Key Specifications
Weight & Displacement
Accommodation
Tank Capacities
Highlights & Features
<p>The 1985 Hatteras 53 Motor Yacht is widely considered one of the most respected and enduring American-built classic motor yachts. Renowned for its heavy-duty fiberglass construction and exceptional liveaboard space, the 1985 model year typically features a full-beam salon made possible by the extended deckhouse layout, which trades the full side walkarounds for massive interior volume.</p> <p>“Orion” features Naiad Stabilizers, bow and stern thrusters, and joystick controls for close quarters manuvering.</p>
About This Yacht
The 1985 Hatteras 53 Motor Yacht is widely considered one of the most respected and enduring American-built classic motor yachts. Renowned for its heavy-duty fiberglass construction and exceptional liveaboard space, the 1985 model year typically features a full-beam salon made possible by the extended deckhouse layout, which trades the full side walkarounds for massive interior volume.
“Orion” features Naiad Stabilizers, bow and stern thrusters, and joystick controls for close quarters manuvering.
DH Yacht Sales is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Denison Yachting. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel
Propulsion
Registration
Full Details
Accommodations
Main Deck (Upper Level) • Open Wheelhouse / Pilothouse: Located forward on the main deck level. The classic MY features an open helm design that flows directly into the salon area. Sliding doors on both sides step out onto wide, secure walkaround side decks. • The salon is aft of the pilothouse. It features an L-shaped settee on port and occasional chairs on starboard, , and a small entertainment center aft on starboard., and offers large sliding glass side windows providing broad views. • Centerline doors lead from the salon directly to a large, sheltered aft deck. This space serves as the primary outdoor lounge area on the boat, and features comfortable lounge chairs, a bench settee and a well-equipped bar area forward. Fitted with wing doors and full canvas enclosures, this is an all-weather location to relax and entertain
Lower Deck (Galley & Accommodation) The lower deck is split into three distinct zones. • Forward Galley & Dinette (Galley-Down): Moving forward from the wheelhouse, stairs lead down into a traditional galley-down configuration. The fully equipped U-shaped galley sits on the port side, directly opposite a spacious four-person booth dinette. • Forward Bow Stateroom: All the way forward from the galley is the bow cabin, featuring over/under bunk beds and a private en-suite head with a stall shower. • Engine Rooms: Moving aft from the galley down the central companionway corridor, you walk directly between the two independent, walk-in engine rooms housing the Detroit Diesels. • Aft Guest Stateroom: Located just past the engine rooms on port, this midship cabin features twin side-by-side single berths. A full day/guest head with a standalone stall shower sits directly across the hallway on starboard. • Aft Master Suite: Located at the stern for ultimate privacy, the master stateroom includes a centerline queen bed, a private vanity desk, extensive cedar-lined hanging lockers, and a dedicated en-suite head with a tub and stall shower.
Galley
• Fisher and Paykel Refrigerator/freezer • Galanz Microwave • Bosch 4 burner electric stove • Princess oven • Frigidaire dishwasher • Stainless steel sink with hot and cold pressure water • Storage cabinets, drawers and lockers • Ample counter space
Navigation & Electronics
• Simrad 16” NSS16 EVO3S chart plotter • Vetus DBPP JA joystick proportional thruster controller • Simrad AP48 Autopilot also Simrad NS3 autopilot (bridge) • Simrad RF25N rudder reference sensor • Depthsounder • Simrad HS60 GPS compass • ICOM IC-M120 VHF Radio • ICOM IC-M80 VHf radio • Furuno GP-32 GPS • Rudder angle indicator • Icom IC-M700 SSB radio • Fusion Stereo MS-AV750 • Phone/Intercom • Three TVs
Electrical
• 12-volt, 110-volt, and 240-volt systems • 16 group 8V batteries • Battery switches • Outback 3500 watt inverter/charger • C-Charge 9000 series battery charger • Onan 20KW Generator - 1800 hrs. • Shore power cable
Hull & Deck
• Hauled and bottom painted March 2021 • Vetus Bow & stern thrusters w/Mastervolt AGM batteries • Bow pulpit and side rails • 30KG Bruce anchor on bow roller • Galley Maid vertical capstain electric windlass • Fender racks and storage box on bow • Vetus Bow & stern thrusters w/Mastervolt AGM batteries • Trim tabs • Full aft deck enclosure • Fiberglass non-skid decks • Remote control search light • Electiric davit • Aft deck Refrigerator • Flybridge refrigerator • Foredeck sun pads • Magma BBQ • Lumishore multicolor underwater transom lights (4) • Coast Guard safety package
Mechanical Equipment
• Maytag washer and Dryer • Cruisair reverse cycle air conditioning (three units) • Trim tabs • Glendinning engine synchronizers • Naiad stabilizers • Engine alarm • Hydraulic steering • 3 electric Heads • Four automatic bilge pumps and two manual • High water alarm • Automatic fire extinguisher in engine rooms • Engine synchronizers
Upgrades Since 2021
- Simrad 16” NSS16 EVO3S chart plotter
- Vetus Bow & stern thrusters w/Mastervolt AGM batteries
- Vetus DBPP JA joystick proportional thruster controller
- Glen dinning electronic engine control
- Lumishore multicolor underwater transom lights (4)
- Lumishore multicolor courtesy lights CL25
- Limilink STV2204i dash mounted color display
- Simrad AP48 Autopilot also Simrad NS3 autopilot (bridge)
- Simrad RF25N rudder reference sensor
- Simrad Halo20 Raydome
- Earth wireless earphones (2)
- Simrad HS60 GPS compass
- Sealand 8100 macerator electric macerator toilets (3)
- New Washing Machine (Dec 2025)
- New stbd trim tab & ram
- New transducer B150M 12 degree
Disclaimer
Denison Yacht Sales offers the details of this yacht in good faith but can’t guarantee the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of this boat for sale. This yacht for sale is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal from that yacht market without notice. She is offered as a convenience by this yacht broker to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a specific yacht for sale.
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