New Generation Infused 68!

The Hatteras 68 Gulf Rascal easily ranks among the industry’s most versatile, thanks to its superior fishing amenities, long-range capability and unmatched interior volume. One of only two built, this 68 GT bears a redesigned superstructure and flybridge and all the styling elegance of the new generation of Hatteras Sportfish. The interior is beautifully appointed with raised panel cabinetry and lightweight granite countertops. The custom 4 stateroom, 4 head layout offers a VIP forward, two Guest Staterooms with side-by-side berths and a full beam Master Stateroom that is unmatched for size in its class. As with the new series of Hatteras convertibles, the resin infused hull provides a weight savings that equates to better performance. Twin 1800HP CATs deliver a high cruise of 30 knots with a fuel burn rate of approximately 135 gallons per hour. Outfitted with state-of-the-art Electronics and AV systems, full Teak package by Bayliss Boatworks, Bridge and Cockpit AC, custom spiral staircase and electric grill on Flybridge, this vessel is sure to meet the demands of the most discriminate boater.

Flybridge

• Furuno 96 mile 3-D Radar
• (3) VEI 15” super sunlight displays
• (2) Furuno Nav Net black box system
• Furuno Nav Net VX2 Sirius Satellite weather
• Furuno Network sounder dual frequency
• Furuno R299ID-2KW broadband transducer
• Furuno GPS plotter with NOAA raster chart library
• Simrad auto pilot
• (2) Icom 604VHF digital radio
• (2) Icom 162B Command Mic
• SAT TV to VEI screen
• Furuno FS1503 single side band with coupler Necode Ringer
• (2) External VHF speakers overhead
• Icom-M422 VHF Radio/ Hailer
• ACR-Globalfix 406 Epirb CAT 1
• VEI Navigation computer with weather
• Weather Works weather system

SAT TV

• Seatel coastal 24 SAT TV System
• Seatel DLA LNB Latin America
• (4) KVH-H21 HDTV Direct TV Receivers
• IR-Remotes
• SAT-TV Displayed to bridge VEI

SAT Phone

• KVH Tracphone FB250 Complete system
• Panasonic KX-TA824 Control Automatic
• (3) Cordless Phones
• (1) KX-T7731BH wired phone

Camera System

• Latham: Sportfish camera package
• (2) Rigger camera
• (1) Center rigger camera
• Ocean view thermal night vision
• RCL 100D spotlight

Tower

• Furnuo MFD8 NavNet 3-D
• Icom M422 VHF/ Hailer
• Auto pilot AP24

• Two 24-volt banks of heavy-duty, 12-volt marine batteries mounted in fire-retardant fiberglass boxes
• U.L. 1426 listed boat cable, tin coated with insulation
• Gel/lead acid compatible 240-volt automatic/ programmable battery charger, 50/60 Hz
• Automatic battery paralleling system with switch at control console
• Two 240 volt, 50 amp, transformer connected retractable shore cords with over-current protection and wireless remote control (cockpit)
• AC and DC lights and fixtures
• AC dimmable lights
• AC duplex outlets with ground fault protection
• Battery control panels with fuses and isolation switches
• DC electronics panel with magnetic circuit breakers (flybridge)
• AC and DC distribution panels with magnetic circuit breakers
• AC switching panel with voltage source selector switches, volt meter, ammeter, frequency meters, twin generator start/stop controls, interlock selector breakers and voltage boost switches
• Navigation lights
• Ground fault protection on AC receptacles and lighting circuits
• Ventilation fans in attic space

• Wood bulkheads, cabinetry and trim with a satin polyester finish in cherry
• All hardware polished chrome with brushed chrome in galley
• Welded and polished stainless steel anchor chute and roller, removable
• 60-pound Danforth anchor, anchor line and deck hawse pipe
• Windlass, 2500lb. with 25 feet of acculoy hot dipped galvanized chain and 300 feet of rope with deck mounted control switches
• Hydraulic Bow thruster
• Four polished stainless-steel springline cleats with chafing strips, through-bolted in aluminum backing plate
• Polished stainless-steel bow cleats and chocks with chafing strips, through-bolted in aluminum backing plate
• Two polished stainless-steel stern cleats and hawse pipes, through-bolted in aluminum backing plate
• Fog bell
• Dual air horn
• Zincs on rudders and shafts
• Black braided nylon mooring lines (6)
• Alloy 22 high-strength propeller shafts, 4-inch
• Manganese bronze dripless rudder seals
• Dripless shaft seals with spare seals
• Life jackets (8)
• Life ring
• Portable “drychem” fire extinguishers (10), U.L. approved type in compliance with United States Coast Guard and ABYC standards
• Stainless-steel trim tabs
• Manganese bronze struts
• Stainless-steel rudders
• 8-blade propellers, Nibral high performance
• Reboarding steps to cockpit
• Central vacuum system
• Black fenders (4)
• Deck plates for fuel and water fills and waste pump out
• Heavy duty engine couplings
• Generator exhaust, water separator
• Anchor locker on bow deck
• Freshwater washdown in bowdeck

