$134,900
Holland, Michigan
Category
Motor Yachts
Length
53.0
Posted Over 1 Month
As we begin a new boating season, I am offering this great vessel at a very compelling price, much lower than last summer's listing. When you compare our vessel's roominess, cleanliness, and restored durability to any other boat, she is certainly unique and a tremendous value. UPDATE: Four Saturdays is now in the water and readily available for inspection. I strongly encourage seriously interested parties to visit her. Classic lines with modern style and amenities are a striking combination. NOTE: This classic vessel is not just another patched up old boat. I has been gone through a multi-year, ground up rebuild. Granted, that makes it somewhat difficult to find comparables for pricing, but as you will see below, this is not going to be a money making venture for me, but a killer deal for you. Offered for sale is our family's pride and joy, the Four Saturdays (the name is derived from our last name, which means Saturday in Polish, and our family of Four). I have spent 2010-2012 (losing count after 3000 man hours) completely restoring this classic. Pacemakers were handmade in Egg Harbor, New Jersey, until the company was purchase by Chris Craft. This motor yacht was brought to the Great Lakes thru the Erie Canal in 1966 to Minnesota, via the Illinois and Mississippi Rivers. She spent most of her life there, until I purchased and brought her back 1100 nautical miles to Lake Michigan. It is what I describe as a "restomod"... I've kept the classic lines of the vessel, but have improved most aspects of it for useability, longevity, and style in the modern world. Listed below will be a long, boring list of all of the work done, but, in a nutshell, the result is a very unique vessel that my family of four has enjoyed as a liveaboard for the last four summers. Because of this restoration, she is ready to last another 47 years. Four Saturdays garners a lot of attention as we cruise the waters around Holland, Michigan, and is reliable as the day is long. She's got a displacement hull, so she's not fast, but she'll run all week at 9-11 knots. The Detroit Diesels mated to Twin Disc transmissions start immediately, run flawlessly, and have only 2300 hours from NEW. Ask any diesel mechanic, and they will confirm that these motors are practically just broken in. The hull is tight and solid, and runs a bilge pump maybe 2 gallons an hour. We live on an end slip on Lake Macatawa, and it's the best lakefront property you'll ever get to enjoy. We had dreamed of moving somewhere warm and living on her year round, which would have been awesome. Unfortunately, we have decided to sell Four Saturdays to pursue some other opportunities. I may consider very compelling partial trades for automobiles or a 26-30' center console fishing boat. A vessel of this size can only be transported via waterway or ship transporter, so please consider this when bidding/buying. I may consider assisting in the transport of her to your desired destination (at additional cost). Likewise, a loan is practically impossible for a vessel of this vintage, so liquid funds are necessary. Notes: A. As some provenance, I have the original build file from Pacemaker that was obtained when the original offices were torn down. As some points of reference, in 1966 the average cost of new house was $14,200.00, average income per year was $6,900.00, and the average cost of a new car was $2,650.00. The price paid for this Pacemaker in 1966 was $79,751.75. In today's dollars, that's $573,693.23. B. I also have countless photos of the entire project stage, including the photos of the 2004/5 $200,000 hull restoration completed by a previous owner. Many of these photos are included in a professionally bound photo book. C. Many ask about maintenance. I was blessed with the time to do this project in a relatively short span of time, but involving thousands of man hours. Most cannot buy out the time to do so. Now that the vessel was stripped bare and completely built back up with longevity in mind, it's just a matter of keeping things that way, which is just like any other home, cottage, or asset. Normally I would agree with those who say NOT to buy a wooden boat... except for the Four Saturdays, because the hard work has all been done. I am in no way saying that she is perfect, but if you want perfect, buy a new plastic boat... costing hundreds of thousands of dollars (maybe millions) more, and nowhere near the uniqueness and character of a classic vessel. Below are the details of this vessel. We thank you for looking at her, and if you are a serious potential buyer and have questions or a request to see her in person, feel free to email me through eBay, or call me at two six nine five zero one three two three two. Obviously, we are selling her with no warranties, expressed