1982 Pacifica Convertible

$850,000

Used

Boat in San Diego, CA 92106 US

builtBuilt in 1982
Year the boat was built
model

Convertible

Boat model
engine

2 Engines (Detroit Diesel, Detroit Diesel)

Engine type and count
length

54 feet

Overall boat length
fuel

Diesel

Fuel type
material

Fiberglass/Reinforced

Hull material
Nominal Length
54ft
Length Overall
54ft
Beam
15ft
Max Draft
6ft
Drive Up Draft
5ft
Hull Material
fiberglass
Engine 1
Engine Make
Detroit Diesel
Engine Model
Series 60
Total Power
825hp
Engine Hours
5000
Engine Type
outboard
Fuel Type
diesel
Engine Year
2005
Engine 2
Engine Make
Detroit Diesel
Engine Model
Series 60
Total Power
825hp
Engine Hours
5000
Engine Type
outboard
Fuel Type
diesel
Engine Year
2005
Teak Cockpit
Tender
Swimming Ladder
Bow Thruster
Oven
Microwave Oven
Air Conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Fresh Water Maker
Radar
Autopilot
Radio
Gps
Flat Screen Tv
Wi Fi
Salon
  • Solid teak cabinets with black ebony inlay
  • Granite counter tops
  • Wet bar with stainless steel sink
  • U-line ice maker
  • Wine fridge
  • AC/heat controls
  • L-shaped couch with storage below and adjustable teak table
  • Carpeted salon with carpet runner
  • Pull down blinds
  • Tinted windows
  • Sharp flat screen tv with satellite TV receiver
  • Dinette with adjustable teak table, teak and holly sole below
Galley
  • Solid teak cabinets with black ebony inlay
  • Granite countertop
  • (4) U-line refrigerators/freezers, each individually controlled
  • (2) Miele 2 burner electric stove
  • Miele oven
  • Refrigerated sandwich bar
  • Sharp microwave
  • Stainless steel sink
  • Teak and holly sole
  • Abundance of cabinet spac


Master Stateroom/Port


  • Full-size berth with custom etched glass mural 
  • En-suite head with stall shower
  • Cedar-lined hanging locker
  • Full-length custom mirror behind door
  • 21" flat-screen TV
  • Independent AC/Heat controls
Midship Open-Style Stateroom (Starboard)
  • Located midship to starboard
  • Ample rod storage beneath berth
  • Numerous built-in drawers for storage
  • 17" flat-screen TV
Forward Stateroom
  • Sleeps (3) comfortably
  • Generous storage beneath berths
  • Cedar-lined hanging locker
  • 17" flat-screen TV
  • Escape hatch overhead
  • Independent AC/Heat controls


Dimensions


  • Length Overall: 54’
  • Beam: 15’
  • Draft: 4’ 
  • Gross Tonnage: 35 Tons
  • Fuel Capacity: 1100 Gallons
  • Water Capacity: 200 Gallons
  • Black Water: 65 Gallons
  • Lube Oil: 46 Gallons
  • Waste Oil: 46 Gallons
Machinery


  • Main Engines: Detroit Diesel
  • Engine Hours: 5000, 5000
  • Gearboxes: Twin Disc
  • Drive: Direct
  • Output: 240/120 volts
  • Generators: 2
  • Shore Power: 50 Amp Service
  • Batteries: (6) Group 31 and (8) 6 Volt AGM
  • Cruise Air conditioners (3)
Fly Bridge
  • Bow thruster controls
  • Furuno RD30 Display
  • Simard Tayo radio directional finder
  • Icom VHF radios (2)
  • Trim Tab controls
  • Kenwood SSB
  • Starlink
  • ACR spotlight
  • 6” Richie compass
  • Stereo System
  • Custom helm chairs
  • Custom front and back helm chairs (2)
  • C FAB Center entry tower ladder
  • Key Power Stabilizer control panel
Tower
  • Electronic engine controls
  • Simrad autopilot
  • Icom VHF radio with RAM mic
  • MTU Electronic engine displays
  • Furuno Navnet display
  • Bow thruster controls
  • 4’ Richie compass
  • 12 Volt outlets (2)
Cockpit
  • Teak decks and covering boards
  • Custom C FAB Cockpit bait tank 280 gallons
  • (2) Custom transom bait tanks 60 gallons
  • (3) Stainless Steel refrigeration/freezer holds in the cockpit sole
  • Engine room access
  • Fresh and saltwater washdowns
  • Custom filet table
  • C-Fab tackle center
  • Sink and bait prep area
  • Refrigerated drink box
  • Transom door and swim step with ladder
  • Built in Bait freezer
  • Custom C Fab stainless steel rod holders
  • Cockpit engine controls
  • 22 Stainless rod holders
  • Gaff and deck brush storage under gunwale
  • Cockpit camera
  • Custom cutting board
  • C FAB stainless ladder to the flybridge


