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53' Jim Smith 53 Convertible Sport Fishing

Location: Wanchese North Carolina United States

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Listing Number: IYBA-2768106

Was Listed At: $ 465,995

LOA:

53'

Beam:

15'

Year:

1972

Model:

53 Convertible

Broker:

Bluewater Yacht Sales
100 Keel Street
Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
(910) 256-6643

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This boat holds a special place in Sportfishing History. She is hull #2 and is the boat that Jim Smith built for his own personal use. She was redone as the "Speed Merchant" for Dick Moroso, and was widely known for being the fastest sportfish boat in most every circle. She was treated to a complete re-fit in 2008, complete with twin Cummins Common Rail (QSC8.3-540hp) engines, Twin Disk Transmissions, ZF "palm beach style" electronic controls, all new Navigational equipment, new Northern Lights generator, new Plumbing, new heads, new electrical system, new HVAC equipment, new Galley equipment, new cockpit freezer and refrigerator, new Release Marine fighting chair and twin pedestal helm chairs, all new interior goods including custom salon sofas. The exterior was re-painted in 2015. Old School style, with modern amenities!

2020 In-Progress updates include:

New Garmin electronic, transducer, curtains, steering rebuilt, wheels done, trim tabs, teak deck, batteries, battery charger, engine fluids, alignment, bottom paint, fix lighting and electrical issues, new peer receptacle, lp plugs with separate battery and charger, paint bow deck and touch up paint, microwave, neglected maintenance, two Garmin 16inch screens, 275lhw transducer, sounder module, 25kw 90 mile radar.

Specifications
Description

Cockpit and Fishing Equipment

The cockpit in "Thalassa" is Huge for her age
Teak coverboards, natural finish
Transom door
Teak cockpit
Release Marine Fighting Chair, with launcher backrest
Stbd side cockpit refrigerator (stainless steel lined), with tackle storage cabinets beneath
Port side bait freezer
Extra Large in-deck fish box, with macerator pump
Raw water washdown
Rupp Triple Spreader outriggers, double rigged plus teasers
Flush-mounted rod holders
Underwater lights
LED lightbar cockpit spreader lights, mounted to flybridge hardtop

Flybridge and Electronics

(2) Release Marine pedestal mounted helm seats, each with it's own weather cover
(8) rod launcher across the back rail
Flybridge release for outriggers
Custom pancake style teaser reels
Aluminum ladder
Palm Beach style ZF electronic shift and throttle controls
Custom hardtop with heavy duty aluminum framework
3 sided helm curtains
Overhead radiobox
(2) Icom M502 VHF Radios
Simrad AP25 Autopilot with rudder position indicator
(2) Northstar 958 color MFD's (Radar/GPS Plotter/Fishfinder)
Furuno RD30 digital sea surface temp, speed depth gauge
(2) Cummins Smart Craft engine gauges
Passenger seating with removable seat/backrest cushions (Front and Stbd side)
Rod storage beneath passenger seating
Forward storage area with twin doors
Remote spotlight with helm control panel
Complete DC flybridge switch panel
Custom helm and dash weather cover

Engine and Mechanical Equipment

Complete repower in 2008, all of the Mechanical is 2008 or later
Engine access through the galley floor, with custom ladder into the Pump Room
Engine Room is painted bright white with new and additional lighting
twin Cummins QSC8.3 540hp inboard engines (Common Rail injection with complete electronic controls)
Fuel Burn at 26 kt cruise is 36 gph
Fuel Burn at 31 kt WOT is 42 gph
Cummins Engine Block heaters
Cummins Isolation engine mounts
Excellent access to all sides of both engines
Twin Disk marine transmission (Direct Drive)
(2) Fireboy FE241 automatic fire suppression system bottles
Dripless shaft seals
Northern Lights 8kw generator (2008) with remote start/stop panel in Salon
Reverso Oil Change system, located in Pump Room
Headhunter fresh water pump, with pressure tank
(2) CrusAir reverse cycle Heating/Air Conditioning units, each with digital thermostat controls
GE electric water heater
GE spin on fresh water filter
Charles C-Charger automatic battery charger
Racor primary fuel filters, for engines and generator
(2) Raritan electric flushing toilets

Salon and Galley

There are twin sliding doors located along the centerline. The fully carpeted salon, has a decorative bound-edge carpet runner. The salon features large, full length tinted windows along both sides, with custom curtains. Rich teak paneling and a custom headliner with overhead lighting creates an atmosphere of opulence. Located in the stbd aft corner is the U-Line, under-counter Ice Maker and beverage storage center.

The Custom TV/Entertainment cabinet is located across in the Port/Aft corner with a Sony Bravia Flat Panel HDTV with Intellian SAT TV antenna, BOSE 321 stereo/DVD player system with BOSE surround sound speakers. There is SAT Stereo receiver as well. A large L-shaped custom-built Leather sofa faces the TV cabinet. This is a rich leather sofa with tremendous storage space beneath.

The main AC/DC switch and breaker panel as well as the Salon HVAC control panel is along the port side.

The Galley is located forward on the same level as the Salon, with a port side countertop, Stainless steel Kitchen-Aid refrigerator drawers are located here. The galley floor is brightly varnished Teak & Holly. Solid surface counters with a Wolf 2 burner electric stovetop. Stainless Steel sink with combination faucet. There is a garbage disposal for the sink and a dedicated trash receptacle. Multiple galley storage drawers offer tremendous galley storage options. Along the forward teak bulkhead are built in cabinets for the Convection Microwave Oven, coffee maker and dry goods.

Accommodations

From the galley, we proceed down the stairway to the lower cabin. There are storage drawers built into each of the steps. At the bottom of the stairs on the port side is the day head. With a pocket door for privacy, the day head features a decorative metal sink, vanity and Raritan electric flushing toilet. Upper and Lower Crew bunks are immediately forward, with a privacy curtain, reading lamps and rod storage racks.

The master stateroom is along the stbd aide. With "old school" crossed bunks, there is a double berth below and a single berth above. A make-up counter with light, and a complete en-suite head/shower. The master head is forward with a Raritan electric head, Full stand-up shower (with shower door), and sink/vanity.

The forward guest stateroom also features upper and lower bunks, reading lamps, two large cedar-lined hanging lockers, an overhead deck hatch and access to the anchor locker.

2020 In Progress Updates

2020 Recent updates include:

New Garmin electronic, transducer, curtains, steering rebuilt, wheels done, trim tabs, teak deck, batteries, battery charger, engine fluids, alignment, bottom paint, fix lighting and electrical issues, new peer receptacle, lp plugs with separate battery and charger, paint bow deck and touch up paint, microwave, neglected maintenance, two Garmin 16inch screens, 275lhw transducer, sounder module, 25kw 90 mile radar.

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LOA (ft):

53'

Beam (ft):

Model Year:

1972

Model Name:

53 Convertible

Hull Material:

Wood

Cruise Speed (mph):

Max. Speed (mph):

Engine Horsepower (hp):

540.0 hp

No. of Engines:

Engine Mfg. Year:

2008

Engine Manufacturer:

Cummins

Engine Model:

QSC8.3

Fuel Type:

Diesel

Engine Hours:

1260

Engine Description:

Direct

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