Hatteras 78 Cockpit Motor Yacht FOREVER YOUNG

Boat Overview

“FOREVER YOUNG” is an exceptional 1991 Hatteras 78’ Cockpit Motoryacht, showcasing classic Hatteras craftsmanship combined with thoughtful modern upgrades. Known for its robust construction and versatile design, this model offers the highly sought-after Euro-style transom with cockpit—providing convenient water access, twin stairways, and a large stand-up lazarette for storage or utility.

Owned and lived aboard by the same knowledgeable owners for over two decades, “FOREVER YOUNG” has been consistently maintained to the highest standards. Her spacious layout features five staterooms (one currently used for storage), a full-beam salon, galley with dinette, and a large aft deck with seating for eight—perfect for entertaining or extended cruising.

The expansive flybridge includes abundant seating, a wet bar with stools, a BBQ grill, and a new updated enclosure, offering the ultimate space for outdoor relaxation and panoramic views.

Key Features & Upgrades:

• Great liveaboard layout – ideal for extended cruising


• Euro transom with cockpit and large stand-up lazarette


• Naiad stabilizers for smooth, comfortable passages


• Sea Recovery 1600 GPD watermaker


• Bow thruster for precise maneuvering


• Starlink satellite internet system (2024)


• Updated electronics


• Updated flybridge enclosure


• Upgraded flooring throughout (2024)


• Large walk-in split engine rooms for easy service access


• Master stateroom with large walk-in closet


• Custom spray rails for improved performance and dryness


• 2010 Nautica LTD tender with 115hp Yamaha outboard


• Updated air conditioning systems


• Full-beam salon and spacious entertaining areas

Vessel Features & Equipment

Salon

• Cherry ¾” hardwood floor


• Upgraded décor


• Coffee table with storage


• L-shaped leather sofa & throw cushions


• Dining table with two leaves w/ 4 chairs, plus 4 folding teak chairs with matching cushions


• Barrel chair with storage


• Stairs to master stateroom and VIP staterooms


• Shades & overhead LED lighting


• Entertainment center with custom TV cabinet housing a Samsung 43” flat screen on hydraulic arm


• DVD Player & Direct TV DVR


• Cabinet space for storage


• Large windows with screens


• 110V outlets


• Cruisair climate control


• Storage for stemware, flatware, and dishware forward of dinette


• Wine chiller

Galley

• Galley up with high gloss Cherry & Holly floors


• Granite countertop


• Large stainless steel sink w/ faucet & storage underneath


• KitchenAid side-by-side refrigerator/freezer


• Wolf oven


• Advantium microwave/convection oven


• Miele four-burner stovetop


• Bosch dishwasher (2024)


• GE Monogram trash compactor & garbage disposal


• Overhead storage & drawer space


• Dinette off starboard w/ granite top and storage behind/under galley banquet


• Overhead LED lighting

Lower Pilothouse

• Sliding doors to helm – Port & Starboard


• Burlwood lower helm w/ wrap-around leather console


• Leather bench helm seat


• Electronics, chart drawers, bow thruster, Naiad stabilizers


• Garmin electronics (2022): MFD screen, radar, chart plotter & sonar, autopilot w/ wireless remote


• AIS, Sirius weather, Icom VHF SEA 156, Raytheon Ray 420 Loud hailer

Lower Companionway

• ¾” Cherry hardwood floors & steps


• Engine room doors Port & Starboard (2 doors each engine)


• Demountable walls


• 5th stateroom w/ hardwood floors, single bed, refrigerator, freezer, and pantry


• Overhead lighting

Master Stateroom

• Full beam master w/ king-size bed, bedding & pillows


• ¾” Cherry hardwood floors & Soji screens


• Abundance of his/her drawer space


• Makeup table w/ lighted mirror and bench


• Nightstands & climate control


• Large walk-in closet w/ safe


• Samsung 43” Smart HD flat screen TV w/ SAT TV & DVR


• DVD player, overhead LED lighting, reading lights, water tank gauges

Master Head:

• Granite countertop w/ recessed sink & storage under sinks


• Marble floors


• Raritan freshwater electric head


• Large tub/shower, extended vanity, large mirror


• Exhaust fan, medicine cabinets, wallpaper

VIP Stateroom (Amidship)

• Queen bed w/ bedding & pillows


• ¾” Cherry hardwood floors, hanging closet, drawer space


• Port holes & overhead LED lights


• Reading lights, LG 24” flat screen TV w/ SAT DVR


• Climate control


• Washer/dryer

Guest VIP Head:

