Spencer 53 Pilothouse Ketch
- Boat REF# · 346042
- LOA · 16.15m
- Year · 1978
- Construction · GRP
- Underwater profile · Fin
- Berths · 4
- Engine · 1 x Diesel 70hp, Isuzu DA 220 (1978)
- Lying · Seattle, WA USA - At Our Docks!
Extra Details
| Builder | Spencer Yachts |
|---|---|
| Lying | Seattle, WA USA - At Our Docks! |
| Fuel capacity | 1,636.4 ltr (360.0 G) Total - 2 Tanks |
| Water capacity | 1,727.3 ltr (380.0 G) Total - 4 Tanks |
| Holding tank capacity | 118.2 ltr (26.0 G) Total - 2 Tanks |
| Last survey | 30/05/2019 |
Mechanical
| Engine | 1 x Diesel 70hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Isuzu DA 220 (1978) |
| Engine Hours |
engine1= 4650 |
| Engine Cooled | Indirect |
| Steering | Wheel |
| Drive | Shaft |
| Prop(s) | 3 blade Max Prop |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | Not Recorded |
| Cruising speed (approx) | 7 knots |
| Max speed (approx) | 8.5 knots |
Batteries are 8-6 volt house GPL-4CT AGM vintage 2012 plus 1-12 volt AGM start. Blue Sky energy solar boost 2000E 25AMP 12VDC Solar Panel. Ampair 100 Wind Generator shown in photos spins but does not produce current (not functioning).
7.5 knots at 2000 RPM, 6 knots at 1700 RPM. Dual Racor primary filters, Pindell Engineering diesel tank vent water filter.
History of engine maintenance and repairs are on file aboard. Diesel tanks cleaned pre-2018. Jabsco blower in engine room. Balmar 150 amp alternator with external Xantrex smart regulator. Two BEP Matrix tank monitors, Raritan 12 gallon hot water tank. Transfer pump with primer and Racor between fuel tanks.
Two 30 AMP shore power inlets with (4) 50' Power cords. AC/DC electrical system updated with Blue Seas Panels. Isolation transformer, AC/DC wiring updated 2012.
Dimensions
| LOA | 16.15m |
|---|---|
| LOD | 16.15m |
| LWL | 11.28m |
| Beam | 3.96m |
| Draft Min | 2.13m |
| Draft Max | 2.13m |
| Airdraft | 19.20m |
| Displacement | 13,608kg (30,005.2lbs) |
| Headroom | 1.93m |
| Storage | On marina |
Rig
Ketch rigged Unknown Aluminium spars (2009) with stainless steel standing rigging (2009)
Sails
| Mainsail | Schattauer Seattle - Roller boom (2009) 2 Reefs |
|---|---|
| Headsail | Schattauer Seattle - Furling (2009) |
In 2009 the boat was partially re-rigged with a new main mast and Schaefer in-boom furlers for the main and mizzen. A 2 speed Harken electric winch for the main halyard was installed. All sail controls may be handled from the center cockpit. Steps to the top of main mast and steps to the spreader on the mizzen mast. Seldon carbon fiber whisker pole. Harken 46ST 2 speed electric winch on cabin top. Barien 27ST Mizzen sheet/halyard winches.
Electrical Systems
12 volt battery, 110 shore power voltage, 8 batteries charged by: engine, shore power
Construction
| Construction | GRP |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Fin |
| Finish | Paint finish |
Overall length for moorage is 56 feet.
Black water holding is 2 tanks 13 gallons each approximately.
Fuel and water tanks are fiberglass.
Waterline Boats / Boatshed does not independently verify capacities and measures, which are reported from seller-provided information and/or literature.
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 4 |
|---|---|
| No. of double berths | 1 |
| No. of single berths | 2 |
| Cabin(s) | 2 |
| Handbasin | 2 |
| Shower | 1 |
| Heads | 2 heads (Manual) |
Starting forward is the spacious forward cabin which features sleeping for two with sail storage under the bunks. There is plenty of natural light and ventilation with access to the chain locker forward. Just aft and to port is the forward head with manual toilet. Corian counter top and sink with storage below. To starboard is a large hanging locker. Continuing aft to the pilothouse the port side has a large dinette with storage under. To starboard is the helm station with outstanding visibility from the large cabin windows. Aft to port is access to the engine room and work bench. This engine access is a large mechanical area. Also this area aft of the dinette has chart storage, a file drawer and access to the 120 volt panel. To starboard is the navigation station with the electronic control panels and a swivel seat at the chart table.
