49' Spencer Express Sportfish Sport Fishing

Overview

A very special boat that has had only two exceptional owners since new. Built with virtually no budget for an experienced sportfisherman with a detail-oriented captain's oversight, this vessel offers a combination of amazing sea worthiness, remarkably easy operation and fishability, plus beautiful dock presence. Ceramic coated from top to waterline, with a new C-Worthy enclosure and recent bridge-deck upholstery, this boat is a showstopper at every dock. Absolutely ideal for light crew usage or capable of entertaining large groups with her spacious climate-controlled bridge deck, this vessel can quickly adapt to many gameplans.

Her interior was just completely refreshed by Powless Yacht Services is in "as-new" condition and features two staterooms with three large berths and two heads each with showers. There is also a useable aft galley and a booth dinette. Teak cabinetry with raised panel doors is luxurious plus the seating and berths are comfortable. Beautiful solid doors and arched radius frames with top quality hardware. Built with a high detail spec this boat has had light use, has been bristol-level maintained, and it shows.

Salon

The salon is entered from the bridge-deck through a sliding plexiglass door and there are 5 steps down to a finished wood teak and holly sole. To the portside is the L-shaped galley with beautiful teak cabinetry with raised panel doors and semi-gloss finish. Just forward of the galley to port is a teak dinette area with Baby Ostrich leatherette seating and a bullnose-edge Corian tabletop (Archeologic) that matches the galley countertop. There are two cove cabinets above the dinette area. Across from the dinette on the starboard side is a wall-mounted HD 4k TV. Forward is the entry door to the master stateroom. Back aft to the starboard side of the entry stairway is the door to the guest head. To the centerline port of the stairway are two steps down to the entry door to the guest stateroom. The entire interior has had updating from late 2022 into 2023 with all interior Whisper Wall Majilite being renewed (wave texture) as well as the headliner and seating by Powless Yacht Services. Shows as new.

• Excellent fit and finish with teak trim on all door frames, solid doors, brushed nickel hardware, teak soffits/moldings, and non-skid treads on all steps with courtesy lighting.
• Samsung 50-inch 4k Ultra HD Series 6000 Smart TV (new Jan.'23)
• Cruisair reverse-cycle A/C with SMX digital thermostat (unit replaced 2018)
• Bose Lifestyle Surround Sound system - AV and stereo
• Direct TV Satellite via KVH antenna dome - 3 separate receivers
• DVD/TV/Video multi-room system
• Opti-Plex touchscreen system control panel (2020)
• Dinette with décor pillows (new upholstery 2023)
• Additional storage beneath the dinette seats and under the entry stairway
• Custom cut, bound-edge carpeting over center of salon sole (2022)
• Non-texture white Majilite headliner (same material as wall coverings -2022)
• LED ceiling lighting, 24v (all replaced 2023)

Galley

• L-shaped Galley with 6 upper cabinets with underside counter lighting, 4 outboard counter-height cabinets, and 2 large below counter cabinets. Upper and lower cabinet doors are raised panel.
• Corian bullnose edge countertop with rear backsplash (neutral Archeologic)
• Sub Zero undercounter refrigerator drawers with wood panel fronts and nickel handle pulls
• Microwave oven
• Princess gourmet two-burner cooktop
• Curved square brushed stainless steel undermounted sink
• Grohe Alira single handle brushed nickel faucet with pull out sprayer nozzle
• Separate soap dispenser 
• Water filter system
• Coffee maker
• Breville stainless steel Smart Oven
• Central vac system, connection at base of entry stairway

Master Stateroom and Head

The master stateroom is forward and features a centerline Queen berth with built-in teak nightstands and overhead reading lights to either side. Natural light flows from an opening overhead deck hatch. Towards the foot of the berth to either side are hanging lockers and a wall mounted TV is on the aft bulkhead to the portside. Teak cabinetry above from the closets to the mirrored headboard. The raised berth is on a teak bordered platform with drawers beneath and a designer carpeted sole. On the starboard side aft is the entrance to the private head with teak and holly sole, Corian vanity top, and a large circular shower stall. The fit and finish is excellent with solid arched teak doors, cedarwood lined closets and drawers, raised panel cabinet doors, plus the freshly renewed Majilite wall covering which is throughout the interior.

