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Spencer 53 Pilothouse Ketch Motor Sailer

World Travel - Recent Upgrades
£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  230276
  • Length  ·  53'0"
  • Year  ·  1978
  • Construction  ·  GRP
  • Underwater profile  ·  Fin
  • Sleeping berths  ·  4
  • Engine  ·  1 x diesel 70hp, Isuzu DA220 (1978)
  • Lying  ·  Bainbridge Island, WA USA - Shown by Appointment
Boatshed Seattle
Boatshed Seattle
Dave Carleson

The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Extra Details

Designer John Brandlmayer
Builder Spencer Yachts Of Richmond BC.
Lying Bainbridge Island, WA USA - Shown by Appointment
Fuel capacity 360.0 USG Total - 2 Tanks
Water capacity 380.0 USG Total - 4 Tanks
Last survey 29/08/2016

Mechanical

Engine 1 x diesel 70hp
Engine make and model Isuzu DA220 (1978)
Engine Hours engine1= 4320
Engine Cooled Indirect
Steering wheel
Drive Other
Prop(s) 3 blade max prop and spare fixed propeller
Fuel consumption (approx) Not Recorded
Cruising speed (approx) 7 knots
Max speed (approx) 8.5 knots
Engine spares
Water-maker

Mechanical systems:
7.5 knots as 2000 RPM, 6 knots at 1700RPM
Dual Racor primary fuel filters
Pindell Engineering diesel tank vent water filter

History of engine maintance and repairs are on file on board.
Diesel tanks recently cleaned
Jabsco blower in engine room
Balmar 150 amp alternator with external Xantrex smart regulator
Eberspacher D-8 forced air diesel heater
Adler Barbour refigeration
Single lever throttle/shift at both helm stations
(2) BEP Matrix tank monitors
Raritan 12 gallon hot water heater
Sealand Tankwatch 4 level indicator in forward head
Transfer pump with primer and Racor between fuel tanks

Additional electrical:
(2) 30 amp shore power inlets with (4) 50' shore power cords
AC/DC electrical system updated
Blue Seas AC/DC panels
(8) 6v Lifeline house batteries (2012)
(1) 12 Lifeline start battery (2012)
Isolation transformer with 110v/220v switch
New AC/DC wiring
AGM house and start batteries
Newmar VAH110 DC monitor
Outback inverter
(2) Blue Seas AC voltmeter/ammeter for shore and inverter power
Blue Seas 120/240v AC selector
Isoguard 3.8kva isolation transformer
Solar panel and wind geverator integrated to system

Dimensions

Length 53'0"
LOD 53'0"
LWL 37'0"
Beam 13'0"
Draft Min 7'0"
Draft Max 7'0"
Airdraft 63'0"
Displacement 30,005.2lbs
Headroom 6'4"
Storage In water

Rig

Ketch rigged unknown Aluminium spars (2009) with Stainless Steel standing rigging (2009)

Sails

Reefing mainsail Schattauer - roller boom (2009) Fully Battened,
Headsail North Sails - Furling (2009)
Spinnaker gear

In 2009, this boat was partially re-rigged with a new main mast and Schaefer in-boom furlers for the mainsail and mizzen. A two-speed Harken electric winch for the mainsail halyard was installed. All sail control may be handled from the cockpit. Steps to the top of the main mast. Steps to the spreaders on the mizzen. Seldon carbon fiber whisker pole. Harken 46ST 2 speed electric winch on cabin top. Barien 27ST mizzen sheet/halyard winches.

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 9 batteries charged by: engine, solar panels, shore power

Construction

Construction GRP
Underwater profile Fin
Finish Paint finish

There are two plumbed waste water systems aboard. One is a 12 volt treat and discharge system and the other is a manual pump to a holding tank with either a manual pump out or a Y valve for overboard.

The fuel and water tanks are fiberglass.

Capacities and dimensions are not verified by Waterline Boats / Boatshed, and are reported from seller's information and/or literature.

Accommodation

Total # of berths 4
No. of double berths 1
No. of single berths 2
Cabin(s) 2
Sink 2
Shower 1
Heads 2 heads (Manual)

Starting forward is the spacious forward cabin which features sleeping for two with sail storage under the bunks. There is plenty of light natural light and ventilation. Also has an access to the chain locker forward. Just aft to port is the head with manual toilet, Corian countertop and sink with storage below. To starboard is a very large hanging locker. Continuing aft into the pilot house on the port side is a large dinette with storage under. To starboard is the helm station with outstanding visibility from the large windows. Aft to port is the access to the engine room and work bench. Also this area aft of the dinette has chart storage, a file drawer and access to the 120 volt panel. To starboard is the navigation station with the electronic control panels and a swivel seat at the chart table.

