2008 Hatteras 54 Convertible
"American Made"
"American Made" a Hatteras 54 Convertible - a boat that spent her first decade in fresh water on Lake Michigan, run May through October and stored in a private indoor heated building each winter, showing just 625 original hours when she came south in 2018. Fish-rigged in Orange Beach with Pipe Welde
Highlights & Features
Overview
“American Made” a Hatteras 54 Convertible — a boat that spent her first decade in fresh water on Lake Michigan, run May through October and stored in a private indoor heated building each winter, showing just 625 original hours when she came south in 2018. Fish-rigged in Orange Beach with Pipe Welders triple-spreader outriggers, Release Marine fighting chair, custom transom livewell, Eskimo chipper and all the modern tournament amenities, she has now completed a documented, invoiced 2026 upgrades under her current owner covering steering, running gear, seacocks, full bottom, generator, charging and navigation electronics — with the Caterpillar dealer’s 3,000-hour service and aftercooler update already behind her ideal CAT C32 1550hp package. “American Made” also has the desired underwater exhaust, forced air induction from the cockpit (no hull side vents), and factory mezzanine seating with ample storage in the cockpit. She enters the market as the newest, lowest-hour classic-platform 54 Convertible offered in the United States, with a current survey and every upgrade invoice in the file. Call the listing broker to set up an appointment to view her, make an offer, or for any additional information.
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Notable Option and Electronics
- Furuno CSH-10 85 kHz omni-directional searchlight sonar (2026) — NOT included in asking price; seller to remove after acceptance
- Furuno TZT16X multi-function display (2026)
- Seatronx rugged marine PC with TimeZero Pro and USA bathymetric charts (2026)
- Airmar PM411LWM pocket-mount transducer (2026)
- Twin GARMIN 8616 XSV multi-function displays
- Triple Furuno NavNet 3D 12.1” Multifunction displays (GPS/Plotter)
- Furuno NavNet 3D 8.4” Multifunction display
- Furuno BBWGPS WAAS/GPS Receiver Antenna
- Furuno 6’ Ultra High Definition Digital Open Array Radar Antenna, 12 kW
- Furuno dual-frequency digital fishfinder sounder
- SAT weather antenna and receiver
- SAT radio antenna and receiver
- Garmin Autopilot with GRF 10 rudder feedback sensor (2026)
- Simrad IS15 Depth
- Furuno RD30 Digital Depth Remote Display
- Twin ICOM M604 VHF radios with remote-mounted mics and hailer horn
- 17’6” Shakespeare antennas
- Clarion CMD4A flybridge stereo with amp, speakers, and cockpit remote
- ACR RCL 100 Remote spotlight mounted on hardtop
- Bow thruster with remote
- Cherry high-gloss interior wood
- Lift-up coaming gate
- Carpet runners in salon, steps, and companionway
- Spare fuel transfer pump, plumbed and wired
- Plexi mirrored ceiling in both heads
- Freshwater back-up pump AC
- Starboard stateroom pocket door
- Exterior paint – Cloud White
- Stateroom lamps (3)
- Numerous interior décor upgrades
- Salon cocktail table – Maple Burl with Compass Rose
- Headhunter waste gauge
- Kahlenberg horns
- Transom hawse pipes
- Polished stainless steel anchor and swivel
- Salon Amtico floor at entrance
- Freshwater washdown on bow
- Helm seat covers
- Spare waste, water, and fuel caps
- Bow pulpit and windlass
- Aluminum bow rail
- Custom aluminum flybridge ladder
- American Bausch hardtop (polished pipe aluminum, hardtop hatch, molded-in spreader lights (4) and navigation lights, under-hardtop lights, interior piping design, and undermounted U-shaped grabrail)
- Four-sided Stratglass enclosure with side U-zips and custom yellow-tinted aft section
- Glendinning cable re-coiler in cockpit
- Bow stateroom upper hull-side cabinets
- Salon ice maker
- Central vacuum system
2026 UPGRADES - CURRENT OWNERSHIP (invoiced; excludes electronics listed below)
- Full steering service — ram cylinders rebuilt, new servo valve and hydraulic lines; rudder-angle indicator recalibrated (2026)
