1972 Offshore Dittmar & Donaldson Boat in Newport Beach, CA 92662 US
Dittmar & Donaldson
2 Engines (2x Caterpillar)
87 feet
Diesel
Wooden
Over the past decade, she has undergone a thoughtful and comprehensive refit costing over $1,000,000, blending her original character with modern systems and comforts. The result is a vessel ready to deliver another half-century of pleasure and adventure to her next owner.
From her sweeping lines and warm woodwork to the unmistakable charm of her heritage, Sapphire Sea II stands as a living testament to the artistry of traditional yacht building, a classic reborn for modern cruising.
3 Large guest cabins with dedicated heads
Full crew amenities with 2 spacious cabins and a large work station
Huge salon and dining area
Updated galley with new woodwork and top-name appliances.
LLC owned
Twin Cat D343A 550hp, freshwater-cooled engines
(3) Northerlights Generators (2 X 30kw, 1 X 20kw)
New Garmin electronics
Hull Design:
- Double planked Mahogany, plywood structure with diagonal 13/6" inner planking and 13/16" Carvel outer planking over sawn Mahogany frames and ribs secured with silicon bronze fasteners
- Superstructure and decks are exterior grade plywood with FRP covering
- Interior features Teak plywood bulkheads and cabinets in the salon, wheelhouse and aft cabins
- HPL covered plywood bulkeads and cabinets in the forward crews quarters and cabins
Electronics
- New Raymarine chart plotter at the PH and FB
- New Dell flush-mount computer screen
- Full new dash, gauges, and switches at the PH and FB
- Standard Horizon VHF
- Standard Horizon Hailer
- New Bow thruster with controls at the PH and FB
- New Raymarine Autopilot
- Electro-guard monitor
- Kobelt engine controls at PH and FB
- (2) HRO watermaker controls at the Pilothouse
Mechanical Equipment
- Twin Disc MG514 Reverse Gear
- Riley evaporator type watermaker
- (2) HRO System 10 reverse osmosis watermakers (120 gal/hr/ea)
- 220V 5hp A/C compressor for all interior cabins
- 110V oil changer pump with manifolding
- Wagner hydraulic steering
- Vosper hydraulic stabilizers
- Fire Extinguishers: (10) 5lbs. Dry Chemical, (5) Halon 1211, (1) 11 lbs. Halotron Fixed system: Kidde CO2
- Ideal 110V bow anchor windlass
- (4) 110V davit winches, stern anchor windlass
- Fortress #18 anchor
- Fortress #12 anchor
- 475' 1/2" all chain rode
- Danforth S-60 stern anchor, chain and 3/4" Dacron rode
Engine Room & Bilges
- Twin D343A Caterpillar 425hp diesel engines, freshwater cooled inline 6 cylinder diesel
- Vosper Thornycroft Stabilizers
- Propeller size 34 x 24 RH & LH, 4 blades, shaft material: Monel, diameter 2.5"
- PYI dripless shaft seals
- (2) Northern Lights M964-30N 30kW diesel AC gensets
- (1) Northern Lights M964-20N 20kW diesel AC genset with transfer switches and main circuit breaker panel
- Genset Remote Panels & Controls
- (8) 8V in two Engine starting and house banks
- (2) 8D 12V genset starting and electronics banks
- (2) Dyna Plate Ground Planes
- Victron Energy 12 VDC 40amp charger
- (2) Newmar Phase Three PT 32-25W battery charger
- ACME 120X240 1.5 KVa Transformer
- ACME 120X240 10 KVa Transformer
- General Electric 120X240 10KVa Transformer
- Newmar 32/12/25 converter
- 2-Smart Regulators V2 (Alternators)
- 3-Battery Isolators
- Newmar DC-DC converter
- DC Ammeters
- (4) 50 amp 125/250 VAC Shore Power Inlets
- (2) 50 amp cords
- Spare 50 amp cord
- 32V DC on-board with master switches and main circuit breaker panel
- 12V DC on-board with master switches and main circuit breaker panel
- (3) Rule 3500 gph automatic bilge pumps
- Engine driven bilge pump
- 110V bilge pump
- High water alarm system
- (2) 110V freshwater pumps
- (2) 220V 30 gal. hot water heaters
- (2) 60 gal. plastic waste holding tanks with dual discharge
- (2) 32V waste vacuum pumps with accumulator tanks
- 32V waste discharge pump
- (9) Fuel tanks, black iron, total capacity 3400 gals. Location: (2) Amidships, (2) saddle, (5) stern.
