This popular cruiser has proven to be a comfortable and capable vessel.
The large cockpit is spacious, with all the amenities one would want. The table has two leaves that fold down out of the way, there are integral starboard cup holders tucked away under the table, and a chart plotter is located in the middle for use from either helm. There is a 12 volt outlet located under the table for power if required.
Sails and deck hardware:
The dual helms separate the cockpit and guests from the helmsman, allowing for ease of handling from either side. The location of the Harken 53 ST primaries make it easier to sail short handed, with lines running back to the helm. The secondaries are Harken ST 44’s. The Main and roller fuller Genoa give options for balance and performance under varying conditions.
Accommodations
There are two aft guest cabins, port and starboard, each with comfortable queen berths. Each aft cabin has a head and shower, and each can be accessed from either the cabin or salon.The starboard cabin has a vanity/seat. The forward cabin is a large centerline queen berth, but the boat was originally a 4 cabin boat, and the center bulkhead is available to convert it back to a 4 cabin boat. All the cabins have lockers and drawers for storage. The salon is located to starboard, opposite the galley. There is a fixed table, and located behind the seating are lockers for storage.
Galley
The longitudinal galley is located to port with white Corian countertops. There is a dual stainless steel sink with hot and cold water on demand, powered by a DC pump. There is also a manual raw/fresh water faucet. The Vitrifrigo fridge/freezer are toploading, and are cooled by a Danfoss compressor. It is dual voltage - A/C and DC. There is a gimballed ENO LPG 2 burner stove and oven recessed in the galley.
Electronics
There is a full suite of electronics to make navigation and control easy and safe.
- ICOM VHF
- Raymarine-E70166 multifunction 7" display color touch screen, interfaced
- Raymarine-ST70 multifunction system speed log
- Raymarine- ST60+ tri data and chart plotter interface depth sounder
- Raytheon- ST60 wind
- Raymarine Autopilot- ST6002 interfaced into Raymarine Sea Talk unit and Raytheon smart pilot
Electrical System
- A/C power to the boat is brought by 120 volt 30 Amp umbilical. There is a main breaker for the A/C inlet to the boat.
- The A/C breaker panel is located adjacent to the DC panel at the nav station, and has breakers for the GFCI outlets, as well as the hot water heater and batter charger.
- There is also a 2000 watt Prosine inverter/charger.
- There is a Group 34 AGM engine start battery, 2 Group 29 wet cell batteries for the windlass and bowthruster, and 4 Group 24 batteries for the house bank.
- There is a DC breaker panel with separate breakers for the DC powered equipment.
Auxiliary propulsion
The Yanmar 4JH4AE naturally aspirated 54 HP diesel powers the boat comfortably and with ease. It is a direct drive system with dripless packing, with a bronze three bladed prop. The engine has 288 original hours.
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.