Hatteras Announces the New GT54
Hatteras Yachts
110 North Glenburnie Road
New Bern, NC
www.HatterasYachts.com
CONTACT
Eric Cashion
Director, Marketing
(252) 634-4896
ecashion@hatterasyacht.scom
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he new Hatteras GT54 is the lightest, fastest, and most nimble member of the new
GT Series. Whether in the hunt for a trophy, or simply enjoying a fast day on the
water, the GT54 delivers big.
With over 50 years of experience building premium sport fishing convertibles, Hatteras
has an unrivaled amount of knowledge when it comes to discerning the preferences of
serious anglers. “We know that both performance and styling are equally important to
the tournament fisherman,” says Karl Kemppainen, Hatteras Yachts vice president of sales
and marketing. “The new GT54 is designed for that customer. It’s very fast and has a look
that will strike a chord.”
The GT54 is just one of three new models in the GT Series, which also includes the GT60
and GT63. “Like the other boats in the line up, the GT54 has tournament-class fishing
features and functionality,” says Kemppainen. “It’s also a great choice for the more casual
owner/operator who appreciates the style and performance efficiencies of a true North
Carolina-built convertible.”
The look of the GT54 is based on a traditional Carolina-style sportfisherman with updated
and refined lines. The bow flare is dynamic, the rake of the bow more dramatic than what
is typically found on production boats, and the long foredeck is carefully balanced against
the low deckhouse. The lines are timeless. One of the most elegant style elements is the
tumblehome aft, a unique feature on a production build of this size.
The cockpit was designed for enhanced fishing and increased comfort. The mezzanine
seat is one of the best around thanks to ergonomically designed backrests, armrests,
and support cushions. Cup holders and an entertainment system are nearby, too. When
it’s time to get down to the business of fishing, there are in-deck fish boxes, a mounting
plate for a fighting chair in the sole, and a recirculating live well at the transom. Stowage
is excellent, with dedicated compartments for gaffs and boat hooks along with standard
accommodations for rods. Teak is available for the coaming boards, cockpit sole and
toerail for those who want to play up the GT54’s distinct style.
While the look above the waterline is new for Hatteras in a boat this size, the shape
below is familiar. The GT54 is based on the builder’s proven variable deadrise hull with
a convex bow that minimizes the impact of seas in a variety of offshore conditions.
Hatteras was the first builder to employ a convex bow on a variable deadrise hull and also
lead the way in the use of deep prop pockets in sportfishing convertibles.
The GT54 also boasts a resin-infused hull, a construction technique pioneered by
Hatteras. “The resin infusion process improves the stiffness and durability of the hull,
providing increased strength while allowing the boat to be much lighter than a traditional
hand-laid vessel,” says Bruce Angel, vice president of engineering. The end result is
great performance: the GT54 will run 41-knots at top end and 37 at cruise with 1600-bhp
Caterpillar 32A diesels. The lighter weight made possible by the resin-infused hull reduces
fuel burn and provides a range of 400 nautical miles at cruise.
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Hatteras is not a company to chase trends, so when designing the interior of the GT54 it,
didn’t go ultra contemporary. Instead, the décor is best defined as traditional taken to the
next level. The salon and galley are on one level for an open space with excellent traffic
flow. Cabinetry is carefully placed to provide a panoramic 270 degree view out of the large
windows. Custom furniture — including an L-shaped dinette and salon sofa — is finely
crafted and offers ample storage for extended voyages.
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110 North Glenburnie Road
New Bern, NC
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On the accommodations level there is a well-appointed VIP stateroom forward, a luxurious
master suite amidships to port, and a third stateroom to starboard that has comfortable
side-by-side berths rather than the more conventional over/under arrangement.
CONTACT
Eric Cashion
Director, Marketing
(252) 634-4896
ecashion@hatterasyacht.scom
Other key features include the sturdy electrical and mechanical systems that are
associated with this brand. “The build quality of a Hatteras is second to none,” says James Meyer, the company’s president. “Ride comfort and seakeeping in rough water
are also a big part of our pedigree. The GT54 is a Hatteras in the purest sense. It can take
abuse offshore and come out looking like it’s in showroom condition.”
The GT54 is the entry point into the GT Series and to the Hatteras Family. It is a no-excuses convertible offered at a price that makes it accessible to a larger group of
customers. “I am very proud of just how hard everyone has worked on this fantastic
Hatteras,” continues Meyer, “and to make it accessible to the largest group of people possible.”
S P E C I F I C A T I O N S
Length Overall Length Overall w/ Bow Pulpit
Beam Draft (C) Freeboard Forward (C) Freeboard Aft (C) Headroom Most Areas Freshwater Capacity (C) Fuel Capacity (C) Range
Holding
Weight Displacement (C) Height Above Waterline:
Waterline Length
53’10” 57’2” 18’5” 4’2” 6’6” 3’2” 6’6” 200 gals 1,200 gals 400 nm
100 gals
75,000 lbs 14’9” 47’7” 16.41 meters
17.42 meters
5.61 meters
1.27 meters
1.98 meters
.97 meters
1.98 meters
757 liters
4,542 liters
741 km
379 liters
34,019 kilos
4.5 meters
14.5 meters
E ngines
Twin CAT C18 Diesel Engines
Twin CAT C32A Diesel Engines Continued next page
1150 BHP
1600 BHP
Hatteras Yachts
110 North Glenburnie Road
New Bern, NC
www.HatterasYachts.com
CONTACT
Eric Cashion
Director, Marketing
(252) 634-4896
ecashion@hatterasyacht.scom
Hatteras GT54 I Profile
Hatteras GT54 I Standard Layout