or implied, but I have attempted to describe her as completely and honestly as possible. We do have the vessel for sale locally, so we reserve the right to end this auction at any time. The 1966 Pacemaker 53 Flushdeck Motoryacht Hull #40- FOUR SATURDAYS Previous work: * Extensive hull refit in 2004-2005 at a cost of $200,000+, including: * Keel replacement * Carvel planking replacement on 75% of hull, mahogany * Replacement/sistering of white oak ribs where necessary * Entire hull refastened/caulked * Custom fabricated aft fuel tanks COMPREHENSIVE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR REFIT IN 2009-2012, at an estimated cost of $224,000 in parts and labor EXTERIOR: * Complete deck repair: * Replaced forward decking where needed, replaced forward hatch with larger, modern Bomar unit, tinted polycarbonate * Custom bow pulpit, mahogany, with anchor hardware * Redesigned/replaced walkway decking, adding 2.5” of width * New blue LED walkway lighting * Additional sheathing of entire deck: Additional 6mm Hydrotech plywood, 1 layer of epoxy impregnated heavy fiberglass cloth, 6 additional layers of epoxy, primed, grip textured, and painted. * Deck edge rub rail installed of 1”x4” mahogany, clear penetrating epoxy sealer, polyurethane varnish. Custom blue LED lighting under rub rail. * All new handrails using 1” thick-walled stainless tubing, new stainless fittings, stainless hardware, and stainless cabling. * Custom stainless upper deck supports, aft * Replaced side supports/wings, custom CNC shape, marine ply, PVC trim, painted * Custom aft deck ceiling refit with maple panels painted white, LED general lighting and blue LED accent lighting * Aft deck skirting using vinyl scrim material and brass grommets, hand laced, replacement set completed in 2013 * Top deck fitted with new handrails and skirting, textured and painted deck, custom made mahogany stairs, repaired light mast, outdoor wicker style table and four chairs with cushions * Aft deck fitted with wood table, 4 chairs with cushions, one deck storage box, and wood cooler/serving table * Complete hull and freeboard repair: * Stripped entire hull of paint and caulking * Replaced damaged carvel planking where necessary * Complete replacement of waterline rails, mahogany, and refurbished stainless half round trim * Refurbished/repainted existing hull windows/port lights, new CNC cut clear polycarbonate panes * Two coats of clear penetrating epoxy sealer (CPES) * Complete re-caulk with modern sealant * Final fairing, four coats of Interlux Brightside Polyurethane * New boot striping, Interlux Brightside Polyurethane * Hull below waterline stripped of all seam caulking, cleaned, and re-caulked with modern sealant * New coating of Pettit Hydrocoat Bottom Paint (yearly maintenance) * Transom: * Upper transom replaced, added three large tinted windows * Lower transom re-sheathed with ribbon striped mahogany, CPES, and cleared * Original teak swim platform refurbished, added 12” of depth with new teak stock, natural finish * Added transom shower, hot/cold * Windows: * Salon/Galley: Removal of rotted window framing, supports, and side structure. Rebuilt entire side structure, replaced with four new custom windows per side * Galley Forward: replaced old glass with larger framed windows, tinted * Installed tinting on pilothouse side windows * Repaired pilothouse forward window framing, windshield window motor and hardware INTERIOR: * Completely stripped interior to bare frames and sole. * Salon/Galley (Amidships): * Galley: Completely redesigned galley with all-new materials: maple cabinetry, custom solid surface counter tops, maple paneled walls/ceiling, stainless sink, three burner LP in-counter cook top, microwave, three under counter refrigerators, custom birdseye maple slab bar top, LED drop lighting over counter top, warm white LED general lighting * New custom sole: mahogany with maple, stainless trim, area rug * Salon: Recessed maple cabinetry with maple/glass doors, stainless hardware, blue LED accent lighting, warm white LED general lighting. Maple paneled walls/ceiling, 55” Slim LED TV, Blueray player, media storage cabinets. Two leather chairs, side table, black imitation leather convertible sofa, three banana leaf ottomans. New custom made maple stairs. * Portable 12,000 BTU air conditioner * Lower Level Aft: * Stripped to bare framework, removed old subfloor, cleaned/painted bilge, replaced subfloor, new walls. * Master stateroom: Completely redesigned with custom queen bed platform concealing one of two aft fuel tanks, four maple drawers. Queen gel memory foam mattress. Maple paneled walls and ceiling, warm white LED general lighting. Integrated dressing table with vessel sink, armoire and linen closet. Santos mahogany engineered real hardwood floors. Portable 12,000 BTU air conditioner. * Master Head: Completely