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”.
Specifications
Year Built2017
CategoryPower
Length Overall45 ft
Beam16.5 ft
Cabins2
ConstructionFiberglass
Hull IDXXXXXXXXXXXX
Engines2
Total Engine Power2,270 hp
Fuel Tanks1
Fuel Tank Cap.800 gal
Water Tanks1
Water Tank Cap.100 gal
Holding Tanks1
Holding Tank Cap.43 gal
Dry Weight53,000 lb
Engine 1 Specifications
Make : Caterpillar
Model : C18
Fuel : Diesel
Engine Power :1135 hp
Type :Inboard
Engine 2 Specifications
Make : Caterpillar
Model : C18
Fuel : Diesel
Engine Power :1135 hp
Type :Inboard
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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”.
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:
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
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.