1991 Hatteras 78 Cockpit Motor Yacht Sold Boat in Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 US
Built in 1991
78 Cockpit Motor Yacht
2 Engines (2x Detroit Diesel)
78 feet
Diesel
Fiberglass/Reinforced
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 1991 Hatteras 78 Cockpit Motor Yacht | ||||||
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| Price | $599,000 | $599,000 | $599,900 | $599,999 | $595,000 | $595,000 |
| Location | Fort Lauderdale | Miami Beach | Miami | Palm Beach | Fort Lauderdale | Dania |
| Nominal Length | 78' | 49' | 50' | 42' | 58' | 69' |
| Draft | 5' | - | - | - | - | - |
| Engine Make | Detroit Diesel | VOLVO | Volvo Penta | Mercury | Caterpillar | MAN |
| Total Engine Power | 870 hp | - | - | 400 hp | 660 hp | 1616 hp |
| Days on Market | 334 | 53 | 0 | 60 | 9 | 0 |
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Other 1991 Hatteras 78 Cockpit Motor Yacht For Sale in Florida, United States
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"FOREVER YOUNG" is an exceptional 1991 Hatteras 78' Cockpit Motoryacht, showcasing classic Hatteras craftsmanship combined with thoughtful modern upgrades. Known for its robust construction and versatile design, this model offers the highly sought-after Euro-style transom with cockpit-providing convenient water access, twin stairways, and a large stand-up lazarette for storage or utility.
Owned and lived aboard by the same knowledgeable owners for over two decades, "FOREVER YOUNG" has been consistently maintained to the highest standards. Her spacious layout features five staterooms (one currently used for storage), a full-beam salon, galley with dinette, and a large aft deck with seating for eight-perfect for entertaining or extended cruising.
The expansive flybridge includes abundant seating, a wet bar with stools, a BBQ grill, and a new updated enclosure, offering the ultimate space for outdoor relaxation and panoramic views.
Key Features & Upgrades:
- Great liveaboard layout - ideal for extended cruising
- Euro transom with cockpit and large stand-up lazarette
- Naiad stabilizers for smooth, comfortable passages
- Sea Recovery 1600 GPD watermaker
- Bow thruster for precise maneuvering
- Starlink satellite internet system (2024)
- Updated electronics
- Updated flybridge enclosure
- Upgraded flooring throughout (2024)
- Large walk-in split engine rooms for easy service access
- Master stateroom with large walk-in closet
- Custom spray rails for improved performance and dryness
- 2010 Nautica LTD tender with 115hp Yamaha outboard
- Updated air conditioning systems
- Full-beam salon and spacious entertaining areas
"FOREVER YOUNG" represents the best of Hatteras quality-classic lines, exceptional performance, and a layout ideal for both entertaining and comfortable living aboard. With her long-term ownership and extensive upgrades, she stands out as one of the finest 78' Hatteras Cockpit Motoryachts available.
Located in Fort Lauderdale and easy to view-contact us today to schedule your private showing of "FOREVER YOUNG."
- Cherry ¾” hardwood floor
- Upgraded décor
- Coffee table with storage
- L shaped leather sofa & throw cushions
- Dining table with two leaves w/ 4 chairs, plus 4 folding teak chairs with matching cushions
- Barrel chair with storage
- Stairs to master stateroom and VIP’s
- Shades
- Overhead LED lighting
- Entertainment center
- Custom TV cabinet housing a Samsung 43” flat screen on hydraulic arm
- DVD Player
- Direct TV DVR
- Cabinet space for storage
- Large windows with screens
- 110V outlets
- Cruisair climate control
- Storage for stemware, flatware and dishware forward of dinette
- Wine Chiller
- Galley up
- High gloss Cherry & Holly floors
- Granite counter top
- Large stainless steel sink w/ faucet
- Storage under sink
- KitchenAid side by side refrigerator/freezer
- Wolf oven
- Advantium microwave/convection oven
- Meile four burner stove top
- Bosch dishwasher (2024)
- GE Monogram trash compactor
- Garbage disposal
- Overhead storage
- Drawer space storage
- Dinette off to starboard w/ granite top
- storage behind and under galley banquet
- Overhead LED lighting
- Sliding doors to helm – Port & Starboard
- Burlwood lower helm w/ wrap around leather console
- Leather bench helm seat
- Electronics
- Chart drawers
- Bow thruster
