American sport fisherman from the iconic Hatteras Convertible series, which began back in 1960 with the launch of the Hatteras 41 Convertible—the first fiberglass yacht of this size ever produced in the world. Founded by Willis Slane to create more robust vessels capable of handling the rough waters of Cape Hatteras, the company revolutionized the sport-fishing yacht market. Its success led to an expanded lineup and a strong reputation throughout the 1960s and ’70s with models such as the 53 Convertible and, of course, the 45 Convertible.



These boats were originally equipped with the notorious Detroit Diesels: extremely reliable but incredibly noisy, heavy, unrefined, with emissions that were anything but reassuring—and today, to make matters worse, quite difficult to service. This boat replaced its Detroit engines back in 2001 with the more modern Caterpillar 3126B DITA units, which were completely overhauled in 2024 and now allow for a cruising speed of 21 knots (invoice available). Since then, they have accumulated fewer than 50 hours of operation.



This Hatteras 45 Convertible has been kept in excellent condition, having been used mainly for day trips. In 2022, both the air-conditioning system and the batteries were replaced.



The layout includes:



Mid-ship owner’s cabin with double bed and private bathroom.



Forward guest cabin with bunk beds and separate bathroom.



A sofa bed in the saloon that converts into an additional berth.



Although the onboard electronics are functional, they are largely outdated. The saloon sofa upholstery would also benefit from replacement.



Italian flag and holds a RINA certification valid until 2026.



**This boat lies in Italy and as such, its sale is subject to Italian customs and practices on yachts brokerage, which state that the agency commission of 10% is paid in half between the seller and the buyer. The sale price published on this site is therefore calibrated so that the seller pays to the broker only 5% and does not include the other 5%, which must be paid directly by the buyer to the broker.