About This Vessel
This 1978 Hatteras LRC, measures 48 ft, and is located in Stuart, Florida, powered by 2x Detroit 4-53 N 130.00HP.
QA3 is one of the ever-popular 48’ Hatteras Long Range Cruisers.Definitely “QA3” is in the best condition of any 48LRC available. Owned by a former professional Captain this vessel has benefitted from a mini-refit from mid-2024 to mid-2025, then spent several months in the Bahamas. Now on the market due to family obligations, it is turn-key ready to return to cruising and easily seen in Stuart, Florida. Here are some of QA3’s features:Beautiful Teak 2-stateoom Interior with Athwartship King Bed in the MasterComfortable Salon and Spotless Custom GalleyTwin Detroit Diesel 4-53 N for exceptional economyNaiad Fin Stabilizers (Serviced)Key Power Hydraulic Bow and Stern ThrustersNewly Updated Garmin Electronics Suite + Raymarine backup system(2) Northern Lights GeneratorsStarlink system allows non-stop communications and streamingHinged Mast makes the Great Loop travel a possibility Lauderdale, Inc.. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is
ACCOMMODATIONS & WALK-THROUGH
Two staterooms and heads with emphasis on the center located Master cabin which is extra comfortable for a cruising couple.The Guest Stateroom is forward with a spacious V-Berth, reading lights, generous drawer and locker storage, built-in seat with cushion, two opening port lights, teak sheathing on hull sides and an opening hatch overhead. The Guest head is just aft to starboard with a vanity, sink, electric toilet, stall shower and opening portlight.Master Stateroom Mid-ship with walk-around King berth athwartships off the port side, generous drawer and locker storage, large opening portlights and ensuite head with a vanity, sink, electric toilet and spacious stall shower with seat and portlight. Forward from the companionway and up spiral steps to the Pilothouse is a center-line helm, with Watch Berth above and behind the raised leather settee. Slide opening wing doors port and starboard to spacious side decks. Back inside it is down three steps to the saloon with U-shaped galley to port, L-Shaped Settee aft to Port, and comfortable lounge chair to Starboard.
SALON
Hatteras Mozambique teak and Afromosia wood interiorSliding centerline rear entry door to cockpit with hideaway Phantom screen doorL-shape, freshly covered Ivory vinyl Settee with storage beneath to portside, pillowsHi-Low expanding teak tableCustom storage cabinet for liquor bottles and AV and stereo equipmentTable Lamp on cabinet top and various teak book and magazine shelvesOpening side and aft windows with screens, wood mini-blinds, and renewed dark tintingWood valances and wood strip ceiling battensBrass wall sconce lamps in aft salon cornersStarboard forward are teak drawers/desktop and swing mounted LG TV above,The 48LRC iconic circular portlights are here and above the galley sinkVarnished teak decking sole (throughout interior) with area rugs
GALLEY
The updated and clean Galley is forward to port, open to the Salon. Corian countertop with molded-in double sinks and fold-down counter extensionCold-plate freezer under counterCold-plate refrigerator and wine cooler w/ pull out drawersForce 10 stainless steel 3-burner propane cooktop and oven belowFrigidaire stainless front microwave ovenStainless backsplash on forward countertop and side by stovetopSplendide 2000 washer/dryerCustom storage cabinet with slide out drawersAbundant Storage drawers and cabinets
PILOTHOUSE
The functional Pilothouse features:Pompanette Helm-seat, with teak ladderback and armrests, fiberglass footrestL-shaped, leather covered seat with storage and folding teak tableWatch Berth Above the setteeWindshield wipers with freshwater washBrass clock & barometer Side Deck Access Doors, Both SidesStorage drawersChart drawer below setteeOpening aft window with screenVarnished teak sole
FLYBRIDGE
FlyBridge is accessed by 4 teak tread stairs up from the side decks on either side; the cabin top deck is open surrounded with stainless steel railings and forward is a couple of more steps up to the helm deck, which is above the pilothouse. Bimini Top with a 3-Sided Enclosure3 Pompanette Helm Seats, with teak ladderbacks, armrest, and footrestsCushioned Bench Seat with Cold Plate Cooler beneathFiberglass Deck BoxAB Ocean Runner 12 VS 11'6" RIB 2012 – newer Yamaha 20 HP 4-stroke outboardFresh painted and refreshed tender chocksNautical Structures HMC 1000 lbs. davit (new hydraulic lines)Viking 6-man emergency coastal cannister raft with hydrostatic release, Sept 2024
