Hatteras 31 Express

Please read this listing carefully. Everything I know about this boat is listed here, but I will try to answer any questions as best I can.You can go to web page ( hatterasowners.com/Brochures/31EC/31ECBG-1176.pdf ) and view the brochure that Hatteras issued for this boat. It lists everything that was offered to a buyer along with the options and prices for everything. It also shows the exact floor plan of this boat.

I purchased the boat intending to remove the engines and generator, but after having her hauled out I found her to be in too good of shape to strip her down. I decided to see if someone would wish to restore her before I start taking her apart. Hatteras boats are known for their quality and stability and this boat is no exception. It is in remarkably great condition for having sat in the water mostly unused for the past 7 or 8 years. I have researched this model using what little paperwork I got with it and the following is what I have found out.

You are looking at a classic Hatteras 31 Express. This model was only produced in 1975 and 76. The documentation for this boat is listed as year built unknown. I ran a search on the HIN and according to AMF Hatteras, this hull was produced in January 1975 so that is how I have listed it. It is an all fiberglass hull and appears to be in excellent condition. This boat does have the optional flybridge with dual control stations which is seen in the pics.

Originally this boat came with twin Mercruiser 454's 350hp each. The boat now has twin PowerCraft Marine 454's which were installed, I was told, in 1988 shortly after it was purchased by the previous owner. I can't confirm when the repower was done or what the horsepower rating is on the engines. There are manufacturer's tags on the engines, but I can not read the serial or model #'s. It should be possible to obtain the year and HP for them if those #'s can be retrieved. Both engines run, but will need to be tuned up. For the short time they were running to move the boat they seemed to sound good. The starboard engine needs an alternator and the port engine left riser has a hole right where the rubber exhaust hose clamps to it allowing water and exhaust to spray out. Internally these engines are fresh water cooled and have antifreeze in them.

The transmissions are Borg-Warner velvet drives and appear to be working properly. This is a direct tunnel drive configuration not a V-Drive. The props are bronze made by Michigan Wheel and will need to either be reconditioned or replaced.

The generator is an Onan FirstMate 2.5. I have not tried to run it, but it does turn over.

There is a windlass that is not working. I have not done any tests on wires to determine a cause.

I had shore power hooked up and the lights all work inside and out. The electrical outlets work. The refrigerator sounds like it comes on, but it did not appear to be cooling. The current fridge is not the original and I have no way to know when this one was put in. There is a two burner electric stove. The boat is equipped with heat/ac and a water heater.

The interior needs wood work under the windows and near the sink. The windows had been left cracked open for ventilation, I am guessing, and some of the wood has rotted below them. This includes the support for the upper bunk behind the sofa. The floors are solid throughout except right in front of the sink where there is a soft spot. The interior upholstery is in good condition, but needs a good cleaning as does everything else. The exterior seat cushions on the main deck need repair, but the seat on the flybridge is in good condition. The fighting chairs are in good condition.

There is a depth finder and a separate fish finder that goes with the boat. There is also a tackle box with various fishing items inside.

The boat has been registered with the Coast Guard, but the documentation is expired.

There is no trailer.

The boat is located in Deltaville Virginia. It is out of the water and can be inspected in person if desired.

This boat is being sold as-is where-is with the complete understanding that it is being sold as a project with no warranties offered or implied.

Buyer is responsible for having the boat transported to desired location. This marina does have a travel lift on site and also has a hydraulic boat trailer for transportation services available.

This vessel is listed for sale locally and I reserve the right to end auction early if such a sale occurs.

The marina owner told me that the boat can remain in its current location for storage or restoration for as long as desired for $75 per month.

Thank you for checking out this boat.