1981 Hatteras 48' (14.63 m) Motor Yacht
Newburyport, Massachusetts, United States
WANDERER
This 1981 Hatteras 48 Motor Yacht epitomizes the classic design that combines performance and quality craftsmanship, with luxurious accommodations.
- Cruisers
- Power
- Used
- Diesel
- Fiberglass Hull
- HIN/IMO: HATBU3120681
$ 149,500 USD
€ 137,960 Euros
$ 203,648 CAD
£ 116,271 GBP
Description
Located in New Bern NC, Hatteras Yacht has been manufacturing luxury production and semi-custom sportfishing and motor yachts for over half a century. Starting out when wooden boat construction was still the norm, textile manufacturer Willis Slane and a group of investors envisioned a new breed of fishing boat and hired naval architect Jack Hargrave to design a yacht that could stand up to the challenging conditions of the waters off North Carolina's Cape Hatteras. They have stood as the benchmark of quality and innovation since their beginnings.
This 1981 Hatteras 48 Motor Yacht epitomizes the classic design that combines performance and quality craftsmanship, with luxurious accommodations. WANDERER is powered by twin 335 hp Detroit Diesel 6v92TAs with 1775 (starboard)/1560 (port) hours, and a 2018 Cummins Onan generator. She is equipped with a VHS, Furuno Radar, a Viking compass, a 2021 Garmin 8612 chartplotter/sonar w/12” display, a XANTRAX Freedom SW 3012 inverter, and a Dometic AC split system with 4 zones and digital controls was retrofitted in 2021. There are spare propellers cleverly stored beneath the forward cabin, and a Fortress Anchor and 45il CQR anchor with plenty of rode & chain.
The enclosed flybridge has a custom fiberglass hardtop, helm station, 2 captain chairs, and an L-shaped settee. Step down to a large sundeck aft with a new Isinglass enclosure, perfect for leisurely cruising and entertaining. The wet bar features a stainless steel bowl sink, a beverage/wine cooler, and plenty of storage. Deck furnishings include a flatscreen TV, and 4 premium folding cushioned deck chairs and table. There is a walk-through transom, that leads to a fiberglass swim platform, accessible by a ladder.
The spacious interior opens to a light-filled Main Salon and step-down Galley with plenty of headroom. In the Salon you will find the second helm station, two swivel barrel chairs, an L-shaped settee, a flatscreen TV, and a full ONKYO stereo system. The U-shaped Galley is well-appointed with a full sized Kelvinator fridge, [newly rebuilt Cool Boats icemaker], a 3 burner Galley Princess electric stove with oven, a Toshiba microwave, a Black & Decker toaster oven, a dinette that comfortably converts into a double berth, and plenty of storage. WANDERER has a three-stateroom, three-head layout. The double berth stateroom forward has an ensuite head with sink, vanity, and shower. There is a guest stateroom starboard aft with two single berths, and a guest head. The full-beam master stateroom aft has queen berth, a flatscreen TV, 2 hanging lockers, plenty of storage, and an ensuite head with a sink, vanity, and a separate enclosed shower.
WANDERER has been professionally serviced and maintained by the current owner. This classic cruiser is the perfect liveaboard ready for new adventures this 2024 season.
Upgrades
2022
New flatscreen TV aft
· Entire AC system was retrofitted with Dometic units 6K, 8K, 10K, and 16K units.