• Bomar overhead deck hatch
• Teak overhead cove cabinets
• Teak nightstands with opening cabinet tops
• LED lighting (replaced 2023) and 2 reading lights
• Dedicated CruisAir, reverse-cycle A/C with digital thermostat (new 2022)
• Two cedar lined hanging lockers
• Three cedar lined drawers beneath the bed frame
• 22-inch Toshiba LCD HD TV with integrated DVD player and SAT TV receiver
• Carpeted sole (new 2022)

• Master Head:
• Corian vanity top (neutral Archeological) with undermounted oval Ivory ceramic sink
• Grohe sink faucet and shower mixer with hand wand
• Mirrored sundry cabinet above vanity
• Awlgrip finished shower stall with power vent
• Teak and Holly sealed wood sole with area rug
• Raritan Atlantes freshwater head (rebuilt 2023)
• Teak cabinet storage beneath the sink and behind the MSD
• Towel bars
• Shelves in shower stall and soap / shampoo dispenser 

Guest Stateroom

The guest stateroom is aft of the galley and is a large space available due to the aft location of the IPS propulsion package. There are two small steps down from the galley to a door opening to the carpeted stateroom sole. There are twin full-sized berths with a teak nightstand with Corian top between them. This cabinet has two drawers and an opening locker below. At the foot of either berth are hanging lockers outboard with matching Corian countertops inboard. Outboard above either berth are two cabinets with raised panel teak doors. On the starboard side is a wall mounted TV. This stateroom has its own dedicated CruisAir A/C system with thermostat. There are also two reading lights above the berths mounted outboard of the padded headboards. Fresh wall coverings in this cabin also.

• Two cedarwood lined Teak hanging lockers
• 22-inch Toshiba LCD HD TV with integrated DVD player
• Bose sound system with flush mounted speakers
• LED lighting (replaced 2023)
• Four storage cabinets outboard
• CruisAir reverse-cycle A/C system with SMX digital thermostat
• Carpeted sole (new '22)

Guest Head

This head is easily accessible to the bridge deck as well as the guest stateroom, located immediately to the starboard side of the cabin entry steps. This is a complete head with separate shower stall that has a bench seat. Teak and Holly cabin sole with teak raised panel cabinet doors and finish. Corian vanity top with bullnose edge and backsplash has an oval undermounted sink with a mirror door cabinet above. 

• Designer faucet and shower fixtures.
• Corian vanity top (neutral Archeological) with undermounted oval Ivory ceramic sink
• Grohe sink faucet and shower mixer with hand wand
• Mirrored sundry cabinet above vanity
• Awlgrip finished shower stall with power vent
• Teak and Holly sealed wood sole
• Raritan Atlantes freshwater head (rebuilt 2023)
• Teak cabinet storage beneath the sink and countertop
• Towel bars
• Soap / shampoo dispenser in shower stall

Helm

One of the best bridge decks you will find on any express sportfisherman which features excellent visibility from the helm and plentiful comfortable seating. Three ladderback helm chairs are across a raised teak deck platform with a centerline classic teak helm pod and low-profile console. In front of the console (still on the raised platform) is a comfortable bench seat with two stainless-steel lined freezer/refrigerator below. To either side of the bridge deck outboard, additional lounges with backrest consoles towards the aft end with drink holders. The aft end of the lounges with backrests provide excellent rear facing trolling seats and have storage boxes beneath. At the forward end of the side lounges behind waterproof Lexan are two Toshiba TVs which can be set to multiple video sources. A new 4-sided SeaCrylic panel enclosure by C-Worthy is tailor fitted with sliding door design on the aft section. Pipewelders Kevlar hardtop has multicolor LED overhead lighting. All the seating has new two-tone C-Worthy cushions matching the contoured helm chair cushions. This deck is climate controlled with two high volume reverse-cycle AC units. There is also a custom blower system that diverts A/C from the aft stateroom to vent facing the Captain's seat as a back-up, in case bridge A/C is lost (has a separate switch).

• Most hatches and lids throughout bridge deck and cockpit have drain gutters, gaskets where needed, and stainless gas springs.
• Palm Beach style varnished teak helm pod with chrome custom helm wheel and side single lever controls, Bridge and tower controls both have slow trolling mode and high-speed sport fishing mode for maneuverability with big fish.
• Volvo Penta 7-inch color engine monitor display on top of helm pod, joystick next to pod
• Two Volvo EVC digital data display panels
• Three Pompanette teak ladderback helm chairs with teak footrests, 4-inch chrome bases
• Teak decking seams completely refit by Teak Decking systems (2022)
• Two color bridge cushions by C-Worthy (new 2023)
• Four sided, track-to-track Enclosure with SeaCrylic panels by C-Worthy (new 2023) with back side sliding door style panels
• Two CruisAir reverse-cycle A/C units, custom high output blower fan
• Two stainless-steel lined boxes under forward bench seat with adjustable thermostats (freezer or refrigerated) gasketed, gas spring, and insulated hinged covers
• Two cockpit-facing spotter bench seats port and starboard with storage beneath
• Two storage boxes beneath teak sole aft of side bench seating and storage beneath the bench seating
• Storage beneath teak deck platform by forward bench seat  
• JL Audio speakers, two 600-watt JL Audio amps + separate sub-woofer amp
• Clarion Stereo system 
• Hardtop has drop-down box with Octoplex touchscreen ships system control panel (new 2020 upgraded)