- (5) Water tanks, galvanized iron, total capacity 1000 gals.
- Main AC Distribution Panel
- Hertz Meter
- 5-Battery Disconnect Switches
- Obendorfer Oil Pump
- Oxygen Cylinder
- DeVilbiss 20 Gallon Air Compressor
- Husky Air Compressor
- Refrigeration Compressor (Air Conditioning) Model: 06DH-5180 AC 0300
- 4-Solar & Palan Engine Room Exhaust Fans
- Kidde Automatic Co2 Fire Extinguisher System
- 2-Sets of Dual Racor 1000 Series Fuel Filters
- Obendorfer Transfer Fuel Pump
- Fuel Level Sight Tube
- Manual Main Engine Controls
- Work Bench with Vise
- AC Volt Meters
- Potable Water Spigot
- Acetylene Cylinder
- Zeihl-Abegg Engine Room Blower
- 90 Gallon Oil Storage Tank
- Wood Battery Boxes with Covers
- Jabsco Sump Bilge Pump
- Electro Guard #501 Corrosion Control
- Bronze Sea Strainers
- West Marine Port Runner Bike
- Miscellaneous Tools
- Delta Bench Grinder
- Delta Drill Press
- Hot Potable Water Circulation Pump
- Main Engines Drip Pans
- High Water Bilge Alarm
- Fuel Manifold
- 1-American Water Heater 30 Gallon Potable Water Heater
- VSI Central Vacuum System
- Hydraulic Oil Storage Tank
- Miscellaneous Spare Parts
- Painted Bilge
- Shop Vacuums
- Storage Lockers
- Custom Stainless Steel Main Engine Mounts
- 4-Mild Steel Fuel Tanks
- 1-Circulating Fans
- Stabilizer System PTO
- Oil Placard
- AC/DC Engine Room Lighting
- Air Conditioning System Raw Water Pump
MASTER STATEROOM BILGE:
- High Water Alarm Float Switch
- Propeller Shaft Wipers / Brushes
- 2-PSS Propeller Shaft Seals
- Portable Water Tank
- 2-Emergency Bilge Pump Inlets
FORWARD BILGE:
- 3-Refrigeration Compressors
- Raw Water Cooling Pump
- Autopilot Pump
- Bell & Gossett Hot Potable Water Circulating Pump
- Dayton AC Raw Water Washdown Pump
- Fluorescent Lights
- AC Dewatering Pump (portable)
- Miscellaneous Spare Parts
- Exhaust Fan
- Spare Hose
- Gray Water Sump Pump
- Painted Bilge
CREW GALLEY BILGE:
- 2-HRO System 10 Water Makers (Port: 869 Hours) (Starboard: 718 Hours)
- 4-Hayward Cartridge Filter Housings (Water Makers)
- 2-UV Sterilizers
- 2 AC Sealand Vacuum Pumps
- 2-HDPE Waste Holding Tanks
- 2-Dayton AC Potable Water Press Pumps
- Spare Parts, Tools
- Rule Automatic Bilge Pump
- 2-Black Water Y Valves
- Sealand T-Series Discharge Pump
- 2- 31 X 24 (4) Bladed Bronze Props (Spares)
- Painted Bilge
- Fluorescent Lights
- 3-Cuno Potable Water Filters
- Potable Water Accumulator Tank
Aft Deck:
- Aft deck under hardtop with complete enclosure
- Port bar cabinet with Jenn-Air grill
- U-Line ice maker
- Transom seating with centered door to Teak swimstep
- Time Master Chrome Clock
- Teak Deck
- Vinyl Headliner
- 2-L-Shaped Settees
- Teak Joinery
- 2-Weather Deck Doors
- 1-Electric Capstan
- Jennair Electric Grill
- Stainless Steel Sink
- Fuel tank Fills
- Cable TV / Phone Inlet
- Isinglass Enclosure
- 2-Stereo Speakers
- Dive Tank with Hookah Hose Regulator
- 2-Mooring Cleats
- Teak Boarding Ladder
Wheelhouse:
- Bridgedeck with centered helm station with complete instrumentation
- Engine controls
- Wagner hydraulic steering
- Smoke venture
- Bimini top on SS bows
- Pedestal helm seat
- Port L-shaped companion bench seating
- Centered exhaust stack with antennas
- Electro Guard 601 Corrosion Control System
- DC Electric Panel
- 3-Genset Water Temp Gauges
- Sliding Windows
- Mica Counter Tops
