Hatteras Yachts have long been the gold-standard manufacturer known of high-quality sport and cruising yachts known worldwide for craftsmanship, functionality, performance, and style. As the company celebrates its 60th year, a review of its history and unique approach to boat building is timely.

Most experienced sportfishing fans have a clear idea about the looks and features of their next sportfishing yacht. Many consider functionality, maneuverability, and speed to be most important while good looks, comfort, and capacity are essential to others.

Living aboard a beautifully outfitted yacht is a reality for some and a longstanding dream for many. Cruise the ocean and intercoastal waterways, fish when you choose, and fall asleep in a comfortable berth rocked gently by the waves.

Creating a life aboard a yacht, comfortable, safe, and ocean-ready, is easier than you may think. Many people find their ideal ocean-going home, sell their house, and begin life as full-time liveaboards. The boat becomes both their principal residence and a vacation home.

So, why not pursue the dream?

Have You Seen the Beneteau Swift Trawler 47?

This amazing yacht was introduced in Fort Lauderdale last fall and in a word, “she is breathtaking.” Everything Beneteau has learned for the last sixteen years with the Swift Trawler 42, then the Swift Trawlers 34, 30, 35, 44, 50, 52 and now the 47 shows just how much Beneteau does to make each yacht special and how much they have learned over sixteen years……Oh yeah, 135 years of building boats helps too! From innovative design to performance and economy, this is it. The ability to run at efficient trawler speeds with great range, with the ability to outrun bad weather at over 20 knots. These are special boats!