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Westport Yachts
Westport 112
6 reports9 questions
Growing coverage · 6 reports
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Hatteras
Hatteras GT65
4 reports5 questions
Mixed operator reports
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Viking
Viking 68 Convertible
3 reports7 questions
Common inspection theme flagged
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Nordhavn
Nordhavn 60
5 reports4 questions
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Recent Experience Reports
All reports→Verified firsthand experienceFormer owner · 2016–2022
Six years running a Westport 112 in the Pacific Northwest
Exceptional sea-keeping and quiet at cruise; watch early-hull hydraulic steering unions and the genset raw-water routing.
David Cheng · Marine engineer · Model year 2015 · MTU 12V4000 M63
Verified firsthand experienceCaptain · 4 seasons
Chartering the Hatteras GT65: real fuel burn and range
Published cruising range is optimistic at charter loads. Realistic planning range is meaningfully shorter with a full guest complement.
M. Alvarez · Verified captain · Caribbean & Bahamas
Verified firsthand experienceOwner · current
Two refit seasons on a Nordhavn 60: what I would do again
Stabilizer service access is excellent. Would prioritize an earlier wing-engine survey next time.
J. Okafor · Verified owner · Mediterranean
Questions needing experienced answers
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What should a buyer inspect on an early Westport 112?
Westport 112 · asked 3 days ago · 0 answers
How accessible are the outboard machinery systems on the GT65?
Hatteras GT65 · asked 5 days ago · 0 answers
Is the published cruising range on the Viking 68 realistic under load?
Viking 68 Convertible · asked 1 week ago · 0 answers
Thoughtful active discussions
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What actually changed between Westport 112 model generations?
Westport 112 · 14 replies · 4 with firsthand experience
Resin-infusion vs. hand-layup: does it matter for a 15-year-old hull?
Construction & materials · 22 replies
MTU vs. CAT service networks for long-range owners
Propulsion · 11 replies · engineer input
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