· House Batteries
2021
· New Garmin 8016
· 3000 SW Inverter
2020
· CoolBoats icemaker rebuilt
· Aft Isinglass replaced
Data Sheet
HIN/IMO: HATBU3120681
In Stock: Yes
LOA: 48' 11'' (14.91 Meters)
Type: Power- Used
Year: 1981
Beam: 15'
Draft Max: 3' 11''
Cabins: 3
Sleeps: 8
Single Berths: 2
Double Berths: 1
Queen Berths: 1
Heads: 3
Maximum Speed: 33 Knots
Cruise Speed: 24.5 Knots
Fuel Type: Diesel
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Hull Shape: Deep Vee
Air Conditioning: Yes
Tower: No
Bridge Clearance: 19' 2''
Fuel Tank: 590 Gallons (2233.39 Liters)
Fresh Water: 190 Gallons (719.23 Liters)
Holding Tank: 65 Gallons (246.05 Liters)
Dry Weight: 45000
Builder: Hatteras Yachts
Engines
Engine 1
- Engine Make: Detroit
- Engine Model: 6v92TA
- Engine Year: 1981
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Power HP: 435.00
- Power KW: 324.38
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Hours: 1775.00
Engine 2
- Engine Make: Detroit
- Engine Model: 6v92TA
- Engine Year: 1981
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Power HP: 435.00
- Power KW: 324.38
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Hours: 1560.00
Generators
Generator 1
- Generator Make: Cummins
- Generator Model: Onan
Full Details
Owner's Remorks & Upgrades
The Wanderer, a 48-foot Hatteras, has been under my ownership since September 2020. This vessel has a storied history in the Northeast, where it has been meticulously maintained and operated for most of its life, with the exception of a one-time trip to Florida in the early 2000s. Since then, the boat has been hauled out and kept on the hard during my ownership and for the nearly 18 years under the previous owner.
The Wanderer boasts several recent upgrades, including new aft ice and glass, a new aft TV, and a rebuilt ice maker by CoolBoats. It is equipped with a 3000 SW inverter and a Garmin 8016 12-inch display for advanced navigation. In July 2021, all air conditioning systems were retrofitted with Dometic split systems, featuring units of 6000, 8000, 10000, and 16000 BTUs, all with digital controls.
Prior to my ownership, the boat had a new rug installed and much of the upholstery redone. The power system includes a reliable 17kW Cummins Onan generator, meticulously maintained with oil changes every 180 to 200 hours and winterized with pre-winter oil changes. The boat features three cabins and three heads, with one head having a full-size shower. The other two heads have showers that have been disabled but can be reactivated easily.
The Wanderer does require some maintenance, including teak work, re-sanding, and re-varnishing on the railing, which is planned for this season. It comes with spare props and shafts, and the bilge pumps have been recently updated. The inverter and house batteries were also recently updated in 2022.
Upgrades
2022
New flatscreen TV aft
· Entire AC system was retrofitted with Dometic units 6K, 8K, 10K, and 16K units.
· House Batteries
2021
· New Garmin 8016
· 3000 SW Inverter
2020
· CoolBoats icemaker rebuilt
· Aft Isinglass replaced
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Contact Us
For more information about this yacht please contact Brandon Crigger.
We look forward to working with you!
Merri-Mar Yacht Basin
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Newburyport MA 01950 USA
Phone: 1-978-465-3022
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Family-owned and operated for 68 years, Merri-Mar Yacht Basin is a full-service, year-round marina, located on the Merrimack River in historic Newburyport MA. We offer seasonal and transient moorings & dockage, free WIFI & parking, storage, a Service Department, a Parts Department, a Ship's Store, and a Yacht Brokerage for pre-owned power & sail vessels.
Brandon Crigger
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364 Merrimac Street
Newburyport MA 01950 USA
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I'm Brandon Crigger a CPYB Yacht Broker specializing in the sale of pre-owned boats.
Brandon's deep connection with water is rooted in his beginnings, growing up in Michigan's Great Lakes Region, developing a passion for fishing and water sports at an early age. His career started in construction with a degree in Construction Management in Michigan, but his love for the ocean led him to Ft. Lauderdale in 2006, where he launched his career in the maritime industry. He earned his Master Scuba Diver status and a 100-ton USCG License, in Ft. Lauderdale, then set off on an 8-year global adventure aboard private Motor Yachts, clocking 150,000+ nautical miles, traversing Italy, Greece, Turkey, and the Bahamas and Caribbean.
He then headed to New England, where he met his wife Nicole and her dog Hani, and here he stayed! Before joining Merri-Mar, he spent 3 years as captain & crew with Coastal Discoveries in Newburyport. Brandon has been an integral member of the MMYB Team since 2016. His diverse and global maritime experience, combined with integrity and a genuine affinity for all things maritime, offers clients a deep understanding of what it takes to match their wish list with their dream boat. Brandon lives in Stratham NH with his wife Nicole, and two sons Chase and Cameron.