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Hatteras Yachts and Fish Tank Sportfishing Team Up

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HATTERAS YACHTS ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH FISH TANK SPORTFISHING

World-Class Anglers Will Help Design Next Generation Hatteras Sportfishing Yacht

 NEW BERN, N.C. – JUNE 12, 2018 – Hatteras/Cabo Yachts LLC (“Hatteras Yachts”), a world leader in the construction of convertible sportfishing and luxury motor yachts from 45 to 105 feet, announces a partnership with sportfishing couple Chris and Laura Jessen, world-renowned anglers and owners of Fish Tank Sportfishing. Along with their captain, Ben Horning, the Jessens will collaborate with Hatteras to design a next-generation sportfishing yacht.

“We’ve been fishing on our Hatteras GT63 since 2012, and we chose Hatteras again because we have had a tremendous experience,” said Chris Jessen. “They build a high-quality boat at Hatteras with amazing attention to detail. We’re honored that our ideas and designs will live beyond our boat and influence the legendary Hatteras Sportfishing line.”

“Hatteras is thrilled to collaborate with Fish Tank Sportfishing,” said Hatteras Yachts President and CEO Kelly Grindle. “Chris, Laura, and Captain Ben have incredible expertise, have logged thousands of hours on the water, and have released countless fish. We will be designing a boat where every detail has been considered by world-class anglers.”

The partnership officially begins today. In the coming months, Hatteras will work closely with the Jessens and Captain Horning to design the new boat. Caterpillar Marine will also be a key partner in the building of this new sportfishing yacht.

For more information on Hatteras sportfish yachts, visit www.hatterasyachts.com/sportfish.

Follow @hatterasyachtsnc and @fishtanksportfishing on Instagram for regular updates on the partnership between Hatteras and Fish Tank Sportfishing.

2017 East Coast Captain of the Year Award Presented to Captain Chucky Moore

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Photo courtesy of Cameron Rhodes

InTheBite joined forces with Hatteras Yachts’ Captain Jeff Donahue and Rob Everton to present the 2017 East Coast Captain of the Year Award to Capt. Chucky Moore. The presentation took place at the awards ceremony of the 2018 Georgetown Blue Marlin Tournament at the Georgetown Landing Marina in South Carolina. Part of the South Carolina Governor’s Cup, the tournament was a great event full of history.

Captain Chucky Moore won the 2017 Captain of the Year Award at the helm of the Gryphon, a 60’ Hatteras, based out of Isle of Palms, South Carolina. Joining Moore in taking home hardware were Mates of the Year Bryce Bell and Mark McDevitt. A full write up of Moore’s award-winning 2017 season may be found here.

Photo courtesy of Cameron Rhodes

The Captain of the Year Cup Presented by Hatteras is the Championship of Sportfishing. Consisting of five divisions and more than 90-sanctioned events around the world, the Cup awards captains for placing first, second or third in tournaments. The East Coast Division consists of 17 events ranging from South Carolina through New Jersey. Captain Chucky Moore and the Gryphon finished with 1,050 points to edge out 2016 winner Captain Harvey Shiflet aboard the Anticipation.

Congratulations to Moore, Bell and McDevitt. For more on the Captain of the Year Cup presented by Hatteras or for up to date standings, please visit inthebite.com.

Photo courtesy of Cameron Rhodes

1st Annual Hatteras Cup: Open to Anglers on Hatteras Sportfishing Boats

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HATTERAS YACHTS ANNOUNCES $1.15 MILLION HATTERAS CUP
Open Exclusively to Anglers Competing on Hatteras Sportfishing Boats

NEW BERN, N.C. – JUNE 1, 2018 – Hatteras/Cabo Yachts LLC (“Hatteras Yachts”), a world leader in the construction of convertible sportfishing and luxury motor yachts from 45 to 105 feet, announces the launch of the inaugural Hatteras Cup, an elite fishing tournament beginning today that is open exclusively to participants fishing on a Hatteras sportfish. At stake is $1.15 million in potential prizes.

“At Hatteras, we want to feed the passion we share with our sportfishing customers for going after big game offshore. The Hatteras Cup is an opportunity for the brand that started it all to recognize the passionate anglers who fuel us – Hatteras owners,” said Hatteras Yachts President and CEO Kelly Grindle. “Our boats are built to break both waves and world records.”

