1976 Hatteras 42' (12.80 m) Long Range Cruiser
St Claire Shores, Michigan, United States
Spirit of 76
Spirit of 76 is a 1976 Hatteras 42’ LRC that offers a 2 stateroom, 2 head layout, 8 KW generator, Boston Whaler tender & aft deck enclosure. Her naturally aspirated Detroit Diesel 4-53 engines provides a proven & efficient power plant & makes this boat an affordable & comfortable Great Loop yacht.
Flag of Registry: United States
- Trawlers / Long Range Cruiser
- Power
- Used
- Diesel
- Fiberglass Hull
- HIN/IMO: HATBE3081276
Description
Spirit of 76 has been meticulously maintained and significantly upgraded under its current ownership. It boasts a distinguished history as a Great Loop veteran and is fully prepared for another adventure, whether you're considering a return trip on the Great Loop or a journey to the Bahamas or another destination of your choice.
With its extensive cruising range and exceptional fuel efficiency, the vessel can effortlessly cover over 1,000 miles at a comfortable speed of 8 knots. Furthermore, at a slightly slower pace of 7 knots, it could potentially stretch its journey to an impressive 1,500-1,700 miles. Even at 47 years of age, Spirit of 76 exhibits remarkable resilience and promises many more years and countless miles of enjoyable cruising ahead.
Recent upgrades and maintenance includes but is not limited to the follow:
- Brightwork refinished (2023)
- 2 - Garmin GPS MAP 1242 xsv Plus (2022)
- Garmin Fantom 24 Radar Dome (2022)
- Garmin Reactor 40 Auto Pilot (2022)
- Garmin Autopilot Handheld Remote (2022)
- Garmin AIS 800 Transceiver (2022)
- Garmin VHF 115 Radio (2022)
- Garmin VHF 215 Radio (2022)
- Restored 11’ Boston Whaler Sport (2022)
- 20hp Honda 4 stroke outboard (2022)
- Deluxe throttle and shifter cables (2022)
- Biometric Safe (2022)
- Presto XL500F-24V Tender Lift with 2 - Remote/transmitter (2021)
- Fuel Polishing System (2021)
- All canvas and Isinglass replaced (2021)
- Pilot & Copilot seats replaced (2021)
- Sea Deck coverings (2021)
- Raritan Puritan EX Sewage Treatment Device (2021)
- Vented washer/dryer combo (2021)
- Microwave/convection oven (2021)
- 6’x 2’ dock box (2021)
Wave Marine Group is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Great Loop Yacht Sales. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel
Specifications
HIN/IMO: HATBE3081276
Official Number: 613275
LOA: 42' (12.80 Meters)
Type: Power- Used
Year: 1976
Beam: 14' 6''
Draft Max: 3' 10''
Cabins: 2
Heads: 2
Maximum Speed: 10 Knots
Cruise Speed: 8 Knots
Range NMI: 1000
Fuel Type: Diesel
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Hull Finish: Paint
Hull Shape: Displacement
Air Conditioning: Yes
Tower: No
Bridge Clearance: 16' 6''
Stabilizers: Standard
Stabilizers Brand: Naiad Marine Systems
Bow Thruster: Yes
Stern Thruster: Yes
Fuel Tank: 700 Gallons (2649.79 Liters)
Fresh Water: 220 Gallons (832.79 Liters)
Holding Tank: 50 Gallons (189.27 Liters)
Dry Weight: 36000
Exterior Color: White
Tender HIN: BWCK4107E686
Tender Registration: OH 1002 GH
Photos click to view all
Engines
Engine 1
- Engine Make: Detroit Diesel
- Engine Model: 4-53
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Drive Type: Direct
- Power HP: 140.00
- Power KW: 104.40
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Hours: 838.00
- Engine Location: Port
Engine 2
- Engine Make: Detroit Diesel
- Engine Model: 4-53
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Drive Type: Direct
- Power HP: 140.00
- Power KW: 104.40
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Hours: 838.00
- Engine Location: Starboard
Generators
Generator 1
- Generator Make: Northern Lights
- Generator KW: 8.00
- Generator Hours: 1013.00
Full Details
Hatteras 42 LRC Walk Through
You can board Spirit of 76 amidships via either port or starboard side boarding gates and either proceed forward to the bow, aft to the flybridge and aft deck or into the main cabin by port or starboard sliding doors. Once in the main cabin you will find the lower helm starboard forward, two swivel rocker recliners with a coffee table between them along the starboard bulkhead and the full galley along the port bulkhead. The companionway port aft leads to the master stateroom and ensuite master head. The companionway centered forward leads to the guest stateroom and guest head. Back on deck you can access the flybridge and aft deck enclosure from either port or starboard side and further aft you will find the lazarette, swim platform and tender. Access to the engine room is via sole hatches in the main cabin.
