Hatteras Announces New 60 Convertible
Brand New Design Features Resin-Infused Hull!
NEW BERN, N.C., May 4, 2006 – Hatteras Yachts is pleased to announce an exciting new product that solidifies this legendary boat builder’s position as the industry leader in high-tech sportfish design. Featuring a mezzanine cockpit, lightweight construction, tumblehome curvature in the hullsides and an exciting new tournament edition, the Hatteras 60 Convertible is unlike any production boat in the marketplace today.
From the beginning of this model’s design process, the Hatteras product development team has focused squarely on performance and fishability as top priorities. As such, the new 60 Convertible represents a paradigm shift for the company. Built in Hatteras’ new facility in Swansboro, North Carolina, the 60 will be the first Hatteras to feature a completely resin-infused hull, rather than one built up of layers of hand-laid fiberglass. The resin-infusion process produces a more uniform hull thickness from one hull to the next, as well as the most ideal glass-to-resin ratio possible. This one-two punch produces a boat that weighs significantly less because of the lowered resin content, while providing a more precise fit of bulkheads, stringers and other components for increased strength and durability.
The solid-fiberglass hull bottom includes beefy support for key areas such as the tunnels, shaft log and strut locations. Divinycell coring is infused into the hullsides, decks and superstructure to add stiffness and reduce weight. Wherever possible in the vessel’s interior, lightweight components and materials are used to increase performance without sacrificing the structural integrity and soft ride that have been the hallmarks of Hatteras Yachts for more than 45 years.
Thanks to the boat’s lightweight and efficient hull design, the 60 Convertible features a performance-enhancing drive train turning eight-blade Nibral propellers. With this package, the boat’s 1,800 gallons of fuel will provide a range of 500 nautical miles at 1,950 rpm. With standard Caterpillar C30s at 1,550 hp each, the 60 is projected to cruise at 30+ knots and hit a top speed of 35+ knots.
For the hard-core fishermen, the Hatteras 60 will also be available in a 60GT TOURNAMENT EDITION. This three-stateroom, two-head package includes an engine upgrade to 1,800 hp, custom hull color and a wraparound windshield styling element. Owners of the GT TOURNAMENT EDITION will achieve a top end of 40+ knots and a cruise of 35+ knots. Combine this performance package with custom bow rails and optional Carolina Edition teak package, and you’ll have a boat that will sit proud at any tournament.