"Amelia" is a beautiful example of this timeless Jack Hargrave design. The large interior volume and practical arrangement plan have made the Hatteras 53 the most successful medium sized motor yacht ever built to date.
Boasting lots of quality, very recent, upgrades, this is a very sound and capable yacht with many years of enjoyable boating life remaining.
Her paint, windows, bottom, interior, galley, electronics and mechanical's are all up to date and have recently been serviced or upgraded.
The entrance into the salon can be from either the port and starboard side doors or from the aft deck through two hinged swing doors. The salon is spacious, with surrounding windows that allow in natural lighting. The salon has all new furnishings and a Simulated "Teak and Holly" sole. There is an L Shaped sofa to port and a matching sofa to starboard. The new TV is mounted on the aft salon bulkhead to port. Forward is the fully instrumented lower helm.
Aft of the salon there are double doors to a very large aft deck with ample seating, and a wet bar to the port side. There are port and starboard wing doors leading out to the covered walk around side decks. There are port and starboard boarding gates at mid-ship both accommodating the single tide rider boarding ladder. On the foredeck features include sun-pads and built in cushioned guest seating.
Leading down from the starboard side forward in the salon is a curved stair-well down to the lower level. The galley has all new full-sized Stainless appliances and Quartz counter tops with a new "Teak and Holly" sole.
Forward is a private cabin with lower and upper berths and an en-suite head with shower. new "Teak and Holly" flooring in the stateroom and quartz countertops.
Aft of the galley on the port and starboard sides are the engine rooms with great engine access. The generator room is beneath the galley sole.
Further aft is the private guest stateroom, with two single berths and furthest aft is the master stateroom, with two single berths and a large hanging closet. There are two complete side by side heads with a shared stall shower for the two private aft cabins.
The master stateroom is all the way aft and features twin berths (2), with wall to wall carpeting. There is a very large hanging locker, chest of drawers, and drawer storage under berths.
There is a new Sea Tel Satellite tracking TV receiver in 2016 .
Twin Detroit Diesel 8V-71 Diesel engines.Both engines received major servicing in 2016 to include the complete cooling system and exhaust systems.
Engine Hour meters show 1042 and 1047. Previous surveyor opinion-ed he believed them to be accurate. Engines appear to run well. Start clean with very little smoke. Engine hours are reported as viewed on meters.
"Amelia" is a classic Hatteras Motor Yacht with an original teak interior. She has recently completed a major refit and reconditioning of the yacht which has only added to her original charm and warmth. She shows as a low hour, greatly loved yacht, which has many quality, and tasteful, upgrades.
The most popular full-sized motor yacht ever built by the top name in Yacht construction. You cannot go wrong with an older Hatteras, and this 53 Classic is a great example and rare opportunity for a discerning buyer.