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Overview
Contessa is a well-maintained and extensively upgraded Hatteras 53 that has been thoughtfully improved for comfortable liveaboard use in all seasons. The vessel benefits from continuous ownership care, documented service history, and multiple surveys and diver inspections supporting its condition.
The boat is equipped with a 4-zone Hurricane diesel heating system for winter comfort and 4-zone air conditioning with reverse-cycle for summer operation, making it an ideal year-round residence or cruiser. With it's 3 stateroom 3 head layout it is great for liveaboard and cruising.
The galley down design of this classic makes for a spacious salon. The galley has newer full size appliances: fridge, oven and stove with overhead microwave and a counter top dishwasher. The counters are granite and floors are hard woods through out except staterooms for comfort.
Twin Detroit Diesel 8V71TI engines and a 15kW Onan generator provide dependable mechanical performance, with all systems regularly exercised and maintained.
Upgrades & Maintenance History (2016–2026)
· New generator batteries (2026)
· Windlass rebuilt (2019) + new IDEAL foot switches (2026)
· Countertop dishwasher installed (2025)
· New freshwater pump + accumulator tank (2023)
· A/C systems flushed, lines blown out, and sanitized (2023)
· Engines serviced (2023): oil, filters, and impellers replaced
· Decks refinished with Awlgrip non-skid (Upper in 2021 / Lower in 2017)
· Eight house batteries + battery boxes replaced (2021)
· Granite countertops with custom aluminum table frame (2019)
· Windlass rebuilt (2019)
· Two reverse-cycle A/C compressors replaced (2019)
· Two Raritan electric toilet systems installed (2018)
· New teak & holly flooring throughout lower level (2017)
· All plumbing lines replaced (2017)
· New hot water heater (2017)
· Hull painted Midnight Blue Awlgrip with red boot stripe (2016)
· 55lb Delta anchor (2016)
· Systems regularly run and maintained
Condition & Survey Summary
Hull & Running Gear History
Mechanical & Systems Overview
| Year | 1974' | ||||||||||||||
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| Length | 53.00' | ||||||||||||||
| Location | Washington, DC | ||||||||||||||
| Hull | Fiberglass | ||||||||||||||
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Dominion Yachts - Dominion Yachts
Rob Hess
571-436-5667
312C Poplar Alley
Occoquan , VA 22125
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703-497-BOAT 1.888.314.5509
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Sterling Associates | Mid-Atlantic Sales Rep
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