- 2-Stereo Speakers
- Upholstered Helms Bench Seat
- 2-Teak Sliding Weather Deck Doors
- Twin Main Engine Pyrometer
- Telcor Synchronizer Gauge
- Simulated Wood Sole
- Logitech Wireless Mouse
- Morse Cable Engine Controls
- Vinyl Head Liner
- Charts, Books
- Miscellaneous Equipment Manuals
- Samsung LCD TV
- Blaupunkt Rpd 435 Stereo
- Vosper Stabilizers Control
- Holding Tank Monitor
- 2-HRO Water Maker Alarm Controls
- Logitech Wireless Keyboard
- Teak Interior Joinery
- 3-Electric Windshield Wipers
- 34" Teak & Stainless Steel Wheel
- Chrome Clock & Barometer
- DC Volt & Ammeter
- Alternator Alarm
- DirectTV Receiver
- Dell Desktop Computer
- Brother Copier/Fax
- Chart Table
- Epson XP 400 Printer
- Thermostat & Controls
Portuguese Bridge & Boat Deck:
- Decking FRP over plywood
- Frames, size and spacing: 1 3/4" X 4 1/2" Sawn Mahogany on 17" centers
- Silicon Bronze fasteners
- Flush foredeck with raised bulwarks with Teak Caprails and Teak Taftrails on chrome brass stanchions
- Stem Hawse pipe with bow anchor
- Pelican dodger with centered door and bow seating with vinyl cushions
- Enclosed Wheelhouse with sliding doors to port and starboard quarterdecks
- Starboard Teak boarding ladder and dinghy stand-off
- Port & Starboard double davits with 110V winches and two tenders secured in chocks
- Starboard emergency canister life raft with automatic release (Elliot 8 person)
- (2) 24" Rings with lanyard and lights; (4) Cushions
- (2) ACR SM-2 Strobe Lights
- Aft boatdeck (2) dunnage boxes and taftrail on SS stanchions
Saloon:
- Day Head
- Niles MSA-10 Speaker Selector Amplifier
- DirecTV DSS Receiver
- 5-Stereo Speakers
- Wet Bar & Two Chairs
- Carpeted Sole
- Upholstered Settee
- Wood Desk with Chair
- Wood Dining Table
- 4-Dining Chairs
- Wood Coffee Table
- 2-Upholstered Barrel Chairs
- Aluminum Sliding Windows
- Liquor Locker
- Granite Counter Top
- Halogen Overhead Lights
- Intercom Phone
- Teak Joinery
- Vac-U-Flush Toilet (Day Head)
- Exhaust Fan (Day Head)
- Custom Wall Coverings (Day Head)
Galley: Large open galley with all new appliances and decor Master Stateroom / Heads:
- Cloth Port Light Shades
- Thermostat & Control
- Custom Bed Cover
- Custom wood Headboard
- Vinyl Headliner
- 2-Night Stands
- Cedar Lined Hanging Locker
- Carpeted Sole
- King Size Bunk
- Teak Dresser
- Vanity with Chair
- Granite Counter Top Vanity
- 4-Port Lights
- Overhead Lights
- Electric Cabin Heater
- Art deco chair
MASTER HEADS: PORT & STARBOARD:
- 2-Vac-U-Flush Toilets
- Granite Counter Tops
- 2-Port Lights
- 2-Electric Heaters
- Carpeted Sole
- Vinyl Headliner
- Overhead Lights
- New enlarged Shower
- 2-Exhaust Fans
- 2-Lavatory Sinks
- Upholstered Port Light Shades
- Lockers
- Teak Joinery
Port Guest Stateroom / Head:
- Teak Interior Trim
- Port Light
- 2-Single Berths
- Custom Bunk Covers
- 2-Stereo Speakers
- Thermostat & Controls
- Cabin Fan
- Drawers
- 2-Reading Lights
- Cedar Lined Hanging Locker
- Vinyl Headliner
PORT GUEST HEAD:
- Vac-U-Flush Toilet
- Carpeted Sole
- Granite Counter Top
- Cedar Lined Linen Closet
- Lavatory Sink
- Stall Shower
- Teak Trim
- Towel Bar
- Exhaust Fan
- Port Light & Shade
- Painted Bulkheads
- Aluminum Shower Door
- Vinyl Headliner
Starboard Guest Stateroom / Head:
- 2-Single Berths
- Carpeted Sole
- Cabin Fan
- Port Light
- Drawers
- Hanging Locker
