VENTURA

DESCRIPTION

Here is a thoroughly updated 60' Hatteras sportfish with the preferred power package of twin CAT 1650hp C-32s.  This vessel is owned by a Hatteras enthusiast who twenty years previously purchased a new 60' Convertible which he enjoyed and years later returned to the market to purchase the best 60C of similar vintage available then proceeded to renovate it to exceptional standards.  This boat had paint work done at Merritt Boat and Engine Works in 2021 and has a Pipewelders tuna tower with center ladder.  It has a cherry high-gloss interior with two double berth staterooms and a 3rd guest stateroom.  An extensive, complete renovation of the interior included all new headliners, lighting, wall coverings, Amtico teak and holly flooring, rebuilt salon settee, new salon table and ottoman, 4 new Air-conditioning units and updated ductwork, all new mattresses, headboards and railing, bedding, and carpeting, new washer and dryer, new TVs and Audio equipment, and more.  The detail of this refit is remarkable and although much is covered in the following spec, a personal showing is highly suggested.

The flybridge was thoroughly updated with the latest Furuno electronics package (three 19-inch TZ3 displays, a 12-inch in cockpit and 9-inch in tower) including 25kW Doppler radar in '23, two amazing Furuno black box depth sounders, new ICOM radios, Maretron system monitoring, 8 cameras, an LED spotlight, and in late 2024 a FLIR camera.  Also, all new Bentley stitched cushions, PR Canvas SeaCrylic enclosure, 2 new Release teak helm chairs, new color CAT engine data display, Faux-teaked helm pod, new Stainless helm wheel, teak-appearance synthetic FlexiTeek deck flooring, newest Fusion stereo and JL audio speaker system.  There is a bow thruster, the triple-spreader Pipewelder outriggers and center rigger were reconditioned, an emergency life raft was added on the hardtop, a Bentley stitched bunny pad with raising backrests and handrails was added to the foredeck.  The tower station got blackout pipe refinishing, FlexiTeek decking, and new seat and bellyband cushions, new Edson helm wheel and CAT engine control. 

Cockpit has extensive livewell plumbing with a transom box/well, FlexiTeak decking, electric reel plugs beneath gunwales, Teak rocket-launcher with tray, drawer, and drink holders.  There is also an Eskimo crushed ice bin, large cockpit freezer with new Frigibar unit, and a clean engine room with 2 Gens in sound shields.  She came out of the boatyard in March 2025 with a fresh bottom and Propspeed - ready to roll and turn-key this vessel is smooth running with respectable speed.

If you are looking for something special in one of the best hulls Hatteras produced with her solid CAT power package this is one that deserves a look over.

There has been dramatic upgrading of this vessel since 2022 and personal inspection will confirm the overall level of improvement over the typical 60' Hatteras of this vintage. 

OVERVIEW AND WALKTHROUGH

This 60’ Hatteras has gloss cherry interior woodwork with a customized three stateroom layout featuring an enlarged athwartships master stateroom and a centerline queen berth VIP stateroom forward, plus an upper/lower twin berth guest stateroom.  The master and VIP staterooms have an ensuite head, the guest head has a companionway door to also provide easy daytime use.  Additionally on the companionway there is a laundry closet with set of new Samsung washer and dryer.  New Amtico laminated teak and holly flooring is throughout the salon, galley, companionway, and in all three heads.  New carpeting is in the staterooms.  All areas of this boat have been evaluated and generously updated – there is more done than can be properly documented,  This is not your average 20 year old Hatteras!   

Over the course of 2 years starting in 2021, virtually every soft surface of this interior has been renewed.  All the headliners were replaced and a new lighting system was installed with LEDs.  The air-conditioning has been updated with new duct work plus several new air-handlers with ionizing purifiers.  All new vinyl wall covering, rebuilt salon settee, new salon window treatments and area rug, new bedding and mattresses, a completely updated A/V system, and much more.

The focus of this project was to make a reliable and comfortable fishing machine.  The flybridge got a complete update starting with all the newest available Furuno Electronics, a new PR Canvas SeaCrylic enclosure, and all new Bentley stitched bridge and chair cushions.  Laminate teak Flexiteek decking was added and the helm pod was Faux Teak painted accented by a new polished stainless custom helm wheel.  Also new CAT engine controls, chrome single levers at the pod, and a new color CAT engine data display in the overhead dropdown box.  A top-notch CAT tech was engaged to go over the 1650hp C-32s and give them a solid dose of preventative maintenance.  The boat runs smooth and fast, easily capable of 30+ knot cruise with a top end in the 36 knot range.  VENTURA has excellent sea handling capabilities, as the 60 Hatt is well known for.

Back to the fishing topic, there is a full Pipewelders tower with center ladder and the full functioning tower station has been blacked out from the belly band and seat up to the hardtop to reduce glare.  A networked Furuno screen and Simrad pilot remote are with the black Edson helm wheel and CAT control binnacle.  The Rupp triple spreader outriggers and center rigger have been totally reconditioned.  A new emergency cannister raft has been mounted on the bridge hardtop.

