1934 Classic Hemingway's Pilar Replica
$350,000
Boat in Bristol, RI US
Built in 1934
Hemingway's Pilar Replica
2 Engines (2x YANMAR)
38 feet
Diesel
Fiberglass/Composite
FULLY ACCESSIBLE EQUIPPED FOR SPORT FISHING CHARTERS & PASSENGER TOURS
The 38 foot "Spirit of Pilar" is a replica of Ernest Hemingway's famous 1934 Wheeler sport fishing boat and is the most fully accessible yacht in America for those with mobility challenges including wheelchair use. The true magic of the "Spirit of Pilar" is all the accessibility features are cleverly and discreetly incorporated into the vessel.
Starting with a hull design by Walter McGinnis and built by famed boat builders Brownell Yachts, Walter Schulz of Shannon Boat Company undertook a two-year conversion project with no expense spared to create "Spirit". An incredible effort was made to maintain the overall appearance of the original Hemingway "Pilar" while bringing the vessel up to brand new boat standards. The hull was totally rebuilt from the keel up and finished off with cold molded epoxy layered cedar covered with epoxy saturated cloth to eliminate maintenance and make the hull impervious boring worms in warm climates. The entire deck house structure is brand-new and sprayed with Awlgrip coating in order to have a boat that is maintenance free for many years of use. All diesel engines, tanks, electric, pumps, plumbing, electronics, reverse cycle air/heat, refrigeration, microwave, etc. are new.
Proof of "Spirit's" accessibility, durability and low maintenance is the five-year period that the vessel was used extensively in southern Florida taking out disabled veterans and other mobility challenged young and older people fishing and cruising.
Two new Yamar diesels were installed, new fuel tank, new steering including the Hemingway flying bridge station, all new electrical and plumbing systems, a custom-designed electric lift mechanism for accessibility to the specially designed galley and toilet/shower room below. There are two settee/berths in the wheelhouse and two berths in the private forward cabin. There are numerous other specialty features on "Spirit of Pilar" that make it one of the most unique vessels on the water.
For prospective buyers interested in using "Spirit" for charter, she is designed to carry 12 passengers for tours or sport fishing. Financing is available.
ALL PROCEEDS DONATED TO SHANNON RIVER MARINE HERITAGE FOUNDATION
- Two wide single berths
- Two berth end cabinets
- Folding pipe berths
- Dresser
- Two hanging lockers
- Drawers under berths
- Two overhead hatches
- Bronze opening port lights
- LED reading lights and overhead lights
- Reverse cycle air/heat
- Privacy door
- 110 vt receptacle
- Corian counter top
- Deep s/s sink with pressure hot/cold FW
- Upright refrigerator/freezer with new 12 vt compressor
- Microwave (runs underway off inverter)
- Dish and food lockers
- Propane 2 burner stove
- Utensil drawer
- Opening bronze port light
- 110 vt receptacle
EVERYTHING NEW!
- Twin Yanmar 4JH4TE -75 HP each diesel
- Cruising speed: 10 kts (12 mpf) @6 gph
- Top speed: 12 knots (15mph)
- Engine hours: NEW
- Dual 120 amp alternators
- Dual Racor fuel filters
- Engine room blower
- Stainless 10 gal. hot water heater engine and 110vt 4 group 31 marine batteries 120 amp each
- 3 bilge pumps
- 8000 btu reverse cycle heat and air conditioner
- Dual station Seastar hydraulic steering
- Two 5052 alloy fuel tanks 200 gals.
- Two plastic water tanks 60 gals.
- Pressure water system with new plumbing
- Full lower helm station with new Livorsi gauges
- New Seastar hydraulic steering
- Dual Morse throttle and shift
- Custom swivel seat
- Four bench seats (seats 12)
- Cockpit shower
- Enclosed head with Corian counter top
- Stainless sink
- Stall shower with overboard discharge pump
- Electric toilet with 25 gal holding tank and macerator discharge
- Opening bronze port light
- Led overhead lights
- 110 vt receptacle
ALL NEW!
- Raymarine A65 radar and chart plotter
- Icom VHF with PA system
- Rudder angle indicator
- Cockpit speakers
- Gps remote for laptop
- Xantrex 1800 watt inverter
- Xantrex 50 amp battery charger
- Electric 12 vt/ 110vt breaker panel with all new wiring
- All LED lighting throughout
- Livorsi panel gauges
- Electric horn
- Searchlight
- 3 windshield wipers and washers
"Pilar" is set up for two in large single berths forward with two additional pipe berths. There are four opening bronze port lights and two overhead hatches in the private forward cabin. Aft to port is a large galley propane stove, microwave and upright refrigerator and freezer. Starboard is a spacious head with new Raritan electric toilet, sink and full stall shower. The cabin is air conditioned with reverse cycle heat. The finish below is varnished mahogany and paint keeping with the period.
The wheelhouse helm station and cockpit are keeping with the original "Pilar" for offshore sport fishing including the original 1934 “flying bridge” design by Hemingway with full controls and steering. The double bench seating in the wheelhouse can also be used as berths and are removable. The original "Pilar" was powered by a 75 hp Chrysler gas engine with a 25 hp Lycoming “trolling engine.” The new "Pilar" has twin 75hp diesels with new transmissions with easy accessible location under the wheelhouse sole.
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/5/25 | Initial price | $350,000 |
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19 Broad Common Rd, Bristol, RI, 02809
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