“Turtle IV” was the very beginning of the Hatteras Long Range Cruiser legacy. It is hull #1 and the showcase boat for two years, Turtle IV toured the country showing off what the legendary LRC would soon become. In remarkable condition and as the Hatteras Demo Boat, Turtle IV has many upgrades and attention to detail that no other LRC was equipped with. The African hardwood Sapele and Teak trim throughout the vessel is like no other!
Equipped with twin Detroit Diesels 4-71N motors with approximately 5000 hours, she will burn about 4 gallons an hour at 8 Knots. Giving a range of over 2,000 Miles on her main tank alone.
Some of the Upgrades include: 4 new TVF's, Fin Stabilizers; New marine audio in 2025 with Polk Atrium 8's, New upholstery and curtains throughout (2013), fresh upholstery & curtains in the master in (2024) completely new galley (2013), (2) New Phasor 20kW Generators (2013), New 30-gallon hot water heater (2025)New batteries and chargers replaced in March 2023, and washer and dryer (2012). Includes 1993 13' Boston Whaler Tender with 25hp Johnson Motor.
The current owners have documented everything in the ship's log for the 5 years of their ownership. If you are in the market for the king of Long-Range Cruisers, then you owe it to yourself to see the "Turtle IV".
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The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Yacht Specification
Vessel Name
TURTLE IV
Length
58 ft
Beam
17.92 ft
Manufacturer
Hatteras
Model
58 Long Range Cruiser
Year Of Vessel
1975
Boat Type
power-trawler
Fresh Water Tank
500 gal
Fuel Capacity
2390 gal
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine Make
Detroit Diesel
Engine Model
4-71
Engine Hours
Engine 1: 5000, Engine 2: 5000
Engine Type
Inboard
No. of Fuel Tanks
1
No. of Engine
2
Engine HP
2 X 160
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About 1975 Hatteras 58 Long Range Cruiser
This 1975 Hatteras 58 Long Range Cruiser is a premium power category boat currently located in Chattanooga, TN, United States. It is powered by 2 Detroit Diesel engines producing 2 X 160 HP. With a beam of 17.92 ft and a fuel capacity of 2390 gal gallons, it's an ideal choice for buyers seeking Diesel powered boats with efficient layouts.