Hatteras 42 LRC Accommodations
Spirit of 76 offers a master stateroom aft with two XL twin berth on the port and starboard bulkheads and an ensuite head. The guest stateroom is forward and offers a v-berth. The guest head is just outside the guest stateroom.
Hatteras 42 LRC Main Cabin
The Main Cabin features the Salon, Galley and Lower Helm.
The salon offers two Ashley swivel rocker recliners and a coffee table between them along the starboard bulkhead, the lower helm is starboard forward and the galley is along the port bulkhead. Forward of the galley is a built in storage cabinet with a 43" flat screen TV mounted on top. There is a liquor cabined and U-Line ice maker just inside of the lower helm and a wooden magazine rack on the aft bulkhead. The side and aft windows open and have screens and blinds. The front windscreen has covers on the inside of the boat. The sole is carpeted and sole hatches lead to the engine room.
The galley is located along the port bulkhead in the main cabin and features:
- U-Line12 VDC/110 VAC refrigerator/freezer
- Princess 3-burner electric stove with oven\rotisserie
- High Pointe microwave convection oven
- Black & Decker toaster oven
- Keurig Coffee Maker
- Stainless steel sink and hardware
- Galley storage cabinets and drawers
The Lower Helm is starboard forward in the main cabin and features:
- Raymarine depth display
- Bow and stern thruster controls with dock hold
- Standard Horizon HX890 GPS handheld VHF radio
- Full engine gauges
- Generator controls
- Victron Energy battery monitor display
- Fireboy engine shutdown system
- Search Light controls
- Tank Tender
- Danforth compass
- LaCrosse weather station
Hatteras 42 LRC Master Stateroom
The full beam, very spacious master stateroom is located in the stern of the yacht and under the aft deck enclosure. The master stateroom features two XL twin berths aft, one to port and one to starboard with a large set of drawers, 32" flat screen TV and escape hatch between them along the aft bulkhead. Each berth has a reading light, built in magazine racks and two portlights above them. There is a large hanging locker port forward in the space. The sole is carpeted and the portlight and escape hatch have curtains for privacy. Access to the ensuite head is starboard forward in the space.
Hatteras 42 LRC Master Head
The ensuite head features a vanity with a Corian style counter top with molded in sink, Vacuflush toilet and large, separate shower stall with glass bi-fold doors. The vanity has over and under counter storage cabinets as well as a mirrored medicine cabinet above the sink. The sole is carpeted and a single portlight provides natural light and ventilation to the space.
Hatteras 42 LRC Guest Stateroom
The forward guest stateroom offers a V-berth, 2 port lights, overhead hatch, reading lights, 32" flat screen TV, hanging locker, storage drawers and cabinet, carpeted sole and access to the anchor locker.
Hatteras 42 LRC Guest Head
The guest head is to starboard just outside the guest stateroom and features a Vacuflush toilet, vanity with Formica counter top and counter top mounted sink, mirrored medicine cabinet and a separate shower stall with glass door. There is a single port light in the shower stall.
Hatteras 42 LRC Laundry
This yacht features a Majestic washer\dryer combo unit that has been vented properly.
Hatteras 42 LRC Flybridge
The flybridge is fully enclosure with hardtop and Isinglass (new in 2021), Captain and navigator chairs (new in 2021), a full helm, aft bench seat, portable air conditioner, propane locker and Orca cooler. The sole is covered with bamboo carpeting.