Custom teak package by Bayliss Boatworks. Gulf Rascal sports a 192 square foot fully appointed with custom teak work cockpit that includes a mezzanine deck for superior seating and amenities. The mezzanine houses a 10 cubic foot bait freezer, insulated storage tubs, tackle drawers, insulated drink storage and more. Molded in freezer, ice box and two 65 inch fish boxes are positioned in the cockpit sole.
Below the cockpit deck is a large, open lazarette accessible through the engine room hatch. The compartment provides an excellent location for equipment and gear, while an aft isolation bulkhead with door allows easy inspection of steering components.

• Custom spiral staircase from cockpit to bridge
• Molded fiberglass, 192 square feet including 25 square feet of seating
• Seating with cushions across upper mezzanine- upgraded by Seaworthy Cushions
• Transom door
• Fiberglass cockpit boarding step box with storage
• Sliding glass door to deckhouse
• Amplifier, speakers, and volume control integrated with custom high end A/V system
• DC overhead lights under flybridge overhang
• Powder-coated grab rails on cabinside
• Seat hinged for access to engine compartment
• Seawater and freshwater wash down outlets with
• Hatteras patented quick disconnect fittings
• Shore water connections with pressure-reducing valve and Hatteras patented quick disconnect, one each port and starboard
• Two tackle drawers with perforated stainless-steel bottom, covered by cabinet door, starboard mezzanine
• 10 cubic foot bait freezer, port mezzanine
• Three 18 gallon storage tubs, lower level mezzanine
• Two 65” fish boxes with macerator, flush in-deck, hinged with gas cylinders
• Storage in steps to deckhouse, with chill box in top step
• Aluminum mounting plate laminated in deck for fighting chair
• Polished stainless-steel rod holders, flush mount, set of 4
• Transom hawsers
• Scuppers
• Cockpit coaming lights
• Custom spiral staircase to flybridge
• Custom Release Marine Fighting Chair
• Custom fly cover for cockpit
• Cockpit A/C
• Custom teak transom by Bayliss Boatworks

• Custom Pipewelders Tuna Tower
• Systems monitor with programmable logic controller
  readout, visual and audible signals for engine,
  alternator, high bilge water, fire warning in engine
  compartment, fire extinguisher discharge, AC power
  loss, smoke detectors, battery voltage, ¾ full holding
  tank monitor, and carbon monoxide detectors
• Molded fiberglass
• Northstar 6101i GPS/plotter, Icom VHF, Simrad
  autopilot repeater, Furuno RD30 depth and temp
• Polished anodized welded aluminum rails and stanchions
• Straight lounge to starboard, U-shaped lounge forward
  around to port with removable vinyl-covered polyfoam
  cushions and storage underneath
• Center control station with all switches
• Compass with dimmable light
• Pod console with custom wheel and single-lever clutch
  and throttle controls (electronic) with emergency backup,
  engine synchronization, and trolling valve control
  switches
• Hydraulic power-assisted steering
• Release Marine adjustable teak helmchairs with
  stainless-steel hardware and footrest
• DC AM/FM stereo receiver with CD player and speakers
• Fuel level gauges
• Rod storage in port, starboard and aft lounges
• Top-loading insulated drink box
• Neutral interlock switches allowing engine to start
  in neutral only
• Powder-coated grab rails
• AC weatherproof receptacle
• Aft facing seat, aft of chill box and starboard lounge
• Top-loading deep freezer, 8 cubic feet, forward
  outboard port side of the console
• Custom teak helm pod
• (4) Teaser reels, heavy duty
• Air conditioning on Flybridge
• Custom grill cooker with stainless drip pan
• Heavy duty super riggers, 4 spreaders

• Re-designed engine room
• Water manifold with centralized shut-off valve for sinks and showers
• Pultruded fiberglass rudder shelf
• AC fluorescent lights
• DC lights
• DC exhaust blower
• Twin diesel, freshwater-cooled main engines with electrically controlled marine gears, neutral interlocks,exhaust silencers, engine hour meters, alternators, fuel filters and seawater strainers
• FM200 fixed fire extinguishing system for engine compartment with automatic and remote manual controls, plus audible and visual discharge signals
• Two 27.5kW freshwater-cooled Electronic Quiet Diesel Onan generators(D) with shock mounts, seawater strainer, remote start, fuel/water separator, hour meter, water lift muffler and sound enclosure
• Pressure and temperature controlled forced air induction system for engine combustion air and fans ducted from cockpit (single fan reversible for flowthrough ventilation)
• Polyethylene water lines
• Electric fuel transfer system with two pumps, providing back-up capability, with filtration and dry tankprotection for pump
• Freshwater fill hose for engines and generator
• AC compressed air system with air line and regulator
• 24-volt DC bilge and sump pumps: four at 3700 gph, two at 3800 gph and three at 2000 gph, with heavyduty float switches and protective guards
• Auxiliary emergency bilge pump, 300 gpm in lazarette
• Bronze/chrome plated ball-valves through-bolted in solid fiberglass on all underwater through hull fittings with electrical bonding throughout
• Pressurized 230 volt AC freshwater pump
• 230-volt AC 40-gallon electric water heater
• U.L. Marine-listed fiberglass fuel tanks constructed with fire-retardant resin and bronze fittings, and coated with fire-retardant paint
• Fiberglass water tanks, constructed with bronze fittings and materials which comply with the requirements of Title 21 for food and drugs.
• Fiberglass holding tanks, constructed with bronze fittings and 24-volt DC sewage pump, plumbed for dockside pump-out, with ¾ full display and alarm as part of systems monitor programmable logic controller
• 110-volt AC reversible oil changing system for engines, gear and generator with Hatteras patented quick disconnect
• U.L. Marine-listed fuel filter/water separator, generator
  Sealed shower sumps
• U.L. Marine-listed duplex fuel filters/water separators with bypass manifold, engines
• Electric fuel priming pumps, engines
• Welded and polished stainless-steel grab rails
• Painted polyurethane engine room and bilges
• United States Coast Guard type A1 U.L.
• Marine-listed fuel lines
• Isolated discharge sea chests
• 1” stainless-steel steering tie bar with pivoting self aligning ball joint connection at all cylinder and tie bar connections
• Insulation in deck
• Pick-up sea chests
• Monitoring consoles for main engines include all necessary gauges, start and stop switches
• Rubber deck mat between engines
• Seawater pressure system with AC pump
• Transducer well, glycol filled
• A/C backup prep system
• Overboard water discharge at waterline

Built on a solid fiberglass, conves hull with deep propeller tunnels, the 68 offers rugged offshore performance, access to shallow ports, and the ability to navigate between the two in comfort and style.

• Isophthalic gelcoat, exterior layer, white
• Blister-resistant vinylester resin in hull bottom skin coat
• Hull and superstructure linear polyester/polyurethane coating
• Polymer/copper-based anti-fouling bottom paint
• Boot stripe, linear polyester/polyurethane coating
• Decks, non-skid surface, polyurethane paint with polymeric beads
• Solid fiberglass hull bottom
• Hull sides and superstructure laminated with
• PVC foam core
• Fiberglass stringers
• Steel laminated in stringers at key locations to bolt engine mounts
• Engine room bulkheads and decks of resin-infused composite construction using PVC foam core with layers of fiberglass laminate on each side

• Custom arrangement with washer/dryer undercounter
• Freezer, 4.6 cubic feet
• AC duplex outlet
• AC and DC lights and fixtures
• Central vacuum

• Custom arrangement with washer/dryer undercounter
• Freezer, 4.6 cubic feet
• AC duplex outlet
• AC and DC lights and fixtures
• Central vacuum

• Padded panels wisper wall with diamond quilted
• Carpeting
• Padded panel headliner
• Flush-panel genuine cherry wood doors to match interior finish with door stops to master stateroom, guest stateroom and day head
• Steps to salon
• DC light fixtures
• Access to port/starboard storage with DC light
• Access hatches to all bilges

• Custom wall covering Ocean Mystery Bisque-upgraded
• Amtico vinyl-strip flooring
• Padded panel headliner (installed on track system for service access)
• Solid-surface countertops with solid-surface backsplash, side splash and integral sink over storage cabinet made of genuine wood to match cherry finish with bowed fronts
• Hardwood baseboards
• Stall shower with door, seat and automatic enclosed sump pump
• Upper storage cabinet with mirror
• Towel bar
• Headhunter freshwater toilet
• 120 volt AC air freshener blower
• AC and DC lights and fixtures
• DC low-voltage lights under toe kicks
• AC duplex outlet
• Plexi-mirror around upper cabinet
• Holding tank ¾ full indicator light
• Screened overhead hatch with privacy cover (bow and starboard head only)

• Berth comforter Jemimn Caribbean-upgraded
• Matching pillow shams
• Mirrored Fwd bulkhead
• Headboard duralee aqua
• Matching throw pillows
• Carpeting
• Padded panel headliner
• Padded panels on hullside
• Queen-sized tapered berth with upholstered headboard and cedar-lined storage underneath accessed via pneumatic cylinders
• Upholstered berth base
• Cedar-lined hanging lockers with automatic light
• Nightstands, port and starboard
• Built-in dresser, port and starboard
• 19” LCD TV
• Bose® 3-2-1 GS with AM/FM and DVD/CD w/speakers
• Full-length mirror
• AC and DC lights and fixtures
• AC dimmable lights
• DC low-voltage lights under berth
• AC duplex outlets
• Private access to head
• Smoke detector
• Carbon monoxide detector
• Air conditioning dispersed through cherry fluted wood soffits, port
• Screened overhead hatch with privacy cover
• Overhead storage lockers, port and starboard

• Custom wall covering Candice Olsen- upgraded
• Amtico vinyl-strip flooring
• Padded panel headliner (installed on track system for service access)
• Wallcovering
• Solid-surface countertops with solid-surface backsplash, side splash and integral sink over storage cabinet made of genuine wood to match interior finish with bowed fronts
• Hardwood baseboards
• Stall shower with door, seat and automatic enclosed sump pump
• Upper storage cabinet with mirror
• Towel bar
• Headhunter freshwater toilet
• 120 volt AC air freshener blower
• AC and DC lights and fixtures
• DC low-voltage lights under toe kicks
• AC duplex outlet
• Plexi-mirror around upper cabinet
• Holding tank ¾ full indicator light
• Screened overhead hatch with privacy cover (bow and starboard head only)

• Custom layout and berths side by side
• Matching pillow shams
• Custom throw pillows
• Carpeting
• Padded panel headliner
• Padded panels on hullside(s) and bulkhead(s)
• Convertible side by side berths with storage under berth
• Upholstered berth base(s)
• Polyfoam mattresses, spreads, throw pillows, pillows, pillow shams, mattress pads and sheets-upgraded
• Cedar-lined hanging locker with door and automatic light
• Nighstand with drawer
• Custom A/V system
• Full-length mirror
• AC and DC lights and fixtures
• AC dimmable lights
• AC duplex outlets
• Private access to head
• Smoke detector
• Carbon monoxide detector

• Starboard head wall covering Thibut Monterey-upgraded
• Amtico vinyl-strip flooring
• Solid-surface countertops with solid-surface backsplash, side splash and integral sink over storage cabinet made of genuine wood to match interior finish with bowed fronts
• Hardwood baseboards
• Stall shower with door, seat and automatic enclosed sump pump
• Upper storage cabinet with mirror
• Towel bar
• Headhunter freshwater toilet
• 120 volt AC air freshener blower
• AC and DC lights and fixtures
• DC low-voltage lights under toe kicks
• AC duplex outlet
• Plexi-mirror around upper cabinet
• Holding tank ¾ full indicator light
• Screened overhead hatch with privacy cover (bow and starboard head only)

• Headboard full width with upgraded fabric
• Carpeting
• Padded panel headliner (installed on track system for service access)
• Padded panels on hullside(s) and bulkhead(s) (installed on track system for service access)
• Convertible twin/queen berths with upholstered headboard and storage under berths
• Upholstered berth bases
• Polyfoam mattresses, spreads, throw pillows, pillows, pillow shams, mattress pads and sheets(E)
• Cedar-lined hanging locker with door and automatic light
• Nightstand with drawer
• 19” LCD TV
• Creston Controls upgraded A/V system with Kaleidescape system
• Full-length mirror
• AC and DC lights and fixtures
• AC dimmable lights
• AC duplex outlets
• Private access to head
• Smoke detector
• Carbon monoxide detector
• Air conditioning dispersed through fluted wood soffit
• Blanket locker, outboard
• Central vacuum outlet

• Wall covering upgrades
• Custom Emperador light granite countertop
• Custom floor in granite Thassos with emperadoc keys
• Base boards thassos granite
• Custom granite flooring with accent keys
• Padded panel headliner (installed on track system for service access)
• Wallcovering
• Solid-surface countertops with solid-surface backsplash, sidesplash and integral sink over storage
• Cabinet made of genuine wood cherry interior finish with bowed fronts
• Hardwood baseboards
• Shower with single door, seat and automatic enclosed sump pump
• Storage cabinet with mirror
• Towel bar
• Headhunter freshwater toilet
• 120 volt AC air freshener blower
• AC and DC lights and fixtures
• DC low-voltage lights under toe kicks
• AC duplex outlet
• Plexi-mirror around upper cabinet
• Air conditioning discharge
• Holding tank ¾ full indicator light

• Creston Controls upgraded A/V system with a kaleidoscope system
• Bunkcover Jefferson 6534
• Pillow shams and birth keeper 6534
• Aft bulkhead whisper wall diamond quilted
• Aft bulkhead mirrored
• Hull siding whisper wall
• Throw pillows
• Neck roll
• Carpeting
• Padded panel headliner (installed on track system for service access)
• Padded panels on hullside(s) and bulkhead(s) (installed on track system for service access)
• King-sized tapered berth with upholstered headboard
• Upholstered berth base
• Polyfoam mattress, spread, throw pillows, pillows, pillow shams, mattress pad and sheets(E)
• Walk-in cedar-lined hanging locker with door and automatic light
• Nightstands, port and starboard, with drawers
• Dressers, port and starboard with drawers
• LCD TV upgraded
• Full-length mirror
• AC and DC lights and fixtures
• AC dimmable lights
• DC low-voltage lights under berth
• AC duplex outlets
• Private access to head
• Smoke detector
• Carbon monoxide detector
• Air conditioning dispersed through fluted valances, port and starboard
• SMX HVAC compartment controlled
• Ventilating portlights, port and starboard
• Upgraded audio system with Creston Controls and Kaleidescape

The galley has several deep storage drawers and surplus pantry space. Under-counter refrigerators and light weight granite countertops keep the area clean, while a three burner ceramic cooktop and microwave/convection oven keep it functional for all occasions. Across from the galley is a large U-shaped dinette with custom wood surface with drawers underneath for storage.

• 3” Cherry planks with ¼ maple strips
• Granit light weight giallo
• Custom dinette table by Release Marine, pedestal with storage drawers
• Padded panel headliner (installed on track system for service access)
• Fixed frameless windows with dark tinted safety glass
• Microwave/convection oven covered by cabinet door
• AC and DC lights and fixtures
• AC dimmable lights
• AC duplex outlets
• Genuine wood inserts to match interior finish on appliance fascia
• U-shaped dinette with drawer custom built on pedestal
• Custom granite countertops, under-mount sink and storage cabinets made of genuine cherry to match interior finish
• AC under counter refrigerator and freezer drawer units-6 drawers
• AC four-burner ceramic cooktop
• One-half hp continuous feed garbage disposal
• Drawers ( 2) in galley fascia, (1) in upper cabinet behind door
• Air conditioning dispersed through fluted valances, port and starboard
• Fluted wood valances with 2” wood blinds
• Trash compactor
• Central vacuum outlet
• Throw pillows

The 68 features a massive 21-foot, 6-inch beam, the widest among production competitors in its class. From the salon to the galley to the full-beam master suite, this beam provides each living area with more usable living space and storage than comparable brands. Enter the Salon through the sliding door, you will appreciate the spacious, luxurious salon that features genuine cherry wood in high gloss finish. A custom U-shaped upholstered lounge that could easily seat seven offers generous amount of gear storage and provides comfortable viewing of the 42 inch plasma TV.

• Raised panel cherry wood doors
• Highly customized A/V system with a kaleidoscope system
• Custom lift on TV
• Custom cabinet doors for TV lower viewing
• Wine cabinet installed in starboard aft salon
• Icemaker installed behind dinette
• Overhead lights on dimmer switches
• Night lights in electric panel doors
• All blinds applause duettes
• Dinette upholstery custom ultra leather
• Throw pillows aquamarine upgrade
• Carpeting
• Padded panel headliner (installed on track system for service access)
• Fluted wood valances with 2” wood blinds
• Sliding full glass door
• 42” LCD TV with US and BVI SAT Receivers
• Whirlpool icemaker
• Fixed frameless windows with tinted safety glass
• AC and DC lights and fixtures
• AC dimmable lights
• AC duplex outlets
• U-shaped lounge with rod storage, loose cushions, arm rests and double needle stitching
• Throw pillows
• Air conditioning dispersed through fluted valances, port and starboard
  Chair
• Carbon monoxide detector
• Smoke detector
• Polished stainless-steel threshold at salon door

Contact Gulf Coast Hatteras for additional information.