"Qa3" 48' Hatteras 48' · 1978
2 Staterooms · Twin 4-53 N, 130 hp each · Stuart, Florida
Key Specifications
Length48'14.6m LOA
BuilderHatterasLong Range Cruiser
Year1978YATCO MLS listing
Guests-2 staterooms
Max Speed9 knots7 kn cruise
Fuel1,380 gal400 gal water
Asking Price$329,000USD
Offered by its listing brokerage through the YATCO MLS - details and photos courtesy of the listing broker, as of October 5, 2026. Double G Yacht Sales acts as your buyer's representative.
M/Y Qa3
A 1978 Hatteras 48-footer on the market through the YATCO MLS.
"Qa3" is a 1978 Hatteras 48' trawler offered for sale at $329,000, lying Stuart, Florida. A trawler is a small ship, and its value lives in the systems - tankage, stabilization, electrical capacity, and engine health decide whether the long-range dream works, which makes independent buyer representation essential on this category.
Power is twin 4-53 N, 130 hp each, showing 2,596 hours. She cruises around 7 knots and tops out near 9 knots, carrying 1,380 gallons of fuel.
Accommodations run to 2 staterooms.
Highlights
What sets this hull apart on today's market.
Greg Gaus spent more than 20 years as a professional captain living with exactly these ship systems offshore, and evaluates a trawler the way an operator does: range at load, machinery health, and maintenance discipline before cosmetics. That is the lens every Double G buyer gets on this listing: what the hull is really worth, what the survey should focus on, and how she compares with every sistership currently for sale.
- Twin 4-53 N, 130 hp each — 2,596 hours
- 2 staterooms · 2 heads
- 1,380 gal fuel - Bahamas and Caribbean legs without stress
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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.Listing description · YATCO MLS
Buyer Representation
Buy her with Greg on your side of the table.
No cost to you - the buyer's broker is paid from the existing listing commission
Full-market search - every comparable hull on the YATCO MLS compared before you offer
Licensed captain, 20+ years - attends survey and sea trial personally
Sold-price data - negotiation backed by confirmed market results, not asking prices
Full Specifications
48' Hatteras "Qa3" Dossier
Dimensions & Capacities
LOA48 ft
Beam16.5 ft
Max Draft4.7 ft
Fuel Capacity1,380 gal
Water Capacity400 gal
Performance
EnginesTwin 4-53 N, 130 hp each
Engine Hours2,596
Cruise Speed7 knots
Max Speed9 knots
Accommodations
Staterooms2
Heads2
Build & Listing
BuilderHatteras
ModelLong Range Cruiser
Year1978
LocationStuart, Florida
Asking Price$329,000
Common Questions
"Qa3" questions, answered.
How much does the 48' Hatteras "Qa3" cost?
The asking price is $329,000. Contact Greg Gaus at Double G Yacht Sales at (954) 881-5500 - as your buyer's broker he negotiates on your side.
Who is selling "Qa3"?
"Qa3" is offered by its listing brokerage through the YATCO MLS. Greg Gaus of Double G Yacht Sales represents you, the buyer: independent advice on price, survey attendance, and negotiation, paid from the existing listing commission - never by you.
What does it cost to run a 48-foot trawler?
Plan on roughly 8 to 12 percent of the purchase price per year for an owner-operated 48-footer - fuel, insurance, dockage, and routine maintenance. Greg can build a realistic operating budget for this boat before you offer.
Where can I see "Qa3"?
She is lying in Stuart, Florida and shows by appointment through your broker. Contact Double G Yacht Sales to arrange a private showing.
How does the purchase process work?
Accepted offer, then a survey and sea trial contingency of typically 7 to 14 days. Greg - a licensed captain with 20+ years at sea - attends the survey and sea trial personally and manages everything through closing.
How much is Florida sales tax on a yacht?
Florida charges 6% sales tax on boats but caps the total at $18,000 per vessel regardless of price - one of the most favorable regimes in the US. Out-of-state buyers who remove the vessel within the statutory window may qualify for an exemption.
How fast is she, and what is the range?
Cruise around 7 knots, top speed about 9 knots and 1,380 gallons of fuel with twin 4-53 N, 130 hp each - comfortable Florida-Bahamas legs and seasonal Caribbean runs.
Before it reaches the portals
Watch this boat and her sisterships
Greg checks the MLS every morning. Set a watch and you get an email the day another Hatteras between 38 and 58 feet comes on the market, plus the weekly round-up of confirmed price cuts. No charge, stop any time.
Greg Gaus, Double G Yacht Sales. Your address goes to him and nobody else.
Interested in "Qa3"?
Have Greg Represent Your Offer
Asking $329,000, lying Stuart, Florida. Contact Greg Gaus for the full specification package, sisterships comparison, and a private showing - buyer representation.
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