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$449K

1981 Hatteras 56 Motor Yacht

Motor Yachts·
Mystic, Connecticut
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$449K
USD · Asking Price
56 ft
Length
1981
Year
Motor Yachts
Type
Mystic, Connecticut
Location

About This Vessel

This 1981 Hatteras 56 Motor Yacht, measures 56 ft, and is located in Mystic, Connecticut, powered by 2x Detroit Diesel 8V92 760.00HP.

WOW, WOW, "Amelia" is the nicest Hatteras 56'MY. Documented service log from 2012 to 2026, over $1.3M spent in her total re-fit. She is constantly being updated and professionally maintained.Complete Major Engine Rebuilds in 2022.Now you don't have to wait any longer fixing up another yacht and spending $$double trying to get close to what "Amelia" currently represents. You can go yachting today in a very nice clean, updated classic yacht without the worries.Her very detailed 2" thick service log receipt binder has entries of over $1M spent, tracking ALL of her service work and refit from 2012 to 2026.If you want a truly turn-key Hatteras 56', then come inspect "Amelia" for yourself. Inside and out, this yacht shines and looks awesome, ready for lots of worry-free fun on the water cruising in a classic Hatteras.This just in from the seller... "Seller would consider a trade of a Grand Banks East Bay, Sabre, Back Cove or Palm Beach yacht in the 40+' range".Brand new to the 2026 market:Main Engines, Major Rebuilds brought up to all current Detroit engine update specs (2022)Over $1.3M spent, on this Verified Vessel Service Log Book, from 2012-2026, fully documented service binder for your personal inspection located on board. Professionally maintainedShiney white painted hull, clean bilges, newer interior, clean bottomNewer bow thruster, newer Garmin electronicsLoaded with updates and extras - most major electrical and plumbing systems already replaced and/or addedNewer AC compressors, except the one in the bow, that still performs per manufacture specsWindows and frames pulled out, (15) re-bedded re-caulked, sealed and paintedReplaced most marine electrical panelsUpdated LED lighting and electrical switchesCustom built fly bridge wet bar and seatingNewer Garmin 7212 Plotters, Sonar, Radar in PH and the Bridge, Starlink Sat TV and InternetNewer Aft Deck Isen Glass, 2023Must see Hatteras - she will not last long11’ Highfield tender with 20hp Tohatsu It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is

Walkthrough

Board from the port or starboard side entering the PH or Aft Deck. Starting from the Aft deck, you have two custom wood tables, bench seating, enclosed deck weather protected by wing doors on either side deck. Nice clean, well laid out wet bar to port and storage and ladder to the bridge. Also, a refrigerated fiberglass deck box for additional cold storage on board. Entrance into the salon through the french doors with a well-appointed salon and pilothouse opened up for wide open space: newly appointed soft goods, headliner, and furniture. Forward to the Pilot House with P&S Pilothouse doors, fresh soft goods, electronics makes for a very easy clean pilothouse for any captain.A few small steps down to the newly appointed galley with "Gaggenau" appliances, Summit Drawer refrigeration freezer, Broan Elite trash compactor, and disposal. This galley has plenty of lighted counter space for any Gourmet chef on board. A very nice booth-style dining table.Forward of the galley is a nice VIP stateroom ensuite head and plenty of storage.Heading from the galley aft through a nice companionway is the third stateroom and head across from the stateroom.Heading aft are P&S walk in engine rooms, and all the way aft is the Master suite and en-suite head.Up from the aft deck is your Bridge access with a custom wet bar and upper aft deck for sitting or a tender and davit—a nice comfortable Pilot station with excellent visibility through a new style windshield to capture her modern looks.Everywhere you go on this yacht, something has been updated or replaced.This is a very, very nicely maintained and upgraded 56' Hatteras with a wide 18' 2" beam. 3 stateroom, 3 head, galley down layout with a huge aft deck. Super low hours (+/-) 396 on engines (SMOH) this will be the nicest one you find.Work has been continuously performed and documented since 2012, such as:Complete Paint Job, Water Line UpMajor Main Engine RebuildsInterior Refit, New Headliners and Soft Good, LED LightsNew 11 kw Kohler Generator, 2023 w/ only 200 hoursNewer BIMINI TOPCustom Built-In Bridge WET Bar w/ Bar StoolsNewer Upgraded Salon A/C SystemsNewer Electronics and Many Extra Upgraded ElectronicsStarlink Satellite InternetEngine Room Painted & Detailed with Complete Engine Rebuilds, 2022 (396 (+/-) hours)Hull DetailNewer AppliancesNewer Antennas (including newly installed wi-fi antenna)All Galleymaid Head Pumps, Rebuilt 2025New Cutlass Bearings and Seals on Stabilizer Fins, Serviced 2022New Marquipt Boarding Stairs, 2022New Mantus Anchor, 2022Highfield Hard Bottom Tender, 11 ft., with 20 hp Tohatsu OutboardMUCH, MUCH, MUCH MORE!This boat is as nice as it gets!If you are looking for a large beamy boat with a nice enclosed aft deck that is extremely economical with fuel consumption, look no further. This is it. Yacht runs like a newer yacht since the engines were majored a few years ago.

