With these new 496ci 8.1L MPI (Multi-port injection) engines, Hurth transmission (ratio 2:1) and Nibral props, it has increased the cruising speed to 22knts with fuel burn rate of about 22gph and a top speed of 34knts or 40mph, or you can cruise at 8kns with a combined fuel burn of 11gph. Remember this boat has a steep 18 degree deadrise at stern which limits top speed (40mph) compared to others but on the plus side it cuts through the rough seas with out feeling chop.
**From Viking this has Fiberglass decks that looks like teak.******Not pictured but I have all new cushions which surround the back deck cockpit that snap on, but have never been used.
**Teak wood limited to full swim platform, step entrance to salon, and trim on fly bridge exterior.**
***Added 4 Underwater LED's** (About $1k alone for underwater LED's) on stern 2 blu, 2 green Underwater***
***Above water LED's**, Red LED's to stern to light up whole deck inside. Last LED"S added was up on flybridge in Orange. All these LED's can turn off and on separately (including under water lights if you want just green or just blue or all) by remote from about 500ft away. Usually leave on at night at marina or out in anchorage because it makes the boat highly visible.
****This boat is Coast guard documented since new in 1974.***
---------2004 refit items:
1. Had 2 brand new 8.1L MPI (385hp each) installed, each engine costing about $16K not including labor. Port engine and Starboard engine have 220hrs on each engine after our420 mile round trip tonorthern keysand back to home port3 months ago...
2. Had 2 new Hurth transmissions installed at same time engines were installed which cost an additional $8k
3. Installed all new VDO gauges at helm ($800)
4. Had 2 new Nibral props put on ($4K)
5. New Vacu-flush system installed along with new 50gal Fiberglass holding tank under berth. ($2200)
6. New custom made ice box refrigerator chiller in galley which cost about $8k (has cooling system like AC's have)
7. New 14.5k BTU generator by Generac (Nissian engine) ($12k) Generac Gen set has 236hrs on the hour meter as I write this. .
8. New wiring on helm when new gauges installed along with Simrad auto pilot ($3k)
9. All new custom fuel tanks built by Ft. Lauderdale tanks and they were enlarged with of course new hoses and hardware.
-Front tank approximately 190 gallons
-Middle tank approximately 70 gallons
-Rear tank approximately 70 gallons and exactly same size as middle tank.
10. New larger 20gal Raritan water heater with heat exchanger (heats when engine running vs 120v at dock or gen set). ($900)
11. Removed teak stairs to helm and made custom Lexan stairs to helm as well as lower removable stairs from back area to board boat on each side.
12. New Simrad auto pilot, VDO Sync gauge, and twin engine flo-scan gauge for monitoring fuel burn. ($2300 for all 3)
13. Cayman 88 Windlass with foot control pedals on bow and remote control switch at helm along with a fresh water Anchor wash down system with the flick of a switch at the helm.************** Has Approximately 200ft of chain Rhode with a Fortress anchor********************************* ($1400 windlass)
14. New blower motors to vent bilge.
15. *New strainers were fitted during refit in 2004 which includes 1 for AC System, 1 for Generator set and 1 for Refrigerator/Ice chiller in galley*
**************Has Hydraulic steering and trim tabs which all functioning properly like everything else on boat
********** 3 bilge pumps with automatic float
*****Hoist on crane does have a small remote operated winch for up to 1000lbs.
Exhaust systems:
**************When the refit was done we had a whole new exhaust system put on with new fiberglass mufflers.
**************Generator also had a new exhaust system with new hoses and new lift muffler.**************************************
Items done in past year:
1. New SS shafts and packing($2400)
2. Nibral prop check and balance for new shafts ($750)
3. Had 2 new stuffing boxes installed
4. Bottom paint and zincs redone in January 2015 ($1300 including labor)
5. New Sunbrella bimini top in winter 2014 with orange trim stripes to match + Helm cover to protect allinstruments.. ($1100)
6. Just had Halon system re certified in winter 2014 along with 2 new larger fire extinguishers. ($400)
7. Added 5% commercial grade mirror tint to inside salon sliding windows (keeps much cooler in hot temps, adds privacy without making dark inside.)
8. Upgraded all 3 sending units on fuel tanks for a better reading and don't fluctuate while moving like older senders from 2004. ($250)
9. Two brand new water tanks. (Replaced original tanks because the plastic was brittle). ($700 installed)
10. New Macerator pump last year....The vacu-flush is a fresh water system ( no smell)11. 2 new Circulating pumps on Crusaders ($550)
Electronics****included with boat.
********** DEPTH INDICATOR # 1: Raytheon 1265 bottom machine.
**********RADAR: Sitex Koden 24 mile. Also have another RayMarine Radar with a closed array that is not installed but will include with purchase if you want it.
**********AUTOPILOT: Simrad Robertson AP-11.
**********COMPASS: One Shaksphere ECM-2 electronic compass
**********FUEL CONSUMPTION METER: FloScan twin gauge
**********New Cobra VHF just installed along with a Cobra BT unit to synch anything BT you have to monitor such as stereo or Cell at helm
*********Also just installed a new Dual Stereo head unit with BT, AUX jack, CD and SD along with CD. 4 new JBL marine speakers up on flybridge ********(INCLUDED) --Saloon has TV on Swivel bracket. Master stateroom has a small flip down TV. Has an Omni Directional amp'd antenna on flybridge but has exterior jack (ready for cable or ext Sat. to be plugged in) mounted next to AC plugs on rear deck.
Galley accessories:
******REFRIGERATION: Icebox w/ custom cooling plate and Adler Barbour compressor.
****** STOVE: Princess 3-burner stove w/ oven, 120-volts.
******SINK: S/S double type in galley w/ hot & cold water on demand with new pull out faucet ******MICROWAVE: Samsung w/ turntable.
---This Yacht is ready to go cruising where ever you want. As mentioned above, I just came back from a 420 mile trip this past July from Northern Keys. Anything that is needed for this yacht will be to suit your taste and style.
---As I said, exterior trim is Black and Orange because i'm a Harley Davidson fanatic. Interior swivel buckets are green because this is what the color choice was in 1974.
---There has been slip covers on them for past 39yrs till last year, when I pulled them off. So the swivel seats look new and the couch looks almost as good..***.note ***the couch has a cover on it in picture and is not green like swivel buckets in salon.
--------------------Dinette does convert into full bed and couch also converts into full bed.--------------------------------- Yes, this is the galley down and dinette with Master stateroom ( vanity and mirror and with reverse cycle AC with thermostat in room + another electric built in heater) in front with 2 entrances to head.
--------1 entrance from Master stateroom (pocket door) to Head and another entrance from the hallway (regular door) to head.
************************. ******************** -- Having health issues and including everything on boat which you will need to start boating ASAP.
-----Everything you see on boat is included such as the 2 12' kayaks with paddels, dinghy with 5hp OB, life jackets, flares, dock lines, extension poles, and multiple scrub brushes with its own pole.
NO Brokers or any help needed in selling this vessel. This vessel is being soldin as condition with no warranties expressed or implied.
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