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Latest Launch: Winter Custom Yachts Hull 25

February 5, 2019 By InTheBite Editor

The latest launch for Winter Custom Yachts is a 46-foot walkaround. Hull no. 25 features a contoured deck that matches the sheer line offering 25 inches of freeboard from stem to stern. In the cockpit this boat features teak covering boards, decking, furniture and toe rail. The typical transom kill box has been plumbed for baitwell and insulated fish box. An in-deck fish box offers fish storage when using the transom bait well. The large helm station offers room for two 19” displays and accompanying equipment. The teak helm pod houses the palm beach controls with integrated bow thruster controls. The interior has a large galley, Subzero refrigeration, and abundant storage throughout. Twin bunks forward offer sleeping arrangements for overnight trips. The boat’s twin Caterpillar C12.9 1,000 horse power engines will push the boat to a cruise speed of 34 knots and a top end of 42 knots. Power generation is supplied from a single 17kW Northern Lights generator to the vessel’s systems including water maker, ice machine, refrigeration, and Seakeeper Gyro.

SPECIFICATIONS:

LOA: 46’1”

Beam: 14’11”

Draft: 38”

Fuel: 850 gal.

Water: 150 gal.

Weight fully loaded: 35,000 lb

Filed Under: Featured Stories, General News, News, Splash Reports Tagged With: billfishing, custom boat, furnish, hull 25, InTheBite, magazine, New, Northern Lights, Seakeeper, specifications, Splash report, sportfish, sportfishing, subzero fridge, Teak, walkaround, winter custom yachts

Hatteras Yachts Announces New GT65 Carolina Debut in Fall 2019

September 24, 2018 By InTheBite Editor

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HATTERAS YACHTS UNVEILS THE DETAILS OF THE 
ALL-NEW GT65 CAROLINA 

NEW BERN, NC– Sept. 24, 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, today released more details about the all-new Hatteras GT65 Carolina. This is the newest addition to its proven GT Series tournament-ready sportfishing boats, which includes the GT70, GT63, GT59, GT54 and GT45X. The new GT65 Carolina will replace the GT63 and signals a new design direction, enhanced performance and custom features for clients seeking an alternative to either a custom builder or other competitors’ ordinary off-the-shelf boats. The new GT65 Carolina is scheduled to debut in Fall 2019.

GT65 Running lores

“Hatteras caters to customers who expect the most from their boats,” said Hatteras/CABO President and CEO Kelly T. Grindle. “The GT65 Carolina will exceed the demands of the most avid angler. The boat will feature a cockpit, mezzanine and interior with greater volume, as well as higher performance in real-world conditions.”

GT65 Running Profile_w_rods

The first renderings of the new Hatteras GT65 reveal a sleek profile that refreshes the look of the GT Series while still maintaining its core Hatteras DNA. Its new flybridge arrangement features an ergonomically designed console that puts all the controls within easy reach. It also incorporates the latest and largest navigation and fishfinding electronics in a non-glare, flush-mounted, “glass cockpit” helm array.

GT65 Cockpit 2

The GT65 Carolina’s added volume is evident in its class-leading 194-square foot cockpit, which is designed for ultimate fishability. The mezzanine incorporates optional integrated seatback air conditioning for all-day comfort, and large stainless steel built-in storage boxes.

GT65C_arrangementThe GT65 Carolina’s four-stateroom, three-head interior layout maximizes the boat’s additional volume in both living and storage space. The ensuite master stateroom is the largest in its class, but guests billeted in the forward VIP will not feel slighted in the least. Two big bunk rooms allow owners to bring along a big team of anglers and crew.

But the GT65 Carolina’s key advantage over the competition lies in its new hull and tunnel design. Utilizing high-tech Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis, Hatteras’ team of engineers optimized hull form to ensure superior performance, handling and seaworthiness. In addition, the hull and stringer system will be infused as a single part, an industry first, to reduce weight and increase strength. The GT65 Carolina incorporates an all-new layout of the engine room for ease of maintenance and serviceability. For owners seeking additional comfort, there is also an optional twin Seakeeper 9 installation, without compromising fuel capacity.

Hatteras Yachts is building the first GT65 Carolina, due in Fall 2019, for tournament-winning sportfishing couple Chris and Laura Jessen, owners of Fish Tank Sportfishing. The Jessens have had tremendous success campaigning their Hatteras GT63 Fish Tank since 2012. Chris and Laura, along with Fish Tank’s award-winning captain, Ben Horning, are collaborating with Hatteras on the new Fish Tank, and the builder has given them the opportunity to customize it to meet their competitive needs. The result is the GT65 Carolina, a tournament-ready sportfishing boat that embodies the best boatbuilding traditions of the brand and state that spawned it, along with features forged by the Jessens’ years of tournament-angling experience.

Additional features available on the GT65 Carolina include:

  • Sealed cockpit and additional fuel in lieu of fish boxes
  • Hull side vents with Delta -T system
  • Premium finish throughout engine room
  • Single-level controls with bow thrusters incorporated
  • Tackle room in lieu of fourth stateroom.

The first GT65 Carolina, Fish Tank owned by Chris and Laura Jessen, also will incorporate custom features such as: tower with carbon fiber hardtop and buggy top, tuna tubes, and a custom wood interior.

“We’re thrilled to partner with the team of seasoned engineers and boat builders at Hatteras to ensure the GT65 Carolina will continue to enhance our competitive sportfishing lifestyle,” said Chris Jessen .

“I’m thrilled with the collaborative results of the project team, including: Hatteras engineers and designers, Chris and Laura Jessen, Capt. Ben Horning, Scott Roberton and Pete Havens,” said Kelly T. Grindle. “The GT65 Carolina will be second-to-none.”

SPECIFICATIONS

OVERALL LENGTH                                       65’2″               19.86 M
OVERALL LENGTH W/BOW PULPIT           68’2″               12.80 M
BEAM                                                             20’0″               6.10 M
WEIGHT DISPLACEMENT                           103,000 LB     46,270 KG
DRAFT                                                           5’0″                 1.53 M
FUEL CAPACITY                                           1,900 GAL      7,192 L
FRESHWATER CAPACTIY                           270 GAL         1,022 L
HOLDING TANK                                           150 GAL          568 L
DIESEL GENERATOR                                  21.5 KW
TWIN CAT C-32A DIESEL ENGINES           1,600 BHP      1,622 MHP

The specifications measurements are approximate and subject to variance.


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

Filed Under: Featured Stories, General News, News, Press Releases, Splash Reports Tagged With: custom boats, debut, enhance performance, fall 2019, GT65 Carolina, Hatteras Yachts, InTheBite, magazine, new bern, new boats, specifications, Splash report, sportfish, sportfishing

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