For Sale: San Blas Cruiser/Houseboat

[LorenzoinPanama]

Price $50k firm
Colon Panama
62 ft, 20 ft beam, 60 ton converted steel shrimper
built 1989, totally rebuilt 2007 into a cruiser house boat.

Diesels:

1*main engine 871 Detroit Diesel, 250 HP, torn down and rebuilt 2008 with less than 2000 hours, travels at 7 kts and burns 6 gallons / hour,*keel cooled with dry exhaust. 516 heavy duty fishing transmission, 3 inch shaft new

2 * * Gen set Northern lights 20k less than 2000 hours puts out 90 amps when recharging Batts, keel cooled, dry exhaust* * * * * *

3. * *Welder Miller Bobcat 250 less than 1000 hours professional diesel model*Other* *

1* * hydraulic system for steering, winches, and bow thruster, 50 gallon reserve tank commercial grade* *
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2. * * Dinghy, 13 ft fiberglass,15 hpYamaha, 4 up Yamaha spare, lifting crane, 12v truck winches 2000 lb* * * * * * *
3. * * Complete off-grid electrical system, 2000 w solar panels, 70 w Victron controller, 3000 w Victron inverter, 90 w Victron charger, 10 6v batteries 400 amp/hr cap to stay above 12.5 v, 800 amp/HR reserve* * * * * * *
4. * * Commercial style galley, 3 7 cu/ft freezers, 2 bay sink, 6 burner stove, stainless prep tables* * * * * * *
5. * * Large tool room fully equipped to maintain boat, lots of extras** * * * * * *
6. * * iPad navigation with Coursemaster Autopilot* * * * * * *
7. * * Fuel cap 3000 gallons, 2000 on board now, water 2000 gallons, filled by rainwater system* * * * * * *
8. * * Paravane stabilizers for rough seas[/LEFT]
History* * * * * * * *

Purchased in New Iberia LA 2008 ,totally rebuilt at a cost of about 300k, rebuilt cabin, reduced fuel tanks to 3000 gallons, moved bulkheads to make large V-berth bedroom, swapped out 1271 engine for 871 engine, and customized to create 1000 sq ft*living space and 1000 sq of deck space; replaced bottom of what was the fish hold. Has been used as a houseboat in the San Blas Islands for the last 6 years. We are now getting too old for a boat this size and have moved to an apartment.

Necessary repairs: * * * * *
1. Scrape and sand bottom and keel coolers, check the condition of the steel, prime and paint. Keel coolers have two small holes that need to be welded.*
2. Install at least 20 x 20 lb zinc anodes every ten ft on the bottom.
3. Replace transducer and install stand-alone depth sounder.
4. Replace navigation lights; new *VHF radio*already on board. Repair SSB as desired.

This boat is a steel fishing boat, well-built and maintained, but is not a yacht with brightwork. It needs consistent upkeep. *To buy this boat you should be a competent captain/ welder/ electrician, and enjoy the pleasures of a large steel vessel. We've been on*it for 12 years and had a wonderful time.

[Sailmonkey]

Is this the same Lorenzo that used to post here as “Lorenzo B”?

Nice to see you back. I think I ran into you in Guatemala and complimented your boat.

Good luck with the sale. I’m still young and sailing otherwise yours is the type of boat that intrigues me.

[LorenzoinPanama]

Indeed it is, been hanging in the San Blas having a great time. Good to hear from you.