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1991 Hatteras 78 CMY

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

$695,000

For years, Hatteras Yachts had produced some of the great and classic motor yachts of all time. "Forever Young" is a very unique 1991 78' Cockpit Motoryacht with one of the few Euro style transoms with steps going up each side and a nice large stand up lazarette in the cockpit. The current owners of this Cockpit Motoryacht have owned it and lived aboard for 22 years, assuring all of its maintenance and systems are always functioning. Her classic layout features five staterooms including one being used for storage, a nice full beam salon, a full galley, dinette, aft deck with a table that will seat 8. "Forever Young" features a huge bridge with plenty of seating, wet bar with seating and a BBQ grill. The AC systems have been updated, as well as the davit and enclosure on the bridge. She includes a 2010 Nautica LTD w/ a 115hp Yamaha engine. Other key features are the Naiad stabilizers, new Starlink, new custom bow lounge seating with fold down bimini top, new cushions in 2024,1600 gpd Sea Recovery water maker, and upgraded wood flooring throughout. The 1991 78 Hatteras Cockpit Motoryacht makes a great yacht for cruising and is still a great liveaboard. Located in Fort Lauderdale and easy to see. Make an appointment today to see "Forever Young".

Disclaimer

My Yachts is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by HMY Yacht Sales, Inc..

Basic Boat Info

Boat Name: FOREVER YOUNG
Make: Hatteras
Model: 78 CMY
Year: 1991
Condition: Used
Category: Power
Construction: Fiberglass
Boat Hull ID: XXXXXXXXXXXX
Has Hull ID: Yes

Dimensions

Length: 78 ft / 23.77 m
Length Overall: 78 ft / 23.77 m
Beam: 18'2 ft / 5.54 m
Max Draft: 5'5 ft / 1.65 m
Cabins Count: 5

Engines / Speed

Engines: 2
Engine #1 Specs:
  • Make: Detroit Diesel
  • Model: 12V71
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Engine Power: 870hp
  • Type: Inboard
  • Engine Hours: 4431
  • Engine Location: Port
Engine #2 Specs:
  • Make: Detroit Diesel
  • Model: 12V71
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Engine Power: 870hp
  • Type: Inboard
  • Engine Hours: 5931
  • Engine Location: Starboard
Total Engine Power: 1,740hp

Tanks

Fuel Tanks: 1
Fuel Tank Capacity: 2,071 gal
Water Tanks: 1
Water Tank Capacity: 251 gal
Holding Tank Count: 1
Holding Tank Capacity: 150 gal

Other

Heads Count: 4
Boat Class: Motor Yachts

Principal Features
  • Great liveaboard
  • Euro transom w/ cockpit
  • Starlink
  • Upgraded flooring
  • Naiad stabilizers
  • Sea Recovery 1600 GPD Watermaker
  • Bow thruster
  • Updated electronics
  • Updated fly bridge enclosure
  • Large walk-in split engine rooms
  • Master stateroom w/ large walk-in closet
  • Custom spray rails
Salon
  • Cherry ¾” hardwood floor
  • Upgraded décor
  • Coffee table with storage
  • L shaped leather sofa  & throw cushions
  • Dining table with two leaves w/ 4 chairs, plus 4 folding teak chairs with matching cushions
  • Barrel chair with storage
  • Stairs to master stateroom and VIP’s
  • Shades
  • Overhead LED lighting
  • Entertainment center
  • Custom TV cabinet housing a Samsung 43” flat screen on hydraulic arm
  • DVD Player
  • Direct TV DVR
  • Cabinet space for storage
  • Large windows with screens
  • 110V outlets
  • Cruisair climate control
  • Storage for stemware, flatware and dishware forward of dinette
  • Wine Chiller 
Galley
  • Galley up
  • High gloss Cherry & Holly floors
  • Granite counter top
  • Large stainless steel sink w/ faucet
  • Storage under sink
  • KitchenAid side by side refrigerator/freezer
  • Wolf oven
  • Advantium microwave/convection oven
  • Meile four burner stove top
  • Bosch dishwasher (2024)
  • GE Monogram trash compactor
  • Garbage disposal
  • Overhead storage
  • Drawer space storage
  • Dinette off to starboard w/ granite top
  • storage behind and under galley banquet
  • Overhead LED lighting
Lower Pilothouse
  • Sliding doors to helm – Port & Starboard
  • Burlwood lower helm w/ wrap around leather console
  • Leather bench helm seat
  • Electronics
  • Chart drawers
  • Bow thruster
  • Naiad stabilizers