Electronics and Navigation

The low-profile helm console has an inset angled panel which is home to three 15 inch multi-function Nav screens and has a clear Lexan hinged cover with gas shock assist. On top of the console is a white magnetic compass. To either side of the teak helm pod are lift top compartments where the more frequently adjusted electronics are mounted. Overhead is a drop-down box with Vhf, spotlight control, digital data display, and Octoplex touchscreen control panel.

• Two Furuno 15-inch multifunction color displays with NavNet 3D control panel, GPS/Chartplotter, and black box system
• Garmin 15-inch color touchscreen 5215 GPS/Chartplotter with XM weather module
• Furuno open array radar scanner
• Furuno black box recording depth sounder
• Furuno RD-30 digital data display
• Simrad AP-26 autopilot
• Two Standard Horizon Quantum GX5000S Vhf radios
• Thrane and Thrane SAT phone
• Wave Wi-Fi booster (new 2019)
• 6-inch white Ritchie magnetic compass
• ACR remote control spotlight (new LED 100 light, 2023)
• Three night-vision engine room cameras
• Cockpit camera with fisheye lens recordable on DVR
• KVH SAT TV antenna, video feeds all 6 TVs + helm NavNet monitors
• Two Toshiba flat-panel TVs, at forward end of side bench seating
• Clarion Marine Stereo with DVD player - JL Audio speakers
• ACR EPIRB in hydro-release mount on hardtop
• Fireboy remote control panel, engine room fire suppression
• Rule high water alarm

Hull and Equipment

• Pipewelders full Tuna Tower (upsized polished pipe) with Kevlar strengthened lightweight hardtops and integral LED running lights 
• Tower station belly band (new'22), Volvo engine controls - joystick, and display, helm wheel, and compass
• Tower control box with Standard Horizon Vhf radio, Furuno NavNet 3D display, and anchor/steaming light beneath
• Molded-in spreader lights, one forward - two aft (upgraded to LED 2021)
• Tri-color LED lights beneath the tower hardtops
• Rupp Antenna standoffs (2) and flag/burgee masts (3)
• Tower freshwater spigot / washdown hose 
• Dual trumpet horn cluster (white) mounted on hardtop ahead of radar
• Teak Toe Rail - stripped bare 10 coats varnish, 2 coats clear Awlgrip epoxy (2023)
• Bow cleats with stainless chafe plate and center fairlead, also spring cleats with chafe strips mid-ship
• Bow access anchor locker with stored Fortress with chain lead and nylon rode - also freshwater spigot and washdown hose
• Crowned bow with non-skid border and forward pad
• Boat is painted with white Alexseal topcoat and is ceramic coated from tower to waterline
• Teak transom with walk-through transom door
• Corner stainless rope hawser pipes
• Removable Armstrong-style swim ladder attaches at transom door opening
• Sea Recovery Aqua Matic reverse-osmosis watermaker, 75gph
• Eskimo crushed Ice maker (new 2022)
• Three underwater lights, blue - 2 aft, 1 facing down (replaced 2022)
• Bikini style dockside cockpit shade with alum poles that fit into rod holders (new 2022)
• Canvas cover for transom, helm chairs, fighting chair, new Helm pod cover
• Full canvas fly cover with enclosing side panels (2018) 