“While there are many highly competitive teams fishing on Hatteras sportfish boats in tournaments around the world today, we wanted to give Hatteras owners and their teams a chance to compete against each other for big prize money,” said Joe Cacopardo, Hatteras Yachts director of marketing. “Hatteras Cup winners are going to have serious bragging rights.”

The Hatteras Cup officially begins today. The $1 million prize category, for the registered team that catches the Heaviest IGFA-Verified World Record Atlantic Blue Marlin from a Hatteras sportfish, ends on December 31, 2018. Competition for a total of $115,000 in purses for the Heaviest Blue (non-world record), Catch & Release and Game Fish Divisions ends on January 31st, 2019. Special Recognition Awards also will be presented to the top Lady Angler and Jr. Angler. The awards will be presented during the 2019 Miami Yacht Show.

The Contest Rules for the 2018/2019 Hatteras Cup are as follows: All participants must register on the Hatteras Cup website at www.hatterasyachts.com/hatterascup at least 24 hours prior to submitting any catch, regardless of Division. All fish submitted for prize consideration must be caught while the angler is fishing on board a Hatteras yacht of any year or model with a verifiable HIN number. No other brand of boat is eligible for the Hatteras Cup. Entrants must submit images (video and/or still) of each fishing day including action shots of fishing, weigh-in (where applicable), Captain, crew, anglers, and boat.

There are three Divisions and each has its own unique set of rules beyond the Contest Rules stated above. Please visit www.hatterasyachts.com/hatterascup for a complete list of rules. The three Divisions and prizes are as follows:

HEAVIEST BLUE DIVISION
PRIZES

ATLANTIC BLUE MARLIN
Place Prize Tournament Entry Required
World Record $1,000,000 Yes
First (Not a World Record) $50,000 Yes

CATCH & RELEASE DIVISION
PRIZES

CATCH & RELEASE
Place Prize Tournament Entry Required
First $10,000 No
Second $7,500 No
Third $5,000 No

GAME FISH DIVISION
PRIZES

TUNA – ALL SPECIES
Place Prize Tournament Entry Required
First $5,000 No
Second $2,500 No
Third $1,000 No
WAHOO
Place Prize Tournament Entry Required
First $5,000 No
Second $2,500 No
Third $1,000 No
DOLPHIN
Place Prize Tournament Entry Required
First $5,000 No
Second $2,500 No
Third $1,000 No
SNAPPER – ALL SPECIES
Place Prize Tournament Entry Required
First $5,000 No
Second $2,500 No
Third $1,000 No
GROUPER – ALL SPECIES
Place Prize Tournament Entry Required
First $5,000 No
Second $2,500 No
Third $1,000 No

For more information and to register for the Hatteras Cup, please visit www.hatterasyachts.com/hatterascup.

Hatteras Strong Growth In Boat Sales at Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show

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HATTERAS YACHTS ANNOUNCES RECORD SALES AT FLIBS ’17
Strong Growth in Sales and Booth Attendance Contribute to Company’s Growing Momentum
New Bern, N.C. – November 28, 2017 – Hatteras/Cabo Yachts LLC (“Hatteras Yachts”), a world leader in the construction of convertible sportfishing and luxury motor yachts from 45 to 100 feet, has announced that it experienced record sales during the 2017 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS), held in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Nov. 1-5. The company said sales were up 34 percent over FLIBS 2016, while the number of visitors to the Hatteras display increased by 15 percent.
The company displayed seven Hatteras models in the water at its large stand, including the brand new M90 Panacera and GT45X Flybridge, both of which made their World Premieres at the show. Hatteras also introduced the new GT59 Convertible with a full-scale, walk-in mockup of the salon and galley in its display.

An international press conference, an exclusive Hatteras Club party, and a christening also highlighted the boat show for Hatteras owners, customers and their families. “The new boat sales we made and the great customer interest in all our models we experienced at FLIBS have further contributed to our company’s growing momentum and strong sales position,” said Hatteras Yachts President and CEO Kelly Grindle.

