Origin and ownership
Hatteras was founded in 1959 by Willis Slane in High Point, North Carolina. The brand built one of the first all-fiberglass sportfish convertibles, the Hatteras 41, which set the template for the segment.
The brand has changed ownership multiple times across the 1990s, 2000s, and 2010s. Versa Capital Management is the current owner. Production has stayed in New Bern through the transitions.
Design philosophy
Hatteras hulls run moderate-V planing form on the Convertible line (typically 17 to 19 degrees at the transom). The M-series motor yachts use a slightly fuller hull form for cruising volume.
MAN and MTU diesel inboard are the standard rigging options.
Used-market notes and known issues
Production-pause history across ownership transitions means warranty support depends on the build year. Verify warranty status at purchase.
MAN i6 1200 fuel-injector pattern on 2017 to 2020 hulls warrants inspection at 1,000 hours.
Teak deck wear on tournament-use hulls at five years.
Dealer network concentrated in Florida, the Bahamas, and the East Coast.
Resale
Hatteras resale runs softer than Viking in the luxury sportfish segment due to the production-pause history. Three-year depreciation runs 14 to 22 percent. Five-year depreciation runs 25 to 35 percent.
Where Hatteras fits
Buyers cross-shop Hatteras against Viking, Bertram, and Spencer Yachts on the luxury sportfish convertible segment. The argument is heritage build at a softer price than Viking, with the trade being thinner production stability across the recent decades.