Aft and down three steps on the starboard side is the spacious well-equipped galley. Corian countertop on the starboard side with sink, stove, refrigerator, with storage above and below the counter. Opposite to this is galley storage and built-in microwave. Galley equipment: GE Microwave, Corian countertops, pressure water faucet, hot water heater , Force 10 three-burner propane stove/oven, Trident propane solenoid, (2) 20 lb aluminum propane tanks in deck box, (2) blowers in galley, front loading refrigeration compartment.

Aft is the entrance to the enormous master suite. Featuring a queen walkaround double bed. Starboard side storage chest and settee. On the port is the head with shower enclosure.

The forward head has a manual flush and the aft head is a 12 volt electric flush.

Accommodation

Broiler
Oven
Sink
Refrigerator
Freezer
Carpet
Cabin heating
Manual water system
Pressurised water system
Hot water system
Raw water wash
Non-Smokers
Microwave

Starting forward is the spacious forward cabin which features sleeping for two with sail storage under the bunks. There is plenty of light natural light and ventilation. Also has an access to the chain locker forward. Just aft to port is the head with manual toilet, Corian countertop and sink with storage below. To starboard is a very large hanging locker. Continuing aft into the pilot house on the port side is a large dinette with storage under. To starboard is the helm station with outstanding visibility from the large windows. Aft to port is the access to the engine room and work bench. Also this area aft of the dinette has chart storage, a file drawer and access to the 120 volt panel. To starboard is the navigation station with the electronic control panels and a swivel seat at the chart table.

Aft and down three steps on the starboard side is the spacious well-equipped galley. Corian countertop on the starboard side with sink, stove, refrigerator, with storage above and below the counter. Opposite to this is galley storage and built-in microwave. Galley equipment: GE Microwave, Corian countertops, pressure water faucet, hot water heater , Force 10 three-burner propane stove/oven, Trident propane solenoid, (2) 20 lb aluminum propane tanks in deck box, (2) blowers in galley, front loading refrigeration compartment.

Aft is the entrance to the enormous master suite. Featuring a queen walkaround double bed. Starboard side storage chest and settee. On the port is the head with shower enclosure.

The forward head has a manual flush and the aft head is a 12 volt electric flush.

Deck Gear

Sail cover
Sprayhood
Spray dodgers
Cockpit cover
Rode
Fenders
Boathook
Davits
Swim Ladder
Instrument Covers
Cockpit Enclosure

3 halyard winches
6 sheet winches
Electric Maxwell windlass (with remote control)
2 anchors
(88lb Rocna anchor and 60lb CQR anchor)
300'0" of chain
Livingston dinghy (1995)
(Hard Dinghy)
9.9hp outboard, Evinrude, Long shaft (1997)
Full spool with Para Tech Sea Anchor.
Double stainless steel bow rollers.

Nav Equipment

Compass
Speed
Log
Wind
Radar
VHF
SSB
GPS
Chart plotter
Autopilot
Stereo
Clock
Barometer
Navigation lights
TV
AIS Receiver
Depth sounder
Radar Reflector

The radar with chart plotter has AIS.
Danforth compass
Ritchie compass
Comnav rudder angle indicator
Raymarine ST60 depth/speed/wind displays
Reiker instruments clinometer
(4) Focal Speakers
(2) Raymarine E120
Raymarine radome mounted on mizzen mast
(2) ICOM IC-M602 VHF radios
ICOM IC-M710 SSB radio
Comnav 1101 autopilot control
Comnav autopilot with hydraulic drive
Weems & Plath clock and barometer in pilothouse
Weem & Plath barometer in aft stateroom
Kenwood KTS-MP400MK CD/AM/FM
Kenwood KDC-C669 6 disc-CD changer
Vizio flat screen TV and DVD player in salon

Safety Equipment

Fume detector
Carbon Monoxide detector
Liferaft
Life jackets
Life buoys
Danbuoy
Horn
EPIRB 406MHz
Swim ladder
Emergency steering

3 bilge pumps (1 manual / 2 electric)

Broker's Comments

This Spencer 53 was custom built for a Boeing engineer who knew what he wanted in a long range cruiser. She was designed to be operated under power from an inside protected helm station, and to sail well from a traditional center cockpit.

Though built in 1978 she has been continually upgraded in its sails, spars, mechanical and electrical systems as well as new port lights and an Awlgrip paint job of the hull and deck, just to mention the most obvious.

Now currently ready for offshore travel.

Note: offers on the asking price will be considered. Details subject to contract.

This Spencer 53 Pilothouse Ketch Motor Sailer has been personally photographed and viewed by David Carleson of Boatshed Seattle. Click here for contact details.
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