1988 Hatteras 55Sold
$149,000
Boat in League City, TX 77573 US
Built in 1988
55
2 Engines (2x Detroit)
55.5 feet
Diesel
Fiberglass/Reinforced
Owner has too many boats and no time to use this one. Perfect for sport fishing or as a liveaboard. Mechanically see's ready to go. Call or email for more details.
- Vinyl mini blinds for all windows and doors
- Central Vacuum
- Corian countertops ,granite style
- Wet bar and ice maker
- In cabinet rod and tackle storage
- Track lights , rope lighting behind valances
- Cloth valances
- Tinted sliding windows
- Ceiling lights
- White-Wash solid wood panelling and cabinetry
- Vinyl ceiling
- Fully carpeted salon with traffic runner
- "C" shaped settee with mattress
- Accent pillows
- A/C Thermostat with ducts
- 3 speakers
- SONY Bravia 26" flatscreen TV
- SONY Audio/Video control center
- SONY CD/DVD digital player
- DIRECT TV tuner
- Hynautic steering & engine controls
- Mechanical engine stops
- System monitor panel
- Bilge pump selection
- Engine sync
- Bilge blowers
- Engine alarms
- Battery parallel switch
- Full engine instrumentation
- 4 stereo speakers
- Non-skid flooring
- Isinglass enclosure with u-zips
- Two captains chairs
- Flybridge seating with storage below
- Satellite dish
- New depth,speed digital meters installed 2020
- New Garmin 12 inch and 10 inch gps, chart plotters , new Garmin fusion stereo , new Garmin auto pilot installed , new 2 vhf radio 2023
- Modified -V hull - FRP with Gelcoat
- Bottom peeled , new vapor barrier installed 2015
- Cockpit station throttle and shift controls
- Flybridge with bench seating & ladderback chairs
- Murray Brothers fighting chair
- Transom door
- Live well
- Deep fish box
- RUPP triple spreader outriggers
- Center shotgun rigger
- Spreader lights
- Cockpit refrigerator and freezer
- Bait prep center with sink & tackle storage
- Remote engine controls in cockpit
- Raw and fresh water washdown
- Rocket launcher & 6 rod holders
- Full perimeter toe rails
- Galley maid cushion
- Cockpit speakers
- Underwater lights
- Non-skid deck surface all areas
- 316 Stainless Steel railings
- SS cleats
- FRP bow pulpit with SS roller
- Windlass
- 3 bladed props
- SS prop shafts 2 1/2"
- Bronze struts
- Bronze thru hulls and sea cocks
- Bennett trim tabs
- 4 reverse cycle AC units -5000 BTU x2, 7000 BTU and 16,000 BTU
- Fresh water Galleymaid super pump
- Well-X-Trol Accumilator
- Raritan hot water tank -20 gal
- Fresh and raw water washdown
- 600 GPD watermaker
- Glendinning engine sync
- Engine alarms, audio and LED
- 6-Racor fuel filters
- 2- fuel tanks (FWD=372 gal, AFT=913 gal)
- 2-Galleymaid heads with Y-Valve & discharge pump
- 266 gal holding tank
- Hynautic steering at 2 stations
- Hynautic engine & transmission controls
- 4-bilge pumps with auto-activation
- CO2 detector
- Halon fire suppression system
- Fully carpeted
- Queensize berth with storage drawers beneath
- Color match comforter and headboard
- Stereo speakers
- TV with VHS player
- Overhead hatch with screen
- His & her reading lamps
- Recessed side wall lights
- Two full height hanging lockers
- 5 drawer dresser
- White-wash solid wood sidewalls, cabinet door and storage drawers
- Mirrored wall accents
- Over berth storage cabinets
- Privacy door
- A/C thermostat & duct
- Galley Maid electric flush head
- Tank monitor for head, shower and shower sump
- Solid surface countertop with inlaid sink
- Lighted vanity with storage cabinet
- A/C duct
- Overhead lights
- Exhaus fan
- Linoleum floor
- Folding shower door
- Lighted shower
- Vinyl ceiling
- GFI outlets
- Smoke detector
- Whirlpool side by side 20 CF refrigerator freezer
- Microwave/Convection oven with exhaust fan
- Formica countertop and stove cover with cutting board
- 4 burner stove
- Under cabinet lighting
- Overhead hatch with screen
- A/C thermostat with faucet and spray handle
- High gloss Formica cabinetry
- Ample storage
- Linoleum florring
- Vinyl ceiling
- Electrical outlets and GFI
- Upper and lower bunks to starboard
- Reading light for each bunk
- Ample storage
- 3 drawer dresser
- A/C thermostat with duct
- Overhead hatch with screen
- Full height hanging locker
- Privacy door
- Overhead light
- Fully carpeted
- Vinyl ceiling
- Galley Maid electric flush head
- Holding tank with sump pump monitor
- Solid surface countertop with inlaid sink
- Lighted vanity with storage cabinet
- A/C vent
- Overhead lights
- Exhaus fan
- Linoleum floor
- Folding shower door
- Lighted shower
- Vinyl ceiling
- GFI breakers
- Full dinette with Corian granite-style table
- Below seat storage
- Storage cabinets to side
- White Wash solid wood panelling & cabinetry
- Linoleum flooring
- Recessed lighting with dimmer
- Clock and barometer
- Vinyl seat cushions and backs
- House 120 volt water pump
- All navigation lighting and fixtures
- Added small gps to insure safe navigation Texas
- New carpet through out with added floor tile in kitchen and bathrooms 2014
- Removed tube type tv’s from saloon and bed room and installed flat screens
- Installed sat tv system 2014
