Hatteras Yachts

Hatteras Yachts established its reputation in 1959 with the launch of the Knit Wits, which was the first fiberglass boat over 40 feet. This landmark vessel forever changed what the world could expect from a sportfishing boat and set a new standard for the industry.

Since that initial breakthrough, innovation and performance have informed every chapter of the storied history of the company, allowing it to stand as a benchmark of quality for over half a century.

In May 2021, the brand was acquired by White River Marine Group, marking what the company calls “Heritage with a new beginning.” This transition welcomed one of the finest teams of boat builders in the world, committed to carrying forward the pride and craftsmanship of the original legacy.

The current team is focused on charting a new chapter that aims to influence the industry as profoundly as the very first Hatteras yacht did decades ago.

The company takes its name and its character from the coastal waters near Cape Hatteras, where unforgiving seas demand perseverance. This environment led founder Willis Slane to envision a new breed of fishing boat strong enough to tame those specific waves. The resulting yachts are known for an undaunted spirit, featuring hulls designed to cut confidently through waters that lesser boats often avoid.

Hatteras Yachts is often described as being obsessed with over-engineering every detail, a practice the company considers the only right way to build a yacht. This approach involves an uncompromising union of inspired design, breakthrough innovation, and unmatched craftsmanship.

The brand serves those who refuse to compromise and are determined to push boundaries in their drive for adventure. Each boat is an expression of this drive, built by men and women who pour talent and heart into every legendary boat. For the company, luxury is not the end goal but simply the starting point for a life lived without limits on the open sea.