Boats

Hatterascal is Back with a Vengeance

Take an inside peek at Hatteras Yachts’ new GT59

By Capt. Jen Copeland

Updated: November 29, 2018

The Hatterascal factory demo at her press conference during the 2018 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. Courtesy Hatteras Yachts

Built with the tournament life in mind, Hatteras‘ new GT59 is the next sleek and stealthy competitor rolling off the New Bern, North Carolina production line. With a top-end of over 40 knots — powered by standard, twin CAT C32As — the GT59 is one of the most innovative and comfortable rides you’ll take to the winner’s circle, both inside and out.

Director of Product Development and Improvement, and Hatterascal captain, Jeff Donahue says this GT also incorporates the variable deadrise hull to cut the chop like a knife. The hull gradually flattens out as you approach the transom, and the leading edge of the prop tunnels are designed to create lift when the boat is backing down, keeping her straight, true to course, and most importantly, dry.

Hatteras offers three different interior options for their 59-footer, depending on your individual needs. Whether you require dedicated tackle room or cabinets for a traveling program, or prefer a private head in each stateroom for added privacy, Hatteras will make your dream come true, just as they have done for over half a century. While they can’t catch the fish for you, they do certainly make it so all you have to do is step aboard. Welcome the new and improved Hatterascal: Still designed for speed, always built for battle.

Hatterascal 2019 Tournament/Boat Show Schedule:

Reef Cup, Ocean Reef Club, Key Largo, Florida — January 23-27
Miami International Boat Show, Miami, Florida — February 14-18
Palm Beach International Boat Show, Palm Beach, Florida — March 28-31
Production vs. Custom Shootout, Abaco Beach Resort, Bahamas — May 15-18
Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic, Biloxi, Mississippi — June 3-9
Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic, Destin, Florida — June 19-23
Blue Marlin Grand Championship, Orange Beach, Alabama — July 9-14
White Marlin Open, Ocean City, Maryland — August 5-9
Pirates Cove Billfish Tournament, Manteo, North Carolina — August 13-16
The Mid-Atlantic Tournament, Cape May, New Jersey — August 19-24
Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, Fort Lauderdale, Florida — October 30-November 3

No-nonsense cockpit layout and rolled covering boards are both a welcomed sight. Courtesy Hatteras Yachts

The clean bridge is equipped with a satin finished overhead and a blacked-out center console, cutting the dreaded glare. Courtesy Hatteras Yachts

Command central. Courtesy Hatteras Yachts

Negating the standard dinette, the Hatteras GT59 salon is a blank canvas set on adorned teak. Courtesy Hatteras Yachts

No carpet in the salon allows you to place floor coverings where you need them. Courtesy Hatteras Yachts

This rendering shows the optional dedicated tackle storage — subtly set and disguised. Courtesy Hatteras Yachts

The port side master stateroom is outfitted with a lift-up bed and plenty of drawers and storage for the on-the-run owner. Courtesy Hatteras Yachts

The hull of the GT allows the boat to maintain cruising speed, even in the roughest of conditions. Courtesy Hatteras Yachts

Sleek and stealthy is the name of the game for the GT59. Courtesy Hatteras Yachts

The GT59 profile rendering. Courtesy Hatteras Yachts

Hatteras makes choosing your new GT easy by offering three different interior layouts, each one sure to please her next owner. Courtesy Hatteras Yachts

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