1987 Hatteras 52 Convertible

Step aboard and you’ll feel what made these vintage convertibles legends offshore. The wide beam gives the salon a true “floating condo” feel, with deep windows that keep you connected to the water instead of tucking you into a dark cave. The cockpit is pure business: high gunwales, huge fish boxes, and plenty of room to run a full spread without tripping over gear. Up top, the bridge has that classic Hatteras helm with great sightlines to the bow and transom, plus enough seating that your crew isn’t piled on top of you. Thick hardware, hefty doors, and solid joinery remind you this is old-school Carolina toughness, not a lightweight weekender.

This 52 Convertible shines in warm, shallow, reef-strewn waters where reliability and seakeeping matter. The deep forefoot and stout hull soften short, steep chop on the run to the edge, while the wide beam keeps her stable when you’re drifting or anchored over structure. The generous cockpit is ideal for kite spreads, live baiting, or bottom fishing, and the enclosed salon gives a cool retreat between bites. With three staterooms, the crew can comfortably stay aboard for multi-day trips to distant wrecks and banks, turning a simple fishing run into a full-blown adventure base on the water.