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1988 CHB Ponderosa Motor Yacht

$109,000

$129,900

Used

Boat in Alameda, CA 94501 US

builtBuilt in 1988
Year the boat was built
model

Ponderosa Motor Yacht

Boat model
engine

2 Engines (2x Volvo Penta)

Engine type and count
length

42 feet

Overall boat length
fuel

Diesel

Fuel type
material

Fiberglass/Reinforced

Hull material

MAJOR PRICE REDUCTION OF $20,000!

WAS STORED IN COVERED SLIP, FRESH WATER!

CLEAN, RECENT UPDATES OF OVER $25,000.

RECENT MARINE AND ENGINE SURVEY (FALL OF 2024) ALL WORK DONE!

"Paraclete" is a nicely maintained 42' CHB Ponderosa Aft Cabin Motor Yacht. It was kept in the San Joaquin Delta (fresh water) under a covered slip. It has had ongoing maintenance with new bottom paint in 2025. New batteries, engine and generator service, trim tab replacement, isinglass and canvas work, and additional work.

Her layout includes open salon with new carpet, entertainment equipment (TV, Stereo), large windows that open with screens, two staterooms with an aft walk around queen berth with ample storage, new carpet, combo washer / dryer, ensuite head / shower. Forward stateroom with upper / lower bunks, storage with adjacent guest head. Down galley with full complement of appliances and a seperate dinette. There are dual helm stations with various electronics, new isenglass and canvas on flybridge, and fully enclosed sundeck with hard top and wet bar. She is powered with twin Volvo Penta diesel engines with under 1000 hours, Kohler 8kW generator, new batteries, recent bottom paint, and recent service on engines and generator.

She would make a great bay and delta cruising yacht, or make a comfortable dock condo or live aboard. Please contact the listing agent to set an appointment or for additional information on this vessel.

Nominal Length
42ft
Length Overall
41.83ft
Beam
13.67ft
Drive Up Draft
3.5ft
Dry Weight
26000lb
Cabins
2
Heads
2
Fresh Water Tanks
200gal
Fuel Tanks
450gal
Windlass
electric-windlass
Hull Material
fiberglass
Engine 1
Engine Make
Volvo Penta
Engine Model
TAMD41A
Total Power
200hp
Engine Hours
952
Engine Type
inboard
Fuel Type
diesel
Engine Year
1988
Drive Type
direct
Engine 2
Engine Make
Volvo Penta
Engine Model
TAMD 41A
Total Power
200hp
Engine Hours
952
Engine Type
inboard
Fuel Type
diesel
Drive Type
direct
Salon
  • New carpet November 2024
  • Sofa w/ hassock
  • Samsung TV
  • Dual Stereo MCD237 w/ Bluetooth, MP3 CD receiver w/ speakers
  • Electric fireplace, electric heat
  • Storage cabinets
  • (2) Lamps, Overhead lighing
  • Large windows, open w/ screens, blinds
  • Starboard door
  • Overhead grab rails
  • Clock
  • AC & DC electrical outlets
Galley
  • Separate dinette port
  • Nova Kool Fridge / Freezer -New August 2025
  • Princess 3-burner stove w/ oven, electric
  • Panasonic Microwave
  • Double S / S sink
  • Toaster, Coffee maker
  • Storage cabinets, drawers
  • Mirrors
  • Electrical outlets
  • Teak / Holly sole
Master Stateroom (Aft) - Ensuite Head

Stateroom:

  • Queen walk around berth, Bedside stands w/ drawers
  • Large / deep Hanging locker, (2) smaller cabinet hanging lockers
  • Cabinets & drawers throughout
  • Kariba Combo Washer / Dryer
  • Emerson 15" TV
  • Side windows w/ curtains, (2) aft escape hatchs w/ curtains, (2) Ports w/ curtains
  • Carpet - New November 2024
  • (2) Full mirrors
  • Overhead & reading lights

Ensuite Head:

  • Lectra San head
  • Large stall shower
  • Vanity w/ sink, storage below
  • Medicine cabinet w/ mirror
  • Towel bars
  • Window, slide open w/ curtains
Forward Stateroom - Guest Head

Stateroom:

  • Upper & Lower bunk berths, upper berth extends out to make a double
  • Hanging locker
  • Vanity w/ drawer, mirror (storage behind)
  • Storage cabinet
  • (2) Ports w/ curtains
  • Anchor locker
  • Overhead hatch, Ports w/ curtians
  • Overhead lights

Guest Head:

  • Electric head
  • Vanity w/ sink, storage below, cabinet above
  • Mirror
  • Port w/ curtains
  • Towel bars
  • Electrical outlets
  • Pocket door
Sundeck
  • Fully enclosed w/ hardtop, wing doors
  • Wet bar w/ sink, storage
  • U-line Ice maker -(in-op)
  • Seating w/ pads
  • Transom door w/ ladder to swim platform
  • Overhead lights on hardtop
  • Bell, Life sling
Lower Helm - starboard in salon
  • Furuno Radar
  • Furuno LC-90 Loran -(obsolete)
  • Furuno FAP-50 Auto Pilot - (in-op)
  • Raymarine Tridata (Speed, Depth, Trip log)
  • Standard Horizon VHF radio
  • Ritchie Compass
  • Gauges: RPM, Temp, Oil, Volt, Hours (952 hours)
  • Switches: Windlass control, Horn, Heater, Wipers (3)
  • Rule Bilge high water alarm
  • Kohler Generator panel



Flybridge
  • Captains Chair
  • Guest seating port / starboard w/ storage under
  • High / Low Table
  • Fully enclosed w/ new isinglass, canvas Bimini
  • Garmin Chart Plotter
  • Standard Horizon VHF radio
  • Raymarine Tridate (Depth, Speed, Trip log)
  • Gauges: RPM, Temp, Oil, Volts
  • Windlass Up / Down control
  • Trim Tabs
  • 12V outlet
  • Storage under the helm
  • Windshield
  • Assorted PFD's
Decks - Above Deck
  • Lofrans Electric Windlass w/ up pedal
  • Bow pulpit w/ CQR Plow anchor, chain & nylon rode
  • (2) Mooring crucifixes, (6) cleats
  • S / S bow and side rails
  • Fender holders
  • Wide side decks
  • Mesh window covers for side windows
  • Boarding steps
  • Swim platform
  • Swim ladder
  • 30 Amp shore power cord, outlet
Engine Compartment - Below decks
  • Twin Volvo Penta TAMD41A 200hp diesel engines, 6-cylinder, turbo 
  • Kohler Generaor 8kW w/ sound shield
  • Vovo transmissions
  • Complete Service on Engines, Generator 3-17-2025
  • (3) 8D Batteries - (2) Engine Start, (1) House, New 5-11-2025
  • Professional Mariner Battery Charger 50 Amp
  • Raritan Hot Water Heater 12 gallon
  • Hydraulic Steering
  • Rule Bilge Pumps (2)
  • Racor Fuel filters
  • 3-Blade Bronze props
  • 2" S / S Shafts
  • NEW Bottom paint 11-12-2024
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.

Price History

DateEventPrice
4/2/26Price decreased$109,000(-16.1%)
3/31/26Initial price$129,900

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