • Holding Tank – VacuFlush system plastic tank at 15 gal
  • Fuel supply and return valves for all 3 fuel tanks with cross-over valves
  • Racor Model 900MA Fuel Filters
  • 1-1/2” stainless steel propeller shafts
  • PSS propeller shaft seals
  • Veem Conquest 4-blade propellers (installed) (2023)
  • Michigan Hi-torq 4-blade Propellers (spare)


Propulsion

Engine Port

  • Engine Make: Cummins
  • Engine Model: 6BTA5.9-M2
  • Horsepower: 300 Hp
  • Fuel Type: Diesel
  • Engine Date: 07/90
  • Engine S/N: 44503507
  • Engine Hours: 1,172
  • Engine Type: Inboard
  • Transmission: Twin Disc MG502A
  • Reduction Gear: 1.5:1

 

Engine Stbd

  • Engine Make: Cummins
  • Engine Model: 6BTA5.9-M2
  • Horsepower: 300 Hp
  • Fuel Type: Diesel
  • Engine Date: 05/89
  • Engine S/N: 44364625
  • Engine Hours: 1,020
  • Engine Type: Inboard
  • Transmission: Twin Disc MG502A
  • Reduction Gear: 1.5:1


Engine Updates Port

Fuel System

  • Fuel Injectors Rebuilt (2024)
  • Fuel Injector High Pressure Lines New (2023)
  • Fuel Injector Return Lines New (2024)
  • Fuel Lift Pump New (2024)
  • Fuel Injector Timing Pump Rebuilt (2024)

Air Charge System

  • Turbo Charger New (2024)
  • After Cooler Core (SMX) New (2026)

Cooling System

  • Seawater Pump (SMX) New (2026)
  • Thermostat New (2025)
  • Temperature Gauge Sender New (2025)
  • Serpentine Belt Tensioner New (2023)

Oil System

  • Valve Cover Gaskets New (2023)
  • Front Crankshaft Seal New (2025)


Engine Updates Starboard

Fuel System

  • Fuel Injectors Rebuilt (2024)
  • Fuel Injector High Pressure Lines New (2024)
  • Fuel Injector Return Lines New (2024)
  • Fuel Lift Pump New (2024)

Air Charge System

  • Turbo Charger Rebuilt Blue-printed (2024)
  • After Cooler Core (SMX) New (2026)

Cooling System

  • Seawater Pump (SMX) New (2026)
  • Thermostat New (2025)
  • Temperature Gauge Sender New (2025)
  • Serpentine Belt Tensioner New (2023)

Oil System

  • Valve Cover Gaskets New (2023)
  • Front Crankshaft Seal New (2025)


Engine Service Port and Starboard
  • Serpentine Belts 3/23 
  • Fuel tanks fuel-polished 3/23
  • Transmission oil changed 04/24 
  • Valves adjusted 07/25 
  • Heat exchangers flushed and pressure tested 08/25 
  • Secondary fuel filters changed 12/25 
  • Racor fuel filters changed 01/26 
  • Coolant system flushed and coolant changed 02/26
  • Crankcase oil and filer changed 03/26


Mechanical Disclaimer

Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.

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.

Price History

DateEventPrice
4/13/26Initial price$179,000

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Overview from around the web 1968 Hatteras 34 Sportfisherman

Customers praise the 1968 Hatteras 34 Sportfisherman for its classic design and robust build quality

Many highlight its spacious cockpit and comfortable cabin, making it ideal for both serious fishing trips and leisurely cruising. Owners appreciate the boat’s reliable performance in various sea conditions and its timeless appeal among sportfishing enthusiasts. The craftsmanship and durability of this model continue to stand out, often described as a true classic that delivers both functionality and style on the water.

The Biggest Pros and Cons

The 1968 Hatteras 34 Sportfisherman is a classic vessel known for its robust construction and timeless design. Here are some of the pros and cons to consider:

Pros

Solid Build Quality: Hatteras is renowned for durable craftsmanship, and the 1968 34 Sportfisherman is no exception, featuring a strong hull built to handle rough seas.

Classic Sportfisherman Design: Its traditional styling appeals to enthusiasts who appreciate vintage aesthetics combined with functional fishing features.

Spacious Cockpit: Designed for serious fishing, the cockpit provides ample space for anglers to maneuver and manage their gear.

Good Handling: Despite its age, the boat offers reliable handling characteristics, suitable for both offshore fishing and cruising.

Potential for Customization: As a vintage model, it offers opportunities for restoration or modernization to fit the owner’s preferences.

Cons

Older Systems: Being a boat from 1968, many mechanical and electrical systems may be outdated and could require upgrades or maintenance.

Limited Modern Amenities: Compared to newer sportfishermen, it may lack some contemporary conveniences and technology.

Maintenance Intensive: Older boats often need more frequent upkeep to maintain performance and safety.

Fuel Efficiency: Older engine designs typically are less fuel-efficient than modern counterparts.

Availability of Parts: Some original components might be harder to find, potentially increasing repair time and cost.

Made For

The 1968 Hatteras 34 Sportfisherman is ideal for avid anglers and boating enthusiasts who appreciate classic design combined with reliable performance. This boat is perfect for those seeking a sturdy and spacious sportfishing vessel capable of handling offshore conditions while providing comfort and style. Whether you're a seasoned fisherman looking for a dependable platform or a collector of vintage boats, the 1968 Hatteras 34 Sportfisherman offers a timeless blend of functionality and elegance.

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