- Teak Interior Trim
- Granite Counter Top
- Vanity & Sink
- Thermostat & Control
- 2-Fuel Tanks
- Custom Bunk Covers
STARBOARD GUEST HEAD:
- Vac-U-Flush Toilet
- Stall Shower
- Granite Lavatory Counter Top
- Cedar Lined Lined Closet
- Port Light & Shade
- Aluminum Shower Door
- Teak Trim
- Overhead Lights
- Vinyl Headliner
- Towel Bars
- Vanity Sink
- Exhaust Fan
Forward Guest Stateroom / Head:
- Queen Size Berth
- Lavatory Sink
- Granite Counter Top
- Thermostat & Control
- Mahogany Wood Trim
- Carpeted Sole
- Intercom Phone
- Bunk Light
- Port Light
- Cabin Fan
- Window Shade
- Overhead Lights
- Vinyl Headliner
- Electric Cabin Heater
- Air Intake Fan
- Cedar Lined Hanging Lockers
FORWARD GUEST HEAD:
- Vac-U-Flush Toilet
- Port Light
- Carpeted Sole
- Mica Wall Coverings
- Oak Trim
- Aluminum Shower Door
- Stall Shower
- Vanity Sink
- Granite Counter Top
- Window Shade
- Towel Bars
- Vinyl Headliner
Crew Stateroom:
- Upper & Lower Single Bunks
- Vinyl Headliner
- Thermostat & Control
- Carpeted Sole
- Aluminum Sliding Window
- Electric Heater
- Stereo Speakers
- Cedar Lined Hanging Locker
- Oak Wood Trim
- Air Intake Fan
- Window Shade
Crew Cabin / Galley / Head:
- 3-Bunks
- Vizio LCD TV
- DirecTV DSS Receiver
- JVC DVD Player
- 2-Cold Plate Freezers 12 cu ft each
- 1-Cold Plate Refrigerator 12 cu ft
- Window Shades
- Mica Wall Coverings
- Cabin Fans
- 3-Bunk Lights
- Hanging Locker Cedar Lined
- Carpet Runner
- 2-Port Lights
- Thermostat & Control
- Oak Trim
- Carpeted Sole
- Vinyl Headliner
- Overhead Lights
- Brass Trident Clock
CREW GALLEY:
- Maytag Computer Touch Washer / Dryer
- Carpeted Sole
- Vinyl Headliner
- Ironing Board
- Mica Wall Coverings
- Engine Room Door
- Overhead Lighting
- Standard Horizon Eclipse VHF
- Dinette Table
- 2-Stereo Speaker
- 2-Port Light & Shades
- Pantry Lockers
- L-Shaped Dinette
- GE Microwave Oven
- Samsung LCD TV
- DirecTV DSS Receiver
- JVC XV-S402 DVD Player
- Oak Wood Trim
- Thermostat & Control
CREW HEAD:
- Stall Shower with Aluminum Shower Door
- Escape Hatch
- 2-Port Lights
- Lavatory Sink
- Granite Counter Top
- Electric Cabin Heater
- Towel Bar
- Vacuum Pump Indicator Lights
- Carpeted Sole
- Mica Wall Covering
- Oak Wood Trim
- Vac-U-Flush Toilet
- Miscellaneous Fishing Equipment
- Linen Storage
- Lockers
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/12/26 | Initial price | $1,200,000 |
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Customers are raving about the 1972 Offshore Dittmar & Donaldson, highlighting its robust craftsmanship and timeless design
Many appreciate the boat's impressive stability and seaworthiness, making it a reliable choice for both casual outings and more adventurous voyages. The spacious layout is frequently mentioned, providing ample room for relaxation and entertaining on the water. Owners also frequently comment on the quality of materials used in construction, which contributes to the boat's enduring appeal. The powerful engine options are praised for their efficiency and performance, allowing for smooth sailing regardless of conditions. With its classic lines and well-appointed interior, the Offshore Dittmar & Donaldson has earned a reputation as a beloved vessel among boating enthusiasts, ensuring enjoyable experiences for years to come. Overall, the feedback reflects a strong sense of loyalty and pride among owners, solidifying the 1972 Offshore Dittmar & Donaldson as a standout choice in the world of boating.
