Hatteras – 45 Express

South Carolina, United States
$1,195,000

Welcome aboard “Rhythm & Blues” a 2017 45’ Hatteras Express. This low hour, well-kept vessel has spent it’s whole life in the Hilton Head, South Carolina area where it has been lightly used and fished. Her current owner is in motion to upgrade to something a little bigger and is ready to part ways. The Hatteras 45’ is best in its class when it comes to quality and configuration. “Rhythm & Blues” features a 2 cabin layout and is powered by the upgraded Caterpillar C18 1135HP engines, with just under 600 hours. The Caterpillar ESC Platinum Plus Warranty expires 11/18/24 with the possibility of extending through Caterpillar if new warranty is purchased before current warranty expires. She is equipped with Garmin Electronics and topped off with a beautiful PipeWelders Tuna Tower. Don’t miss the opportunity to see this beautiful 2017 Hatteras 45 Express “Rhythm & Blues”.

Basic Boat Info

Make
Hatteras
Year
2017
Condition
Used
Category
Power
Construction
Fiberglass
Boat Hull ID
XXXXXXXXXXXX
Has Hull ID
Yes

Dimensions

Length
45 ft
Length Overall
45 ft
Beam
16.5 ft
Dry Weight
53,000 lb
Cabins Count
2

Engines / Speed

Engines
2
Engine #1 Specs:
  • Make : Caterpillar
  • Model : C18
  • Fuel : Diesel
  • Engine Power : 1135 hp
  • Type : Inboard
Engine #2 Specs:
  • Make : Caterpillar
  • Model : C18
  • Fuel : Diesel
  • Engine Power : 1135 hp
  • Type : Inboard
Total Engine Power
2,270 hp

Tanks

Fuel Tanks
1
Fuel Tank Capacity
800 gal
Water Tanks
1
Water Tank Capacity
100 gal
Holding Tank Count
1
Holding Tank Capacity
43 gal

Other

Heads Count
1
Boat Class
Express Cruiser, Sports Fishing Boats

Additional Info

Vessel Highlights
  • Engines upgraded to largest available CAT C18 1135HP
  • Caterpillar ESC Platinum Plus Warranty expires 11/18/24 w/ the possibility of extending through Caterpillar if new warranty is purchased before current warranty expires
  • Pipe Welders Tuna Tower
  • Teak Cockpit and Mezzanine Deck
  • Eskimo Ice Chipper
  • Alexseal "BUC" Blue painted hull w/ white topsides
  • Upgraded Garmin Based High Seas Electronics Package
  • Two Stateroom Layout
  • Upgraded to (3) Teak Ladderback Helm Seats
  • 24V Electric Reel Outlets in Cockpit
  • Additional under counter refrigeration in galley
  • Optional Windlass
  • Interior upgraded to Natural Walnut
  • Underwater lights
  • AGM batteries (4/24)
  • Garmin Fantom 54 radar (5/24)
  • Full maintenance records showing strict compliance with CAT service requirements
  • Heat exchanger cleaning and rebuild (6/24)
  • Rebalancing of both props (6/24)

Salon
  • Upgraded Satin Walnut interior
  • Skylight
  • AC / Heat
  • Stereo Home Theater w/ Bluetooth, USB Port WI-FI and FM Tuner
  • 32" Flat Screen TV

Galley/Dinette
  • Under counter drawer refrigerator and freezer units
  • Optional additional under counter drawer refrigeration
  • Quartz countertops
  • Tile backsplash
  • Ceramic cook top
  • Microwave oven

Master Stateroom (Forward)
  • Queen size berth w/ innerspring mattress (boat slept on twice)
  • Cedar lined storage under bed
  • Custom fitted sheet and mattress pad set
  • Bunk cover, pillows, shams and linens
  • Private access to head
  • 24" Flat Screen TV
  • Stereo w/ DVD player
  • HVAC control