Lower Pilothouse Electronics:

  • Garmin MFD screen (2022)
  • Garmin radar (2022)
  • Garmin chart plotter & sonar (2022)
  • Garmin autopilot with wireless remote (2022)
  • AIS
  • Sirius weather
  • Icom VHF radio  SEA 156 VHF
  • Raytheon  Ray 420 Loud hailer
Lower Companionway
  • Steps
  • ¾” Cherry hardwood floors 
  • Engine room doors Port & Starboard - 2 doors each engine
  • Demountable walls
  • 5th stateroom w/ hardwood floors, single bed, refrigerator, freezer and pantry
  • Overhead lighting
Master Stateroom
  • Full beam master
  • King size bed
  • Bedding & pillows
  • ¾”Cherry hardwood floors
  • Soji screens
  • Abundance of his/her drawer space
  • Makeup table with lighted mirror and bench
  • Nightstands
  • Climate control
  • Large walk in closet with safe
  • Samsung 43” Smart HD flat screen TV w/ SAT TV & DVR
  • DVD player
  • Overhead LED lighting
  • Reading lights
  • Water tank gauges

Master Head:

  • Granite counter top w/ recessed sink
  • Storage under sinks
  • Marble floors
  • Raritan fresh water electric head
  • Large tub/shower
  • Extended vanity
  • Large mirror
  • Exhaust fan
  • Medicine cabinets
  • Wallpaper
VIP Stateroom (Amidship)
  • Queen bed
  • Bedding & pillows
  • ¾” Cherry hardwood floors
  • Hanging closet
  • Drawer space
  • Port holes
  • Overhead LED lights
  • Reading lights
  • LG 24” flat screen TV with SAT DVR
  • Climate control
  • Washer/dryer

Guest VIP Head:

  • Granite counter top w/ recessed sink
  • Storage under sink
  • Marble floors
  • Raritan fresh water head
  • Forward hallway w/ Whirlpool washer/dryer
  • Generator room access hatch
Generator Room
  • ONAN 21.5 kW generator w/ 5600 hours
  • Northern Lights 20 kW generator w/ 200 hours (08/2024 under warranty)
  • Fire suppression system current certification
  • 8 AC compressors (master, pilothouse & galley new in 2024)
  • 12 AC condensers
  • Air compressor
  • Glendenning cable masters  Port & Starboard
  • Electric Booster transformers
  • 50 amp extension cords 3-50 and 1 at 25’
Guest Stateroom (Forward)
  • Over under berths - sleeps 2
  • Bedding & pillows
  • Hanging closet
  • Drawer space
  • Port Holes
  • TV with direct TV and apple TV
  • Overhead hatch with screen

