“Instigator" was originally a Factory Demo Boat for Hatteras. This is the second owner since new and has kept an open check book from the time of purchase. Some of the Key Upgrades that were recently completed include a Top to Bottom Full Exterior Paint Job courtesy of Willis Custom Yachts, All New Top End on both Main Engines, Updated Electronics and A/V Systems including StarLink, New Soft Goods Interior and Exterior. Check out the Descriptions page for the full details and the many Extras that will be coming soon as well as new Photos. The 68 Convertible has been known to be a "Battle Wagon" amongst the fleet of Sport Fishers. Along with its great Sea Keeping abilities the 68 Boasts a Large Bridge area with Ample Seating and Storage. The Interior has a Large U-Shaped Couch with Tons of Storage adjacent to the Wet Bar which is a Rare Feature on these models. Please call anytime to schedule a showing.
Manufacturer Provided Description
The Hatteras 68 Convertible sports a 192-square-foot cockpit that includes a mezzanine deck for superior seating and amenities. The mezzanine houses double- size bait freezer, insulated storage tubs, tackle drawers, insulated drink storage and more. The mezzanine is designed in modular fashion, which allows each owner to customize the location of various components such as freezer, ice box or optional baitwell. Below the cockpit deck is a large, open lazarette accessible through the engine room hatch. The compartment provides an excellent location for equipment and gear storage, while an aft isolation bulkhead with door allows easy inspection of steering components. The engine room contains no space-stealing air boxes on the hull sides or air-induction vents on the exterior. That's because the 68 features a forced ventilation system that draws air from beneath the cockpit coaming.
The standard open flybridge arrangement offers wrap-around seating forward of the console along with a deep freeze and insulated chill box. The extended overhang is topped with two Murray Products helm chairs, though there is room (and a backing plate) for an optional third chair. A rear-facing jump seat provides quick access to the cockpit ladder. Hatteras' computer-based touch-screen system monitor is standard, and a generous electronics allowance will easily outfit the power-actuated electronics console. The pod-style helm station includes single-lever controls with emergency backup controls standard.
The 68 Convertible is built on a solid fiberglass hull bottom with its convex hull shape, deep propeller tunnels, large props and deep reduction gears, the 68 will deliver a shallow draft and competitive performance.
Tuna Tower/Bridge Deck
Pipe Welders tower
KVH HD 7 Sat Antenna
Furuno 7" Navnet
Stop switches
Ritchie Compass
New LED spreader lights in tower deck
Bridge
Pipe Welders hydraulic outriggers and center rigger
Epoch US9 Teaser reels
Brand new LED spreader lights in tower deck fore and aft
2 Pompanette helm chairs
Pop Up console
Full Garmin package with (3) 24" Screens and 10" in Overhead
Simrad AP 20
(2) Icom VHF's
ACR Spotlight
Tracphone 252
American Bow Thruster control
Bennett Trim Tabs
Fusion XM Radio w/JL Audio speakers
Feezer and refrigeration storage boxes
Large wrap around seating with storage hatches
Bridge A/C and All New Freezer/Refrigeration
Cat back up controls
Air foil spoilers mounted on hardtop
12/24v outlets plus 120v GFI in console
2019 Revere 8 person liferaft
All New Bridge and Helm Seat Cushions
Cockpit
Full mezzanine seating w/cup holder arm rest
Overhead A/C vents
2 Drawer Tackle Center
All New Step box Fridge and 2 Bait Freezers
2 Cockpit Sole Fish Boxes Pt and Stbd sides w/auto pump out
Transom Live well
Underwater lights
Pompanette fight chair w/ rocket launcher and removable custom table
Glendenning shore cable Pt and Stbd sides
Custom filet table
All Storage and Refer Boxes Repainted throughout
Clarion sat radio w/JL audio speakers
Engine Room and Mechanical
Caterpillar C32A 1800hp (port 100hrs Since Rebuilt RNC02244)
Caterpillar C32A 1800hp (stbd 100hrs Since Rebuilt RNC02259)
Port Generator Onan 27.5 kw MDKBS = 3269 hrs Full Service completed Oct 2023
Stbd Generator Onan 27.5 kw MDKBS = 3265 hrs Full Service completed Oct 2023
FCI Max Q Water Maker plus " Whole House" water filtration w/back flush
Eskimo Ice Maker E600
Junn Air Compressor for Salon door entry
Hartzell Exhaust Fans
Bennett Trim Tabs
Underwater Lights
Mastervolt Battery Charger
Seafire FM 200 Fire Suppression w/2 stand alone Sentry Dry Chem bottles
Remora Headhunter Bait well Pump
(2) Dometic Auto Pump Outs for fish boxes
Bilge dry out system
3 gal Utility Air Compressor
American Bow Thruster Hydraulic System
Bennet Trim Tabs
Dometic A/C Units( direct expansion) set up on stbd side rack assembly
Dometic Refrigeration Units located in pump room
(2) Headhunter Fresh Water Pumps
Wall mounted Starboard rack for wash poles.gaffs etc
Salon
Cherry wood paneling and doors through out entire vessel interior
U shaped leather couch w/storage
Custom coffee table w/ pop up top for storage
Custom Bar w/ granite counter top, Custom etched Chanell Glass partition display ,cabinets , sink and an ice maker
2 inch Wood blinds
Pneumatic salon door w/polished stainless steel threshold
Breaker Panel w/power switch over controls and generator start/stops
Custom installed A/V system w/Sony 50" LED TV,KVH DTV
Brand New Vessel Monitoring System
Galley and Dinette
Granite counter tops
(4 ) Subzero 700BR Refrigerators and (2) Freezers
Whirlpool Stovetop
Sharp Microwave
Sinkerator
Trash compactor
Cherry wood cabinetry w/pullout drawers under stove top
U shaped dinette w/leather seating and storage
36" Samsung TV
(2) Large pantries forward of galley and dinette areas on port and starboard sides
Master Stateroom
King size bed w/end tables on both sides
Full beam master stateroom
Samsung 40" TV w/custom A/V system
Pt and Stbd port lites
Full shower,head and sink with large medicine cabinet
Full closet , Pt and Stbd dresser cabinets
VIP Stateroom
Samsung 30" TV w/DTV receiver
Queen size bed w/storage
Closet and overhead cabinets
Full shower,head and sink with medicine cabinet
Port Guest Stateroom
Sharp 20" TV w/DTV receiver
Upper and Lower bunks
Dresser and closet
Connects to the Day Head with a full shower ,head ,sink and medicine cabinet
Starboard Guest Stateroom
20" Sharp TV w/DTV receiver
Port and Stbd bunks with storage
Closet, full shower, head sink and medicine cabinet
Disclaimer The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.