1997 Real Ships 61' Islander

$589,000

Used

Boat in Stuart, FL 34994 US

builtBuilt in 1997
Year the boat was built
model

61' Islander

Boat model
engine

2 Engines (2x Caterpillar)

Engine type and count
length

61 feet

Overall boat length
fuel

Diesel

Fuel type
material

Steel

Hull material
Nominal Length
61ft
Length Overall
61ft
Beam
21ft
Max Draft
4.5ft
Displacement
140000lb
Cruising Speed
8.5kn
Range
1800nmi
Cabins
3
Heads
4
Fresh Water Tanks
1100gal
Fuel Tanks
1900gal
Hull Material
steel
Hull Shape
displacement
Engine 1
Engine Make
Caterpillar
Engine Model
3116 TA
Total Power
250hp
Engine Type
inboard
Fuel Type
diesel
Drive Type
direct
Engine 2
Engine Make
Caterpillar
Engine Model
3116 TA
Total Power
250hp
Engine Type
inboard
Fuel Type
diesel
Drive Type
direct
New Updates 2024-2025
  • (4) New AGM Group 27 starter batteries
  • All batteries replaced including 20 AGM 6V batteries in-house and battery bank 2024
  • Brand New 20kW Generator 2025
  • Hull's soda blasted to bare metal, re-primed, and bottom painted Dec. 2024
  • New exhaust risers Dec. 2024
  • New Tide Seals with spare on Shafts Dec. 2024
  • Port Main Engine rebuilt Dec. 2024
  • Props Propspeed
  • Water maker high-pressure pump rebuilt in 2024
New Updates 2020-2021
  • (5) Solar panels, rigid mono crystalline added to the Bridge roof
  • 12V/50-amp Battery Charger
  • 3-Ton AC System
  • Magnum MS 4024, 4000-Watt 24V Inverter /105-amp PFC Charger
  • Victron Blue Smart Bank 120 V charger
  • Naiad Stabilizers re-built 2022
Additional Equipment and Upgrades

Electronics / Navigation

  • Garmin satellite weather radio antenna
  • New Garmin 1243 12-inch chart plotter
  • New Garmin 7412 12-inch chart plotter
  • New Garmin autopilot
  • New Garmin GC 290 Marine camera
  • New Garmin GMR phantom 48 24-inch radar
  • New Garmin weather station

Interior / Comfort

  • 72-inch Samsung TV, Jan. 2025
  • All new appliances in Galley
  • Crew New electric Saniflo toilet with Macerator 2024
  • Cupboard doors, and drawers all refinished
  • Master New electric Saniflo toilet with Macerator 2024
  • Maytag Washer and Dryer full-size commercial
  • New Denton 2CM Galley Countertops
  • New power recliner
  • New Tables and Couches
  • New Teak table and chairs

Mechanical / Systems

  • Fuel manifolds, etc., for transfer system blue fuel lines
  • High water alarms and switches
  • Hydraulic Steering
  • New 20-gallon hot water heater
  • New MSD tank
  • New MSD type ii 12Man USCG approved with aerator pump
  • Ultraviolet water purifier filter for whole boat water purification
  • Water maker repair and upgrade NS 800 with automatic flush
  • Whole boat water filter system

Deck / Equipment

  • New Mantus anchor, and 200 ft of 3/8 Chain
  • New spare Fortress anchor Fx 125 200ft 5/8 rode with 35ft chain
  • Removable kayak support racks
  • Rudders pulled 2022
  • West Marine 11.5-foot hard bottom inflatable
  • Windows tinted 20%
Accommodations

Master Stateroom

  • 4 Big shelves in Stbd. closet
  • 4 Drawers
  • 8 Large drawers
  • 8-inch Layered latex King Mattress replaced in 2020
  • Double doors leading out to swim platform balcony
  • Fwd. on the starboard side, two large cedar full-length hanging lockers
  • Full Beam master
  • Green sofa at the foot of the bed
  • Hanging locker
  • Large King size bed
  • Large window in stern
  • Massive crawlspace bilge under master stateroom
  • Mirror above bed
  • New MSD tank in bilge
  • Port side TV
  • Stbd. side office desk with drawers

Master Head

  • Electric Saniflo Head W/Macerator
  • Large, tiled shower
  • Large vanity top with sink
  • Mirrors
  • Storage cabinets under sink and to the side

Port Twin

  • 8-inch Memory foam Mattresses replaced in 2020
  • Closet
  • Separate shower and head
  • Separate sink and vanity with drawers beneath
  • Storage drawers beneath
  • Two twin beds

Day Head

  • Black Head
  • Black sink with ornate fixtures
  • DayHead Starboard side
  • Green marble floor

Crew Quarters

  • 2 Twin beds with 8" memory foam - all mattresses were replaced late 2020
  • Chain locker access doors
  • Closet with sliding door
  • Drawers beneath the bed
  • Island style cabinet