Guest Stateroom
  • Upper and lower berths
  • Bunk covers
  • Hanging locker

Head (Starboard)
  • Vacuum toilet (Freshwater)
  • Holding tank monitoring system
  • Quartz counter top with mirror above vanity
  • Stall shower

Cockpit and Fishing Equipment
  • Eskimo Ice Chipper
  • Teak deck
  • Teak Mezzanine deck
  • Mezzanine seating with freezer in step
  • Custom cover for mezzanine cushions
  • Custom Stamoid drop curtain cockpit cover
  • 24 volt plugs for electric reels
  • (2) Teaser Reels Electric Maya Epoch US9
  • Release rocket launcher
  • Transom baitwell w/ window in tank & LED lighting (56 gallon)
  • Tri-color courtesy lights under gunwales
  • Bait and tackle center w/ storage
  • Outriggers - Pipe welders
  • (2) Insulated fish boxes w/ macerator
  •  Fresh / Salt water washdown
  • Updated Engine Room access through mezzanine seating
  • Transom door w/ top gate
  • Cockpit speakers

Helm Deck
  • Helm deck air conditioning
  • Upgraded Pompanette Teak ladder back helm chairs
  • Optional third helm chair
  • Teak Helm Pod
  • Single lever controls
  • Bow Thruster w/ buttons in single lever shifters
  • Helm deck carpet
  • Custom stainless instrument panel
  • Power assisted hydraulic steering
  • Systems monitor panel
  • Stereo w/ USB dock and speakers
  • Aft drop curtain upgraded to SeaCrylic

Tower
  • PipeWelders Tuna Tower w/ 4' Gap
  • Garmin GPSMAP 7612 12' Widescreen Chartplotter
  • ICOM VHF Command Mic
  • CAT Electronic Controls
  • Sunshade frame painted flat black to reduce glare
  • Bench seat w/ fixed backrest
  • Control box panel painted flat black to reduce glare
  • LED Running lights molded into hardtop
  • LED Flood light
  • Teaser Reels - Electric Epoch Maya US9HD 24 volt installed in hardtop
  • Outriggers 32' - PipeWelders
  • Center Rigger - PipeWelders 12' tapered pole

Electronics

"Rhythm & Blues" features a Garmin based electronics package installed by High Seas Electronics on site at Hatteras factory. Components include:

  • (2) Garmin GPSMAP 8617 17" HD Touchscreen Displays - Sunlight readable
  • Preloaded US and Canada Blue Chart G2 and Lakevu HD
  • Garmin GSF-26 Black Box Network Sounder - Frequency adjustable from 25KHZ to 210KHZ - Transmit power selectable from 300W to 3KW
  • Chirp Transducer - Airmar B275 Broadband
  • Fantom Radar
  • Garmin Autopilot w/ Smartpump
  • Garmin GRF10 Rudder Feedback
  • Garmin HD Radar - 6KW Open Array - 72 Nautical Mile w/ Bird View and Echo Trail
  • Garmin AIS
  • (2) ICOM VHF Radios
  • FLIR MD324 Fixed Thermal Imager w/ JCU
  • Furuno RD-33 Depth / Temp
  • Garmin Satellite Weather (requires subscription)
  • Satellite Television KVH TracVision HD7 US SAT TV System

Mechanical Equipment
  • Twin Caterpillar C18 1135HP Diesel Engines.
  • ONAN Generator
  • Engine room faired and painted
  • Air conditioning and heat
  • Dual Racor fuel filters
  • AC Engine room lighting
  • Fuel priming pumps
  • 24V Freshwater pump
  • 20 Gallon water heater
  • FM200 Fire extinguishing system
  • Oil Change system for engines, generator and gears

Hull and Deck
  • Custom paint job w/ Alexeal Yacht Coatings. Hull color is "BUC Blue" and topsides white
  • Electric bow thruster w/ control buttons on shifters
  • Fiberglass fuel tank
  • Blue bottom paint
  • Underwater lights
  • Solid fiberglass bottom (not balsa or foam cored)
  • Windlass upgrade
  • Trim tabs

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