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1977 CHRIS CRAFT Roamer 74 Sold Boat in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL US

$229,000

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builtBuilt in 1977
Year the boat was built
model

Roamer 74

Boat model
engine

2 Engines (2x Detroit Diesel)

Engine type and count
length

74 feet

Overall boat length
fuel

Diesel

Fuel type
material

Aluminum

Hull material
Nominal Length
74ft
Length Overall
74ft
Beam
18.25ft
Max Draft
6ft
Dry Weight
104000lb
Fresh Water Tanks
650gal
Fuel Tanks
1900gal
Hull Material
aluminum
Engine 1
Engine Make
Detroit Diesel
Engine Model
12V71TI's
Total Power
650hp
Engine Hours
1030
Engine Type
inboard
Fuel Type
diesel
Engine 2
Engine Make
Detroit Diesel
Engine Model
12V71TI's
Total Power
650hp
Engine Hours
1030
Engine Type
inboard
Fuel Type
diesel

Walkthrough


Entrance to the yacht is from the swim platform and up the swim ladder to the Aft Deck or via the port or starboard Pilothouse doors into the Pilothouse.

The Salon has two sliding teak doors from the 7’ Aft Deck into the spacious full beam Salon.

The Salon seats several people with two barrel chairs aft, an L shaped sectional to port, entertainment center to starboard and a six person dining table forward.

Steps to starboard lead below to the Master Cabin and Engine Room.

Next forward is the Galley to port with a four stool bar facing forward from the Salon.  The Galey can be enclosed and has a large inventory of home sized appliances. 

To starboard is a Day Head.  Next forward is a walk in pantry.  Furthest forward on the Main Deck is a large Pilothouse with port and starboard wing doors and comfortable steps to the Flybridge.

Below decks to the Accommodations from a stairway just aft of the Pilothouse are the Guest Cabins.

To starboard is a twin lower Guest Cabin with a private Head and stall shower. 

To port is an upper/lower Guest Cabin with a private head and shower. 

Aft is the forward access to the Engine Room.  Forward is the access to the Crew Area.  Within in this area to starboard is a double below and single above.  To port is a private Captain’s Cabin.  The common area has a fridge, microwave, icemaker and ladder to the Foredeck.

Furthest forward is a large Head with a stall shower and the yacht’s Laundry Center.

The Flybridge is accessed via the Pilothouse.  The Helm is centerline.  Aft is a bar with a gas grill and refrigeration.  Further aft is U shaped seating with storage below. 

A 13’ Boston Whaler is all the way aft with room for a jet ski or two.


Salon


Entrance to the Salon is through the spit sliding doors from the Aft Deck.  Either side of the door are matching upholstered swivel barrel chairs.

To port is a built in end table with the Salon’s aft AC system within. 

Next forward is an L shaped upholstered sectional couch that matches the chairs. 

Large house side windows are covered in wood blinds.

To the portside aft is a built in entertainment center with the equipment behind sliding louvered teak doors.  Entertainment equipment includes a Sharp 25” TV/VCR combo, a Bose AM/FM/CD player, Bose cube mini speakers and a Bose subwoofer.  Also in the cabinet is the Salon’s bar with a sink and bottle storage as well as two storage drawers.

Next forward to starboard is an expandable dining table with six upholstered chairs.  Further forward is a banquet below with five teak drawers and a cabinet for dish and silverware storage.

Above are four louvered cabinet doors for additional Galley storage.

To port are the curved and open steps to the private Master Stateroom and four swivel bar stools that face the Galley with a Corian countertop as a breakfast bar.  Louvered bi fold doors will separate the breakfast bar from the Galley as needed.

Also in the Salon is a carpeted sole with a carpet runner, wood blinds all around and teak battens on the overhead. 


Galley


The Galley is forward and to port of the Salon.  Bi fold doors separate the forward facing breakfast bar from the Salon. 