Attracting attention from the moment the boat show opened, the new GT45X Flybridge  (shown at left) proved that adding an upper helm station to this nimble fishing boat was a very smart idea. With its high vantage point on the waters around the boat, added seating and storage space, it lets anglers fish in a style that traditional center consoles can’t match. “The GT45X has proved to be so popular with offshore fishermen that we decided that adding a flybridge option will provide tournament anglers yet another competitive edge,” said Grindle.

Both the Hatteras GT45X Flybridge and M90 Panacera officially were launched with a champagne toast led by Grindle at a press conference held at the Hatteras Yachts display on the opening day of the show.

Splash Report: Hatteras GT59

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Hatteras Yachts Announces New GT59 Convertible

New Bern, N.C. – September 15, 2017 – Hatteras/Cabo Yachts LLC (“Hatteras Yachts”), a world leader in the construction of convertible sportfishing and luxury motor yachts from 45 to 100 feet, announced the new Hatteras GT59 Convertible model at the Hatteras Club Experience event at Hatteras Yachts Headquarters in New Bern. The GT59 is the newest addition to the Hatteras GT Series of tournament-ready sportfishing yachts, which also includes the GT45X, GT54, GT63 and GT70. Scheduled to launch in 2018, the GT59 represents the next evolution of the GT Series, showcasing a new aesthetic exterior design and enhanced interior arrangements.

“We are building on the success of the Hatteras GT Series and taking it to the next level with the new GT59,” said Hatteras/CABO Yachts President and CEO Kelly Grindle. “Our customers were asking for a Hatteras GT Series Convertible in the 55- to 60-foot range to round out our line. With this model, we are offering them not only a boat that will deliver the same high level of performance and fishability as the rest of the GT Series, but also one with an updated interior and flexible lower-deck accommodation plans. It’s built for fishing, while also offering the premium fit and finish and amenities of a luxury motor yacht.

The yacht’s interior features a flush-deck salon/galley with island layout designed to facilitate social traffic flow. It is equally suited to feeding a hungry crew and staging an elegant cocktail party. Grindle added, “The open, free-flowing salon/galley arrangement is truly unique in the sportfish segment, allowing customers to feel comfortable during extended fishing trips.”

Flexible arrangements for the lower deck will let individual owners personalize the GT59 to suit their fishing and cruising styles and needs. The standard layout encompasses nearly equivalent VIP and master staterooms, plus a bunkroom that can accommodate a captain and deckhand, a couple of fishing buddies, or the grandkids. One optional layout optimizes the boat’s fishability by placing tackle storage space with workbench to starboard of the companionway stairs, while another adds a third head.

Like its GT Series siblings, the GT59 has a spacious, well-laid-out flybridge that places the captain in the optimal spot for viewing the action in the cockpit and the waters surrounding the boat. However, the new model features a new flybridge layout that places a lounge forward of the helm concealing a huge storage compartment that can be converted to a freezer.

GT Series boats are designed to deliver top speeds of over 40 knots and to cruise in the mid-30-knot range. Their proven variable-degree deadrise hull begins with knifelike entry for slicing through head seas, then gradually flattens out toward the transom, creating less drag and more lift for exhilarating speed and better fuel economy. Lifting strakes combined with the chine configuration make for a dry ride even in the rough stuff offshore. Hull tunnels, aft, help the GT models back down straight and true, while keeping the cockpit dry. The hullform also allows them to maintain cruising speed in rougher conditions than many competitor sportfishing boats.

Sportfishing captains also love the GT Series convertibles for their sportscar-like maneuverability, which results from the GT Series hullform combined with the standard differential steering system. Most of all, captains and owner/operators love the Hatteras GT Series boats for their excellent seakeeping abilities, which help them safely navigate inclement seas.

Fishability is assured by the GT Series’ large, clean, highly functional cockpits. The GT59 has a 153-square foot cockpit with full mezzanine seating. Standard fishing features include a transom door, molded-in transom live well, two insulated fish boxes with macerator, rod stowage, and a mounting plate for a fighting chair. The mezzanine incorporates a bait and tackle center with drawers, bait freezer, and a refrigerated drinks box.