- Propellers repaired, re-pitched and balanced (Compu-Prop); running gear media-blasted and PropSpeed applied (2026)
- Rudder bearings, lip seals, seal retainers and glands replaced; rudder-housing bronze bolts renewed; shaft couplers refinished (2026)
- New Volvo 450 mm interceptor trim tabs, both sides (2026)
- Stern thruster removed — transom re-glassed inside and out, faired and finished (2026)
- All underwater seacocks freed or replaced — mains, watermaker, head discharge, pump-out and livewell (2026)
- Full bottom job in Cukote ablative; hull rails re-caulked, dings repaired and color-matched (2026)
- ElectroSea ES-150-PRO strainer and RDP-100M seawater pump with new remote display (2026)
- A/C blower motors and capacitors replaced (V-berth, port and master staterooms); A/C and icemaker seawater lines flushed (2026)
- Generator service — new raw-water pump, flow and EGT sensors, exhaust hose, low-pressure fuel pump, oil-pressure switch; load-tested (2026)
- Mastervolt ChargeMaster 24 V battery charger — bow-thruster bank (2026)
- All underwater lights and wiring replaced — Sea Blaze LED (2026)
- Engine room re-lit in LED, AC and DC; aft and midship bilge pumps and float switches replaced; high-water alarms tested (2026)
- Fuel-bladder transfer system plumbed with new valve and quick-connect (2026)
- Solid outrigger arms replacing telescoping arms (2026)
- Main engine oil and filter service at approximately 2315 hours; raw-water impellers, coolant service, alternator connections (August 2026) Completed by Elite Diesel
- CAT C32 3,000-hour service and aftercooler update — both mains, by Thompson Tractor (Caterpillar dealer) at 1,736 hrs (Nov 2024)
- Fire-suppression system inspected; bilge and high-water alarm systems tested (2026)
Exterior Finish/Construction
- Isophthalic gelcoat, exterior layer, white
- Blister-resistant vinylester resin in hull bottom skin coat
- Hull and superstructure linear polyester/polyurethane coating
- Polymer/copper-based anti-fouling bottom paint
- Boot stripe, linear polyester/polyurethane coating
- Decks, non-skid surface, polyurethane paint with polymeric beads
- Solid fiberglass hull bottom
- Hull sides and superstructure laminated with PVC foam core
- Fiberglass stringers
- Steel laminated in stringers at key locations to bolt engine mounts
- Engine room bulkheads and decks of resin-infused composite construction using PVC foam core with layers of fiberglass laminate on each side
Hardware and Miscellaneous
- Wood bulkheads, cabinetry and trim with a polyester high gloss finish
- All hardware polished chrome with brushed chrome in galley
- Anchor line and deck hawse pipe with anchor tensioner
- Pollished stainless-steel anchor cleat, through-bolted in aluminum backing plate
- Two polished stainless-steel stern cleats and hawse pipes, through-bolted in aluminum backing plate
- Four Polished stainless steel springline cleats with chafing strips, through-bolted in aluminum backing plate
- Polished stainless-steel bow cleats and chocks with chafing strips, through-bolted in aluminum backing plate
- Polished anodized welded aluminum rails on bow, side-deck and flybridge, drilled and tapped in aluminum backing plates
- Powder-coated grab rails on cabin side and flybridge interior
- Polished anodized welded aluminum flybridge ladder with acrylic steps
- Zincs on rudders and shafts
- Interceptor trim control
- Manganese bronze struts
- Stainless-steel rudders with zincs
- Nibral high performance propellers
- Alloy 22 high-strength propeller shafts, 3-inch, with zincs
- Manganese bronze dripless rudder seals with thrust bearing on rudder shaft
- Bow deck access to rope storage locker
- Deck plates for fuel and water fills and waste pump out
- Heavy-duty bronze engine couplings
- Dripless shaft seals with spare seals
Engine Compartment and Bilge
- Water manifold with centralized shut-off valve for sinks and showers
- AC fluorescent lights
- DC lights
- DC exhaust blowers
- Twin diesel, freshwater-cooled main engines with electrically controlled marine gears, neutral interlocks, exhaust silencers, engine hour meters, alternators, fuel filters and seawater strainers
