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Hatteras Yachts, the company that introduced fiberglass as a material of choice for sport-fishing vessels way back in the 1950s, is introducing its first new hull design under the ownership of the White River Marine Group. The 77 Convertible is the first of three new vessels under development by the New Bern, North Carolina-based builder.
Designed by John Canada at Ocean5 in Stuart, Florida, the 77 will feature a contemporary interior design, characterized by a modern aesthetic and multiple configurations, with up to five staterooms. The master will take nearly full advantage of the 21-foot-2-inch beam. Built with usability as a central focus, the 77 boasts a large tackle room, a pump room with access from the galley, and thoughtfully designed access points to all machinery spaces.
The 77 will be available with the owner’s choice in power from Caterpillar or MTU. With a draft of 5 feet, 10 inches and an undisclosed weight, White River projects a 40-plus-knot top end and a 600-mile range at cruise. Flow-aligned running gear will aid in reaching its performance objectives. As is typical of Hatteras, the 77 will come with an extensive list of standard features, including onboard Seakeeper stabilizers.
Tooling for the new hull was in production at the time of this writing, with lamination scheduled to be underway as you read this. Launch is scheduled for February 2026.