The Flybridge helm features:
- 2 - Garmin GPS MAP 1242 xsv Plus (2022)
- Garmin Fantom 24 Radar Dome (2022)
- Garmin Reactor 40 Auto Pilot (2022)
- Garmin Autopilot Handheld Remote (2022)
- Garmin AIS 800 Transceiver (2022)
- Garmin VHF 115 Radio (2022)
- Garmin VHF 215 Radio (2022)
- Naiad stabilizer controls
- Vetus bow and stern thruster controls with dock hold
- Full engine gauges
- KVH Azimuth 1000 digital compass
- Throttle and transmission controls
- Fireboy engine shutdown system
- Windlass controls
- Searchlight controls
- Fusion MS-RA70NSX Stereo with speakers
Hatteras 42 LRC Aft Deck Enclosure
The aft deck enclosure is fully enclosed with a bimini, canvas and Isinglass panels with no-see-um screens (2021). A large hardwood table has storage underneath and is surrounded on three sides by cushioned pontoon seating with arm rest, built in cup holders and storage underneath. The floor is hardwood that matches the table. This bonus space is excellent for dining or entertaining.
Hatteras 42 LRC Engine & Mechanical Equipment
This yacht features the following engine & mechanical equipment:
- Twin Detroit Diesel 4-53 naturally aspirated main engines with 838 hours at time of listing
- Velvet Drive transmissions
- Dripless shaft seals
- Racor fuel filtration for main engines and generator
- AXI International fuel polishing system
- Naiad stabilizer system
- Purasan black water treatment system
- 3 - Marin Aire reverse cycle heat & air conditioning systems
- Spare propellers
- Atwood 10.5 gallon water heater
- Majestic Washer\Dryer combo unit
- Full yacht water filtration system
- Electric baseboard heaters
Hatteras 42 LRC Electrical Equipment
This yacht features the following electrical equipment:
- Northern Lights 8 KW generator with 1,013 hours at time of listing
- Twin 30 AMP power connections port, starboard or stern
- Victron Energy 50 AMP battery charger\inverter
- ProMariner ProSport 12 stern thruster battery charger
- 4 - 100 Ah Battle Born lithium house and start batteries
- Group 31 stern thruster battery
- Auto power transfer switches
- Auto generator start unit
- 2 - 30 AMP shore power cords
Hatteras 42 LRC Audio & Video Equipment
This yacht features the following audio & video equipment:
- Hisense 43" flat screen smart TV
- 2 - Hisense 32" flat screen smart TVs
- Fusion MS-RA70NSX stereo with speakers
- Pyle PLMRB29B stereo with speakers
- Shakespeare over the air HD antenna
- Realink wireless solar powered security cameras
Hatteras 42 LRC Deck Equipment
This yacht features the following deck equipment:
- Ultra 46 lb Anchor w/250’ chain
- Fortress FX-16 auxiliary anchor
- Anchor capstan
- Capstan foot switches
- Anchor swivel
- Hinged mast with electric winch
- Stainless steel deck hardware and stanchions
- Mariquipt boarding stairs (2020 used)
- Stainless steel and teak boarding ladder
- Kuuma Stainless steel propane grill
- Propane locker with fiberglass tank
- Sea Deck coverings (2021)
- Stainless steel aft deck storage cabinet
- New 6’x 2’ dock box (2021)
Hatteras 42 LRC Fire & Safety Equipment
This yacht features the following fire & safety equipment:
- Fireboy Engine Room Manual/Auto system
- 2 - Fireboy Engine Override Switches
- Biometric safe
- Twin horns
- Search light
- Hand Held fire extinguishers
- PFDs
- USCG LED beacon
- Smoke & carbon monoxide detectors
- Emergency tiller
Hatteras 42 LRC Tender Equipment
- This yacht features the following tender equipment:
- 1985 Boston Whaler Sport 11' tender (restored 2022)
- Garmin Fishfinder\Chartplotter
- Trim tabs
- Bimini
- 2022 Honda 20 HP outboard motor
- Presto XL500F-24V Tender Lift with 2 - Remotes (2021)
Hatteras 42 LRC Exclusions
- Sellers personal belongings
- Artwork, painting and prints
- General non-boat specific tools
- Small hutch aft in main cabin
- Large black signal light forward of the helm
- Starlink Antenna
Contact Us

Office: 1-954-541-0105
Email: info@wavemarinegroup.com