- 21.5kW freshwater-cooled Electronic Quiet Diesel Onan generator(D) with shock mounts, seawater strainer, remote start, fuel/water separator, hour meter, water lift muffler and sound enclosure
- Variable-speed forced air induction system for engine combustion air with two 15” vaneaxial fans ducted to cockpit and controlled by pressure and temperature (single fan reversible for flow-through ventilation)
- Polyethylene water lines
- FM200 fixed fire extinguishing system for engine compartment with automatic and remote manual controls, plus audible and visual discharge signals
- Pressurized 24-volt DC freshwater pump (new in 2018) with central charcoal freshwater filter and back-flush capabilities
- 230-volt AC 20-gallon electric water heater
- Freshwater fill hose for engines and generator
- 24-volt DC bilge and sump pumps: three at 3700 gph, two at 2000 gph and four at 1100 gph, with heavy-duty float switches and protective guards
- Auxiliary emergency bilge pump, 150 gpm in lazarette
- Bronze/chrome plated ball-valves throughbolted in solid fiberglass on all underwater through-hull fittings with electrical bonding throughout
- U.L. Marine-listed fiberglass fuel tanks constructed with fire-retardant resin and bronze fittings, and coated with fire-retardant paint
- Fiberglass holding tank with bronze fittings
- Fiberglass water tanks, constructed with bronze fittings
- Sewage holding tank with 24-volt DC sewage pump, plumbed for dockside pump-out, with 3/4 full display and alarm as part of systems monitor programmable logic controller
- U.L. Marine-listed fuel filter/ water separator, generator
- U.L. Marine-listed duplex fuel filters/water separators with bypass manifold, engines
- Digital monitoring for main engines in battery panel with start/stop switches
- 24-volt DC oil changing system for engines, gear and generator with Hatteras patented quick disconnect
- Electric fuel transfer system with filtration and dry tank protection for pump
- United States Coast Guard type A1 U.L. Marine-listed fuel lines
- Seawater pressure system with DC pump
- Air conditioning compressors and pumps
- Painted polyurethane engine room and bilges
- Isolated discharge sea chests
- Transducer well, glycol filled
- Sealed shower sump
- Pultruded fiberglass rudder shelf
- 1” stainless-steel steering tie bar with pivoting self-aligning ball joint connection at all cylinder and tie bar connections
- Insulation in deck
- Pick-up sea chests
Electrical Systems
- Two 24-volt banks of heavy-duty, 12-volt marine batteries mounted in fire-retardant fiberglass boxes
- Gel/lead acid compatible 240-volt automatic/ programmable battery charger, 50/60 Hz
- Automatic battery paralleling system with switch at control console
- Air conditioning, 43,000 BTU, with reversecycle heating, with A/C compressors, individually controlled by SMX controls
- One 240-volt, 50-amp, transformerconnected fused shore cord with over-current protection
- One 240-volt, 50-amp, transformerconnected retractable shore cord with over-current protection
- AC and DC light fixtures
- AC dimmable lights in master and salon/galley
- AC duplex outlets with ground fault protection
- Battery control panel with fuses and isolation switches
- DC distribution panel with magnetic circuit breakers
- DC distribution panel with magnetic circuit breakers (engine compartment)
- DC electronics panel with magnetic circuit breakers (bridge)
- AC distribution panel with magnetic circuit breakers
- AC switching panel with voltage source selector switches, volt meter, ammeter, frequency meter, generator start/stop controls, interlock selector breakers and voltage boost switch
- Systems monitor with programmable logic controller readout, visual and audible signals for engine, alternator, high bilge water, fire warning in engine compartment, fire extinguisher discharge, AC power loss, smoke detectors, battery voltage, 3/4 full holding tank monitor and carbon monoxide detectors
- Ground fault protection on AC receptacles and lighting circuits
- Navigation lights
- CATV inlet
- Omni-directional TV antenna
- U.L. 1426 listed boat cable, tin-coated with insulation
