Review of Hatteras 53
Basic specs.
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The boat is equipped with 6-8 berths.
Sailing characteristics
This section covers widely used rules of thumb to describe the sailing characteristics. Please note that even though the calculations are correct, the interpretation of the results might not be valid for extreme boats.
The immersion rate is defined as the weight required to sink the boat a certain level.
The immersion rate for Hatteras 53 is about 523 kg/cm, alternatively 2932 lbs/inch.
Meaning: if you load 523 kg cargo on the boat then it will sink 1 cm.
Alternatively, if you load 2932 lbs cargo on the boat it will sink 1 inch.
Sailing statistics
This section is statistical comparison with similar boats of the same category. The basis of the following statistical computations is our unique database with more than 26,000 different boat types and 350,000 data points.
What is L/B (Length Beam Ratio)?
The l/b ratio for Hatteras 53 is 3.35.
Curiosities
In Denmark, you are required to have achieved a 'powerboat driving license' in order to sail a powerboat.
In this context a boat is considered a powerboat if:
Danish definition of a powerboat
Though, if you install a motor of 264 kW (354 hp), then the boat will become a powerboat, and you will need a Danish 'powerboat driving license'
Maintenance
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