1988 Folkes Pilothouse Sold Boat in Seattle, WA US
Built in 1988
Pilothouse
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39 feet
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Steel
Other Folkes boats for sale in Washington, United States
Ballast: 8400
Displacement: 22000
Engines
Total Power: 34
Tanks
Fuel: 75
Fresh Water: 75
Vessel Overview
Large double berth forward with access to chain locker. Storage lockers port and starboard and under the berth. Small settee port side. Roomy head is further aft to port with new Raritan marine toilet, vanity sink with new faucets and hot/cold shower. Additional hanging locker opposite. Main salon is amidships with a very large U-shape settee and dinette to port and a straight settee to starboard. Dinette converts to queen size berth. Large stand-up chart table to starboard with storage under. Up one step to aft section with inside helm to starboard followed by large quarter berth. Opposite is a very nice U-shape galley with plenty of storage and counter space.
Galley/Salon
- Double deep stainless steel sinks
- Stainless steel LPG 2 burner stove & oven
- New faucets for hot/cold pressure water
- New LPG tanks in stern rail mounted box
- New fresh and salt water manual pumps
- 12v refrigeration system in large icebox with freezer
- New Sharp Microwave oven
- Liquid soap dispenser
Electronics and Navigation
- Radar
- Loran
- Autopilot
- Depth sounder
- GPS
- Knot meter/log
- VHF radio
- (2) Compasses
- Sony AM/FM cassette stereo player
- Sony 10 disc CD changer
- Infinity speakers
- In/out accumulator tank
- Large barometer and clock
- Brass bell
Electrical Equipment
- Heart Interface 3-stage automatic battery charger/1500 watt inverter
- Gel-cell batteries (5) with link 2000 remote control panel
- Balmar high output alternator charging system
- 110v AC and 12v DC systems
- New wiring in mast
- New spreader lights, masthead anchor/tricolor/ strobe lights
- Smoke/carbon monoxide detector
- Up dated cabin lighting
Mechanical Equipment
- Drip less packing gland
- Automatic halon fire extinguisher in engine room
- Groco raw water strainer
- Relatively new rudder shaft
- Recently upgraded thru-hulls and sea cocks
- Vacuum system installed
- Updated water system including stainless steel tank, valves & hoses, faucets, manual foot pump at galley
- 75 gal fuel tank with clean-out port on top, sight gauge shut off valve on tank vent for heavy weather
- Relatively new valving and fuel lines throughout
- Misc. spare parts accumulator tank
- Webasto 20-10 circulating hot water heating system including (5) 2-speed fan-forced heat registers, plumbed to heat wet locker, plumbed for free heat from engine through separate heat exchanger, plumbed to domestic hot water tank for hot water without running engine or shore power
- SureFlo water pump & accumulator tank
- Whale Gusher 10 manual bilge pump
- Manual salt water pump at galley
- Engine oil changed regularly
- Motor recently inspected
- Engine repair manual
Deck Equipment
- Non-skid on deck surfaces
- Original pilothouse windows replaced with laminated safety glass
- Standard wooden toe rails removed and replaced with 3/8"x4" tall aluminum toe rails
- 1/2" Lexan drop boards plus hinged steel storm/security doors
- Maxwell-Nilsson 2200 electric windlass with dual direction foot switches at bow and remote switch
- Aluminum hard dodger with laminated safety glass
- 10' Avon inflatable dinghy
- Stern davits
- Removable teak cockpit seats and sole
- LPG tanks in stern rail mounted box
- Companionway hatch slider all steel
- Bomar overhead hatches
- 300' 5/16" HT chain
- 45# CQR primary anchor
- Heavy duty bow roller
- Large swim/boarding platform on transom
- Side boarding stainless steel swim ladder
- Like new sail covers and exterior canvas
- Port and starboard custom mahogany pin rails
- Mahogany boarding steps, binocular holders in/out
- Stainless steel motor hoist
- Custom aluminum deck box on mahogany feet
- Stainless steel mushroom vent on rear lazarette
- Deck wash down pump
- Hatch wind scoop
Sails and Rigging
- Spars completely refurbished 1999/2000
- Folding steps on lower mast
- Schattauer Storm trysail on separate track
- Cruising spinnaker with lines and sock
- ProFurl NC42 roller furling system for headsail
- Mainsail has 3 sets of reef points with Dutchman sail flaking system
- Lazy jacks on main
- All lines led aft to cockpit, including first two reefs
- All mast wiring pulled and renewed
- Some new halyards/dock lines
- New Stanton furling line blocks
- New furling line winch and cleat
- Lazy jacks on main
- Heavy duty pad eyes in cockpit for safety lines
Brokers Remarks
Here is a perfect opportunity to purchase an offshore cruising/live aboard in almost better than new condition and yet with all the necessary enhancements one would not find on a new yacht. You can purchase this beautifully kept yacht for considerably less than a new one, and yet be able to leave tomorrow for a wonderful cruising experience anywhere in the world. Being made of steel, and steel being the strongest material, providing you with superior strength and safety margin available. The unique hull and deck design offers outstanding performance under sail and power. The multi-chine construction provides a high initial stability, giving her stiffness, which greatly contributes to an all around sailing ability.
