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Encyclopedia > Hatteras Yachts
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Hatteras Yachts was founded in High Point, North Carolina by Willis Slane in 1959. Breaking with tradition, he chose to build his boats out of the then revolutionary material of fiberglass. State nickname: Tar Heel State Other U.S. States Capital Raleigh Largest city Charlotte Governor Michael Easley (D) Official languages English Area 139,509 km² (28th)  - Land 126,256 km²  - Water 13,227 km² (9. ... Fiberglass or fibreglass is material made from extremely fine fibers of glass. ...


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  • www.HatterasYachts.com

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Hatteras - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (236 words)
Hatteras Island is an island in North Carolina's Outer Banks, at the confluence of the Gulf Stream and the Virginian current, a location which subjects the island to numerous hurricanes.
Cape Hatteras, a key point for navigation along the eastern seaboard.
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, a historic navigational aid still maintained by the United States Coast Guard and the National Park Service was moved 1600 feet from its original location because erosion endangered the structure.
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