56 Hatteras Motor Yacht

Source: George L. Petrie, Power & Motoryacht Magazine

The fact that the Hatteras 56 is touted by the builder as an “entry-level product…priced at under $2 million” seems rather startling. But that shouldn’t suggest she’s wanting for features, quality, or performance. What’s more, she offers a variety of innovative options that let each owner feel like the yacht is tailor-made.

Amidships, the master stateroom takes full advantage of her 18-foot beam, offering a king-size center line berth and an oversize head with twin sinks and the choice of either a shower or a full-size tub. There’s also a spacious forepeak VIP stateroom with private access to a generously proportioned guest head. On the port side, a third stateroom with crisscrossed twin berths is standard, but it can be configured as a crew stateroom, with a single berth, hanging locker, sink, and shower. Private access replaces a port-side locker on the foredeck above.

Her main deck sports an open floor plan that maximizes the sense of spaciousness. A circular dinette (seating six) in the country kitchen-style galley forward lets the chef enjoy the company of guests. Sliding-glass doors lead to a sprawling, 135-square-foot aft deck, with a circular settee flanked by steps to the swim platform. But as an option, the 56 offers a more contemporary arrangement that replaces the fiberglass aft bulkhead, using a stainless steel frame and tempered-glass panels to enclose the aft deck, making it seem even larger and offering more dramatic views. Even the flying bridge offers owners a choice. The standard layout features a centerline helm station with dual helm seats, a settee to port, and space for an optional dinghy and davit aft. For owners opting to stow their tender on the swim platform, the aft overhang offers an additional 208 square feet of entertaining space on the bridge, incorporating a sunlounge and a second L-shape seating area.

Boat Specifications: 56 Hatteras Motor Yacht

Boat Type: Cruiser

Length Overall (LOA): 56’8″

Beam: 18’2″

Draft: 4’6″

Weight: 85,000 lbs. (dry)

Fuel Capacity: 900 gal.

Water Capacity: 250 gal.

Standard Power: 2/705-hp Cummins QSM-11 diesel inboards

Top Speed: 21 knots

Cruise Speed: 18 knots

Construction: solid FRP bottom, foam-cored sides, decks, and superstructure

Designed By: Hatteras Yachts

Interior Design: Hatteras Yachts