The Biggest Pros and Cons
The 1972 Offshore Dittmar & Donaldson is a classic vessel known for its robust construction and dependable performance, appealing to both avid sailors and those seeking a comfortable cruising experience. Below are some of the notable pros and cons of this model:
Pros
Durable Construction: Built with high-quality materials, the Dittmar & Donaldson is known for its solid fiberglass hull, offering great resilience against marine conditions.
Spacious Interior: The design incorporates a generous amount of living space, providing comfort for extended voyages or weekend getaways. The interior often features multiple cabins and a well-designed galley.
Stability at Sea: This model typically exhibits excellent stability, making it a preferred choice for offshore cruising. Its weight and design contribute to a smoother ride, especially in rough sea conditions.
Performance: The vessel is engineered for both speed and efficiency, making it suitable for long-distance travel. Its hull design allows for good maneuverability.
Legacy and Community: Being part of a reputable brand, the Dittmar & Donaldson has a legacy that fosters a strong community of owners and enthusiasts, making it easier to find support and information.
Cons
Age-Related Maintenance: As a vessel from 1972, owners may face challenges related to age, including the need for regular maintenance, repairs, and potential upgrades to systems like electrical and plumbing.
Fuel Consumption: While capable of good performance, older models may not be as fuel-efficient as more modern yachts, leading to higher operational costs.
Limited Modern Amenities: Compared to newer vessels, the 1972 Dittmar & Donaldson may lack some of the latest technological advancements and conveniences, which can be a downside for some buyers.
Resale Value: Depending on the condition and maintenance history, the resale value may not reflect the original investment, especially given the age of the boat.
Navigation Systems: Older models may not be equipped with modern navigation and communication systems, requiring upgrades for safety and ease of use on the water.
Made For
The 1972 Offshore Dittmar & Donaldson is designed for the avid boater seeking a blend of performance, comfort, and timeless craftsmanship. Ideal for both seasoned sailors and newcomers to the boating world, this vessel caters to those who appreciate classic style and robust construction. Whether you're an adventurous cruiser looking to explore coastal waters or someone who simply enjoys leisure time on the water with family and friends, this boat offers ample space and amenities. Its sturdy build makes it suitable for both inland and offshore adventures, while its elegant lines and thoughtful design appeal to those who value aesthetics as much as functionality. With its ample storage, comfortable living spaces, and solid seaworthiness, the 1972 Offshore Dittmar & Donaldson is perfect for long weekends, fishing trips, or social gatherings. This vessel is for individuals and families who seek not just a mode of transport, but a lifestyle rich with experiences on the water.
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