Galley equipment includes:
Teak sole
Full size stainless steel double door refrigerator
Corian countertops w/Corian fiddle
Stainless steel sink
Removable spray faucet fixture
(2) Gaggenau two burner cooktops w/stainless steel trim
Gaggenau under counter oven w/stainless steel trim
Built in Sharp Carousel microwave oven w/stainless steel trim
Bosch stainless steel dishwasher
GE trash compactor
(3) Teak drawers
(4) Teak louvered cabinets
(1) Corner cabinet
(2) Teak tambour door storage lockers
Teak mini blinds
(11) Overhead mini spots

Pantry:
Opposite of Galley to starboard
Walk in
Teak sole
(4) Open shelves
Two door teak storage cabinet
Wood blinds over side windows
Teak louvered entry door


Day Head


The Day Head is opposite the Galley to starboard just aft of the Pantry.

Features include:
Sink with Vanity storage below
GFCI outlet
(2) Overhead lights
Microphor toilet
Large outboard window with wood mini blinds
Teak sole
Teak louvered entry door


Pilothouse


Located forward of Galley on Main Deck is the Pilothouse with a varnished teak sole with removable runner.  The Pilothouse has sliding port and starboard doors to the side decks.  Aft is a two person helm seat with chart drawers and general storage below.

Equipment in the pilot house includes the following:
Furuno 48 mile color radar
Northstar 800X GPS
Gyro-gale pneumatic stabilizers
Digital depth finder
Raycor vacuum gauges for Fuel filters
Robertson AP300DX autopilot
American bow thruster system
6” Danforth magnetic compass
ACR remote spotlight control
Sea 156 VHF
Capac corrosion monitor with analog gauge
Bilge pump high water alarm panel for (5) bilge pumps
Headhunter Tank Sentry waste tank monitor
Ample storage under helm.
Sea 225 SSB
Furuno weather fax
Overhead lighting
Morse clutch and throttle controls
Analog engine gauges
Emergency engine air shutoffs
Chart light
Fuel and water tank gauges
Main electric panel


Companionway


Just aft of the Pilothouse are ten carpeted steps leading to the forward Accommodations and Crew Area. To port is a door to the Over Under Staterooms. To starboard is a door to the Twin Lower Berth Stateroom. Between is a linen locker and a hallway to the Crew Cabin forward.  Aft is the forward entrance to the Engine Room.

Starboard Guest Cabin


There are twin lower berths forward of the entry door.  Each berth has storage below.  Between the berths is a three drawer nightstand with a table lamp above.  Outboard of the starboard berth is a shelf with sliding storage below and an opening porthole above.  At the foot of the outboard berth is a large cedar lined hanging locker.  Furthest aft is the entrance to the private Head.  Also in this Cabin is overhead lighting and a carpeted sole

Starboard Guest Head


Behind a teak louvered door is the Guest Head with a two door teak vanity, China sink above with a mirrored medicine cabinet further above.  The stall shower has a bi fold door, a seat, light, exhaust fan and handheld or wall mounted shower fixture. The toilet is a full size Microphor toilet.  There are both overhead and vanity lights above the medicine cabinet.

Port Guest Cabin


Forward to upper and lower bunks on the outboard bulkhead with storage below the lower bunk.  Inboard is a four drawer built in teak bureau that also serves as a nightstand.  At the foot of the berths is a large two door cedar lined hanging locker.  Also in the Cabin is an opening porthole and a carpeted sole.

Port Guest Head


Behind a teak louvered door is the Guest Head with a two door teak vanity, China sink above with a mirrored medicine cabinet further above.  The stall shower has a bi fold door, a seat, light, exhaust fan and handheld or wall mounted shower fixture.  The toilet is a full size Microphor toilet.  There are both overhead and vanity lights above the medicine cabinet.

Crew Area


The Crew Cabin is forward behind a teak louvered door.  There is a Common Area with a small Galley Area and a private Captain’s Cabin.  The Common Area has a double lower bunk to starboard and a single upper bunk which can fold down to create a settee.  Forward is a bench and a cedar lined hanging locker.  To port is the Galley Area with a Slim Line U Line refrigerator, U Line icemaker, GE turntable microwave, AIWA entertainment system and an eight teak tread ladder to the Foredeck.

The private Captain’s Cabin to port has a single berth, a small desk, two drawers below the berth, hanging locker and an opening porthole with a shelf below.

The Crew Head is in the forepeak.  There are two louvered doors within the vanity, with a China sink and medicine cabinet above.  The stall shower has bi fold door, a light and a handheld or wall mounted shower fixture.  The toilet is a Microphor model.  Either side of the shower behind bi fold doors is the ship’s laundry system.  To port is and ASKO dryer, and to starboard is a matching ASKO washer.  There is also ample lighting and storage in this compartment.


