"Reel Texan" 68' Hatteras 68' · 2008
4 Staterooms · 8 Guests · Twin Caterpillar C32 ACERT, 1,800 hp each · Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Key Specifications
Length68'20.7m LOA
BuilderHatterasSportfish
Year2008Refit 2019
Guests84 staterooms
Fuel2,100 gal400 gal water
Asking Price$1,695,000USD
Offered by its listing brokerage through the YATCO MLS - details and photos courtesy of the listing broker, as of November 2, 2026. Double G Yacht Sales acts as your buyer's representative.
M/Y Reel Texan
A 2008 Hatteras 68-footer refreshed in 2019 and ready to run.
"Reel Texan" is a 2008 Hatteras 68' sportfish offered for sale at $1,695,000, lying Fort Lauderdale, Florida. South Florida is the world capital of sportfishing boats - the deepest inventory, the best rigging yards, and the fastest-moving market for well-kept hulls.
Power is twin Caterpillar C32 ACERT, 1,800 hp each, showing 2,670 hours.
Accommodations run to 4 staterooms for 8 guests. She carries naval architecture by Hatteras and interior by Hatteras.
Highlights
What sets this hull apart on today's market.
Greg Gaus runs and sells performance boats out of Fort Lauderdale. His central listing in the category is the Viking 45 Open "The Wroe Boat", and in 2026 he sold both a Formula 430 SSC and the Midnight Express 43 "Stop the Press". He spent 20+ years as a professional captain. 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.
- Refit 2019 - updated systems and finishes
- Twin Caterpillar C32 ACERT, 1,800 hp each - 2,670 hours
- 4 staterooms for 8 guests · 4 heads
- 2,100 gal fuel - Bahamas and Caribbean legs without stress
- Hatteras naval architecture
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REEL TEXAN is an exceptional 2008 Hatteras 68 Convertible featuring a spacious four-stateroom, four-head layout, a full-beam master suite, and an expansive salon enhanced by her impressive 21'6" beam.Listing description · YATCO MLS
Buyer Representation
Buy her with Greg on your side of the table.
Seller-paid commission - on a brokerage purchase the commission is paid by the seller
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
68' Hatteras "Reel Texan" Dossier
Dimensions & Capacities
LOA68 ft
Beam21.5 ft
Max Draft5.3 ft
Fuel Capacity2,100 gal
Water Capacity400 gal
Performance
EnginesTwin Caterpillar C32 ACERT, 1,800 hp each
Engine Hours2,670
Accommodations
Staterooms4
Sleeps8
Heads4
Build & Listing
BuilderHatteras
ModelSportfish
Year2008
Refit2019
Naval ArchitectHatteras
InteriorHatteras
LocationFort Lauderdale, Florida
Asking Price$1,695,000
Common Questions
"Reel Texan" questions, answered.
How much does the 68' Hatteras "Reel Texan" cost?
The asking price is $1,695,000. 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 "Reel Texan"?
"Reel Texan" 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. On a brokerage purchase the commission is paid by the seller.
What does it cost to run a 68-foot sportfish?
As of 2026, industry estimates for a crewed 68-footer typically run mid to high six figures per year, with a crew of roughly four to six, covering crew, fuel, insurance, dockage, and maintenance. Greg can build a realistic operating budget for this yacht before you offer.
Where can I see "Reel Texan"?
She is lying in Fort Lauderdale, 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.
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 54 and 82 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.
Before you make an offer
- What is your own boat worth?Free valuation from live MLS comparables, with the asking band and days on market for your model.
- This week's verified price cutsEvery confirmed reduction across the US brokerage market, updated weekly. Nobody else publishes it.
- The US market reportMedian asking price, price per foot and days on market by size band, refreshed from the YATCO MLS.
Interested in "Reel Texan"?
Have Greg Represent Your Offer
Asking $1,695,000, lying Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Contact Greg Gaus for the full specification package, sisterships comparison, and a private showing - buyer representation.
Contact Greg →Buying a 18-year-old yacht?
Price the refit into the offer, not after it.
At 18 years, what a boat needs next matters as much as what she asks. Greg Gaus spent more than twenty years as a working captain and has managed refits on Westport 40Ms and 112s and a Viking 92. Before you offer on Reel Texan he can scope the work, get Fort Lauderdale yard numbers and build them into the price.
Plan the refit with GregHow refit management worksWhat owners refit, and when