DECK AND HULL
Maxwell 4000 hydraulic windlass (refreshed ’23) with foot control switches on deckStainless steel anchor chute and roller in fiberglass pulpit with CQR plow anchorSpare Danforth 40 lbs. anchor with 300' nylon rodeStainless steel bow and pulpit railsRod holders & fender storage rack on aft flybridge railingCollapsible outriggers (stored in forward locker)Stainless steel deck hardwareTeak cap rails w/ canvas coversFiberglass swim platform w/ retractable swim ladderUnderwater lights (’24)Foredeck bench seating with storage area beneath(2) Deck storage boxes on bow with cushions for topsMarquip Sea Stair gangwayCanvas sail shade with support posts which mount on bow railingTeak cockpit deck, coverboards, and side mounted name boards (with covers)Navy canvas windshield coverPulpit canvas coverDual trumpet air hornDouble propane tank locker (aft of helm deck)Hinged mast makes the Great Loop possible
ELECTRONICS
2 x Garmin GPSMAP 1243xvs Touchscreens in pilothouse (’24)Garmin Reactor 40 Autopilot w/ GHC 50 control panel in PH (’24)Garmin GMI 20 digital data display in PH (’24)Garmin GMR Fantom 54 Open Array Radar (72-mile) (’24)Garmin G-Wind Masthead UnitGarmin satellite compass Garmin NMEA BackboneGarmin GPSMAP 1643 Touchscreen on FB (’24)Raymarine C-series multi-function displays on the flybridge and in the pilothouseRaymarine Radar interfaced with each Raymarine multi-function displayRaymarine Ray218 VHFs on the flybridge and in the pilothouse with full function microphonesACR spotlight controls FB and PHICOM IC-M700 SSB in the pilothouseRaytheon RayPilot RP650 autopilot systems on the flybridge and in the pilothouseRaytheon ST80 Mulitview display on the flybridgeRaytheon ST60 Multiview display on the flybridgeRaytheon ST80 Masterview display in the pilothouseRitchie magnetic compass on the flybridge and in the pilothouseCCTV monitor & Everplex switching panel, 3 cameras in engine room + Garmin GC200 Marine IP Camera w/ IR on aft deck (’24)Sionyx Nightwave Ultra Low-Light Marine Camera on mast (’24)Electronics have separate battery and charger, renewed (’24) Chelsea clock in the pilothouseBoston barometer and clock in the salonStarlink Gen 3Fusion Marine stereo on flybridge
MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL
Twin Detroit Diesel 4-53 Naturals 130 HP main engines, the posted engine hours are read from working hour meters on the General Systems electrical panel, no paperwork is available to support total hours since new or any engine overhauls.Engine alarms with bellAdditional engine start battery addedDual Racor primary fuel filtersTank Tender fuel, water, and holding tank level indicator3-blade propsBorg Warner 72C 2.91:1 GearboxesMorse engine controlsHynautic hydraulic steering systemGlendinning engine synchronizerNorthern Lights 20 kW generatorNorthern Lights 8 kW generatorXantrex inverter with remote panel in the pilothouse (’24)Naiad 252 stabilizer system with 6 square foot finsCruisair reverse cycle air conditioning/heating system (4 zones), Fwd S/R unit new ‘25KeyPower hydraulic bow and stern thrustersOil change systemEngine room fire suppression system, current certificationHRO SeaFari watermaker, full renovation (’24). 15 gal/hrFlush/descale of heat exchangers, AC system, and refrigeration (late ‘24)During replacement of marine toilets, all hoses to and from blackwater tank were replaced as well as macerator pumpSpare propellersSpare shaftExtra-large inventory of spare parts50-amp shore power cord50 amp and 30-amp shore power connections forward and aft110 vac outlets on the flybridge
BROKERS COMMENTS
Here is a turn-key 48LRC that comes unexpectedly to market following a short period of usage preceded by a year of systems review and updating. QA3 is ready to head back out to roam the open waters and should bring pleasure to her next lucky purchaser. Seller is committed to the sale and this boat is easily seen in Stuart, FL.
EXCLUSIONS
ToolsPersonal items Some artwork
DISCLAIMER
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. There may be some items visible in the photos or aboard at time of showing which may be excluded from the sale. A list of specific exclusions may be requested when included with a written offer. Likely to be excluded are tools and personal effects.