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.
Ballast: 8400
Displacement: 22000
Engines
Total Power: 34
Tanks
Fuel: 75
Fresh Water: 75
Vessel Overview
Large double berth forward with access to chain locker. Storage lockers port and starboard and under the berth. Small settee port side. Roomy head is further aft to port with new Raritan marine toilet, vanity sink with new faucets and hot/cold shower. Additional hanging locker opposite. Main salon is amidships with a very large U-shape settee and dinette to port and a straight settee to starboard. Dinette converts to queen size berth. Large stand-up chart table to starboard with storage under. Up one step to aft section with inside helm to starboard followed by large quarter berth. Opposite is a very nice U-shape galley with plenty of storage and counter space.
Galley/Salon
- Double deep stainless steel sinks
- Stainless steel LPG 2 burner stove & oven
- New faucets for hot/cold pressure water
- New LPG tanks in stern rail mounted box
- New fresh and salt water manual pumps
- 12v refrigeration system in large icebox with freezer
- New Sharp Microwave oven
- Liquid soap dispenser
Electronics and Navigation
- Radar
- Loran
- Autopilot
- Depth sounder
- GPS
- Knot meter/log
- VHF radio
- (2) Compasses
- Sony AM/FM cassette stereo player
- Sony 10 disc CD changer
- Infinity speakers
- In/out accumulator tank
- Large barometer and clock
- Brass bell
Electrical Equipment
- Heart Interface 3-stage automatic battery charger/1500 watt inverter
- Gel-cell batteries (5) with link 2000 remote control panel
- Balmar high output alternator charging system
- 110v AC and 12v DC systems
- New wiring in mast
- New spreader lights, masthead anchor/tricolor/ strobe lights
- Smoke/carbon monoxide detector
- Up dated cabin lighting
Mechanical Equipment
- Drip less packing gland
- Automatic halon fire extinguisher in engine room
- Groco raw water strainer
- Relatively new rudder shaft
- Recently upgraded thru-hulls and sea cocks
- Vacuum system installed
- Updated water system including stainless steel tank, valves & hoses, faucets, manual foot pump at galley
- 75 gal fuel tank with clean-out port on top, sight gauge shut off valve on tank vent for heavy weather
- Relatively new valving and fuel lines throughout
- Misc. spare parts accumulator tank
- Webasto 20-10 circulating hot water heating system including (5) 2-speed fan-forced heat registers, plumbed to heat wet locker, plumbed for free heat from engine through separate heat exchanger, plumbed to domestic hot water tank for hot water without running engine or shore power
- SureFlo water pump & accumulator tank
- Whale Gusher 10 manual bilge pump
- Manual salt water pump at galley
- Engine oil changed regularly
- Motor recently inspected
- Engine repair manual
Deck Equipment
- Non-skid on deck surfaces
- Original pilothouse windows replaced with laminated safety glass
- Standard wooden toe rails removed and replaced with 3/8"x4" tall aluminum toe rails
- 1/2" Lexan drop boards plus hinged steel storm/security doors
- Maxwell-Nilsson 2200 electric windlass with dual direction foot switches at bow and remote switch
- Aluminum hard dodger with laminated safety glass
- 10' Avon inflatable dinghy
- Stern davits
- Removable teak cockpit seats and sole
- LPG tanks in stern rail mounted box
- Companionway hatch slider all steel
- Bomar overhead hatches
- 300' 5/16" HT chain
- 45# CQR primary anchor
- Heavy duty bow roller
- Large swim/boarding platform on transom
- Side boarding stainless steel swim ladder
- Like new sail covers and exterior canvas
- Port and starboard custom mahogany pin rails
- Mahogany boarding steps, binocular holders in/out
- Stainless steel motor hoist
- Custom aluminum deck box on mahogany feet
- Stainless steel mushroom vent on rear lazarette
- Deck wash down pump
- Hatch wind scoop
Sails and Rigging
- Spars completely refurbished 1999/2000
- Folding steps on lower mast
- Schattauer Storm trysail on separate track
- Cruising spinnaker with lines and sock
- ProFurl NC42 roller furling system for headsail
- Mainsail has 3 sets of reef points with Dutchman sail flaking system
- Lazy jacks on main
- All lines led aft to cockpit, including first two reefs
- All mast wiring pulled and renewed
- Some new halyards/dock lines
- New Stanton furling line blocks
- New furling line winch and cleat
- Lazy jacks on main
- Heavy duty pad eyes in cockpit for safety lines
Brokers Remarks
Here is a perfect opportunity to purchase an offshore cruising/live aboard in almost better than new condition and yet with all the necessary enhancements one would not find on a new yacht. You can purchase this beautifully kept yacht for considerably less than a new one, and yet be able to leave tomorrow for a wonderful cruising experience anywhere in the world. Being made of steel, and steel being the strongest material, providing you with superior strength and safety margin available. The unique hull and deck design offers outstanding performance under sail and power. The multi-chine construction provides a high initial stability, giving her stiffness, which greatly contributes to an all around sailing ability.
