1990 Hatteras 52 Convertible

“Hattie Girl” is an Above Average–condition 1990 Hatteras 52 Convertible that has undergone extensive upgrades and refurbishments, making her one of the cleanest and most updated examples of this model on the market. The survey notes that the vessel has received new electronics, new generator, rebuilt starboard engine, new SEADECK flooring, upgraded interior, new lighting, new underwater lights, new thru-hulls/valves, new bottom job, and refreshed wiring. She is turnkey for offshore fishing, cruising, and extended stays aboard.


Key Features

Major Upgrades
Rebuilt starboard Detroit Diesel 8V92
NEW Phasor 21kW generator (only 67.9 hours)
NEW underwater lighting
NEW engine thru-hulls & valves
NEW bottom job
NEW SEADECK flooring (cockpit & bridge)
NEW lighting throughout
NEW & upgraded SIMRAD electronics suite
NEW stereo packages (Wet Sounds + Sony rack)
NEW interior refit: quartz countertops, carpet, upholstery, lighting
NEW electrical wiring improvements
NEW canvas & helm covers
NEW freshwater pump

Specifications
Year: 1990
Make: Hatteras
Model: 52 Convertible
LOA: 52’ 9”
Beam: 16’ 4”
Draft: 4’ 8”
Hull Material: FRP (Fiberglass)
Fuel Capacity: 1,065 gallons
Water Capacity: 188 gallons
Holding Tank: 90 gallons
Engines: Twin Detroit Diesel 8V92 (735 HP each)
Engine Hours: Port 748 / Starboard 660 (not original)
“748 hours on Port and 660 hours on Starboard indicated on gauges.” (Survey, Propulsion)
Performance (Sea Trial)
From the April 25, 2023 sea trial:
Cruise: 21.6 mph @ 1900 RPM
WOT: 25.5 mph @ 2300 RPM
Idle: 5.8 mph
“The engines started without excessive cranking… cooling water exhaust appeared adequate… no excessive vibrations noted.” (Survey, Seatrial)

Interior
The interior has been refurbished and modernized, featuring:
New custom L-shaped salon sofas
Updated mahogany joinery
New carpet & teak/holly flooring
Quartz countertops
Updated lighting
Sub-Zero refrigerator & freezer
DACOR 4-burner electric cooktop
Sharp Carousel microwave
ASKO washer/dryer
Two staterooms + bunk room
Two heads with stand-up showers

Electronics & Navigation
NEW SIMRAD Suite:
Dual NSS3 EVO 12 displays
AP48 autopilot + NAC-2 computer
Integrated fishfinder, speedlog, depth sounder, chartplotter
NEW Airmar B275LHW transducer
WM4 Sirius SAT weather/radio
NEP2 network expansion
New N2K cabling
VHF Radios:
Standard Horizon Eclipse+ (Tower)
ICOM IC-M504 & IC-M304 (Bridge)
Fishing Equipment
Rupp triple-spreader outriggers
Large in-sole fish box
75-gallon livewell
Fresh & saltwater washdowns
Mezzanine seating with bait prep station, freezer & tackle center
Tower with controls & VHF

Mechanical & Systems
Detroit Diesel 8V92 engines
Allison transmissions (2:1 ratio)
Dripless shaft seals
Groco raw water strainers
Hydraulic Hynautic steering
Four Cruisair A/C units
NEW Phasor generator
Charles 60A battery charger
NEW high-water alarms
NEW LED spreader & cockpit lights

Deck & Exterior
NEW SEADECK flooring (cockpit & bridge)
FRP hull with AwlGrip paint
30” transom door
Bow pulpit with stainless roller
Electric davit for tender
Hardtops on bridge & tower
NEW canvas enclosure
“Plastic enclosure on fly bridge is in NEW condition.” (Survey, Bridge Deck)

Safety
15 Type II PFDs
Multiple ABC extinguishers
Fixed fire suppression system
Carbon monoxide detectors
High-water alarms
Waste management plan onboard

Why “Hattie Girl” Stands Out
This is not a typical 1990 Hatteras — it’s a refit, upgraded, modernized sport fisher with the big-boat Hatteras pedigree and the comfort/features expected on much newer vessels. The surveyor explicitly rated her Above Average, which is rare for a vessel of this age.