Aft and down on the starboard side is the spacious and well equipped galley. Corian counter tops with sink and stove.
Access to the aft owner cabin is beyond the galley. This cabin is very large with seating to starboard, head to port and a queen size berth.
One head is manual flush and one is electric.
Cabin heat is supplied by Eberspacher D-8 forced air diesel heater.
3 burner gas cooker/stove
Accommodation
| Cooker/stove | |
|---|---|
| Oven | |
| Sink | |
| Refrigerator | |
| Carpet | |
| Cabin heating | |
| Pressurised water system | |
| Hot water system | |
| Non-Smokers | |
| Microwave |
Starting forward is the spacious forward cabin which features sleeping for two with sail storage under the bunks. There is plenty of natural light and ventilation with access to the chain locker forward. Just aft and to port is the forward head with manual toilet. Corian counter top and sink with storage below. To starboard is a large hanging locker. Continuing aft to the pilothouse the port side has a large dinette with storage under. To starboard is the helm station with outstanding visibility from the large cabin windows. Aft to port is access to the engine room and work bench. This engine access is a large mechanical area. Also this area aft of the dinette has chart storage, a file drawer and access to the 120 volt panel. To starboard is the navigation station with the electronic control panels and a swivel seat at the chart table.
Aft and down on the starboard side is the spacious and well equipped galley. Corian counter tops with sink and stove.
Access to the aft owner cabin is beyond the galley. This cabin is very large with seating to starboard, head to port and a queen size berth.
One head is manual flush and one is electric.
Cabin heat is supplied by Eberspacher D-8 forced air diesel heater.
3 burner gas cooker/stove
Deck Gear
3 halyard winches
6 sheet winches
Electric Maxwell windlass (with remote control)
2 anchors
(88LB Rocna and 60LB CQR)
91.44m of chain
Livingston dinghy (1995)
(Hard Dinghy)
9.9hp outboard, Evenrude, Long Shaft (1997)
Double SS Bow Anchor Rollers.
Full spool with Para Tech Sea Anchor
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| Speed | |
| Log | |
| Wind | |
| Radar | |
| VHF | |
| SSB | |
| GPS | |
| Chart plotter | |
| Autopilot | |
| Stereo | |
| Clock | |
| Barometer | |
| Navigation lights | |
| TV | |
| AIS Receiver | |
| Echo sounder | |
| Radar Reflector |
The radar with chart plotter has AIS, Danforth compass, Ritchie Compass, Comnav rudder angle indicator, Raymarine ST60 depth/speed/wind, Reiker instruments clinometer, (4) Focal Speakers, (2) Raymarine E120, (2) iComm IC-M602 VHF radios, iComm IC-M710 SSB radio, Comnav 1101 auto-pilot control, Comnav auto-pilot with hydraulic drive, (2) Weems & Plath clock and Barometer, one in pilothouse and one in aft cabin. Kenwood CD/AM/FM Radio with Kenwood CD 6 disk changer, VIZIO TV and DVD player
Safety Equipment
| LPG Detector | |
|---|---|
| Carbon Monoxide detector | |
| Liferaft | |
| Life jackets | |
| Life buoys | |
| Danbuoy | |
| Horn | |
| EPIRB 406MHz |
3 bilge pumps (1 manual / 2 Electric)
EPIRB 406MHz and Liferaft need current updates
Broker's Comments
This Spencer 53 Ketch was originally custom-built for a Boeing engineer who knew what he wanted in a long range cruiser. She was designed to be operated under power from an inside protected helm station and to sail well from a traditional center cockpit.
Though built in 1978 she has been upgraded including;
•2009 Schattauer Furling Booms
•2009 North Sails
•2009 Stainless Standing Rigging
•upgrades to mechanical and electrical systems including new port lights.
Lightly used in recent years, and ready for a new adventure.
These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.