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Hatteras - 78 Cockpit Motor Yacht - For Sale

The 78 Cockpit Motor YachtfromHatterasis amotor yachtwith afiberglass and plastic hullthat blends comfortable accommodation and capable performance, cruising at 17 knots and reaching 20 knots. Presented by Shestakov Yacht Sales for discerning owners seeking range, volume, and reliable power.

Selecting a 78 Cockpit Motor Yacht

Choosing the 78 Cockpit Motor Yachtsuits owners who value generous living spaces, a versatile cockpit for easy water access, and predictable cruising performance. With accommodations for up to 8 and 4 heads, it’s an attractive platform for extended family cruising or entertaining. Broker Andrey Shestakov and the team at Shestakov Yacht Sales can guide you through configuration, inspection, and delivery planning.

Features of the Model

Built by Hatteras, a name synonymous with robust American yacht construction

Category: motor yacht; hull is classified underfiberglass and plastic

Twin inboard power: 2 x Detroit Dieselengines,Dieselfuel,Inboardinstallation

Balanced performance profile: 17-knot cruise and 20-knot top speed

Practical layout potential with cockpit convenience for boarding, water sports, and line handling

Generous 18 ft beam for volume and comfort; sleeps 8 with 4 heads

Deck material: Fiberglass

Technical Specifications

LOA: 78 ft (23.8 m)

Beam: 18 ft (5.54 m)

Draft (max): 18.045 ft (5.5 m)

Cruising speed: 17 kn (19.56 mph)

Maximum speed: 20 kn (23.02 mph)

Engines: 2 x Detroit Diesel; Type: Inboard; Fuel: Diesel

Hull: fiberglass and plastic; Deck: Fiberglass

Accommodations: Sleeps 8; Heads: 4

Capacities: Fuel 2,200 gal; Fresh water 350 gal

Pricing and Ordering

For current pricing, availability, and to schedule a viewing of the 78 Cockpit Motor YachtbyHatteras, contact Andrey Shestakov at Shestakov Yacht Sales. Our brokerage will coordinate inspections, advise on market comparables, and manage negotiations through closing.

Questions and Answers

Q: What are the cruising and maximum speeds of the 78 Cockpit Motor Yacht? A: The yacht offers acruising speedof 17 knots (19.56 mph) and amaximum speedof 20 knots (23.02 mph).

Q: Who builds this model and what is its category? A: It is built by Hatterasand classified as amotor yachtwith afiberglass and plastic hull.

Q: What are the LOA and beam? A: LOAis 78 ft (23.8 m) andbeamis 18 ft (5.54 m), providing ample interior volume and deck space.

Q: What engines power the yacht? A: Propulsion comes from 2 x Detroit Dieselengines withInboardconfiguration, running onDieselfuel.

Q: How many people can sleep aboard and how many heads are there? A: Accommodations include sleeps 8with4 heads, suitable for extended cruising with family and guests.

Owner Experience Review

Owners look to the 78 Cockpit Motor YachtfromHatterasfor family cruising and weekend leisure thanks to its large salon, full galley, and multiple staterooms; many also use it for extended or liveaboard cruising, helped by a full‑beam master, big tankage, and capable cruise profiles. In the late 1980s into the early 1990s, many “78” examples were produced or created by stretching the 65/70 series to add a cockpit; that aft space works well for sportfishing or guest entertaining, but the conversion can change interior flow, and one owner specifically “did not like” the saloon access to the cockpit. On the largerHatterasmotoryachts of this era, engine‑room access is often roomy/stand‑up on later full‑beam layouts, which owners cite as a plus for routine service.

Underway, the boat is commonly described/marketed as a dry, sea‑kindly ride, with cruise speeds dependent on power: Detroit 12V71 packages around ~16–17 kt, 12V92s near ~19–20 kt, and some repowered large‑Cat installs showing about ~21 kt. Forum discussions also raise fair questions about what happens when a boat is stretched from its original design—potential impacts on handling, running gear, and required adjustments. Maintenance notes from owners include a high‑profile example of an engine‑room fire after a reman that was repaired, a reminder to verify service history; there are also cautions that conversions can affect structure/systems and the extent of any factory warranty. As with many older big boats, common watch items are gensets/HVAC, electrical/wiring, decks/teak, and corrosion/fuel‑tank age, so a thorough survey and system records are advised.

Pros and Cons

Spacious accommodations with a full‑beam master, large salon and galley suited to family and liveaboard use.

Generally regarded as a dry, sea‑kindly ride by Hatterasowners and literature.

Aft cockpit/mezzanine adds versatile space for fishing and entertaining, with light charter use reported.

Many examples are stretches or conversions of earlier 65/70 platforms, so structure/systems and factory warranty status require careful vetting.

The saloon-to-cockpit access on some layouts disrupts flow and is disliked by some owners.

Older-vessel upkeep needs attention to gensets/HVAC, electrical/wiring, decks/teak, corrosion and fuel tanks, so a thorough survey and records review are essential.

Comparison with Other Models

Model	LOA	Beam	Draft	Speed (Cruising/Max)	Gross Tonnage
78 Cockpit Motor Yacht	78' 0" (23.80 m)	18' 0" (5.54 m)	18' 1" (5.50 m)	17 kn / 20 kn	-
Flybridge Motor Yacht	130' 0" (39.62 m)	25' 0" (7.62 m)	20' 6" (6.25 m) – 21' 4" (6.50 m)	14 kn / 22 kn	272
45 Express Sportfish	45' 0" (13.72 m)	16' 0" (5.03 m)	13' 1" (4 m)	30 kn / 40 kn	-
60 Motor Yacht	60' 0" (18.52 m)	18' 0" (5.54 m)	16' 5" (5 m)	-	-
LAMPHRE YACHTS CUSTOM	75' 0" (22.86 m)	19' 0" (5.82 m)	26' 3" (8 m)	-	-
60 Convertible	60' 0" (18.31 m)	17' 0" (5.28 m)	16' 2" (4.92 m)	30 kn / 36 kn	-
53	53' 0" (16.15 m)	15' 0" (4.83 m)	14' 9" (4.50 m)	-	-
Long Range Cruiser	48' 0" (14.63 m)	16' 0" (5.03 m)	15' 4" (4.67 m)	7.5 kn / 9.5 kn	-
65 Convertible	65' 0" (19.81 m)	18' 0" (5.49 m)	17' 9" (5.42 m)	32 kn	-
M90 PANACERA	97' 0" (29.57 m)	22' 0" (6.86 m)	19' 8" (6 m) – 20' 4" (6.20 m)	16 kn / 22 kn	174