1982 Custom 50 Long Range Expedition Trawler

Custom 50' Long Range Expedition Trawler
Superior Engineering & Build

Boat REF# · 342432
Length · 50'0"
Year · 1982
Construction · GRP
Underwater profile · Full-Displacement
Sleeping berths · 6
Engine · 1 x diesel 165hp, John Deere 6466AF-00, Lugger Marine Conversion (1985)
Lying · Seattle, WA USA - Shown by Appointment

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Brokers Comments:
This capable yacht was originally built as a commercial offshore vessel for tuna fishing. The heavily built hull and deck structure required for this work served well in the conversion of this boat into a long range expedition-capable voyaging yacht. The commercial-appearing exterior belies the interior, which is very tastefully finished with varnished trim, quality paint, floor coverings, tile, cabinetry, sinks, appliances and domestic fixtures.

The owner, as a professional engineer, put a great deal of thought and know-how into the design and construction of the refit. A reliable Lugger Marine / John Deere main engine is secured in a stand up engine room behind watertight doors. The engine is keel cooled with a dry stack exhaust. A Side-Power 24 volt bow thruster supplements the main engine for docking and maneuvering. Robust electrical systems include a Onan 7.5 KW generator, a massive 12 volt house battery bank (with large 2 volt Trojan cells), with an Outback Inverter/Charger. The heating system is three-way and three-zone based on a Hurricane diesel hydronic boiler, an electric boiler, and engine heat exchanger heating.

Accommodations on the lower deck include a full-beam master stateroom with ensuite marine head compartment. This space is nicely finished and features a tub and shower in a tiled enclosure and nicely built sink and vanity cabinet. A forward guest cabin with an adjacent office suite and marine head compartment with shower is located forward of the engine room.

The main deck is open and bright with nice touches for living aboard like a commercial Viking range with matching hood, Isotherm refrigeration with a separate deep freezer, a large galley prep area with sink and pantry, and a stacking washer and dryer. The aft salon is set on raised cork flooring to isolate noise above the lower master suite - another thoughtful engineering element.

This would be an excellent liveaboard boat - but why stop there? It's been designed and built for cruising long distances in comfort and safety.

You'll set the hook on 1,200 feet of heavy cable and chain for safety. The commercial grade crane structure can easily manage the shore boat and other heavy loads (like pallets of food and provisions easily brought from dock to deck). As a US-built hull this vessel is also exempt from Jones Act limitations to permit use in commercial charter operations.

It would be impossible to refit a similar vessel with all of these features for the asking price of this yacht today and finding one as capable would be a challenge. This one is turn-key and ready for voyaging. Contact me today to schedule your personal viewing of this outstanding vessel.