- Naiad stabilizers
Lower Pilothouse Electronics:
- Garmin MFD screen (2022)
- Garmin radar (2022)
- Garmin chart plotter & sonar (2022)
- Garmin autopilot with wireless remote (2022)
- AIS
- Sirius weather
- Icom VHF radio SEA 156 VHF
- Raytheon Ray 420 Loud hailer
- Steps
- ¾” Cherry hardwood floors
- Engine room doors Port & Starboard - 2 doors each engine
- Demountable walls
- 5th stateroom w/ hardwood floors, single bed, refrigerator, freezer and pantry
- Overhead lighting
- Full beam master
- King size bed
- Bedding & pillows
- ¾”Cherry hardwood floors
- Soji screens
- Abundance of his/her drawer space
- Makeup table with lighted mirror and bench
- Nightstands
- Climate control
- Large walk in closet with safe
- Samsung 43” Smart HD flat screen TV w/ SAT TV & DVR
- DVD player
- Overhead LED lighting
- Reading lights
- Water tank gauges
Master Head:
- Granite counter top w/ recessed sink
- Storage under sinks
- Marble floors
- Raritan fresh water electric head
- Large tub/shower
- Extended vanity
- Large mirror
- Exhaust fan
- Medicine cabinets
- Wallpaper
- Queen bed
- Bedding & pillows
- ¾” Cherry hardwood floors
- Hanging closet
- Drawer space
- Port holes
- Overhead LED lights
- Reading lights
- LG 24” flat screen TV with SAT DVR
- Climate control
- Washer/dryer
Guest VIP Head:
- Granite counter top w/ recessed sink
- Storage under sink
- Marble floors
- Raritan fresh water head
- Forward hallway w/ Whirlpool washer/dryer
- Generator room access hatch
- ONAN 21.5 kW generator w/ 5600 hours
- Northern Lights 20 kW generator w/ 200 hours (08/2024 under warranty)
- Fire suppression system current certification
- 8 AC compressors (master, pilothouse & galley new in 2024)
- 12 AC condensers
- Air compressor
- Glendenning cable masters Port & Starboard
- Electric Booster transformers
- 50 amp extension cords 3-50 and 1 at 25’
- Over under berths - sleeps 2
- Bedding & pillows
- Hanging closet
- Drawer space
- Port Holes
- TV with direct TV and apple TV
- Overhead hatch with screen
Guest Forward Head
- Raritan Electric fresh water head
- Vanity w/ sink
- Shower
- Storage under vanity
- Marble floors
- Mirror
- Exhaust fan
- AC vent
- Twin single berths
- Bedding & pillows
- Proscan 26” TV/VCR w/ Apple TV
- Storage
- Hanging locker
- Granite counter top w/ recessed sink
- Storage under sink
- Marble floors
- Head Hunter fresh water head
- Teak decks (New 2024)
- Teak top on custom bar area
- Custom bar w/ beverage cooler & rolling drawers
- Teak table w/ leaf, 4 teak chairs & teak side table
- Built in bench seating
- Bimini shade
- Walk in lazarette
- Canvas covers for all seats & dinette
- Custom Euro twin stair transom
- Teak decks (New 2024)
- Transom door to lazarette
- Varnished cap rails
- Large storage lazarette w/ hot & cold water spigot
- Cockpit shower w/ hot and cold water
- Swim platform
- Cockpit fuel tank added -475 gallons? With fuel transfer pump
- Rod holders
- (2) Fighting chairs
- Aluminum tubular top w/ laced cover
- Plexiglass hatch
- Stidd helm chairs
- Electronics
- Teak bar w/ 4 bar stools, sink, refrigerator with cover
- Freezer
- Stainless Steel BBQ grill
- Teak tables with covers
- American Bow Thruster controls
- Naiad stabilizer controls
- Compass
- Helm cover
- Steel Head 2500 lb davit with wireless control (2022)
- Dinghy cradle
- Stairwell down to pilot house
- Bench seating w/ cushions & covers
- Removable Stainless Steel rails
- Garmin MFD screen (2022)
- Garmin Radar (2022)
- Garmin Chart plotter (2022)
- Garmin Depth finder (2022)
- Garmin Autopilot (2022)
- Furuno 1931 radar
- VHF radios
- Starlink antenna w/ 2 nodes (2023)
- TracVision UHD 7 w/ 2 domes (2022)
- EPIRB
- CCTV for backing
- 2010 Nautica LTD 15’ w/ 115 Yamaha ho engine (900 hours)
- Garmin GPS & depth
- Mardek decking
- 30-gallon fuel bladder
- Stainless Steel Bimini top
- Armstrong boarding ladder
- 7 rod holders
- Boss stereo
- Courtesy lights
- New tube set in 2021
- Custom bow lounge seating w/ Bimini Top
- Custom spray rails
- Aluminum tubular framed top w/ enclosure
- Stainless Steel bow rails w/ pulpit
- Fortress Anchor w/ chain & spare Danforth anchor
- Galley Maid windlass
- Bow seating with lounge backs, new cushions (2024)
- Dock boxes on forward deck
- Varnished rails
- Swim platform
- Water spigot on bow for wash down
- Located in companionway - split engine rooms
- Detroit Diesel 12V71 TA/ 870 HP each Port: 4431 hours Starboard: 5931 hours
- (1) Onan 21.5 kW diesel generators w/ 5600 hours (1) Northern Lights 20 kW w/ 200 hours
- Racor fuel filters
- Oil change/ transfer system
- Sea strainers
- Emergency crash pumps
- Fuel priming pumps
- Fire suppression system (currently certified)
- Naiad stabilizers – Hydraulic off Stbd PTO
- Sea Recovery 1600 gpd water maker
- American Bow Thruster - Hydraulic off port PTO
- 35 gallon hot water heater (2023)
- Headhunter Mach 5 fresh water pump w/ spare pump
- Hynautic engine controls (Rebuilt in 2022)
- Exhaust risers replaced in 2023
- Algae X fuel polishing system
- (1) Onan 21.5 kW Generator w/ 5600 hours
- (1) Northern Lights 20 kW generator w/ 200 hours
- 12 volt/24 volt (DC)
- 110 volt, 220 volt (AC)
- LaMarche costa volt battery charger
- Batteries with parallel switch
- 100 amp Smart Y
- Art work selected
- Owner’s clothing, hats and foot ware
- Liquor/wine
- Small appliances
- Select decorative glass and pottery pieces
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 11/27/25 | No change | $665,000 |
| 11/5/25 | Price decreased | $599,000(-9.9%) |
Overview from around the web 1991 Hatteras 78 Cockpit Motor Yacht
Customers praise the 1991 Hatteras 78 Cockpit Motor Yacht for its spacious and well-designed layout, making it ideal for both entertaining and long-range cruising
Many highlight the solid construction and classic Hatteras styling, noting the yacht’s robust performance and reliable handling in various sea conditions. The expansive cockpit area is often mentioned as a favorite feature, providing ample space for fishing, lounging, or socializing. Additionally, owners appreciate the quality craftsmanship and comfortable accommodations below deck, which include generous staterooms and functional galley spaces. Overall, the 1991 Hatteras 78 Cockpit Motor Yacht is regarded as a timeless vessel that combines luxury, durability, and versatility on the water.
The Biggest Pros and Cons
The 1991 Hatteras 78 Cockpit Motor Yacht is a classic luxury vessel known for its robust construction and spacious design. Here are some pros and cons to consider:
Pros
Sturdy Build Quality: Hatteras yachts are renowned for their solid fiberglass hulls and durable craftsmanship, providing reliability and longevity.
Spacious Layout: The 78-foot length offers ample living and entertaining space, including large cabins, a roomy salon, and generous cockpit area.
Cockpit Design: The expansive cockpit is ideal for fishing, lounging, or socializing, making it versatile for various activities.
Power and Performance: Equipped with powerful engines, this yacht delivers strong performance and good cruising speeds for its size.
Classic Styling: Timeless exterior and interior design appeal to enthusiasts of traditional luxury yachts.
Customization Potential: Given its age, owners can personalize or upgrade systems and interiors to modern standards.
Cons
Older Systems: Being a 1991 model, some mechanical, electrical, and navigation systems may be outdated and require upgrades or maintenance.
Fuel Consumption: Larger yachts like the 78 Cockpit Motor Yacht tend to consume significant amounts of fuel, impacting operating costs.
Maintenance Costs: Maintenance and repairs on a vessel of this size and age can be costly and time-consuming.
Technology: Lacks the latest technological advancements found in newer yachts, including modern electronics and automation features.
Availability of Parts: Some original parts may be harder to find due to the yacht’s age, which can complicate repairs.
Made For
The 1991 Hatteras 78 Cockpit Motor Yacht is perfect for experienced boaters and luxury enthusiasts seeking a spacious and powerful vessel for extended cruising. Ideal for those who appreciate classic craftsmanship combined with robust performance, this yacht suits families or groups looking for comfortable accommodations, ample deck space, and advanced fishing or entertaining capabilities. It's a great choice for anyone wanting a reliable and elegant yacht for coastal or offshore adventures.
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At Harbour Towne Marina, 817 NE 3rd Street, Dania Beach, FL, 33004
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