Flybridge
- Systems monitor with visual and audible signals for engines and gears, steering cooling pump, high bilge water, fire warning in engine compartment, fire extinguisher discharge, and AC power loss
- Molded fiberglass top-loading insulated drink box
- Two bench seats with removable vinyl-covered polyfoam cushions and storage underneath
- Rod storage space in port bench seat
- Additional storage areas beneath athwartship seat and console
- Neutral interlock switches allowing engine to start in neutral only
- Polished anodized welded aluminum rails and stanchions
- Powder-coated grab rails
- Control station with all necessary switches and dimmable lighted instrument panel
- Engine synchronization control
- Compass with dimmable light
- Pod console with custom wheel and single-lever clutch and throttle controls (electronic) with emergency back-up and electric trolling valve control switches
- Hydraulic power-assisted steering
- Twin Murray Sea-19 adjustable teak helm chairs with stainless-steel hardware and footrest, and backing plate
- Electric fuel level gauges
- AC weatherproof receptacle
- 24-volt DC distribution panel
- Power-actuated electronics console
Cockpit
- Molded fiberglass, 126 square feet including 13 square feet of seating
- Seating with cushions across upper mezzanine
- ISO standard scuppers in cockpit and cockpit hatches
- Polished anodized aluminum ladder to flybridge with acrylic steps
- Transom door
- One 50-amp shoreline electrical inlet and retractable shore cord
- One 50-amp shoreline electrical inlet and fixed shore cord
- Seawater and freshwater wash down outlets with Hatteras patented quick disconnect
- Shore water connection with pressure-reducing valve and Hatteras patented quick disconnect
- Bait and tackle drawers, upper starboard mezzanine
- 5.4-cubic-foot bait freezer, port mezzanine
- Bait and tackle drop-in box, lower starboard mezzanine
- Two 14-gallon storage tubs, lower port mezzanine
- Removable 80-inch fish box with macerator, flush in deck
- Hatch with chrome-plated brass lock to engine compartment
- Storage in steps to deckhouse with chill box in top step
- Hinged glass door to deckhouse
- Fiberglass cockpit boarding step box with storage
- DC overhead lights under flybridge overhang
- Aluminum mounting plate laminated in deck for fighting chair
- CATV inlet
- Polished stainless-steel rod holders, flush mount, set of 4
- Polyplanar stereo speakers with volume control
Salon
- Carpeting
- Removable upholstered headliner
- Wood bulkheads, cabinetry and trim with a polyester high gloss finish
- Fluted wood valances with duette blinds
- Fixed frameless windows with tinted safety glass
- Telephone outlet
- AC and DC light fixtures
- AC dimmable lights
- AC duplex outlets
- Electric panels
- Surround-sound speakers
- Entertainment center including 32” LCD TV with omni-directional antenna, AM/FM stereo receiver with DVD/CD player behind doors
- L-shaped lounge with rod storage, loose cushions, arm rests and double needle stitching
- Throw pillows
- Polished stainless-steel threshold at salon door
- Air conditioning dispersed through fluted valances, port and starboard
- Smoke detector
- Hinged glass door to cockpit
- Carbon monoxide detector
Galley/Dinette
- Amtico vinyl-strip flooring
- Removable upholstered headliner
- Fluted wood valances with duette blinds
- Fixed frameless windows with tinted safety glass
- Solid-surface countertops, under-mount sink and storage cabinets made of genuine wood to match interior finish
- Twin AC under-counter Sub Zero refrigerator and freezer drawer units with ice maker
- AC four-burner ceramic cooktop
- Microwave/convection oven covered by cabinet door
- One-half hp continuous feed garbage disposal
- L-shaped dinette with storage under seat
- Electric water level gauge
- AC and DC light fixtures
- AC dimmable lights
- AC duplex outlets
- Telephone outlet
- Air conditioning dispersed through fluted wood valances, port and starboard
- Drawers (2) in galley fascia, (4) in upper cabinets behind doors
- Genuine wood inserts to match interior finish on appliance fascia
