Description
A classic 1985 Hatteras 53 Motor Yacht, “Orion” combines solid American-built construction with spacious accommodations and comfortable cruising. Equipped with Naiad stabilizers, bow and stern thrusters, and joystick controls for easy maneuvering, she is well-suited for extended cruising or liveaboard enjoyment.
Key Features
- Twin Detroit Diesel 8V71TI engines (450 HP each)
- Naiad stabilizers
- Vetus bow and stern thrusters with joystick controls
- Spacious salon with large windows
- Three staterooms?
- Full aft deck with canvas enclosure and wet bar
- U-shaped galley with four-person dinette
- Onan 20 kW generator
- Three Cruisair reverse-cycle A/C units
- Simrad navigation electronics and autopilot
- Washer and dryer
- Foredeck sun pads and aft deck refrigerator
Specifications
Overview
- Asking Price
- $220,000
- Year
- 1985
- Make
- Hatteras
- Model
- 53 Motor Yacht
- Condition
- Used
- Type
- Motor Yachts, Flybridge
- Hull Material
- Fiberglass
- Location
- Long Beach, CAApproximate area
Dimensions & Weight
- LOA
- 53 ft (16.2 m)
- Beam
- 15.83 ft (4.82 m)
- Draft
- 4 ft (1.22 m)
- Displacement
- 55,000 lb (24,948 kg) · Dry Load
Engines & Propulsion
- Number of Engines
- 2
- Total Power
- 900 hp
- Total Hours
- 6,366 hrs
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Engines
- 2× Detroit Diesel 8V71TI · 450 hp each · 3,183 hrs · Inboard
Tankage
- Fuel
- 700 gal (2,650 L) · 1 tank
- Fresh Water
- 287 gal (1,086 L) · 1 tank
- Holding
- 165 gal (625 L) · 1 tank
Accommodations
- Cabins
- 1
Full Details
Accommodations
Main Deck (Upper Level) • Open Wheelhouse / Pilothouse: Located forward on the main deck level. The classic MY features an open helm design that flows directly into the salon area. Sliding doors on both sides step out onto wide, secure walkaround side decks. • The salon is aft of the pilothouse. It features an L-shaped settee on port and occasional chairs on starboard, , and a small entertainment center aft on starboard., and offers large sliding glass side windows providing broad views. • Centerline doors lead from the salon directly to a large, sheltered aft deck. This space serves as the primary outdoor lounge area on the boat, and features comfortable lounge chairs, a bench settee and a well-equipped bar area forward. Fitted with wing doors and full canvas enclosures, this is an all-weather location to relax and entertain
Lower Deck (Galley & Accommodation) The lower deck is split into three distinct zones. • Forward Galley & Dinette (Galley-Down): Moving forward from the wheelhouse, stairs lead down into a traditional galley-down configuration. The fully equipped U-shaped galley sits on the port side, directly opposite a spacious four-person booth dinette. • Forward Bow Stateroom: All the way forward from the galley is the bow cabin, featuring over/under bunk beds and a private en-suite head with a stall shower. • Engine Rooms: Moving aft from the galley down the central companionway corridor, you walk directly between the two independent, walk-in engine rooms housing the Detroit Diesels. • Aft Guest Stateroom: Located just past the engine rooms on port, this midship cabin features twin side-by-side single berths. A full day/guest head with a standalone stall shower sits directly across the hallway on starboard. • Aft Master Suite: Located at the stern for ultimate privacy, the master stateroom includes a centerline queen bed, a private vanity desk, extensive cedar-lined hanging lockers, and a dedicated en-suite head with a tub and stall shower.
Galley
• Fisher and Paykel Refrigerator/freezer • Galanz Microwave • Bosch 4 burner electric stove • Princess oven • Frigidaire dishwasher • Stainless steel sink with hot and cold pressure water • Storage cabinets, drawers and lockers • Ample counter space
Navigation & Electronics
• Simrad 16” NSS16 EVO3S chart plotter • Vetus DBPP JA joystick proportional thruster controller • Simrad AP48 Autopilot also Simrad NS3 autopilot (bridge) • Simrad RF25N rudder reference sensor • Depthsounder • Simrad HS60 GPS compass • ICOM IC-M120 VHF Radio • ICOM IC-M80 VHf radio • Furuno GP-32 GPS • Rudder angle indicator • Icom IC-M700 SSB radio • Fusion Stereo MS-AV750 • Phone/Intercom • Three TVs
Electrical
• 12-volt, 110-volt, and 240-volt systems • 16 group 8V batteries • Battery switches • Outback 3500 watt inverter/charger • C-Charge 9000 series battery charger • Onan 20KW Generator - 1800 hrs. • Shore power cable
Hull & Deck
• Hauled and bottom painted March 2021 • Vetus Bow & stern thrusters w/Mastervolt AGM batteries • Bow pulpit and side rails • 30KG Bruce anchor on bow roller • Galley Maid vertical capstain electric windlass • Fender racks and storage box on bow • Vetus Bow & stern thrusters w/Mastervolt AGM batteries • Trim tabs • Full aft deck enclosure • Fiberglass non-skid decks • Remote control search light • Electiric davit • Aft deck Refrigerator • Flybridge refrigerator • Foredeck sun pads • Magma BBQ • Lumishore multicolor underwater transom lights (4) • Coast Guard safety package
Mechanical Equipment
• Maytag washer and Dryer • Cruisair reverse cycle air conditioning (three units) • Trim tabs • Glendinning engine synchronizers • Naiad stabilizers • Engine alarm • Hydraulic steering • 3 electric Heads • Four automatic bilge pumps and two manual • High water alarm • Automatic fire extinguisher in engine rooms • Engine synchronizers
Upgrades Since 2021
- Simrad 16” NSS16 EVO3S chart plotter
- Vetus Bow & stern thrusters w/Mastervolt AGM batteries
- Vetus DBPP JA joystick proportional thruster controller
- Glen dinning electronic engine control
- Lumishore multicolor underwater transom lights (4)
- Lumishore multicolor courtesy lights CL25
- Limilink STV2204i dash mounted color display
- Simrad AP48 Autopilot also Simrad NS3 autopilot (bridge)
- Simrad RF25N rudder reference sensor
- Simrad Halo20 Raydome
- Earth wireless earphones (2)
- Simrad HS60 GPS compass
- Sealand 8100 macerator electric macerator toilets (3)
- New Washing Machine (Dec 2025)
- New stbd trim tab & ram
- New transducer B150M 12 degree
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