38 Hatteras 1972 Boat for Sale

38' Hatteras 1972

Classic Ruggedness Meets Vintage Power: 1972 Hatteras 38 Convertible

Step aboard a true piece of American maritime history with this 1972 Hatteras 38 Convertible. Renowned for its legendary, heavily-built solid fiberglass hull, this classic sportfisher delivers the iconic "Hatteras ride"—unmatched stability, dryness, and safety in heavy seas. This specific vessel has been elevated with premium styling upgrades, including a brand new custom canvas bridge enclosure and freshly updated bridge seating, making her as comfortable as she is capable.

Key Upgrades & Features

• Brand New Custom Canvas Enclosure: Full bridge enclosure crafted with premium canvas, providing crisp visibility and excellent weather protection for extended seasonal cruising.
• New Custom Bridge Seating: Completely updated upholstery on the flybridge offers modern comfort while maintaining the boat’s classic aesthetic.

Engine & Mechanical Performance

Unlike many of its diesel-powered counterparts, this vintage beauty is powered by twin 1972 Chris Craft 427 gasoline inboard engines. Revered by classic boat enthusiasts, these big-block motors punch out 350 HP each and have been well-maintained over their 1,500 hours of use.

• Power: Twin Chris Craft 427 Inboards (350 HP each)
• Drive: Direct Drive
• Performance: Comfortable cruising speed of 20 knots with a top speed of 26 knots.
• Auxiliary Power: Equipped with a 6.5 kW Kohler generator to keep all your onboard systems running seamlessly while at anchor.

Accommodations & Layout

Designed with an expansive nearly 15-foot beam, this boat feels significantly larger than your average 38-footer.

• Salon: Generous upper salon with large windows providing ample natural light and excellent visibility.
• Galley & Below: A down-galley layout opens up the living space, leading to comfortable sleeping quarters that easily accommodate family or fishing buddies.
• Cockpit: A massive, uncluttered cockpit offers plenty of room for multiple anglers to work lines simultaneously, complete with a transom door for easy boarding.
• Flybridge: The spacious bridge features the newly updated dual helm seats and forward bench seating, offering excellent sightlines for navigating.

Electronics & Navigation Included

Ready to navigate, the helm comes outfitted with essential electronics:

• GPS & Plotter
• Depthsounder & Log-Speedometer
• VHF Radio
• Compass

A Rare Classic Opportunity

Hatteras yachts of this era were built to a standard, not to a price point, creating a hull structure that stands the test of time. Combining a legendary fishing platform, modern comfort upgrades, and the distinct rumble of classic Chris Craft 427 power, this vessel is a rare find for a passionate boater looking to own a turn-key vintage icon.

Denison Yacht Sales offers the details of this yacht in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of this boat for sale. A yacht buyer should instruct his yacht broker, or his boat surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This yacht for sale is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice. This boat may be listed with another yacht broker.