• Granite countertop w/ recessed sink & storage


• Marble floors


• Raritan freshwater head


• Forward hallway w/ Whirlpool washer/dryer & generator room access

Guest Stateroom (Forward)

• Over/under berths – sleeps 2


• Bedding & pillows, hanging closet, drawer space


• Port holes, TV w/ Direct TV & Apple TV


• Overhead hatch w/ screen

Guest Forward Head:

• Raritan electric freshwater head


• Vanity w/ sink, storage under vanity


• Marble floors, mirror, exhaust fan, AC vent

Additional Guest Quarters

• Twin single berths w/ bedding & pillows


• Proscan 26” TV/VCR w/ Apple TV


• Storage & hanging locker

Day Head

• Granite countertop w/ recessed sink & storage under


• Marble floors


• Headhunter freshwater head

Aft Deck

• Teak decks (New 2024)


• Teak top on custom bar area


• Custom bar w/ beverage cooler & rolling drawers


• Teak table w/ leaf, 4 teak chairs & teak side table


• Built-in bench seating, Bimini shade


• Walk-in lazarette


• Canvas covers for all seats & dinette

Transom Area / Cockpit

• Custom Euro twin stair transom


• Teak decks (New 2024)


• Transom door to lazarette, varnished cap rails


• Large storage lazarette w/ hot & cold water spigot


• Cockpit shower w/ hot & cold water


• Swim platform


• Cockpit fuel tank added – 475 gallons w/ fuel transfer pump


• Rod holders & (2) fighting chairs

Flybridge and Helm

• Aluminum tubular top w/ laced cover & Plexiglass hatch


• Stidd helm chairs


• Teak bar w/ 4 bar stools, sink, refrigerator w/ cover & freezer


• Stainless steel BBQ grill, teak tables w/ covers


• American Bow Thruster & Naiad stabilizer controls


• Compass, helm cover


• Steel Head 2500 lb davit w/ wireless control (2022)


• Dinghy cradle


• Stairwell down to pilot house


• Bench seating w/ cushions & covers, removable stainless steel rails

Electronics:

• Garmin MFD screen, radar, chart plotter, depth finder, autopilot (2022)


• Furuno 1931 radar, VHF radios


• Starlink antenna w/ 2 nodes (2023)


• TracVision UHD 7 w/ 2 domes (2022)


• EPIRB & CCTV for backing

Tender Information

• 2010 Nautica LTD 15’ w/ 115 Yamaha HO engine (900 hours)


• Garmin GPS & depth, Mardek decking


• 30-gallon fuel bladder, stainless steel Bimini top


• Armstrong boarding ladder, 7 rod holders


• Boss stereo & courtesy lights


• New tube set in 2021

Deck and Hull

• Custom bow lounge seating w/ Bimini Top


• Custom spray rails, aluminum tubular framed top w/ enclosure


• Stainless steel bow rails w/ pulpit


• Fortress anchor w/ chain & spare Danforth anchor


• Galley Maid windlass


• Bow seating with lounge backs & new cushions (2024)


• Dock boxes on forward deck, varnished rails, swim platform


• Water spigot on bow for wash down

Engine Room

• Located in companionway – split engine rooms


• Detroit Diesel 12V71 TA / 870 HP each (Port: 4431 hrs, Starboard: 5931 hrs)


• Onan 21.5 kW diesel generator (5600 hrs), Northern Lights 20 kW (200 hrs)


• Racor fuel filters, oil change/transfer system, sea strainers, emergency crash pumps, fuel priming pumps


• Fire suppression system (certified)


• Naiad stabilizers – Hydraulic off Stbd PTO


• Sea Recovery 1600 gpd water maker


• American Bow Thruster – Hydraulic off Port PTO


• 35-gallon hot water heater (2023)


• Headhunter Mach 5 freshwater pump w/ spare pump


• Hynautic engine controls (rebuilt 2022)


• Exhaust risers replaced 2023, Algae X fuel polishing system

Electrical Equipment

• Onan 21.5 kW & Northern Lights 20 kW generators


• 12V / 24V DC & 110V / 220V AC


• LaMarche Costa volt battery charger


• Batteries w/ parallel switch


• 100 amp Smart Y

Exclusions

• Artwork selected, owner’s clothing, hats & footwear


• Liquor/wine


• Small appliances


• Select decorative glass & pottery pieces

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