1978 Hatteras 48 LRC "QA3" Zum Verkauf

1978 Hatteras 48 LRC for Sale: Timeless Trawler in Stuart, Florida

Classic Design and Enduring Performance

The 1978 Hatteras 48 LRC is a remarkable blend of classic trawler design and dependable performance. Known for its robust construction and seaworthy capabilities, this vessel is perfect for adventure, cruising, and socializing on the water. With a spacious layout and comfortable accommodations, the Hatteras 48 LRC is ready to take you on unforgettable journeys.

Spacious Accommodations and Functional Layout

Designed for extended cruising, the Hatteras 48 LRC features a well-thought-out layout that includes two cabins, providing ample space for relaxation and rest. The interior boasts a warm ambiance with plenty of natural light, making it an inviting space for both family and friends. With a total of four berths and two heads, this vessel ensures comfort for overnight stays.

Reliable Performance and Efficient Cruising

Powered by twin Detroit 4-53 N engines, the Hatteras 48 LRC delivers reliable performance with a cruise speed of 7.5 knots and a top speed of 9.5 knots. This trawler is equipped with a direct drive system, ensuring smooth handling and efficient fuel consumption. Whether you're exploring coastal waters or embarking on a long-range adventure, this Hatteras model is built to perform.

Specifications - 1978 Hatteras 48 LRC

• Builder: Hatteras
• Model: 48 LRC
• Year: 1978
• Location: Stuart, Florida
• Length: 48 feet
• Beam: 16.5 feet
• Draft: 4.5 feet
• Engines: Twin Detroit 4-53 N (130 HP each)
• Engine Hours: Port - 2596, Starboard - 2630
• Generator: Northern Lights (20 kW and 8 kW)
• Accommodation: 2 cabins, 2 heads
• Total Berths: 4

Top Features:

• Spacious interior with comfortable living areas
• Fixed swim platform for easy water access
• Manual sunshade for outdoor relaxation
• Teak exterior flooring for a classic touch
• Stabilizer for enhanced comfort while underway

Electronics & Navigation:

• Garmin navigation system
• VHF radio for communication
• Radar for enhanced navigation
• Night vision capabilities for safe cruising after dark
• Standard sound system for onboard entertainment

Comfort & Convenience:

• Air conditioning for climate control
• Onboard Wi-Fi for connectivity
• Washer/dryer for added convenience
• Water maker for extended trips
• Underwater lights for ambiance

Here is a turn-key 48LRC that comes unexpectedly to market following a short period of usage preceded by a year of systems review and updating. QA3 should bring pleasure to her next lucky purchaser. Seller is committed to the sale and this boat is easily seen in Stuart, FL.

Tenders: 12' AB RIB 2013 w/ Yamaha 20hp

QA3 is one of the ever-popular 48’ Hatteras Long Range Cruisers.

Definitely QA3 is in the best condition of any 48LRC available.

Owned by a former professional Captain this vessel has benefitted from a mini-refit from mid-2024 to mid-2025, then spent several months in the Bahamas. Now on the market due to family obligations, it is turn-key ready to return to cruising and easily seen in Stuart, Florida. Here are some of QA3’s features:

• Beautiful Teak 2-stateoom Interior with Athwartship King Bed in the Master
• Comfortable Salon and Spotless Custom Galley
• Twin Detroit Diesel 4-53 N for exceptional economy
• Naiad Fin Stabilizers (Serviced)
• Key Power Hydraulic Bow and Stern Thrusters
• Newly Updated Garmin Electronics Suite + Raymarine backup system
• (2) Northern Lights Generators
• Starlink system allows non-stop communications and streaming
• Hinged Mast makes the Great Loop travel a possibility

ACCOMMODATIONS & WALK-THROUGH

Two staterooms and heads with emphasis on the center located Master cabin which is extra comfortable for a cruising couple.

The Guest Stateroom is forward with a spacious V-Berth, reading lights, generous drawer and locker storage, built-in seat with cushion, two opening port lights, teak sheathing on hull sides and an opening hatch overhead. The Guest head is just aft to starboard with a vanity, sink, electric toilet, stall shower and opening portlight.

Master Stateroom Mid-ship with walk-around King berth athwartships off the port side, generous drawer and locker storage, large opening portlights and ensuite head with a vanity, sink, electric toilet and spacious stall shower with seat and portlight. Forward from the companionway and up spiral steps to the Pilothouse is a center-line helm, with Watch Berth above and behind the raised leather settee. Slide opening wing doors port and starboard to spacious side decks. Back inside it is down three steps to the saloon with U-shaped galley to port, L-Shaped Settee aft to Port, and comfortable lounge chair to Starboard.

SALON

• Hatteras Mozambique teak and Afromosia wood interior
• Sliding centerline rear entry door to cockpit with hideaway Phantom screen door
• L-shape, freshly covered Ivory vinyl Settee with storage beneath to portside, pillows
• Hi-Low expanding teak table
• Custom storage cabinet for liquor bottles and AV and stereo equipment
• Table Lamp on cabinet top and various teak book and magazine shelves
• Opening side and aft windows with screens, wood mini-blinds, and renewed dark tinting
• Wood valances and wood strip ceiling battens
• Brass wall sconce lamps in aft salon corners
• Starboard forward are teak drawers/desktop and swing mounted LG TV above,
• The 48LRC iconic circular portlights are here and above the galley sink
• Varnished teak decking sole (throughout interior) with area rugs

GALLEY

The updated and clean Galley is forward to port, open to the Salon.

