1973 Hatteras 53 Motor Yacht Hard Top for Sale – 53 ft – Seabrook, TX, United States

You Have 2 See 2 Believe It

Without doubt, the 53 Hatteras Motor Yacht is the most successful medium-sized motor yacht ever built...Period

Our 1973 Hatteras 53 Motor Yacht has more updates than one can fathom...just remember there are only so many sunsets left. So stepping on board and knowing that you will be secure and safe on one of the most robust seafaring vessels ever offered should make those sunsets even that much more precious. The cruising couple will truly appreciate what's been done here. She boasts some remarkable updates suited for life on board or for any adventurous crew to enjoy their odyssey. The list of updates here is so long that it truly warrants a tour or a visit in person. 

Recent Updates and Features:

2025: Bottom paint, including Prop Speed

Custom rails, fender, and dive take storage fabricated

Hard Top Fitted

Engine Strainers replaced  

 Rudders re-packed

Dripless Drive shaft seals added

Fresh Water Pump System  

2024: Walker Airsep Air Filters with Crank Case Pleasure Relief System

JPR Raw Water Pumps for Diesel Motors

Presto Marine Lift Added 

Front Loading Washer & Dryer

AGM Batteries with Genius Individual Battery Charging System (no wet batteries or vapor) 

CM Marine Dock Box

 ECB Poly Vinyl Deck Chairs

 Sundeck Cushion

Window Canvas Covers

 Bow Deck Canvas Cover

Service Work completed 2024:

Heat Exchangers Cleaned, All Hoses Replaced with Blue Silicone Hoses & Stainless Clamps Coolant Flush & Oil Change Whip Lines for Motors & Drives Replaced

2023: Entire Boat Painted and New Non-skid

  LED Lighting around the Entire Main Deck Brow 

 Under the Counter Fridge & Freezer for Galley    

2022-2020: Stainless Port Windows replaced throughout the vessel 

 Convection Oven & Two Burner Stove Top

Swim Platform Added

Stainless Bike Rack & two Electric Bikes  

Windless & Mantis 110 Anchor with 300ft Chain & Anchor Freshwater Wash  

The entire AC system has been updated with three (3) Stand-alone 16,000 BTU AC/Heat 220 volt with Individual Raw Water Pumps - Original AC/Heat System Removed

Also included with the sale:

* 2014 Nautilus 12ft Center Console Soft-side RIB Dinghy

with 2020 Yamaha 60hp Outboard (Comes with Trailer)

* Bauer JR SCUBA Dive tank Compressor - Just Serviced

As you can see from the detailed photos and LONG list of updates, this couple was preparing for a life on board in the Florida Keys, Bahamas, and beyond

Please do not wait, that's all I can say...get busy liv'n on board M/Y Sea-Esta Mermaid

Contact the Listing broker to schedule a showing...Motivated sellers here!       

 

Power Boat Guide Description

With over 300 built during nearly two decades of production, the Hatteras 53 is widely considered a classic yachting design. Few American motoryachts of her era came close to matching the Hatteras 53 in comfort and luxury, and none could match the quality construction long associated with the Hatteras brand. Heavily built on a solid fiberglass hull with moderate beam and a shallow keel, the Hatteras 53’s expansive three-stateroom interior was considered ideal in a 1970s/1980s motor yacht of her size. Because the galley and dinette are down, the salon is surprisingly spacious with sufficient room aft of the lower helm to entertain a small crowd. Note the wide side decks and deck access door to starboard at the helm.  To The Moon features a custom athwartship walk-around queen bed in the master stateroom, a great improvement from the twin bunk models of this era. Powered with GM 435hp 8V71TI diesels.