1979 Hatteras 53' (16.15 m) 53 Classic
Sarasota, Florida, United States
LATTITUDE
LATTITUDE, a two owner 1979 Hatteras has been lovingly cared for, and doesn't have any of the common issues you will find on most yachts of this vintage. This boat is solid and cruise ready. With 3 staterooms and 3 heads LATTITUDE is an excellent live-aboard cruising yacht.
- Motor Yachts / Motor Yachts
- Power
- Used
- Diesel
- Fiberglass Hull
- HIN/IMO: HATAM5360279
$ 189,850 USD
€ 163,825 Euros
$ 260,896 CAD
£ 141,667 GBP
Description
LATITUDE is a 1979 Hatteras 53 Classic that has only had two owners. The current owner has owned it for nearly 30 years and has taken excellent care of the yacht. The vessel is clean inside and out and shows very well. This owner has maintained the vessel each year of ownership, so it is survey and cruise ready. The 53 Classic was one of, if not the most desirable cruising yachts of this vintage and the perfect live-aboard.
As you approach the vessel you will notice the newer Alwgrip paint, completed in 2015 and still shining brightly. Once inside you will be impressed with the overall condition, especially the recently refinished Mahogany throughout the vessel. The aft sundeck provides the perfect location for alfresco dining, or entertaining guest in an open air environment. Below deck awaits a remodeled galley, three staterooms, three heads, and easy access to the engine rooms. LATITUDE is sure to impress.
Updates and upgrades:
Bottom paint bead blasted and repainted in 2016.
Bottom and all running gear repainted with Petit Trinidad paint August 2025.
Complete paint job from waterline to flybridge in 2016.
Compound and wax waterline to flybridge August 2025.
Freedom tender lift installed in 2019.
All mahogany interior wood refinished in December 2025.
Flybridge aluminum rigid top recovered in white Stamoid in October 2025.
Port and starboard shaft seals replaced July 2025.
All batteries replaced September 2015.
All Air-conditioning units serviced December 2025.
Galley updated with composite countertop, new sink, table top, refrigerator, stove, and microwave in 2015.
Data Sheet
HIN/IMO: HATAM5360279
Official Number: 693097
In Stock: Yes
LOA: 53' (16.15 Meters)
Type: Power- Used
Year: 1979
Beam: 15' 10''
Draft Max: 4'
Cabins: 3
Sleeps: 6
Twin Berths: 2
Queen Berths: 1
Pullmans: 2
Maximum Speed: 18 Knots
Cruise Speed: 12 Knots
Range NMI: 300
Fuel Type: Diesel
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Hull Shape: Displacement
Fuel Tank: 1100 Gallons (4163.95 Liters)
Fresh Water: 235 Gallons (889.57 Liters)
Holding Tank: 200 Gallons (757.08 Liters)
Dry Weight: 57000
Multimedia
Engines
Engine 1
- Engine Make: Detroit
- Engine Model: 8V71TI
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Drive Type: Direct
- Power HP: 480.00
- Power KW: 357.94
- Hours: 4682.00
- Engine Location: Port
Engine 2
- Engine Make: Detroit
- Engine Model: 8V71TI
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Drive Type: Direct
- Power HP: 480.00
- Power KW: 357.94
- Hours: 4682.00
- Engine Location: Starboard
Generators
Generator 1
- Generator Make: KOHLER
- Generator KW: 20.00
Full Details
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Contact Us
For more information about this yacht please contact Alex Rowe, CPYB.
We look forward to working with you!
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