On the cockpit deck FlexiTeek keeps the maintenance reasonable.  A transom livewell is part of a complete livebait system with pump box and dual inlet pumps.  A curved 4-inch stanchion has an International teak 6-rod rocket launcher with drink holders, rigging tray, and drawer.  Bentley stitched coaming pads.  There is a large underdeck fishbox, under gunwale are electric reel plugs, and in the side cockpit haunch is a networked Furuno 12-inch display and above a Fusion stereo remote.  Back at the tackle center you’ve got an Eskimo ice dump storage compartment, a refrigerated drink box beneath the salon door step, and a large freezer compartment with a rigging sink and tackle drawers on the other side of the engine room entryway.  There is also a walk-through transom door and 5 underwater lights, 3 aft and 2 downfacing.  For dockside days there are poles that fit in the aft rod holders to put up a canvas cockpit shade.  Also, for more casual days there is a new sunlounge on the foredeck with Bentley stitched cushion and raising backrests with white powder coated safety hand railings to the sides. 

SALON

The salon is entered from the cockpit up two teak decked steps to a hinged outward opening door with large oval glass window.  First striking impression is the attractive cherry woodwork further accentuated by the Amtico teak and holly sole.  A new headliner with custom LED lighting is bright and clean.  The galley is forward with light colored engineered stone countertop and a L-shaped dinette is across from it to the starboard side with cherrywood inlayed table.  Just aft of the dinette is a new Samsung smart TV flush mounted into the cabinetry.  Next aft is a small bar cabinet and immediately inside the salon door a cabinet with a new drink ice-cube machine.

The portside has a large L-shape leatherette sofa which was completely renewed with comfortably pitched, tufted backrest and firm base cushions.  It is light neutral colored and accented by décor pillows and throws with storage beneath the cushions.  A custom teak cocktail table with inlayed wood which matches the flooring is in front of the settee.  A blue designer area rug with marine theme warms this section plus there is another blue nautical rug by the salon entryway.  There is also a coordinated blue upholstered ottoman with hinged top cushion and storage inside which can be an extra seat if needed.  The attention to detail in this Hatteras interior is something rarely seen on brokerage sportfishing boats.  The following list of items is either new or updated within the past few years.

• High gloss cherry wood interior, wood valances with cove mood lighting beneath
• Low voltage floor lighting at base of starboard side cabinetry
• Valances are fluted with air-conditioning diffused through
• New FlowMarine 30k Btu reverse-cycle AC (’22) with new air handler and Airlock ion air purifier
• Custom salon table with Release Marine Stainless Steel and matching wood base, swivel adjustable
• Custom LED lighting in headliner, Hitlight conversion from 110v AC to 24v DC, upgraded switches, dimmers, and plug outlets
• Deco Chef drink ice machine with Everpure filter system on water supply
• Frameless salon windows are dark tinted, tempered safety glass with custom fitted white opaque marine fabric privacy inserts (successfully minimizes window heat). Inside the windows are bordered by cherrywood moldings.
• Garmin 8610 multi-function display mounted on wall above icemaker cabinet does Active Captain – Security and Tracking, connects to cellphone - WIFI via Starlink
• 55 inch Samsung flat panel smart TV
• Surround Sound speakers flush mounted into headliner with Sub-woofer under dinette cushion
• Fusion Apollo MS-SRX400 stereo and amp, Bluetooth – remote control access
• KVH TracVision receiver – Direct TV HD with UPS
• CC Camera in salon beneath valance connect to electronics network
• Haiway video monitor inside cabinet above dinette for cameras (5 in engine room, 1 in cockpit, + 1 in salon)
• Two framed pieces of nautical artwork are hung on the aft side walls behind windows

GALLEY AND DINETTE

To the starboard side forward is an L-shape settee color matched to the salon sofa with renewed firm, tufted seating cushions and a teak rimmed rectangular table with cherry wood inlay and wood base.  Décor pillows add to the comfort and style of this settee.  There is some storage beneath the seat cushion and a drawer which opens from under the forward end seat.  On the wall above is hung a wood rimmed Atlantic Coast Tide Clock.  Next to it outboard is a cabinet with A/V units and shelf storage.  Across to port the under-counter Sub Zero drawers provide a large open counter space separating the galley from the salon and the granite-like stone is an attractive light textured color with a small backsplash on the outboard edge.  An additional drawer (currently coffee supplies) and cabinet storage are outboard from the refrigeration drawers.  On the forward countertop is an under mounted stainless steel sink with single lever faucet and a separate drinking water tap with UV light sterilizer and additional filtering.  To the left of the sink is a Nespresso coffee machine.  Behind the counter is the stone backsplash up to the base of the upper cabinets within which there is a deep opening drawer above the sink.  Next on the countertop is a new stainless rimmed Wolf induction stovetop.  Just above behind the cabinet doors is a stainless steel front Sharp Microwave Convection oven with exhaust fan and a storage shelf above.  The next cabinet has two deep sliding drawers with safety latches and cutouts to see drawer contents.

• Two SubZero refrigerator drawers and two freezer drawers, all with safety latches
• Wolf 4-burner electric Induction stovetop
• Sharp Carousel Microwave Convection oven
• Stainless Steel rectangular under-mounted sink with brushed nickel, single lever faucet with retractable dish spray head
• Badger in-sink garbage disposal
• Cherry wood cabinetry with brushed stainless pull handles and silver cabinet latches.  Utensil drawers (2) beneath stovetop and large cabinets for pots/pans and cutlery below. Large storage shelving in cabinet below sink.
• Low voltage lighting beneath bottom edge of forward cabinets
• Amtico laminated teak and holly sole
• Central vacuum system with hose and attachments stored below bottom step of companionway