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2006 Hatteras 68 Enclosed Bridge

Galveston, Texas

$1,495,000

Dr Dark is a 2006 Model, 68’ “Enclosed Bridge” Convertible, powered with twin 1800 HP Caterpillar Diesel Engines and has twin 27.5 KW diesel Generators. There are four luxurious Staterooms and four heads. This vessel offers a spacious salon with a U-shaped sofa to port with the gourmet galley and large dinette forward of the salon. An interior staircase leads from the salon upward to the enclosed flybridge. Dr. Dark offers a spacious 192-square-foot cockpit with fighting chair that is ideal for sportfishing, cruising or entertaining. In addition, there is mezzanine seating available for anglers and guests. If there is one thing that stands out about this boat it is the exceptional 21’6’ beam. It offers a spaciousness that is not found on vessels of similar size. Dr. Dark has four roomy staterooms and four heads. The lavish, full-beam master stateroom is aft and midship offering complete privacy to the owner and super comfortable sleeping accommodations in a true king-sized berth. All interior wood is lacquered cherry giving a luxurious feel to the entire interior. There is no doubt that Dr. Dark represents one of the finest 68’ Hatteras Convertibles on the market today. She has been professionally maintained by a conscientious owner and a veteran, experienced captain. In November of 2009, Her Caterpillar engines were replaced with NEW C32A engines. With less than 2000 engine hours she is perhaps the lowest hour one on the market. Upon the current owner taking ownership, the most current 1000-hour engine service was performed by a certified Caterpillar dealer. There are approximately 300 hours remaining prior to the next 1000-hour service becoming necessary. This vessel has had Nothing but the best of maintenance and records are available for inspection by the next lucky owner. Do not miss out on the opportunity to be the next owner if this incredible vessel. 

Disclaimer

Bay Marine is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Galati Yacht Sales Texas.

Basic Boat Info

Boat Name: Dr. Dark
Make: Hatteras
Model: 68 Enclosed Bridge
Year: 2006
Condition: Used
Category: Power
Construction: Fiberglass
Boat Hull ID: HATGT611G506
Has Hull ID: Yes

Dimensions

Length: 68 ft
Length Overall: 68 ft
Beam: 21'6 ft
Max Draft: 5'4 ft
Cabins Count: 4

Engines / Speed

Engines: 2
Engine #1 Specs:
  • Make: Caterpillar
  • Model: C32A
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Engine Power: 1,800hp
  • Type: Inboard
  • Year: 2009
  • Engine Hours: 1955
  • Engine Location: Port
Engine #2 Specs:
  • Make: Caterpillar
  • Model: C32A
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Engine Power: 1,800hp
  • Type: Inboard
  • Year: 2009
  • Engine Hours: 1955
  • Engine Location: Starboard
Total Engine Power: 3,600hp

Tanks

Fuel Tanks: 1
Fuel Tank Capacity: 2,100 gal
Water Tanks: 1
Water Tank Capacity: 400 gal
Holding Tank Count: 1
Holding Tank Capacity: 125 gal

Other

Heads Count: 4
Stock Number: BRA8129-LS
Boat Class: Sports Fishing Boats, Convertible Boats

Salon-Dinette-Galley

The Salon is extremely spacious and features a large U-shaped Sofa to port with a varnished teak table with storage. There are surround sound speakers and a 46” TV, drop-down. Other features include a Whirlpool Ice Maker an enlarged spiral staircase to the enclosed flybridge. The large dinette is to starboard across from the galley. Amtico flooring is on the galley floor and at the salon entrance from the cockpit. Carpet cover the remaining flooring and there are carpet runners to protect it. The salon headliner is custom Whisper-wall with fluted valances and 2” wooden blinds offer privacy when needed. The salon door is pneumatically operated. The interior wood is classic cherry. 

The dinette is U-shaped with storage drawers beneath the seating. Across from the dinette is a spacious galley with granite countertops. It features a trash compactor and refrigerator/freezer drawers beneath the countertop. The cooktop is ceramic with four burners, a Microwave/convection oven, Garbage disposal and central vacuum outlet.

Lower Companionway

Bosch stackable Washer/ Dryer. Carpeting. Whisper wall panels. Access hatches to bilge areas.

Master Stateroom

The master stateroom is located aft and is full beam, featuring a king sized berth. In this stateroom are to large opening portholes located to port and starboard. There is a large cedar-lined walk-in closet, dresser, two night stands and private head. A 32” LCD TV is located on the forward bulkhead along with an AM/FM stereo receiver, Panasonic phone and CD/DVD player.

Master Head

In the master head you will find a large walk-in shower, toilet, mirrored vanity with storage, Plexi mirrored ceiling. Head Hunter fresh water toilet and linen storage. It is airconditioned with solid surfaced countertops. There is a sink and storage vanity beneath the counter top.