- Installed new stereo in salon 2015
- New valance for salon windows and solar shades that roll up 2015
- Settee had upholstery replaced 2015
- Port window was removed and resealed of salon2015
- Removed 3 toilet grinder pumps and sent to Florida to be rebuilt and replaced sanitation hoses to pumps overtime . 2015-2023
- Ran new master state room shower drain hose 2019
- Replaced shower drain pan pump and wiring 2019
- Replaced several thru hull valves and sea strainers and hose over time
- Replaced 32 volt bilge pumps as needed , boat has 5 pumps in various locations 2019
- New wall paper in stairwell going to staterooms 2020
- New wall paper in master state room with decorative panels on one wall 2020
- New lighting in master state room 2024
- Washer machine had recent lid switch replaced and agitator removed and cleaned out ,2024
- New garbage disposal in salon and new kitchen faucet 2020
- New vhf radio 2020
- New refrigerator about 2023
- New engine room lighting 120 volt and 32 volt 2024
- Steering helm and steering hydraulic ram sent to California for rebuild 2023
- New hydraulic steering hoses from rudders to engine room connection 2023
- New underwater stern lighting ( 5 ) added to vessel 2020
- Lazaret sanded and repainted along with forward bilge area 2019
- Trim pump and wiring replaced 2019
- Isinglass and stamoid curtains replaced 2020
- Windlass was removed cleaned up and repainted 2020
- New salon ac control switch replaced 2023
- Dual ac raw water pumps have both been sent to Florida for rebuild 2015-2016
- Replaced water heater 2018
- Replaced port main batteries nov 2023 ( 4 ,32 volt )
- New 12 volt d 8 battery for bridge electronic 2023
- Cockpit freezer compressor replaced 2019
- Removed main engine sea strainer and replaced with update thru hull strainers 2019
- Removed swim platform from vessel repaired thru hull bolt holes and had transom vacuumed to insure moisture was removed from area platform was attached.
- New depth,speed digital meters installed 2020
- New Garmin 12 inch and 10 inch gps, chart plotters , new Garmin fusion stereo , new Garmin auto pilot installed , new 2 vhf radio 2023
- Replaced both main engine raw water impellers 2023 and hoses to cooler
- Port main engine raw water heat exchanger cleaned and recorded , fresh water engine pump replaced
- Engine room hoses for both mains replaced as needed 2020along with exhaust hoses on port side
- New oil exchange pump to change oil on all there engines replaced 2020
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.
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
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/21/25 | Initial price | $149,000 |
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Customers consistently praise the 1988 Hatteras 55 for its solid construction and timeless design
Owners appreciate the spacious and well-appointed interior, which offers comfort for extended cruising. Many highlight the vessel's reliable performance and stability in various sea conditions, making it a trusted choice for both offshore fishing and leisurely cruising. The classic styling combined with quality craftsmanship continues to make the 1988 Hatteras 55 a favorite among boating enthusiasts who value durability and elegance.
The Biggest Pros and Cons
The 1988 Hatteras 55 is a classic sportfishing yacht 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 its sturdy fiberglass construction, providing durability and longevity.
Spacious Layout: The 55 offers ample living and fishing space, including comfortable staterooms and a roomy salon.
Performance: Powered by reliable diesel engines, it delivers respectable cruising speeds and good handling in various sea conditions.
Classic Styling: The traditional lines and design appeal to enthusiasts of vintage sportfish yachts.
Fishing Amenities: Features such as a large cockpit, fighting chair, and fish boxes make it well-suited for serious anglers.
Cons
Fuel Efficiency: Older diesel engines may consume more fuel compared to modern counterparts.
Maintenance: As a vessel from 1988, it may require ongoing upkeep and occasional updates to systems and electronics.
Technology: Lacks the modern navigation and comfort technology found in newer models.
Space Utilization: While spacious, the layout might feel dated compared to contemporary designs focused on open-plan living.
Speed: Not as fast as some newer sportfish yachts designed with advanced hull forms and lighter materials.
Made For
The 1988 Hatteras 55 is designed for avid boating enthusiasts who value a perfect blend of classic style, spacious comfort, and reliable performance. Ideal for families and seasoned cruisers alike, this yacht offers ample room for entertaining and long-distance cruising, making it a great choice for those who enjoy extended time on the water with friends and loved ones. Its sturdy construction and thoughtful layout cater to individuals seeking both luxury and durability in a timeless vessel.
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