“Turtle IV” was the very beginning of the Hatteras Long Range Cruiser legacy. It is hull #1 and the showcase boat for two years, Turtle IV toured the country showing off what the legendary LRC would soon become. In remarkable condition and as the Hatteras Demo Boat, Turtle IV has many upgrades and attention to detail that no other LRC was equipped with. The African hardwood Sapele and Teak trim throughout the vessel is like no other!
Equipped with twin Detroit Diesels 4-71N motors with approximately 5000 hours, she will burn about 4 gallons an hour at 8 Knots. Giving a range of over 2,000 Miles on her main tank alone.
Some of the Upgrades include: 4 new TVF's, Fin Stabilizers; New marine audio in 2025 with Polk Atrium 8's, New upholstery and curtains throughout (2013), fresh upholstery & curtains in the master in (2024) completely new galley (2013), (2) New Phasor 20kW Generators (2013), New 30-gallon hot water heater (2025)New batteries and chargers replaced in March 2023, and washer and dryer (2012). Includes 1993 13' Boston Whaler Tender with 25hp Johnson Motor.
The current owners have documented everything in the ship's log for the 5 years of their ownership. If you are in the market for the king of Long-Range Cruisers, then you owe it to yourself to see the "Turtle IV".
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Bluewater Yacht Sales is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Erwin Marine Sales. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel
