61 Cockpit Motor Yacht

The 61 Cockpit Motor Yacht—basically a Hatteras 56 Motor Yacht (1980–85) with a 5-foot cockpit—became a popular model for Hatteras following her 1981 introduction. With her versatile layout, walkaround decks, and multipurpose cockpit, the 61 Cockpit MY combines the essential elements of a good cruising or liveaboard yacht. The interior is similar to several Hatteras motor yachts of this era. In this case, the salon is open to the wheelhouse and separated by a room divider/helm seat with built-in entertainment center. The mid-level galley is down several steps from the helm/salon area and features large counter spaces for food preparation, abundant storage lockers, and booth style dinette for four. Forward is a guest or crew cabin with over/under bunks and private head with shower. To port, forward of the engine rooms, is the guest stateroom with twin berths and common head with stall shower. Aft is the full-beam master stateroom with walkaround queen berth and private head with tub and shower. The cockpit is large enough for fishing or entertaining and provides guests with an easy boarding point. Six were built with a full-height LRC-style raised cockpit. Cruise at 16–17 knots with 650hp Detroit 12V71 diesels.