new with solid surface counter top, custom tiled accent wall, beaded paneling, solid surface floor tile, cool white LED lighting, vessel sink, and Vacu-Flush toilet. * Stateroom 2: All new. Wood bunk bed, dresser, armoire, maple paneled walls and ceiling, warm white LED lighting, and Santos mahogany engineered real hardwood flooring. * Main Head: Completely redesigned with large solid surface tiled shower, new fixtures, and dramatic accent wall. New sink cabinetry with vessel sink, wood storage rack, cool white LED lighting, and new chrome hardware. Vacu-Flush toilet. * Hallway: Maple paneled walls and ceiling, warm white LED lighting, and Santos mahogany engineered flooring, shuttered doors. * Lower level Forward: Stripped to bare framework, removed old subfloor, cleaned and painted bilge, replaced subfloor, new walls. * Forward Stateroom: Custom designed raised island bed, full size, with storage area below, side steps to raised bed, maple paneled walls and ceiling, warm white LED lighting, tiled floor, and large closet. * Laundry: New in 2012 Splendide combination washer/dryer. * Pilothouse: * Original controls refurbished, new wheel and hydraulic steering system * Replaced sole with new tiling * Ceiling fitted with same maple paneling and LED lighting as below decks * Auxiliary red LED fixtures for night running * Overhead air conditioner, 15,000 BTU s * New solid surface counter tops, vessel sink * Auxiliary 12volt system of 4 qty group 31 batteries for stereo and pilothouse electrical needs, inverter, charger/maintainer * Depth sounder * New Marine stereo and speakers with iPod dock, Sirius XM controls, LIFETIME Sirius XM membership (available for additional cost) * Navigation: Chart Navigator Pro software and GPS module for laptop (available for additional cost) ENGINE ROOM: * Specifications: 2 Detroit Diesel 8V71 NA motors, 2300 hours each from new. Run flawlessly. Twin Disc transmissions, 15kw Onan Diesel generator, runs perfectly. New 20 gallon hot water heater, water pump, and 100 gallon fresh water tank. Ozone generator to manage bilge odors. All new PEX plumbing system, new septic hoses and fresh water inlets. New Vacu-flush pump in 2012. 2 qty 8D batteries for engine starting/house batteries, and 3 qty group 31 batteries for generator starting. * New LED lighting in engine room * Fire extinguisher: large cylinder in engine room - untested * Fuel capacity: Two 300 gallon rear tanks, fabricated new in 2005, 2 auxiliary stainless 100 gallon tanks in engine room (not currently being used). Q: Your boat is beautiful! Job very well done! Do you know height of boat from waterline? What is your fuel burn/hr at cruising speed? Range? Boat sleeps? # staterooms, heads, showers? I see you use portable ac units. Are they effective? Do you have any heat source on board? How is boat stored in winter? Draft of boat? Thanks Feb-14-14 A: rob157, Thanks for your comment. We have truly enjoyed our time with her. To answer your questions: A. I have not measured lately the height above the waterline, but I believe it is about 20'. I know that without the lite mast, we navigated under the one bridge on the Illinois Riv. that is fixed at 19'. Sorry for the ambiguity, but since restoring, we have been in waters that are not inhibited by bridges. If you would like a more accurate measurement, please let me know. B. We normally cruise at hull speed, around 9.5-10 knots. My estimated fuel burn per hour is 8-10 GPH. It certainly varies by itinerary. Traveling S from Minnesota via the Mississippi, we cruised at 11 knots at 1.6 mpg. Obviously, because she is a displacement hull, she is never going to be fast, but she runs 5 knots at idle and will run all week at 8-12 knots. She has two 300 gal. rear tanks, fabricated new in 2005, and 2 auxiliary 100 gal. tanks in the engine room, 800 gals total. C. Boat sleeps 6-8. 3 staterooms: 1 master w/queen bed, stateroom 2 w/bunk beds, forward stateroom w/full size bed, and couch in salon that folds to full size bed. Two larger heads: master and main head with enlarged shower. Redesigned from original configuration. Also exterior H/C shower that we use a lot on the enlarged teak swim platform. D. Yes, we use portable A/C units, 2 12000 BTU models, as well as a new low profile 15000 BTU roof unit in the pilothouse, and they work very well. The original A/C was just too inefficient and unreliable. We purchased the portable units as a stopgap measure until we could afford a new bank of conventional marine A/Cs, but they worked so nicely we decided to keep them for the time being. We rarely need any heat source, but when necessary, we have a couple small portable electric heaters. E. Boat is stored outside on the hard in the winter. Firstly, due to my belief that the wood likes it better, and second, due to cost. F. I believe official draft is 3'8". Thanks.