Master Stateroom


Master Stateroom is entered via its own private stairway from the forward part of the salon via nine carpeted steps.  The berth in the Master is king size and situated off the starboard hull side with eight teak drawers below.  The headboard opens for storage.  Fore and aft of the berth are built in nightstands with two door storage below. Forward of the berth is a large vanity with makeup lighting and four storage drawers.  To port is a five drawer bureau.  At the foot of the bed is a large mirrored panel.  Aft of the bed is a five foot wide cedar lined locker with a lockable gun safe and entrance to the Lazarette.  Also in this cabin are two opening portholes and access to the large Master Head.

Master Head


Surprisingly large the master head has a Corian countertop with a Corian fiddle, two China sinks, six cabinets in the vanity below, two cabinets above and a Microphor toilet.  The tub shower has a fiberglass inner liner, a sliding two piece door, three opening portholes, handheld wall mounted shower fixture and a tub faucet.

Foredeck


Teak handrails
Portuguese bridge with sliding door storage port & starboard
Eight step Marquipt Tide Ride boarding ladder
Port & starboard shore water inlets
(5) Port & (5) starboard spring line cleats
Teak toe rail bow to stern
Teak handrail with life line & removable cover forward of Portuguese bridge
Ideal capstan windlass
Deck access hatch to rope chain locker
Deck hatch access the Crew Quarters
80 Lb. Danforth anchor
Four step Marquipt vertical ladder
Bench seat with removable cushions behind Portuguese bridge
Varnished teak trim at hardtop boarder
Side deck safety hand rails
Windshield cover
Port & starboard electric inlets for 250 amp shore cords
Aluminum nonskid decking

Aft Deck


The Aft Deck is full beam measuring 15' across and 6.5' bow to stern.  There are five folding teak varnished chairs and two end tables.  The handrail is varnished around the entire perimeter.

The sole is nonskid painted aluminum.  There is a deck hatch to the Lazarette below.  Overhead are two lights, two stereo speakers and a mounted boat hook.  A hinged door to starboard leads to the seven step teak tread ladder to the aluminum swim platform.


Flybridge


(10) Teak steps lead to the Flybridge on the starboard side aft of Pilothouse via a sliding hatch
Aluminum radar arch
Pipe & canvas hardtop
Centered entertainment bar with refrigerator, freezer and icemaker, Fire Magic propane grill, propane storage & (2) swivel bar stools
Portside sink cabinet
Port & starboard L shaped seating with removable cushions & covers with storage below
Walk between hinged door to Boat Deck
Teak table with large life raft below
Aluminum nonskid decking

Arch Equipment:
(2) Furuno 4’ scanners
Signal Mast with Quartz lights
Search lights & air horns
(2) Speakers & (4) lights below arch


Flybridge Helm Area


Centerline helm with the following equipment:
6” Danforth magnetic compass
Furuno GP37 GPS Navigator
Furuno 48 mile color radar
Gyro-gale stabilizer controls
Morse clutch & throttle controls
ABT hydraulic thruster control
ACR searchlight control
Full VDO engine gauges
Datamarine digital depth sounder
Pioneer AM/FM/CD stereo
Sea 156 VHF              
Sea 2250 SSB with remote mount Mic
Horizon LH10 hailer with remote mount Mic
12V accessory outlet
(2) Stereo speakers
Helm cover
(2) Pompanette swivel helm seats with removable helm cushions & footrests
Venturi windscreen

Boat Deck


13' Boston Whaler with Yamaha outboard, helm steering and strong back for lifting
Additional chocks for two other tenders
Aluminum nonskid decking

Engine Room


Mechanical Engine Room gauges
Spare shaft
Built in tool chest
Shallow well water pump with expansion tank
Oil change system with six point service
DC incandescent and AC fluorescent lighting
Hynautic hydraulic steering system
Engine room blowers
Walker airseps for crankcase ventilation system
Port engine has front mounted hydraulic pump for thruster system
Village Marine watermaker
Fiquench Halon fire system
Galley Maid 30 gallon water heater
Y valves for toilets
2.5" Stainless steel prop shafts
Packing gland stuffing boxes
Engine driven bilge pumps
40 Gallon lube oil storage tank
(2) Shore water pressure reducing valves
Shower sump pumps
2 to 1 Reduction gears
Engine service meters show 1030 hours and these hours are believed to be original and accurate.

