1974 Hatteras 42’ Convertible Sportfisher (Custom Refit)
Location: San Diego at one of the most sought after marinas in the area.
Year: 1974 Length: 42’ Beam: 13’ 10” Engines: Twin Cummins 903 Natural Diesels
Generator: 9-kW Norpro
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Overview
This 42’ Hatteras Convertible Sportfisher is a rare opportunity to own a fully customized, extensively refit classic with modern electronics, tasteful interior upgrades, and an unmistakable personality. Originally purchased in 2018 as a project, she’s undergone a near-complete rebuild over the past eight years - blending Hatteras pedigree with modern comfort, efficiency, and a distinctive “Scottish lounge at sea” vibe.
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Major Upgrades & Restoration (2018–2024)
• Structural & Exterior
o Hull, house structure, and flybridge modified and repainted with AWLGrip (2018)
o Front windows removed and glassed in, painted black for sleek eyebrow effect (2018)
o Rear rake redesigned for a more modern, flowing look (2018)
o Side windows replaced with contemporary dark smoke glass (2018)
o Exterior mahogany rebuilt/restored on cockpit/salon door area (2018)
o Transom door rebuilt (2018) and custom swim platform added (2019)
o Double bait tank added (2023)
o Fiberglass hard top on flybridge reinforced (2018)
o Four Lumitec underwater lights on stern (blue or white modes) (2021)
o Four LED spreader lights illuminate cockpit
o Blue LED accent lighting in cockpit and along house structure
o Custom Sunbrella cockpit cover (2022)
o Custom matching flybridge and cockpit cushions (2019)
o Bottom job (2021) – bottom is cleaned & anodes checked every month
o Rudder packing replaced (2021)
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Electronics & Navigation
• Furuno NavNet 3D electronics package, including:
o 6’ open array radar (64-mile range)
o AIS (in/out)
o Chart plotter, sounder, and fish finder
o Dual 12” MFD screens
o 3-kW transducer
• Simrad autopilot
• Dual VHF radios (flybridge + salon) with long-range antennas
• 4” compass at helm
• Yeti cooler box custom-built into helm station for easy access
• Hydrostatic-release life raft on foredeck (requires recertification)
• Sony AM/FM Sirius Radio with four 6 ½” Kenwood speakers on bridge
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Mechanical & Systems
• Twin Cummins 903 natural diesel engines, professionally maintained
• Injectors replaced (both) (2022)
• Water pump – port (2023)
• Generator cooling pump (2025)
• Complete replumbing with PEX (2018)
• Fresh water pump replaced (2024)
• Water heater replaced (2022)
• All electrical wiring replaced (2018)
• All safety equipment current and operational
• EPIRB
• New Impellers (2025)
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Interior Upgrades
• Salon
o Custom mahogany Scotch bar with under-bottle and down lighting (2019)
o Custom mahogany TV lift cabinet w/ 40” Samsung LED TV (2018)
o Full-size sofa with hidden gear storage (2021)
o Two storage armchairs with mechanical lift seats (2019)
o Rod storage on salon ceiling
o Custom tartan curtains, tartan pillows, and Scottish-themed oil paintings
• Galley
o Granite countertops with deep stainless sink (2018)
o Force 10 stainless gimbaled stove with smooth cooktop (fits a 12-lb turkey!) (2018)
o New microwave and low-profile stainless vent hood (2019)
o Luxury plank vinyl flooring (2019)
o Custom storage stairs with LED accent lighting (2019)
o New mahogany cabinet doors (2018)
o New Lexan smoke-glass bypass cubbie doors (2018)
• Head
o Large custom-fabricated fiberglass shower with seat, and custom rain-glass door (2018)
o Granite vanity top with upgraded sink and fixtures (2018)
o New toilet
o Luxury plank vinyl flooring (2019)
• Staterooms
o Port stateroom sleeps two; V-berth sleeps two
o New storage drawers for both staterooms (2018 port & 2025 V-berth)
o Custom magazine racks with phone storage and USB charging outlets (2019)
o 12-volt oscillating fans in each cabin (2019)
o Carpet in salon and staterooms (2019)
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Fishing & Deck Features
• Rod holders on flybridge railing and cockpit
• Two custom cooler mounts with large Igloo Marine coolers with seat cushions (2019)
• Double bait tank (2023)
• Plenty of storage for tackle, gear, and provisions
• Lee outriggers with center rigger
• Cockpit controls available
• Polk Audio outdoor speakers (2) in cockpit
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Summary
Just about every element of this Hatteras has been thoughtfully upgraded - from modern navigation to handcrafted interior details. With her reliable Cummins power, modern Furuno suite, and distinctive custom touches, she’s equally ready for serious fishing, long weekends, or cocktails at sunset.
A true one-off 42’ Hatteras - meticulously refit and maintained by experienced owners who spared no detail.
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About the Name — Craigellachie (pronounced kra-GELL-uh-kee)
Named after the ancestral rallying cry of Clan Grant, Craigellachie means “The Rock of Ellachie” - a rugged hill in Scotland’s Strathspey region that symbolizes strength and steadfastness. The clan’s call to arms, “Stand Fast, Craigellachie,” embodied courage, loyalty, and resilience - fitting qualities for a vessel built to weather any storm.
Owner’s Note: “We bought this boat as a project, but it became our passion. Every upgrade was made for comfort, function, and fun - whether fishing, entertaining, or just relaxing on the water.”