Cockpit and Fishing Equipment

• Tower mounted, double spreader, Pipewelders outriggers
• Pipewelders center rigger
• Twin Miya Enoch US-9HD computer teaser reels in overhead hardtop above captain
• Teak coverboards with rounded coaming
• Teak deck (refit by Teak Decking Systems 2022)
• Transom livewell with window to cockpit, blue lights inside (replaced '22) - cutting board on bottom of livewell covers. There is also a second cover for the livewell that is clear.
• Pompanette full-size teak fighting chair with teak 6-rod rocket launcher with padded backrest / rigging tray / drawer
• Two large underdeck fish boxes (60-inch), insulated with macerators (both pumps replaced 2021)
• Eskimo crushed ice pumps to port fishbox
• Solid one-piece transom door 
• 6 flush mounted rod holders in coverboards, 2 aft are 130# class with stainless backing plates
• 2 electric LP reel plugs
• Plumbed for two on-deck livewells (no on-deck wells included)
• Blue low voltage cockpit rope lighting
• Freshwater and Saltwater washdown outlets
• Storage lockers on both sides outboard beneath gunwales, gaff storage, boat hook, brush handles, etc.
• Three clear-out rod holders on each outboard edge of tower legs
• Step up to mezzanine level deck with tackle center, 2 teak drawers to starboard with a grill above. Center is access hatch to engine room. Portside of the engine access is a 2nd livewell or can be used for storage.
• Gaggenau Electric Grill
• Two weather-resistant 110v outlets by tackle center
• Two JL Audio speakers in upper cockpit wings
• On bridge deck, large rod storage / tackle storage area beneath portside bench seating

Electrical System and Equipment

• Onan 21kW generator with sound-shield, complete refit/2000hr service, new control board, injectors ('23). 
• Generator control panel at helm console. 
• 50-amp shore power inlet and white shore cord
• 24v / 12v DC electrical system - 240v / 110v AC electrical system
• Mastervolt 24v / 30amp / 3 bank battery charger (new '23)
• Two custom battery boxes
• AGM batteries (8, new 2024) with radial shut off switches
• Mastervolt 24v / 100amp / 3 bank battery charger
• 24v OctoPlex Mareton control system
• Vanner VoltMaster 80-amp equalizer

Engine and Mechanical Equipment

Twin Volvo D11 diesels are 10.8 liter displacement, inline 6-cylinder with high-pressure fuel injection and twin-entry turbo with pulse charging. They produce 700hp each at 2300rpm. Coupled with the duo-prop IPS drive system (IPS900, this boat has been upgraded to Gen II), the performance results are equivalent to much higher power with conventional drivetrains while enjoying dramatically better fuel economy. This drive system also features the station keeping Dynamic Positioning System, including a one-button slow-trolling feature.

During typical usage, the IPS drive package sends engine exhaust out the rear hub of the drives. This boat has the option of "exhaust bypass" which when fishing/trolling clears the turbulence of the exhaust by diverting up to a waterline bypass egress on the transom. This results in remarkably clean water while trolling. When up and running (over 1500rpm) or with the bypass switched off, the exhaust is underwater, lowering engine decibel-level.

The full 2000-hour service was completed at 1890hrs in 2021, which included intercooler services and pumps. This boat runs excellent with easy handling and sea ability (and fish-ability).

• Marine Exhaust risers
• Trim tabs
• Sea Chest raw water intake system
• Emergency crash pump intake diverter
• Dual Racor primary fuel filters with electric priming pumps
• Electric fuel gauge, via Octoplex system
• One and a half hp Reverso oil change pump
• Livos Tech mist eliminator ventilation boxes 
• FireBoy engine room fire suppression system
• Engine room LED lighting, x 12 (replaced 2023)
• Headhunter Stingray Freshwater system pumps, x 2 (replaced 2023)
• Five Cruisair units with redundant raw-water cooling pumps (pumps replaced 2023)
• Raritan freshwater MSD toilets (serviced and renovated 2023)
• Gray water sump box pump (pump replaced 2023)
• Rule 2000 bilge pumps, x 4 (all replaced 2023)
• Live Well system uses a pump box to minimize air interruptions of water flow, serviced and 2 of the 4 pumps new 2022 

Broker Note

Spencer Yachts have enjoyed unprecedented popularity and success on the tournament circuit. It's rare to find any Spencer on the brokerage market which can be described as low hours, but this boat has only had two owners since new with practically no tournament usage. Spencer built 8 boats with IPS power packages, several have had magazine articles written about them documenting their remarkable maneuverability and economy features. This 49' may be the best of those 8 Spencer IPS boats, with the right balance of weight and the preferred larger series II drives.  

Custom Disclaimer and Exclusions

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.  Buyer should assume that anything not specifically written on the spec sheet could be excluded, certainly all handheld electronics, tools, fishing tackle, dive gear, weather gear/personal safety gear, valise life-raft, navigation charts, and galley service items will not convey. Upon presentation of a written acceptable offer to purchase a complete written list of exclusions can be provided by request. A reasonable number of dock lines, fenders, and lifejackets will be included in the sale.