Lazarette


The Lazarette is reached via the Master walk in closet or the hatch in the Aft Deck.

Equipment includes:
(2) Mounted spare props
7 Step ladder to Aft Deck
(4) AC compressors - Galley, Salon aft, Salon forward, Master Cabin
DC Lighting
AC Lighting
Equipment shelf
Rudder gear
Compressor & air tank w/outlets on stern


Electrical


12V DC systems
115/230V AC systems
Sentry 60 amp 12V battery charger
Capac corrosion monitor
115V Bilge pump
(4) Battery selector switches
(2) Acme isolation transformers 7.5 KVA each
Main DC panel with 64 breaker protected 12V circuits
(2) Analog 12V amp meters
115V Main electrical panel with (57) breaker protected circuits
(6) Analog 115V amp meters
(1) Analog 230 volt meter
(3) Rotary selector switches for shore (1) shore, (2) gen 1/gen 2
(2) 220V Breaker protected circuits
(2) Port & (2) starboard 50 amp plug ins just aft of Pilothouse
TV/Tel inlets port & starboard
15 KW Onan generator (not in service)
30 KW Onan generator (not in service)
(4) New 8D batteries (7/15)

Remarks


BABYCAKES is one of just a few 74’ Roamers built.  Highly regarded at the time of build, her high bow and flush deck design still look great today.  The layout features a huge full beam Salon, Day Head, walk in Pantry and three Staterooms with a separate entrance to the Master Cabin.  A large Crew Area for three people is all the way forward.  BABYCAKES would make an excellent live aboard or island vacation home.

Exclusions


While every effort was made to list all pertinent included equipment aboard BABYCAKES, there are some personal belongings aboard.  Prospective purchasers should assume any item not specifically mentioned herein will not convey at closing.

Contact Chris Stanley

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL

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Customers praise the 1977 CHRIS CRAFT Roamer 74 for its classic design and timeless elegance, noting its sturdy construction and spacious layout

Many appreciate the boat’s vintage charm combined with reliable performance on the water. Owners often highlight the quality craftsmanship typical of Chris Craft boats, as well as the comfortable seating and ample deck space ideal for entertaining. Enthusiasts also value the Roamer 74’s smooth handling and solid engine power, making it a favorite among collectors and boating aficionados who enjoy both leisure cruising and social outings. Overall, the 1977 Roamer 74 is celebrated for blending classic style with dependable functionality.

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The 1977 CHRIS CRAFT Roamer 74 is a classic cruiser known for its timeless design and solid craftsmanship. Here are some pros and cons to consider:

Pros

Classic Styling: The Roamer 74 features elegant, vintage lines that appeal to enthusiasts of classic boats.

Spacious Layout: With ample deck and cabin space, it’s well-suited for comfortable cruising and entertaining.

Solid Construction: Built with durable materials and quality craftsmanship typical of Chris-Craft boats from the era.

Powerful Performance: Equipped with robust engines that provide reliable power and smooth handling.

Versatile Use: Suitable for both leisurely day cruises and longer voyages thanks to its seaworthy design.

Cons

Maintenance Requirements: As a vintage boat, it may require more regular upkeep and restoration to maintain optimal condition.

Fuel Efficiency: Older engine technology means it may consume more fuel compared to modern boats.

Limited Modern Amenities: Lacks some of the contemporary features and electronics found on newer vessels.

Parts Availability: Finding replacement parts can be more challenging due to the boat’s age.

Weight and Handling: Heavier hull design may result in less agility compared to modern lightweight cruisers.

Made For

The 1977 CHRIS CRAFT Roamer 74 is perfect for boating enthusiasts who appreciate classic craftsmanship combined with spacious comfort. Ideal for those seeking a timeless vessel for leisurely cruising, entertaining guests, or enjoying extended trips on the water, this boat offers ample space and elegant design suited for both family outings and social gatherings. Its blend of vintage style and sturdy construction makes it an excellent choice for collectors and experienced sailors who value quality and tradition.

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