Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Hatteras Yachts 34 Sportfish 1961 vs Hatteras Yachts 41 Convertible 1961 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Hatteras Yachts 34 Sportfish 1961 vs Hatteras Yachts 41 Convertible 1961 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Hatteras Yachts 41 Convertible 1961 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Hatteras Yachts 34 Sportfish 1961 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Hatteras Yachts 41 Convertible 1961 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Hatteras Yachts 41 Convertible 1961 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 41,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Hatteras Yachts 34 Sportfish 1961 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 10 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail34.00 ft
Length overall - Detail41.00 ft
Length - Feet34
Length - Feet41
Length overall - Meters10.36
Length overall - Meters12.5
Length overall - Inches408
Length overall - Inches492
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail3.50 ft
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters1.07
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches42
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeChrysler
Engine makeDetroit Diesel
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeinboard
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1514.16
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typePower
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity15