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OBSERVER is a fully found go anywhere vessel. She was built of steel as a research vessel in 1966 by Blount Marine. Recently she was reconfigured to be a personal yacht capable of taking her owners anywhere in the world in safety. Her interior has been designed and crafted by a very knowledgeable yachtsman. She has 5 independent Air/Heating systems allowing to be at home both in the tropics or the icy waters of Alaska. With her strong and sound hull, economical Detroit Diesel, (2) 25kw generators as well as 1,200 gallons of fuel, freezer and watermaker allow her to be independent for weeks if not months. Easily handled by a couple but can accommodate up to 12 guests. She is must see, one of a kind vessel that's ready for new adventures.
CONTACT LISTING BROKER:
MICHAEL SWIRSKI @ 360-808-0505 OR EMAIL michaels@unitedyacht.com
VESSEL IS LOCATED IN: PORT ANGELES, WA
Please contact Michael Swirski at 360-808-0505
Additional Specs, Equipment and Information:
Boat Name
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Specs
Builder: Blount Marine
Flag of Registry: United States
Hull Shape: Displacement
Dimensions
LOA: 60 ft 0 in
Beam: 18 ft 7 in
Maximum Draft: 9 ft 4 in
Displacement: 140000 lbs
Engines
Total Power: 385 HP
Engine 1:
Engine Brand: Detroit Diesel
Year Built: 1966
Engine Model: 8V-71
Engine Type: Inboard
Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel
Location: Center
Engine Hours: 2800
Drive Type: Shaft Drive
Engine Power: 385 HP
Accommodation
Number of cabins: 3
Number of heads: 2
Vessel Walkthrough
Access into the vessel is from the aft deck through a short passageway. Directly to port is access to the upper level pilothouse which includes all the navigation, steering and engine/generator controls. There is seating for 6+ and full 360 degree visibility.
Back down from pilothouse you continue forward to the main salon and galley as well a separate day head. Wrap around heavy glazed windows provide lots of visibility even when sitting at the large L-Shaped settee. The galley is set up with an electric 3-burner infared cook-top and a microwave with vent unit overhead. A full stand-up refrigerator/freezer is centerline and convenient to galley. There is a separate 23 cubic foot freezer located on the lower level. There is an entertainment system in the salon which includes an LCD TV with Sat TV and a Bose Sound system.
A staircase leads down to the lower level. At the bottom of the staircase is a large open area which includes a freezer, washer/dryer, a dehumidifier and a large amount of storage lockers.
Heading aft and under the upper salon you enter a passageway leading to 3 identical staterooms. Each cabin includes a lower double bunk and a single upper bunk. A full sized head services all the staterooms. Further aft is a watertight door that leads the workshop which has over 10' of workbench space. Here you will find the 40 gallon hot water heater and welding equipment. There is direct access to this area through an overhead hatch. Further aft there is another watertight door leading to the large engine room. There is full standing headroom as well the ability to walk completely around the engine and access all the ships system including the two (2) 25kw generators, watermaker, air compressor and various electrical systems.
Main Salon
Main Salon above Lower Stateroom Level
Direct Access from Aft Deck
Access to Lower Deck Level
Large L-Shaped Settee Seating for 6+
Port Side Linear Galley
110v/208 Appliances
Day Head Behind Galley
Entertainment Area including SAT TV
Bose Sound System
Large Windows for Excellent Visibility
Direct Access to Pilothouse
Galley
Kitchenaide 3-Burner Infared Cooktop (New July 2019)
Kitchenaide Overhead Microwave with Vent
Fridgidaire Full Size Refrigerator and Freezer
Stainlees Double Sink
Pressure Fresh Water
Maytag 23 Cubic Foot Top Loading Freezer
Hot Water Tank 40 gallon
Under Counter Storage
Master Stateroom
3 Equal Staterooms on Lower Level, Each Stateroom Includes:
1 Lower Double and 1 Upper Single
Numerous Storage Lockers
Separate Full Head Services All Staterooms
There is a Laundry Facility with Full Size LG Washer/Dryer
Extensive Storage Areas Throughout Lower Area
Deck
Full Walkaround Deck
Large Aft Deck for Zodiac Tender with 20hp Yamaha
Lifting Crane
Downrigger on Portside
Full Bullwarks all Around
Electric Windlass
Fisherman Anchor
Large Ocean Rated Windows
Pilothouse with 360 Visibility with Seating for 6
Bimini Over Aft Deck
Electronics and Helm
Furuno Navnet MFD8 with Sonar
Furuno 48M Open Array Radar
Intellisan Satellite Direct TV
Furuno Navpilot 711-C
Icom MC-424 VHF
Furuno GP-32 GPS
Ritchie Compass
Morse Engine Control
Rudder Angle Indicator
Dometic AC Unit Overhead
Helmseat
360 Degree Visibility
Electrical
110v/208v 50 AMP Service
Isolation Transformer
Several Electrical Panels Throughout Vessel
(5) MarineAire Air Conditioning/Heating Units
Separate Controls for Each Unit
(2) Raritan Elecric Fresh Water Marine Heads
(4) 8D Deep Cycle House Batteries
(1) 4D Deep Cycle Main Engine Start Battery
(1) Group 31 Gen Set #1 Start Battery
(1) Group 31 Gen Set #2 Start Battery
Engine Details and Mechanical Equipment
Walkaround Full Headroom Engine Room
Detroit Diesel 8V71 Main Engine
(2) Westerbeke 25Kw Generators
Arc Welder
Welding Setup including Tanks
Dewalt Air Compressor D55168
Pro Safe FS60 Galvanic Isolator
JABSCO Washdown Pump ParMax 52700
RACOR 1000 Main Engine
RACOR 900 Generator (x2)
RO Watermaker
LG Full Size Washer
LG Full Size Dryer
Full Separate Workshop
Mechanical Disclaimer
*Engine hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.
Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.