Salon

Newer Garmin Electronics Bench SeatSofaLove SeatChairs (2)Coffee & End TableIndirect LED LightingDouble Swing Doors from Aft LoungeWrap Around Windows w/ ShadesFlatscreen Smart LED TVNew Headliner w/ LED Hi-Hat LightingPort & Starboard Wing DoorsPH Decorative GlassCompanionway to GalleyElectrical Control BoardsWindows Re-bedded and Sealed

Galley And Dinette

The galley on this beautiful yacht has been completely updated with new appliances, new countertops and a dinette area. Unbelievably nice!!!GE 2 Fridge/2 Freezer Drawer StyleOven for a Chefs DelightFlat Cooktop StovePower VentNEW Booth Style Dinette (w/ storage beneath)Separate A/CCompanion Way from SalonNEWER Counter TopsNEW Window Covers, 2025

Accommodations

MASTER STATEROOMCenterline Queen Berth w/ Bedside LightsPort & Starboard Bureaus w/ Lockers & DrawersThree Side Windows in Master Stateroom, Custom Innerspring MattressLarge Cedar Lined Hanging LockerPortholes (3)Aft Escape Hatches (2)TV/DVDSeparate A/CEn-Suite HeadShower/BathtubElectric ToiletMirrored VanityGUEST STATEROOMTwin BerthsNight TableReading LightsScreened Portholes (2)Separate A/CMIDSHIP HEAD AND HALLWAYStall ShowerElectric Toilet (Rebuilt Pump)Power VentTile FloorMirrored Vanity w/ StorageCarpeted PassagewayStorage LockerEngine-room Access Doors (4)LED Overhead LightingWallpaperedNEWER Washer/Dryer (vented)FORWARD STATEROOM WITH ENSUITE HEADTwin Bunk Style Beds (2)Two Port Holes Plus Escape HatchReading LightsHanging LockerDressing MirrorAccess To Anchor LockerEn-Suite Head w/ Stall ShowerElectric HeadMirrored Vanity w/ StorageShower SumpPower Vent

Pilothouse & Flybridge Electronics

Pilot House7212 Garmin Plotter, Sonar RadarSimrad Auto Pilot2- SHIP VHF'sBow Thruster, JoystickNiad StabilizersRitchie CompassACR Remote Spotlight ControlFly Bridge7212 Garmin Plotter, Sonar and RadarCustom Wet Bar and Bar Seating

Aft & Fore Deck

Entry From Port & Starboard Walkways Via Wood Swing DoorsIcemakerWet BarLounge Seating w/ CushionsCarpetStorage LockersLarge Sun-pad on ForedeckSafety RailingForedeck Bench SeatingFlybridge LadderSwim Platform w/ Boarding LadderNew Beautiful Teak Tables on the Aft DeckLarge Side Decks from Aft LoungeMolded Bench SeatTeak Bow PulpitEnclosuresWindlass w/ Chain, Rode & AnchorRefrigerated Storage BoxesFreshwater OutletWindshield Covers

Engine Rooms (2) And Generator Room

The engine rooms are clean, well-lit examples of exactly how an engine room should be. Both Engine rooms have been detailed and painted.Kidd Auto Halon Fire Extinguisher (3)Sentry 32 Volt 30 Amp Battery ChargerFuel Transfer ValvesAll NEWER AGM BatteriesFansRacor Fuel FiltersBlowersNew Battery ChargerNEWER Hot Water Heater (40 Gal)NEW Engine Heat Exchangers and Cooling SystemsNEWER ExhaustPainted Engine Room, July 2022NEW 5 kw Inverter, 2022NEW 11 kw Kohler Generator, 2023; 200 (+/-) hours

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We offer the details of this yacht in good faith but cannot guarantee the accuracy of this information or warrant the condition of any vessel listed for sale. All listings are subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal from the market without notice and are provided as a convenience to clients; they are not intended to convey direct representation of a specific yacht for sale.Images displayed may be illustrative or representative rather than depictions of the actual vessel. Variations in features, options, color, condition, and engine hours may exist between images and the actual vessel. For accurate details — including whether images depict the specific vessel listed - please refer to the accompanying description or contact us directly. We encourage prospective buyers to request additional photographs of the actual vessel prior to purchase.

Vessel Overview

Year1981
MakeHatteras
Model56 Motor Yacht
Vessel NameAmelia
CategoryMotor Yachts
ConditionUsed
Hull MaterialFiberglass
Fuel TypeDiesel

Dimensions

Length Overall56 ft
Beam18 ft
Max Draft4 ft
Displacement75,000

Performance & Capacity

Cruise Speed10 kts
Fuel Capacity1,020 gal
Fresh Water325 gal

Engines & Mechanical

Engine Count2
Engine 1 MakeDetroit Diesel
Engine 1 Model8V92
Engine 1 Power760.00 HP
Engine 1 FuelDiesel
Engine 1 Hours396.00 hrs
Engine 2 MakeDetroit Diesel
Engine 2 Model8V92
Engine 2 Power760.00 HP
Engine 2 FuelDiesel
Engine 2 Hours396.00 hrs

Accommodations

Guest Cabins3
Heads3

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