I think I found a Hatteras LRC 65 in Brazil.

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Hello. I am a South African sailing on a Dean catamaran in South America for the last 11 years. We are keeping an eye on our neighboring boat for the Brazilian owner and I have to admit that I am starting to like it. As far my internet research goes I think it is a Hatteras LRC 65. Can anyone confirm this?
 

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I can't confirm it but it has some subtle differences from the online photos of
early eighties Hatt LRC 65's.
 
Are you looking to buy it? I love the old LRCs.
 
Are you looking to buy it? I love the old LRCs.
I would like to buy it yes. And it is for sale. I have been reading quite a bit about the LRCs these last few days and I like what I am hearing. But I still have the Dean and the asking price is more than I can afford. Apparently there was only 13 of the 65 LRCs built.
 
The boat has Naiad stabilizers and in the manual I can see that the original name of the boat was Sagittarius. Maybe someone can remember her.
 

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From what I found online it looks like it went through an extensive refit here in Brazil from 2005 to 2010. I will try posting the link. It is in Portuguese but can be translated. It has quite a few photos. It seems to have been neglected some time after that.
 
Sharp looking boat. Looks more like a Defever, but not exactly, windows are not characteristic of one.
 
It is a fiberglass hull and massively built. I can’t imagine it being a one off build. To make a mold that size. It must be a series produced hull. But the locals here don’t seem to think that fiberglass hulls that size was made in Brazil in the eighties.
 
Not a Hatt. Don't know what it is. But not a Hatt. Deck house comes further forward on a Hatt and there's a certain 'flatness' to the brow on Hatts. Here's an article on the 65 - note the ports on the hull vs the OPs picture.

Looks like a nice boat. .


Peter
I agree with Peter. It is not likely a Hatteras. It could be the angle of the photography but the hull lines look different and I am not talking about port lights. Now it might be a clone, it might be better than a Hatteras. Find the HIN and research that number.
 
Some more pics. Will take some of the interior tomorrow.
 

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I lived in Brazil for 26 years. Kalmar is a respected yard founded by a Swedish fellow (now dead - the daughter, Lorena Kreuger, carries on). They specialise in high end wooden (cold molded) craft, built to order.

The link that was posted translates as:

The 70-foot fiber-hull trawler refit project is a complete example of Kalmar Shipyard's one-off custom vessel construction service. The artisanal and exclusive work of Estaleiro Kalmar is not just restricted to color options, finishes and modular interiors. Kalmar has expanded its range of operations, offering a complete service, building 100% customized vessels, understanding and fulfilling all customer requirements and preferences. Kalmar added project management and management of partner teams hired for outsourced services to the construction process, those not included in the scope of carpentry and painting. Systems and equipment are specified and assembled according to the customer's choice.

In projects like this, where the entire interior has been remodeled, it is necessary to hire an architect to develop design and decoration solutions, which follow the client's demands, and which also take into account any construction restrictions that may exist. The customer can choose how they want their internal layout, what type of design and finish they prefer in the furniture (straighter lines, more curves, friezes, etc.), the type of wood tone and other materials they would like to add to the furniture (synthetic straws, stones, mirrors, Corian, etc.), preferred colors, types of hardware (handles, doorknobs, sliding system, etc.), floor finish, appliances, lighting system and types of luminaires, among other details.

In the refit of the Zion trawler, an old boat was renovated, there was a need for hull maintenance work, before starting the fine carpentry and finishing work. This work, also carried out by Kalmar Shipyard, is very important for the durability of the vessel.
 
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Based on what you can see in the pictures and Nick F's kind words, I would think that Kalmar is indeed a fine yard.

I can't imagine that a yard that worked on a boat for 5 years (off and on?) would not know almost everything there is to know about the boat. Perhaps ask Kalmar what make of a boat it is. I don't think it's a Hatteras.
 
From what I found online it looks like it went through an extensive refit here in Brazil from 2005 to 2010. I will try posting the link. It is in Portuguese but can be translated. It has quite a few photos. It seems to have been neglected some time after that.

In the refit of the Zion trawler, an old boat was renovated, there was a need for hull maintenance work, before starting the fine carpentry and finishing work. This work, also carried out by Kalmar Shipyard, is very important for the durability of the vessel.

Sounds like much more info could come from Kalmar, given Nick's info about the son still being in business.

They could likely describe not only the re-fit work they did, but also provide info on the starting situation. Especially background on Zion's heritage, so so speak.

-Chris
 
That Exhaust on the side of the boat is unique. Should lead you to the manufacture of the boat/
 
The engines are very big for a Hatteras LRC. That always bothered me. They are 550 hp Mercedes straight sixes. This is a general data sheet of the boats manual. It’s in Portuguese but easy to understand.
 

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The engines are dated 2005. The time of the refit. Here is some pics of the interior.
 

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Peter - I would not rule out the possibility that this is a one-off hand-built fibreglass hull, made in Brazil. Made not in a mold and hand faired to get the finish.

On the photo of the engine nameplate you can see the name RETIPAR. This is an engine remanufacturer in Curitiba, Brazil (link RETIPAR | Retífica de Motores em Curitiba (41) 3016-9499). So 2005 is presumably the date of remanufacture.

Like all the lookie-loos here, I am curious to know the details!
 
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No horse in this race, but by looking at it I can assure you there is no chance that’s a Hatteras LRC. Maybe similar in size, concept, & layout, but no.
Good luck in your research!
 
This is the layout. And photos of the saloon. Also photos of various areas that is hard to believe did not come out of a mold.
 

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The boat arrived here from Piriapolis in Uruguay. Roughly 300 miles away along quite a difficult stretch of South Atlantic coast. So it is definitely mobile. This is southern most port in Brazil. The delivery crew said it has spent quite some in Uruguay. Looking at the timeline it is possible it got stuck there during the pandemic.
 
The boat looks neglected. Not abused, but neglected. There is little sign of wear in the interior but there is water stains on the ceiling in the saloon and crew quarters. The deck above leaks when it rains. Both stern glands are leaking and the steps on stern is completely destroyed. According to the delivery crew by sea lions sleeping on the swim platform.
 
That is a handsome and robust looking cruising motor yacht, but like everyone above, I recognize zero evidence of any Hatteras DNA. Among many other details, the deckhouse windshield lacks the traditional "Hatt" design. Hope you'll let us know as she reveals her story . . .
 
I am itching to start fixing things on her. I have been rescuing abandoned boats of various sizes since I was a kid. The owner is flying down on the 23rd of this month so I’ll have to control myself till then. And how do I justify it even then. Maybe use it as a charter boat on the coast around Rio de Janeiro.
 

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