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.
Overview from around the web 1988 Folkes Pilothouse
Customers have praised the 1988 Folkes Pilothouse for its exceptional craftsmanship and seaworthiness
Many appreciate the spacious interior, which combines comfort with functionality, making it an ideal choice for both leisurely cruising and serious voyages. Owners frequently highlight the well-designed pilothouse, providing excellent visibility and protection from the elements, enhancing the overall boating experience. Feedback often mentions the sturdy construction and reliability of the vessel, with some noting that it has weathered various conditions exceptionally well. The layout is often described as user-friendly, making it easy for both novice and experienced boaters to navigate and enjoy their time on the water. Overall, the 1988 Folkes Pilothouse has garnered a reputation as a solid, dependable boat that balances performance with comfort, making it a beloved choice among its owners.
The Biggest Pros and Cons
Pros and Cons of the 1988 Folkes Pilothouse
Pros
Robust Build Quality: The Folkes Pilothouse is known for its solid construction, often crafted with high-quality materials that enhance durability and seaworthiness.
Spacious Interior: Designed with comfort in mind, the pilothouse layout offers ample space for both living and entertaining, making it ideal for extended trips on the water.
Visibility and Control: The elevated helm position provides excellent sightlines for navigation, allowing for improved control when maneuvering in various conditions.
Versatile Use: Suitable for both leisure cruising and more serious offshore adventures, this model caters to a range of boating experiences.
Efficient Fuel Consumption: Many owners report that the Folkes Pilothouse maintains a good balance of power and fuel efficiency, making it economical for longer journeys.
Classic Aesthetic: With its timeless design and traditional lines, this pilothouse exudes charm and appeal reminiscent of classic boating.
Cons
Age-Related Maintenance: Being a 1988 model, prospective owners should be prepared for potential maintenance challenges, especially if previous owners didn't keep up with upkeep.
Limited Modern Amenities: While comfortable, the interior may lack some of the modern conveniences and high-tech gadgets found in newer boats, which could be a drawback for some buyers.
Weight Considerations: The solid construction can result in a heavier boat, which may affect speed and agility compared to lighter models.
Resale Value: As with many older boats, the resale value may not appreciate significantly, which could be a consideration for potential buyers.
Navigational Challenges in Tight Spaces: The pilothouse design, while offering great visibility, can make the boat less maneuverable in extremely tight situations compared to more compact vessels.
Potential for Upgrades: Owners may need to invest in upgrades to bring the electronics and systems up to modern standards, which can add to the overall cost of ownership.
Made For
The 1988 Folkes Pilothouse is designed for boating enthusiasts who seek a combination of classic aesthetics and modern functionality. Ideal for both seasoned mariners and occasional cruisers, this vessel appeals to individuals who appreciate a durable, well-crafted boat that offers comfort and versatility. Whether you're planning a day of fishing, a weekend getaway, or long-distance cruising, the Folkes Pilothouse provides a welcoming space with ample storage and seating. Its robust build ensures a stable ride, while the pilothouse design offers protection from the elements, making it suitable for year-round use. This boat is perfect for families looking to create lasting memories on the water, as well as adventure seekers eager to explore new horizons. With its charming vintage appeal and thoughtful engineering, the 1988 Folkes Pilothouse is tailored for those who value quality craftsmanship and reliability in their maritime experiences.
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