1978 HATTERAS 42 Convertible Boat in
Built in 1978
42 Convertible
1 Engine (Yanmar)
42 feet
Diesel
Fiberglass/Reinforced
Step aboard this beautifully maintained 1978 Hatteras 42 Convertible, a timeless classic that's been thoughtfully upgraded to deliver modern comfort and performance. Whether you're chasing pelagics offshore, entertaining on the water, or cruising comfortably along the coast, this 42' Hatteras is ready to impress with her refined interior, updated electronics, and mechanical confidence.
Re-powered in 2009 1200 hours
New Phasor Generator in 2009
Cruises at 23/25 WOT 31
34 GPH burn at cruise
Complete interior refit 2023 including appliances, led lights,softgoods and kitchen
Complete electronics refit 2023
New Garmin 8612 MFD 2025
New JL Audio Subwoofers, Midrange and Amplifiers 2025
Starlink with Amazon FireStick 2025
Complete Awlgrip Paint 2023
Bottom paint, cutlass bearings, 5 new underwater lights and propspeed May 2025
Re-powered in 2009 1200 hours
New Phasor Generator in 2009
Cruises at 23/25 WOT 31
34 GPH burn at cruise
Complete interior refit 2023 including appliances, led lights,softgoods and kitchen
Complete electronics refit 2023
New Garmin 8612 MFD 2025
New JL Audio Subwoofers, Midrange and Amplifiers 2025
Starlink with Amazon FireStick 2025
Complete Awlgrip Paint 2023
Bottom paint, cutlass bearings, 5 new underwater lights and propspeed May 2025
Nominal Length
41.99ft
Length Overall
41.99ft
Beam
13.67ft
Max Draft
3.33ft
Hull Material
fiberglass
Engine 1
Engine Make
Yanmar
Engine Model
6CX530
Total Power
530hp
Engine Type
inboard
Fuel Type
diesel
Drive Type
inboard
Additional Details
Re-powered in 2009 1200 hours
New Phasor Generator in 2009
Cruises at 23/25 WOT 31
34 GPH burn at cruise
Complete interior refit 2023 including appliances, led lights,softgoods and kitchen
Complete electronics refit 2023
New Garmin 8612 MFD 2025
New JL Audio Subwoofers, Midrange and Amplifiers 2025
Starlink with Amazon FireStick 2025
Complete Awlgrip Paint 2023
Bottom paint, cutlass bearings, 5 new underwater lights and propspeed May 2025
Engine Model: 6CX530
Engine Year: 2009
Total Power: 530hp
Engine Type: Inboard
Fuel Type: Diesel
Length Overall: 42.67ft
Max Draft: 3.42ft
Beam: 13.83ft
Miscellaneous
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Tanks
Fuel Tank: 470 gal
Description
Step aboard this beautifully maintained 1978 Hatteras 42 Convertible, a timeless classic that’s been thoughtfully upgraded to deliver modern comfort and performance. Whether you’re chasing pelagics offshore, entertaining on the water, or cruising comfortably along the coast, this 42’ Hatteras is ready to impress with her refined interior, updated electronics, and mechanical confidence.Re-powered in 2009 1200 hours
New Phasor Generator in 2009
Cruises at 23/25 WOT 31
34 GPH burn at cruise
Complete interior refit 2023 including appliances, led lights,softgoods and kitchen
Complete electronics refit 2023
New Garmin 8612 MFD 2025
New JL Audio Subwoofers, Midrange and Amplifiers 2025
Starlink with Amazon FireStick 2025
Complete Awlgrip Paint 2023
Bottom paint, cutlass bearings, 5 new underwater lights and propspeed May 2025
Other Details
SALON:
- Vinyl faux-teak flooring
- Main salon featured an L shaped sofa (w/storage below)
- Sony TV
- Air conditioning
- Overhead lights
- Window shades
GALLEY:
- Acrylic molded countertop with a single compartment stainless sink.
- Whynter refrigerator.
- 2 Two Magic Chef fridges
- Magic Chef microwave
Master stateroom:
- Provides sleeping for two adults on upper and lower berth w/ storage below), a chest of drawers, a hanging locker, and a full head compartment.
Cockpit
- Transom door
- Cockpit fridge/freezer
- Sink
- Acces to fly bridge leader
Flybridge
- Hard top
- Overhead lights
- Seating forward helm station
- JL Audio system
- Starlink
Helm Station & Electronics
- Garmin Display
- Garmin Radar
- Yanmar digital engines displays
- FireBoy suppression engine shutdown control
- Simrad Autopilot
- ACR Search light control
- Icom VHF
- FUSION Audio AM/FM
- Trim tabs control
MACHINERY
- MACHINERY MAIN ENGINES
- MANUFACTURE/MODEL: Yanmar / 6CX530
- HP/CYLINDERS: 6 cylinder
- SERIAL NUMBERS: Port: M70033 / Starboard: M70034
- HOURS:
- ENGINE ROOM VENTALATION
- EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN
- TRANSMISSIONS MANUFACTURER/TYPE: ZF MODEL: ZF 280-1A SERIAL NUMBERS: 20110548 / 20110547
- PROP SHAFT: 2 inch, prop shaft.
- Phasor Marine GENERATOR MODEL: K3-8 5KW / 03408
- BELOW WATERLINE MACHINERY
- PROPELLER(S): 4-blade
- TRIM TABS: Hydraulically
- THRU-HULLS: Bronze
- STRAINERS/SCOOPS/SCREENS:
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.
Propulsion
Engine Make: YanmarEngine Model: 6CX530
Engine Year: 2009
Total Power: 530hp
Engine Type: Inboard
Fuel Type: Diesel
Specifications
DimensionsLength Overall: 42.67ft
Max Draft: 3.42ft
Beam: 13.83ft
Miscellaneous
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Tanks
Fuel Tank: 470 gal
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/10/26 | Initial price | $139,000 |
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