1988 Hatteras 70

Vessel Description:

Experience timeless luxury and classic American craftsmanship aboard this 1988 Hatteras 70 Motor Yacht. Known for its solid construction, spacious layout, and reliable performance, this used Hatteras 70 is a standout in the world of bluewater cruising yachts. With a length overall of 70 feet, this power yacht delivers an exceptional liveaboard or extended cruising experience for those seeking comfort, capability, and elegance on the water.

This 1988 model features a traditional flybridge layout, wide beam, and multiple entertainment areas, making it perfect for family cruising or entertaining guests. The Hatteras 70 is powered by twin diesel engines, providing strong, consistent performance whether you’re navigating coastal waters or heading offshore. With a generous fuel capacity and robust engine package, this yacht is built for long-range cruising and adventure.

Inside, the Hatteras 70 offers a classic, well-appointed interior with multiple staterooms, a spacious salon, full galley, and separate crew quarters, making it an excellent option for both private use and charter potential. The yacht’s interior woodwork reflects the quality and attention to detail that Hatteras Yachts are known for.

Whether you’re searching for a luxury liveaboard, a reliable long-range cruiser, or a prestigious yacht to upgrade your boating lifestyle, this used 1988 Hatteras 70 power yacht presents a unique opportunity. Don’t miss the chance to own a piece of American yacht-building heritage with modern comfort and enduring performance.

Located in Cancún, Mexico.

Vessel Specifications:

Layout & Accommodations

The Hatteras 70 Motoryacht is designed to meet the needs of the live-aboard yachtsman, the smaller of three guest staterooms has been arranged as a study office with built-in desk, bookcases, or onboard computer work station.

The master suite has a King-size tapered berth, built-in vanity, his and her dressers, nightstands, walk in wardrobe, a stereo system, and a private head with whirlpool bath and shower. This stateroom is accessed by a stairwell from the salon.

All other guest accommodations are forward of the walk-in engine room. In addition to the guest suite with queen bed and private head, there is a guest stateroom with twin berths and an adjoining head with a stall shower that also serves as a day head. The bow stateroom with upper and lower berths and private head also with stall shower.

SALON
Coffee and end table
blinds
L-shaped wet bar
Entertainment center/starboard
Dining table with 6 chairs
Door to galley
Door to Aft deck
Sliding side windows
Stairwell to the owner’s suite

MASTER STATEROOM
King-sized tapered berth w/ storage underneath
Port & Starboard nightstands
Port & Starboard built-in dressers
Walk-in cedar-lined wardrobe
Vanity

OFFICE DEN
Just forward of the master stateroom with bult-in desk/credenza
sliding door to the companionway
Stero speakers
Telephone outlet
24 and 120 V light fixtures

COMPANIONWAY
24V light fixture
Cedar-lined linen locker
Lighted stairway to the main salon
Office and engine room

VIP STATEROOM
tapered queen berth with storage underneath
Draperies with valance boards
Cedar-lined hanging locker
Nightstands with drawers
Full-length mirrors
Stereo speakers
Pocket entrance door

GUEST STATEROOM PORT/BOW
Twin berths with storage underneath
Cedar-lined hanging locker
Sliding window with screen
Stereo speakers

Galley

The main deck, the enclosed pilothouse gives access to the flying bridge, side decks, and the galley area. Included in galley space is a U-shaped dinette, four-burner cooktop, refrigerator/freezer, food center, and dishwasher.

NEW Full-size refrigerator/freezer
Double stainless steel sink
Laminate cabinets
Microwave oven
4-burner cooktop w/ oven under counter
Garbage disposal
Dinette w/storage under
Door to salon & pilothouse

Deck & Equipment

35# Danfoth anchor w/ chain & rope
80# Danforth anchor/chain & rope
(2) Dunnage boxes foredeck
Fresh & saltwater washdowns
Foredeck seating
Galleymaid windlass controls at 2 stations
Hydraulic davit
Fiberglass Pulpit

PILOTHOUSE
Slinding doors port & starboard-to side decks
Ladder &Hatch to flybridge
Control station with all necessary switches &dimmable lighted instruments
Dual-lever hydraulic clutch & throttle controls
Cruising seat with storage
Steps to the lower companionway
Eletric windshield wipers & washers
Hidraulic steering
Aircraft-type chart light
DC & AC distribution panels
24V & 120V light fixtures

FLYBRIDGE
Control station w/ necessary switches & dimmable lighted instruments
Mast on arch w/ radar platform, masthead & anchor lights (mast can be hydraulically lowered)
Compass w/ dimmable light
Dual-lever hydraulic clutch & throttle controls
Hydraulic steering
Helmsman & companion seats, both adjustable
Rudder angle indicator
U-shaped bridge deck seating
Stairs & hatch from the pilothouse
Storage under control console
Wet bar
Radar arch is hinged
(2) searchlights

Electronics & Navigation

NEW eletronics

Electrical, Power & Plumbing

ELETRICAL SYSTEMS
(2) Onan 20Kw generators
Battery charger
12 points system monitor w/ visual & audible
Batteries
Isolating transformers
Battery paralleling system
Navigational lights

OFFICE DEN
24 and 120 V light fixtures

COMPANIONWAY
24V light fixture

PILOTHOUSE
DC & AC distribution panels
24V & 120V light fixtures

Engine & Mechanical

CruiseAir air condicioning
Naiad stabilizer w/ oversize fins
Oil transfer system
Bennett trim tabs
Engine synchronizers
Shaft spurs
Air separators
Bilge pumps & blowers
Air compressor
CO2 fire system in the engine room – recently certified
3′ Aquamet shafts
U.L approved fiberglass fuel tanks
Freshwater cooled main engines

Dimensions

Overall Length: 70 ft

Beam (Width): 18 ft

Interior

Staterooms: 4

Construction

Hull Material: Fiberglass

Additional Information

The spacios salon measures 24 feet in lenght, with a usable 310 square feet, providing space for confortable dinning and longing areas, at the forward end of the salon is a built-in enternainment center. There is an L-shaped wat bar with a sink, and bottle storage.

MASTER HEAD
Ensuite with tub/shower with whirpool jets
Tecma Toilet 24V
Storage cabinets
Molded countertop with sink
Linen Locker

VIP HEAD
Ensuite with molded countertop with sink
Stall shower with bi-fold doors
Storage cabinet with sliding mirror doors

GUEST HEAD
Located across the companionway from the guest stateroom
Can be used as day with stall shower and Bi-fold doors
Molded countertops with sink
Storage cabinet

BOW HEAD
Ensuite with stall shower with bi-fold doors
Tecma Toilet
Molded marble countertop with sink

2021 UPGRADES
New risers port
New seawater pump for A/C system
Exchangers – P&S engines
Beautiful wood grain flooring throughout
New appliances in galley
New ceramic window tint
Replaced 3 foward windoes in pillothouse per Hatteras specs

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The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors to investigate such details as the buyer desired validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice. Photos may not properly reflect the current condition of the actual vessel offered for sale. In some cases stock photographs may have been used.

Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing.

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