Crew Head

  • Saniflo Head
  • Shower with glass door
  • Vanity sink with mirror and storage beneath

Laundry Utility Room

  • Large commercial Maytag dryer
  • Large shelving area with spares and tools
  • Large commercial Maytag washer
  • Port side, two freezers, and large air handler
  • Shelving for laundry
Salon
  • 2 wood lamp tables
  • 6 Seat, Silestone dining table
  • 72-inch.Smart Samsung TV 2025
  • Black sunblock pull-downs on all salon windows and the door to the aft deck
  • Bose acoustimass surround sound
  • Denon channel receiver
  • Gorgeous turtle coral lamp
  • Large corner plant
  • Large füll Beam Salon
  • Ocean wave clock
  • Power recliner December 23
  • Sony 4K UHD Blu-ray player
  • The port side of the built-in buffet is a pass thru to the Galley
  • Turtle lamp
  • Two couches
  • Windows throughout the boat have been tinted at 20%
Galley
  • (2) Stainless steel kitchen sinks
  • Chest freezer GE 5 ft.³
  • Chest freezer Magic Chef 2 ft.³
  • Denton 2CM countertops
  • Large cabinets and drawers for storage, all refinished
  • Large entrance way watertight double doors to starboard
  • Large full-beam galley with plenty of working space, all replaced in Nov 2020
  • Massive loft area for provisions to be stored
  • Maytag dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Stainless steel side-by-side whirlpool refrigerator 21.4 ft.3
  • Stove Frigidaire with five burner self-cleaning
  • Trash compactor
Flybridge
  • 20 Hp Honda outboard (serviced top to bottom 1/24)
  • 3 ton AC Amana model ASX160371AB
  • 5 solar panels, rigid monocrystalline
  • Davit Marquip 1500lbs
  • Garmin GC 290 marine camera
  • Large dock box 80x29x33
  • Large open flybridge
  • Liferaft Switlik 8 man
  • Lifecjackets and lines in dock box
  • Two Perception kayaks in custom racks
  • West Marine 11.5 ft hard bottom inflatable (never used)
Pilothouse
  • (3) Garmin GMI 20 Marine instrument display
  • Accu - Steer Hydraulic heavy duty power pack tank model.
  • Bow Thruster
  • Capilano Helm
  • Caterpillar engine tacks
  • Garmin 1243, 12-inch chart plotter with US, Canada and Bahama blue charts
  • Garmin 7412, 12-inch chart plotter
  • Garmin autopilot
  • Garmin Electronic Compass (top of mast)
  • Garmin GMR Fantom 48 24-inch radar
  • Garmin GMS 10 network port expander
  • Garmin sounder, rudder feedback
  • Garmin transceiver
  • Garmin VHF
  • Garmin weather station
  • Globalfix V4 GPS Epirb Category 2
  • Gyro compass
  • Header Tank
  • Hydraulic Steerlng
  • Kobelt Jog lever
  • Naiad Stabilizer control panel
  • Power steering assist
  • Throttle controls
  • Weems and Plath Bluewayer Time and Tide Barometer/Thermometer
Bow
  • Dock box 78x32x30
  • Fortress FX 125 anchor 200 ft 5/8 rode with 35ft of chain
  • Large bollard
  • Lewmar size 70 deck hatch
  • Mantis anchor and swivel 200 ft 3/8 chain
  • Windlass
Engine Room
  • 12 V DC breakers
  • 2 nd Garmin marine camera
  • 2 x Racors
  • 4 AGM. Group 27 Starter Batteries.
  • 6 Draw tool chest
  • AC power breakers
  • Battery isolation switches
  • Fuel manifold for transfer system
  • Fuel polishing system
  • Freshwater pump with accumulator tank
  • Generators 2 x Massey 19kw and 14 kw
  • High-pressure pump rebuilt 2024
  • Makita 2G Quiet comipressor for toilets in the day head and guest bathroom
  • Master vault battery charger
  • Micro Commander control box
  • Model 3116 TA Engines (250 Hp 2600 Rpm) Serial #4KG002282
  • Nalad Bow thruster header tank.
  • Naiad stabilizes rebuilt 2022
  • Pro mariner, pro sport HD 20+ battery charger
  • Prop four-blade
  • Reverse osmosis.of South Florida Water Maker
  • Shaft 2 inch
  • Transmissions twin disc MG 506 Ratio 2.96
  • Twin turbocharged Caterpillar Six-cylinder four-cycle diesel fresh water cooled with salt water heat exchangers:
  • Ultraviolet water purifer filter for the whole boat
  • Whole Boat water filter system
  • Workbench with Vice and Grinder
Exclusions
  • Family paintings
  • Owners computer
  • Personal belongings
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.

Price History

DateEventPrice
4/12/26Initial price$589,000

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