• Corian countertop with molded-in double sinks and fold-down counter extension
• Cold-plate freezer under counter
• Cold-plate refrigerator and wine cooler w/ pull out drawers
• Force 10 stainless steel 3-burner propane cooktop and oven below
• Frigidaire stainless front microwave oven
• Stainless backsplash on forward countertop and side by stovetop
• Splendide 2000 washer/dryer
• Custom storage cabinet with slide out drawers
• Abundant Storage drawers and cabinets

PILOTHOUSE

The functional Pilothouse features:

• Pompanette Helm-seat, with teak ladderback and armrests, fiberglass footrest
• L-shaped, leather covered seat with storage and folding teak table
• Watch Berth Above the settee
• Windshield wipers with freshwater wash
• Brass clock & barometer
• Side Deck Access Doors, Both Sides
• Storage drawers
• Chart drawer below settee
• Opening aft window with screen
• Varnished teak sole

FLYBRIDGE

FlyBridge is accessed by 4 teak tread stairs up from the side decks on either side; the cabin top deck is open surrounded with stainless steel railings and forward is a couple of more steps up to the helm deck, which is above the pilothouse.

• Bimini Top with a 3-Sided Enclosure
• 3 Pompanette Helm Seats, with teak ladderbacks, armrest, and footrests
• Cushioned Bench Seat with Cold Plate Cooler beneath
• Fiberglass Deck Box
• AB Ocean Runner 12 VS 11'6" RIB 2012 – newer Yamaha 20 HP 4-stroke outboard
• Fresh painted and refreshed tender chocks
• Nautical Structures HMC 1000 lbs. davit (new hydraulic lines)
• Viking 6-man emergency coastal cannister raft with hydrostatic release, Sept 2024

DECK AND HULL

• Maxwell 4000 hydraulic windlass (refreshed ’23) with foot control switches on deck
• Stainless steel anchor chute and roller in fiberglass pulpit with CQR plow anchor
• Spare Danforth 40 lbs. anchor with 300' nylon rode
• Stainless steel bow and pulpit rails
• Rod holders & fender storage rack on aft flybridge railing
• Collapsible outriggers (stored in forward locker)
• Stainless steel deck hardware
• Teak cap rails w/ canvas covers
• Fiberglass swim platform w/ retractable swim ladder
• Underwater lights (’24)
• Foredeck bench seating with storage area beneath
• (2) Deck storage boxes on bow with cushions for tops
• Marquip Sea Stair gangway
• Canvas sail shade with support posts which mount on bow railing
• Teak cockpit deck, coverboards, and side mounted name boards (with covers)
• Navy canvas windshield cover
• Pulpit canvas cover
• Dual trumpet air horn
• Double propane tank locker (aft of helm deck)
• Hinged mast makes the Great Loop possible

ELECTRONICS

• 2 x Garmin GPSMAP 1243xvs Touchscreens in pilothouse (’24)
• Garmin Reactor 40 Autopilot w/ GHC 50 control panel in PH (’24)
• Garmin GMI 20 digital data display in PH (’24)
• Garmin GMR Fantom 54 Open Array Radar (72-mile) (’24)
• Garmin G-Wind Masthead Unit
• Garmin satellite compass
• Garmin NMEA Backbone
• Garmin GPSMAP 1643 Touchscreen on FB (’24)
• Raymarine C-series multi-function displays on the flybridge and in the pilothouse
• Raymarine Radar interfaced with each Raymarine multi-function display
• Raymarine Ray218 VHFs on the flybridge and in the pilothouse with full function microphones
• ACR spotlight controls FB and PH
• ICOM IC-M700 SSB in the pilothouse
• Raytheon RayPilot RP650 autopilot systems on the flybridge and in the pilothouse
• Raytheon ST80 Mulitview display on the flybridge
• Raytheon ST60 Multiview display on the flybridge
• Raytheon ST80 Masterview display in the pilothouse
• Ritchie magnetic compass on the flybridge and in the pilothouse
• CCTV monitor & Everplex switching panel, 3 cameras in engine room +
• Garmin GC200 Marine IP Camera w/ IR on aft deck (’24)
• Sionyx Nightwave Ultra Low-Light Marine Camera on mast (’24)
• Electronics have separate battery and charger, renewed (’24)
• Chelsea clock in the pilothouse
• Boston barometer and clock in the salon
• Starlink Gen 3
• Fusion Marine stereo on flybridge 

MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL

Twin Detroit Diesel 4-53 Naturals 130 HP main engines, the posted engine hours are read from working hour meters on the General Systems electrical panel, no paperwork is available to support total hours since new or any engine overhauls.

EXCLUSIONS

• Tools
• Personal items
• Some artwork