THIS OLD HATT
About
“THIS OLD HATT” has been rebuilt from the keel up by renowned boat builder and renovation expert Tom Slane for a complete refit in 1991, with continued upgrades through 2026 including a fresh coat of Alexseal Off White paint from the rub rail up.
Slane, the son of the founder of Hatteras was commissioned to rebuild this classic 53c Hatteras to ‘like new’ condition. He and his team proceeded to strip out the interior down to the stringers and rebuild in light oak to feature 3 staterooms, 2 heads, a modern galley, and salon. There were zero shortcuts in refreshing “THIS OLD HATT” as the entire plumbing and wiring system have been renewed.
The engines were also rebuilt increasing the horsepower by 35 percent over the standard 650hp. Since major overhaul the port motor has approximately 80 hours while the starboard has approximately 475 hours.
The Flybridge has been completely reimagined and features a custom helm console. With the addition of a tower and outriggers “THIS OLD HATT” is ready to reel them in.
Anglers in the cockpit are treated with a with a custom tackle center, bait freezer, live baitwell, teak cockpit sole, teak covering boards and fighting chair.
“THIS OLD HATT” is a ‘one of a kind’ vessel that will be greatly appreciated by anyone who enjoys the classic lines of the 53c but wants the updated systems and equipment of a much newer boat.
Basic Information
- Builder: HATTERAS
- Category: Sport Fisherman
- Model: 53 Convertible
- Model Year: 1976
- YearBuilt: 1976
- YearBuilt: 1991
- Refit Type: Complete Refit
- Country: United States
- Registration #: FL 9162 TS
- Coast Guard #: FL9162TS
- Vessel Top: Hardtop W/Tower
- Fly Bridge: 1
- Cockpit: 1
Dimensions
- LOA: 53' 7" (16.33m)
- Beam: 16' (4.88m)
- Min Draft: 3' 11" (1.19m)
- Max Draft: 4' (1.22m)
Speed / Weight
- Cruise Speed: 20 Knots Knots
- Max Speed: 24 Knots Knots
- Displacement: 61000 Lbs Pounds
- Gross Tonnage: 0.00 Pounds
- Water Capacity: 250 Gal Gallons
- Holding Tank: 75 Gal Gallons
- Fuel Capacity: 1100 Gal Gallons
Accomodation
- Heads: 2
- State Rooms: 3
- Captains Quarters: No
Hull & Deck
- Hull ID: HATAL4220376
- Hull Material: Fiberglass
- Deck Material: Teak and Fiberglass
- Hull Configuration: Modified V-Hull
- Hull Designer: Hatteras Yachts
- Hull Color: Off-White
- Exterior Designer: Hatteras Yachts
- Interior Designer: Hatteras Yachts
Engine Information
- Engine Count: 2
- Manufacturer: Detroit Diesel
- Model: 12V71 TI
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Fuel Type: Diesel
THIS OLD HATT