Today’s used-boat watch is a classic motor yacht that could be worth a closer look for buyers who like proven designs with real liveaboard comfort.
Listing: 1979 Hatteras 53 Classic “LATTITUDE”
Location: Sarasota, Florida, United States
Listed price: US$150,000
Source: SYS Yacht Sales / Yachtr MLS
Original listing: https://sysyachtsales.com/yachts-and-boats-for-sale/1979-hatteras-53-53-classic-lattitude/vid-2847632/userid-80013/
Why it caught my eye: the Hatteras 53 Classic remains a respected liveaboard and cruising platform, and this listing is presented as a two-owner boat with long-term care, three staterooms, Detroit 8V71TI diesels, and a 20 kW generator. SYS also notes a motivated seller and welcomes co-brokerage, which makes it especially relevant for brokers and serious buyers tracking practical classic motor-yacht inventory.
As always, this is not a recommendation to buy sight unseen. Older yachts deserve careful survey, engine review, systems inspection, and a realistic refit/maintenance budget. But for someone seeking a spacious American-built classic with liveaboard potential, this one appears competitively positioned enough to investigate further.
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