Forward VIP Guest Stateroom

The berth is a center-lined queen-sized berth, ideal for your special guest. The berth is hinged for access to storage beneath the berth. For entertainment, there is a 22” TV, Panasonic phone, and CD player. There is an overhead hatch. There are storage drawers beneath the berth and cedar-lined closets. There is a private head dedicated to this stateroom with a Head Hunter freshwater head, shower, mirrored vanity with storage beneath the countertop and sink.

Guest Stateroom Starboard

Twin Berths that slide together to for a queen-sized berth. There are storage drawers and cabinets. Sony, 22” TV and Pioneer Stereo system. There is a cedar-lined hanging closet. This stateroom also has it’s own private head with fresh water toilet, stalled shower, sink and mirrored vanity with storage beneath. The countertops are solid surface. And the flooring is Amtico.

Guest Stateroom Port

This stateroom features two single berths, a cedar-lined hanging closet 15” sharp TV, and Dresser with drawers. It also has entry to it’s own private head with fresh water toilet, solid surface countertop, sink, mirrored vanity, and stalled shower.

Utility Room

Just forward of the Galley is a utility room that houses the AC/DC electrical panel, a remote monitor screen for ships systems, Water maker controls, Freezer, Master stereo and entertainment controls, and central vacuum system.

Enclosed Bridge

The enclosed flybridge is accessed from the salon stairwell or the aft door. It features dual Stid helm and companion seats and an elevated L-shaped lounge seating aft. The helm features a vast array of electronics, Monitors, engine controls, three-piece solids windshields with windshield wipers. There are single lever clutch and throttle controls, controls for hydraulic NIAD stabilizer fins. there is a refrigerator and sink for keeping adequate refreshments for you and your guests. Out the sliding door are the aft control station and hydraulic outrigger controls, steering wheel and additional seating for guests. The aft bridge rail has a clear vinyl cover from the bridge railing to the deck. Defogger system for windshields. Aft control station to port aft deck for fishing and docking. Ladder to top of flybridge for cleaning and maintenance. Quartz Spreader lights. (5) Rod holders, aft rail.

Helm Electronics
  • (3)Garmin 7215 with GPS, Sounder
  • Remote Cameras for engine room and cockpit
  • (2) Furuno NavNexts with 72 mile radar, depth sounder and GPS
  • (2) ICOM VHF radios
  • Simrad AP26 auto pilot
  • ACR remote control spotlight
  • FLIR night vision
  • EPIRB
  • CAT Engine monitor screens
Engine Room

Twin 1800 HP C32A, Caterpillar diesel engines. These engines were installed NEW, November 2009 and have 1960 original hours. Services are up to date. Twin 27.5 KW Diesel generators, Approximately 2150 hours. FCI Watermaker, 1200 GPD. Fuel transfer pump. Bronze dripless shaft seals. Bronze dripless rudder seals. Headhunter fresh water pumps. 2, Dual power steering pumps. Oil change system for main engines, gears, and generators. Triple fuel filters. Iso boost transformers. Sea Chest for all seawater input to all systems. Forced induction for engine room air supply. (2) Air compressors. Automatic fire repression system. Eskimo Ice machine. 40 Gallon Hot Water Heater. A/C system pumps.

Hull and Decks

Maxwell windlass. Bow pulpit with SS Delta Anchor. Marquipt 1500LB Davit, Full rotating. Pipewelders Hydraulic, triple spreader outriggers. EV, 6-man life raft. Sliding fender track, port and starboard. Painted hull and superstructure, Awlcraft 2. Niad fin stabilizers. Niad Bow thruster, hydraulic. Radar mast on top of enclosed bridge for mounting electronics arrays

Cockpit

Mezzanine Seating with storage beneath. (2) Cockpit freezers. Fighting Chair. Teak Decks. Fishbox with Macerator. Transon Fishbox. Quick disconnect fresh and saltwater washdown outlets. Storage under cockpit steps. Cockpits lights. Refrigerated chill box. Twin 50 AMP retractable shore cords. Underwater lights. (6) rod holders in cockpit haunches. Transom door with top opening gate. Tackle storage drawers. Overhead A/C vents at mezzanine. Custom boarding ladder for transom door. (4) Rod holders. Cockpit Sunshade. Ladder to Flybridge. Two In-deck Fish Boxes. Automatic door to salon. Teak covering boards.

Exclusions

Seller’s Personal Items, All fishing gear, tackle, etc. All tools. 

Broker's Remarks

If you are looking for a boat that can serve as a serious fishing platform, DR. DARK is for you! If you also want a vessel that offers yacht like accommodations and massive interior spaces and luxury, DR. DARK is for you! If you want to see what a highly maintained vessel that has been cared for by a professional captain looks like, DR. DARK is your next boat. Make an appointment to see her today. You will not be disappointed !!!

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.

Mechanical Disclaimer

Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing.

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