Engine and Mechanical Equipment
  • (2) MTU Series 60 engines, 825 hp each
  • (2) Northern Lights 12kw generators, starboard rebuilt in 2018 and port rebuilt in 2019
  • (2) Twin Disc MGX transmissions
  • Furuno CH 250 side scanning sonar
  • New/used oil tanks (each tank is 46 gallons)
  • Key Power Hydraulic 6' Stabilizers 
  • Sea Star hydraulic steering
  • Hydraulic bow thruster 
  • 600' of hydraulic hosing was replaced/rebuilt in 2019
  • Sea Recovery Aqua Whisper 1000 gpd water maker
  • Hayward/Jabsco pumps for bait system
  • CIM 24v pump for bait system
  • Stewart Warner fuel prime pumps
  • Algae X fuel conditioning system
  • Reverso oil change system
  • Delta T engine room blowers
  • Charles ISO Boost 50 power transformer
  • Cruisair AC handlers
  • 17-gallon water heater
  • Eskimo ice maker
  • 5 under water lights, all can be controlled separately
  • Gulper 220 fish box macerator pumps
  • Fuel transfer system
  • (4) fuel tanks, totaling 1100 gallons
  • 100 gallon holding tank
  • (2) 100-gallon water tanks
  • Air compressor
Deck and Hull
  • Custom C FAB 1.5” stainless bow rails with toe kick
  • Custom C FAB custom anchor roller
  • Brower 1000# davit with custom stainless cradle
  • C FAB Custom bow tank with rod holder
  • Fresh and Salt water washdowns on the bow
  • 4’ Hull extension at Basin Marine 2006
  • Rupp triple spreader outrigger raised up to the bridge
Anchor System
  • Maxwell Windlass
  • 70lb Bruce anchor with 365’ 5/16 chain
Tender
  • Size: 13'5"
  • Make: Novurania
  • Year: 2018
  • Engine: Yamaha
  • Outboard
Remarks

One of the most customized and well-regarded sportfishers on the West Coast — Motivator — is now available for sale. This is a rare opportunity to own a legendary, highly upgraded platform built for serious anglers and long-range adventure seekers.

Originally built by Pacifica in Costa Mesa in 1982, Motivator underwent an extensive 3.5-year refit at Basin Marine in 2006 — transforming her into a 54’ powerhouse with unmatched systems and capabilities. The hull was extended from 50' to 54’, maximizing cockpit space and fishability.

No expense was spared during the rebuild — Motivator was completely repowered, rewired, replumbed, and outfitted with all-new tanks, interior, electronics, custom metalwork, Key Power stabilizers, and a refrigeration/freezer system rivaling vessels twice her size. Her custom bait system is simply without equal.

Every element of Motivator has been carefully engineered to maximize fishability, safety, range, comfort, and storage for extended long-range cruising.  Don’t miss your chance to chance to own a true legend of west coast sportfishers!

A 2018 Novurania 13.5' tender is included in the sale.

Exclusions

Owners' personal items. Artwork, cutler, etc. 

Disclaimer

Specifications and details of this vessel are provided in good faith for informational purposes only. Data regarding the specifications, operating characteristics and condition of the vessel was obtained from sources believed reliable but is not guaranteed by owner or brokers. Buyer assumes responsibility to verify all speeds, capacities, consumptions and other measurements contained herein and otherwise provided and agrees to instruct his agent or surveyor to confirm such details prior to purchase. Vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price and inventory changes and withdrawal from market without notice.

 

Engine hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker has been told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot and does not guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise, and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.

Price History

DateEventPrice
6/28/25Initial price$850,000

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