Guest Forward Head

  • Raritan Electric fresh water head
  • Vanity w/ sink
  • Shower
  • Storage under vanity
  • Marble floors
  • Mirror
  • Exhaust fan
  • AC vent
Additional Guest Quarters
  • Twin single berths
  • Bedding & pillows
  • Proscan 26” TV/VCR w/ Apple TV
  • Storage
  • Hanging locker
Day Head
  • Granite counter top w/ recessed sink
  • Storage under sink
  • Marble floors
  • Head Hunter fresh water head
Aft Deck
  • Teak decks (New 2024)
  • Teak top on custom bar area
  • Custom bar w/ beverage cooler & rolling drawers
  • Teak table w/ leaf, 4 teak chairs & teak side table
  • Built in bench seating
  • Bimini shade
  • Walk in lazarette
  • Canvas covers for all seats & dinette
Transom Area/Cockpit
  • Custom Euro twin stair transom
  • Teak decks (New 2024)
  • Transom door to lazarette
  • Varnished cap rails
  • Large storage lazarette w/ hot & cold water spigot
  • Cockpit shower w/ hot and cold water
  • Swim platform
  • Cockpit fuel tank added -475 gallons? With fuel transfer pump
  • Rod holders
  • (2) Fighting chairs
Flybridge and Helm
  • Aluminum tubular top w/ laced cover
  • Plexiglass hatch
  • Stidd helm chairs
  • Electronics
  • Teak bar w/ 4 bar stools, sink, refrigerator with cover
  • Freezer
  • Stainless Steel BBQ grill
  • Teak tables with covers
  • American Bow Thruster controls
  • Naiad stabilizer controls
  • Compass
  • Helm cover
  • Steel Head 2500 lb davit  with wireless control (2022)
  • Dinghy cradle
  • Stairwell down to pilot house
  • Bench seating w/ cushions & covers
  • Removable Stainless Steel rails
Electronics
  • Garmin MFD screen (2022)
  • Garmin Radar (2022)
  • Garmin Chart plotter (2022)
  • Garmin Depth finder (2022)
  • Garmin Autopilot (2022)
  • Furuno 1931 radar
  • VHF radios
  • Starlink antenna w/ 2 nodes (2023)
  • TracVision UHD 7 w/ 2 domes (2022)
  • EPIRB
  • CCTV for backing
Tender Information
  • 2010 Nautica LTD 15’ w/ 115 Yamaha ho engine (900 hours)
  • Garmin GPS & depth
  • Mardek decking
  • 30-gallon fuel bladder
  • Stainless Steel Bimini top
  • Armstrong boarding ladder
  • 7 rod holders
  • Boss stereo
  • Courtesy lights
  • New tube set in 2021
Deck and Hull
  • Custom bow lounge seating w/ Bimini Top
  • Custom spray rails
  • Aluminum tubular framed top w/ enclosure
  • Stainless Steel bow rails w/ pulpit
  • Fortress Anchor w/ chain & spare Danforth anchor
  • Galley Maid windlass
  • Bow seating with lounge backs, new cushions (2024)
  • Dock boxes on forward deck
  • Varnished rails
  • Swim platform
  • Water spigot on bow for wash down
Engine Room
  • Located in companionway - split engine rooms
  • Detroit Diesel 12V71 TA/ 870 HP each  Port: 4431 hours Starboard: 5931 hours
  • (1) Onan 21.5 kW diesel generators w/ 5600 hours   (1) Northern Lights 20 kW w/ 200 hours
  • Racor fuel filters
  • Oil change/ transfer system
  • Sea strainers
  • Emergency crash pumps
  • Fuel priming pumps
  • Fire suppression system (currently certified)
  • Naiad stabilizers – Hydraulic off Stbd PTO
  • Sea Recovery 1600 gpd water maker 
  • American Bow Thruster - Hydraulic off port PTO
  • 35 gallon hot water heater (2023)
  • Headhunter Mach 5 fresh water pump w/ spare pump
  • Hynautic engine controls (Rebuilt in 2022)
  • Exhaust risers replaced in 2023
  • Algae X fuel polishing system
Electrical Equipment
  • (1) Onan  21.5 kW Generator w/ 5600 hours       
  • (1) Northern Lights 20 kW generator w/ 200 hours
  • 12 volt/24 volt (DC)
  • 110 volt, 220 volt (AC)
  • LaMarche costa volt battery charger
  • Batteries with parallel switch
  • 100 amp Smart Y
Exclusions
  • Art work selected
  • Owner’s clothing, hats and foot ware
  • Liquor/wine
  • Small appliances
  • Select decorative glass and pottery pieces
Disclaimer

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.

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