Companionway
- Carpeting
- Removable upholstered headliner
- Wallcovering
- DC light fixture
- Flush-panel genuine wood doors to match interior finish with door stops to master stateroom, guest stateroom and guest head
- Steps to salon
- Access to port/starboard storage with DC light
Master Stateroom
- Carpeting
- Removable upholstered headliner
- Wallcovering
- Wood cabinetry and trim with high gloss finish
- Fluted wood valance
- Padded covering on hullside
- Pocket door to stateroom
- Queen-sized tapered berth with upholstered headboard and cedarlined storage underneath accessed via pneumatic cylinders
- Upholstered berth base
- Polyfoam mattress, spread, throw pillows, pillows, pillow shams, mattress pad and sheets
- Cedar-lined hanging locker with doors, shelf and automatic light
- Nightstands with drawers
- Dresser with drawers
- AC and DC light fixtures
- AC dimmable lights
- AC duplex outlets
- 20” LCD TV
- AM/FM audio access with local DVD/CD changer and a one-touch master universal remote with RF control
- Speakers
- Telephone outlet
- Full-length mirror
- Clear plexi-mirror (aft bulkhead)
- Private access to head with door stop
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Outboard storage cabinets
- Air conditioning dispersed through fluted valance
- Smoke detector
- DC low-voltage lights under berth
- SMX HVAC compartment controlled
Guest Stateroom(Starboard)
- Carpeting
- Removable upholstered headliner
- Wallcovering
- Wood cabinetry and trim with high gloss finish
- Side-by-side twin berths with storage underneath outboard berth via pneumatic cylinder
- Upholstered berth bases
- Polyfoam mattresses, spreads, throw pillows, pillows, pillow shams, mattress pads and sheets
- Double cedar-lined hanging locker with doors, shelf and automatic light
- Air conditioning dispersed through fluted wood valances
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Nightstand with drawers
- Full-length mirror
- AC and DC light fixtures
- AC duplex outlet
- Audio system control, LCD keypad and a pair of speakers
- Private access to head with door stop
- Smoke detector
- Mirrored aft bulkhead
- SMX HVAC bow compartment controlled
Guest Stateroom(Bow)
- Carpeting
- Removable upholstered headliner
- Wallcovering
- Wood cabinetry and trim with high gloss finish
- Whisperwall padded panels on hullside
- Queen-sized tapered berth with upholstered headboard and cedarlined storage underneath accessed via pneumatic cylinders
- Upholstered berth base
- Polyfoam mattress, spread, throw pillows, pillows, pillow shams, mattress pad and sheets
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Cedar-lined hanging/storage lockers with automatic light
- Upper port and starboard hull side cabinets, optional
- Screened overhead hatch with privacy cover
- Nightstands with storage accessed by hinged lids, port and starboard
- AC and DC light fixtures
- AC lights
- AC duplex outlets
- Full-length mirror
- Audio system control, LCD keypad and a pair of speakers
- Clear plexi-mirror (forward bulkhead)
- Washer/dryer
- Private access to head with door stop
- Smoke detector
- DC low-voltage lights behind valance
- Air conditioning dispersed through fluted wood valances, port and starboard
- Linen storage, port
- SMX HVAC compartment controlled
Master Head and Guest Head
- Amtico vinyl-strip flooring
- Removable upholstered headliner
- Wallcovering
- Solid-surface countertops with solidsurface backsplash, sidesplash and integral sink over storage cabinet made of genuine wood to match interior finish with bowed fronts
- Linen storage cabinets (master)
- Hardwood base boards
- Stall shower with seat, door and automatic enclosed sump pump
- Storage cabinet with mirror
- Screened overhead ventilator hatch with privacy cover
- Towel bar
- Headhunter freshwater toilet
- 120-volt AC air freshener blower
- AC and DC light fixtures
- AC duplex outlet
- Plexi-mirror around upper cabinet
- DC low-voltage lights under toe kicks (master head only)
- Air conditioning discharge
- Holding tank 3/4 full indicator lights
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