The engine room and other utility spaces will embody the craftsmanship and attention to detail that are enduring Hatteras hallmarks. Taking that tradition and building on it, GT59 will be a worthy next-generation heir to the legendary Hatteras sportfishing yacht line.

Specifications

LOA                                                     59’9″ (18.21 M)

Waterline Length                                 51’9″ (15.77 M)

Beam                                                   18’9″ (5.71 M)

Draft                                                    4’9″ (1.45 M)

Weight Displacement                          89,000 lbs (40,370 KG)

Fuel Capacity                                      1,575 gals (6,624 L)

Opt. Fuel Tank                                     250 gals (946 L)

Power                                                 2x 1,600 BHP Caterpillar C-32A diesel

Freshwater Capacity                          200 gals (757 L)

Holding Tank                                       120 gals (454 L)

Generator                                            1x 21.5 kW diesel

Hatteras Yachts Is Presenting Sponsor Of The 2017 InTheBite Captain Of The Year Cup

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375_dither_cotycup_logoHatteras Yachts Is Presenting Sponsor Of The 2017 InTheBite Captain Of The Year Cup

The World’s Foremost Competition for Professional Sportfishing Captains

NEW BERN, N.C. – MAY 11, 2017 – Hatteras/Cabo Yachts LLC (“Hatteras Yachts”), a global leader in the construction of luxury convertible sportfishing and motor yachts from 45 to 100 feet, is proud to announce that it is the presenting sponsor of the 2017 InTheBite Captain of the Year Cup, the world’s foremost competition for professional sportfishing captains.

Developed by InTheBite, the professionals’ sportfishing magazine, the InTheBite Captain of the Year Cup presented by Hatteras is the only objective, quantifiable metric for comparing the tournament success of sportfishing captains on an annual basis. The Cup is composed of five divisions that span the sportfishing world: East Coast, Florida, Gulf Coast, Hawaii and International, and includes 90 sanctioned tournaments. The scoring system is: 1st Place: 500 points, 2nd Place: 300 points, 3rd Place: 100 points. Heaviest Marlin: 500 points. Overall Championship: 250 points. There is a 12-boat tournament minimum for captains to earn points.

“It means quite a bit to InTheBite for a legendary builder like Hatteras to present the Captain of the Year Awards,” said InTheBite Publisher Dale Wills. “We’ve always strived to recognize the hard work and success of professional sportfishermen – that’s how the award was born. For a company with the tradition of Hatteras to present the awards illustrates their commitment to keeping on the cutting edge of innovation. Like any great partnership, this one really works well for InTheBite and Hatteras.”

“As a captain, I have always found IntheBite to be the go-to magazine for sportfishing, and I am honored that Hatteras is the presenting sponsor for these awards,” said Hatteras/CABO Yachts Director of Sales, Capt Jeff Donahue.

Hatteras/Cabo Yachts President and CEO Kelly Grindle commented, “With the high level of competition found on the world’s sportfishing tournament circuits today, winning an InTheBite Captain of the Year Award is truly a major achievement. We at Hatteras are proud to support hard-working sportfishing captains by sponsoring this prestigious award.”

For InTheBite Captain of the Year Cup rules, current standings, sanctioned tournaments and past winners, please visit http://www.inthebite.com/captain-of-the-year-cup-standings/

About Hatteras Yachts:

For over 58 years, Hatteras Yachts, has been recognized as a world leader in the construction of express boats, sportfishing convertibles and luxury motor yachts. Based in New Bern, NC, Hatteras has defined the industry and pioneered the production of large offshore fiberglass powerboats, starting with the introduction of its first model, Knit Wits, in 1959. Hatteras builds luxury motor yachts from 60 to 100 feet, sportfishing convertibles from 54 to 77 feet, and the 45 Express. For more information, visit www.hatterasyachts.com.

Exclusive Captain’s Only Preview Of New Hatteras Models

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Attention All Captains! Hatteras invites you to an exclusive preview of the GT70 Hatterascal, GT63 and 45′ Sportfish. Please RSVP by Jan 20. The event is being held at the West Palm Beach Rybovich Marina on Thursday January 26, 2017. You’ll also be entered in a drawing to win a Browning Shotgun. Come meet the friendly folks at Hatteras and check out the newest models.

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