“Reelin and Rockin” is a perfect example of the legendary Hatteras 52, a vessel renowned for its “battlewagon” offshore performance and rock-solid construction. This particular yacht has undergone an extensive multi-year refit and modernization program (2022–2025), including a starboard engine rebuild, professional hull paint, and a complete overhaul of critical systems. With an updated electronics suite and unusually generous 6’2″+ headroom throughout, she is fully equipped for serious tournament fishing or comfortable long-range cruising.
Extensive Maintenance & Upgrades (2022–2025)
2025
- Mechanical: Heat exchangers and aftercoolers professionally cleaned; Props tuned; Starboard and Port Engine main through-hull replaced.
- Systems: All water lines replaced with new fittings; installed Parmax HD 4 pump and accumulator tank.
- Electrical: Full LED conversion in salon, staterooms, and hallway with appropriate transformers; professional rewiring and correction of various circuits throughout the vessel.
- Interior: All new bathroom sinks and shower fixtures installed (Galley sink previously updated).
- Electronics: New VHF radio.
- Maintenance: Rudder packings serviced.
2024
- Aesthetics: New professional hull paint from the toe rail down.
- Systems: New AC units, pumps, and through-hulls; new hydraulic steering ram.
- Navigation: New Autopilot system.
2023
- Running Gear: New dripless shaft seals; new cutlass bearings; rudder packings serviced.
- Electrical: New 12v and 24v alternators; new 12v and 24v battery chargers.
- Electronics: New Garmin 8615 display; new Radar system.
- Maintenance: Full bottom job performed.
2022 (Refit for Purchase)
- Engines: Starboard Motor fully rebuilt; Port Motor serviced with new oil cooler and heat exchanger (700 hours on Port Motor at time of purchase).
- Systems: All bilge pumps replaced (ongoing through 2025).
- Lighting: Seven (7) new underwater lights installed.
Flybridge & Navigation
The flybridge is optimized for visibility and operational ease, featuring a fiberglass hardtop and a three-sided Eisenglass enclosure (front, port, and starboard).
- Helm & Controls: Twin engine controls configured with Throttles to Port and Shifters to Starboard of the wheel.
- Electronics Suite: Garmin 8615 (2023), dual Garmin GPSMAP 7215 displays, Furuno Radar (2023), Autopilot (2024), Icom VHF, and analog Ritchie compass.
- Seating: Dual helm chairs, large L-shaped lounge to port, and additional bench seating to starboard.
- Decking: Clean, low-maintenance non-skid (no carpeting).
Accommodations & Interior
- Layout: Three-stateroom, two-head configuration with a spacious salon and custom furnishings.
- Headroom: Exceptional 6’2″+ clearance throughout the cabin and salon.
- Galley: Equipped with Isotherm refrigeration, Princess Gourmet cooktop, and stainless steel sink.
- Master Stateroom: Queen berth, private en-suite head, and flat-screen TV.
- VIP Stateroom: Twin bunk with flat screen TV and on suit access to head and shower.
- Guest Stateroom: Twin bunks with easy access to the day head and flat-screen TV.
Fishing Features & Cockpit
“Reelin and Rockin” is built on the legendary Jack Hargrave-designed hull, offering a massive 153 sq. ft. (12′ x 12’9″) fiberglass cockpit that provides an unmatched stable platform for tournament-grade fishing.
- Outriggers: Dual Rupp-style outriggers, port and starboard, each professionally rigged to accommodate three rods (6 total), allowing for a sprawling offshore spread. There is also a spare Rupp triple spreader riggers.
- Cockpit Illumination: High-output LED floodlights (new 2025) providing daylight-level visibility for night fishing and early-morning rigging.
- Bait & Tackle Station: * Starboard-side molded console featuring a wet sink, a dedicated bait-cutting area, and integrated tackle storage drawers.
- Port-side storage console with hinged lids for quick access to gear
- Fish Management: * Large, 30″ heavy-duty transom door/gatewith a rugged latch, designed for hauling in tournament-grade tuna or mahi.
- In-deck flush-mounted fish box for convenient, low-profile storage of the day’s catch
