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For Sale - 1978, 53' Yachtfisherman San Francisco Bay Area

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53' MOTOR YACHT (1969 - 1988)
1978 53’ Hatteras Cockpit Motor Yacht – “Champagne Jam” Best offer over $200k

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Description: Champagne Jam is a classic 53’ Hatteras cockpit/YF motoryacht. She comfortably sleeps 4 in 2 staterooms, each with their own ensuite head.

Her current owner has spent a significant about of time and money upgrading her electronics and operating equipment to state of the art status.

She has cruised extensively up and down the California coast and since 2007 has been berthed in the fresh water San Joaquin/Sacramento River delta. She carries 1100 gallons of diesel fuel in three tanks and her engines burn an average of 12 gallons hour giving Champagne Jam a significant cruising range.

Accommodations:

Pilothouse is forward on the main deck. The salon is next aft with custom leather couch, a barrel chair and recliner. Custom entertainment center with 32” HD LCD TV and state of the art electronics. (Blu-Ray, HDMI controlled stereo, Bose Accumass surround sound system) (New 2008). Audio is wired throughout boat. New sunscreens for all windows. Windshields resealed 2008. Custom window blinds. Custom rollaway screen door aft.

The galley is down with all updated appliances.

The forward stateroom has an upper and lower berth complete with ensuite head that doubles as the day head. The washer/dryer is located in this room has its own closet.

Continuing aft of the galley are the stand-up split engine rooms. The very large master stateroom with queen centerline bed is at the end of the companionway. The master state stateroom is complete with make-up area and huge hanging lockers. The head is equipped with a tub/shower with new shower door and state of the art Tecma toilet system (new 2008).

Carpeting and headliner throughout the boat were replaced in 2008.


Galley:

Minimally used appliances: 4 burner stove and oven, microwave oven, newer top freezer w/ice maker, lower refrigerator. Garbage disposal was new in 2008.

Electronics:

Lower helm - Standard Spectrum VHF Radio, Simrad AR20 Autopilot, Mathers Electronic Engine Controls with tethered Remote Control and engine speed synchronizer, FloScan engine gauges, 19” Samsung LCD monitor for Nobeltec Navigation Software, Azimuth Electronic Digital Compass, Bennett Trim Tab controls, remote control for searchlight. 32VDC – 12VDC converter for Mathers engine controls and other 12VDC electronics.

Flybridge helm – Uniden 525 VHF/DSC Radio (WHAM Mic (wireless) mounted in Galley for 2nd radio station and intercom) Simrad AR20 Autopilot, AIS, Nobeltec Navigation Suite – 2 independent dual core PC’s set up for redundant/backup operation displayed on (2) 19’ LCD monitors, FloScan Fuel Monitor Gauges with GPS/MPG/GPH feature, FloScan Engine gauges (Engine Oil, Transmission pressure, Water Temp, Electrical) Radio, Furuno color depth/fishfinder, 32 mile radar, Garmin GPS sensor – wired to and status displayed on Nobeltec system, Mathers Electronic Engine Controls, Searchlight remote control, Bose stereo system playing iTunes via one of the bridge computers.

Electrical:

220VAC 50 amp shore power, 12VDC, 32VDC electrical systems, 12 kW Northern Lights Genset with () hours, 32VDC battery charger (new 2008) for main engine batteries, 12VDC battery charger (new 2008) for Genset starting battery (new 2007), Xantrex MS3000 watt Inverter (new 2008), (4) Rolls 6VDC batteries for inverter (new 2008), Custom Electrical Panel for Inverter and Battery Chargers, new Blue Sea Digital gauges for all AC and DC power (all new 2008). Various shore power adapters for virtually any configuration in any port.

Deck & Hull Equipment:

Bridge: Enclosed with a custom frame and Sunbrella canvas in good condition. All isinglass window panels were replaced in 2007. Custom radar arch with fold down platform for the radome, GPS sensor and anchor light. 1 mile remote control searchlight newly re-wired and re-chromed (2008).

Forward deck: Galley Maid 32VDC windlass with gypsy and 300 feet of ½" HT chain rode attached to a 60lb. CQR anchor. Remote deck switches (Up and Down) New 2008. 2 deck lockers with naugahide seat cushions and canvas covers, full width bow bench seat with canvas cover, 6 Taylor fenders mounted in fender holders. Assorted mooring lines.

Cockpit: Magnum propane BBQ with canvas cover, storage box for fenders, mooring lines, etc. Fortress anchor with 150’ of chain/rope rode, swim platform boarding ladder, fresh and saltwater wash down stations, 4 rocket launchers flush mounted for fishing poles.

Engine Rooms - 2, standup rooms, either side of companionway
Detroit Diesel 8V71-TI - 435 hp with new upgraded CCE style Walker Engineering Air Seps. Walker Engineering FuelSeps – fuel conditioning units.
• (4) Cruisair Marine A/C compressors serving air handlers in each compartment
• 20 gallon hot water heater
• Galley Maid freshwater pump (250 gallons water storage)
• Oil change/transfer system
• Racor 1000MAX Fuel Water Separators/engine
Genset Room • CO2 Fire extinguisher
• 32VDC Battery Charger (new 2008)
• Spare shaft
• Engine gauges
Located beneath the galley, this room houses the 12KW Northern Lights genset. Remote starting panel is located in the port engine room. This room is also home to the inverter, inverter batteries, the main 32vdc batteries and the 12vdc (4D) genset starting battery. The custom inverter/battery panel is on the bulkhead outside the port engine room.

Summary: Champagne Jam is a very comfortable cruising boat. Her aft deck is well conditioned for casual conversation and socializing. Her powerful engines are capable of getting you to where you want to go quickly but are also very efficient for slow cruising while you enjoy the passing scenery. Her state of the art electronics will keep you informed as to the performance of all machinery and location on the water.

Contact Tim Methenitis for more information or pictures: 408-497-4763
 
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Tim is this your boat?
 
Tim,

Sorry to see you letting her go....

DAN
 
Well...... This is an old post I found while trolling.

I bought CJ at the turn of the yr.

She's currently in refit at Bay Marine.

Happy to say she will be well on her way to being a gold plater when we're done. She needed it.......

One more saved.

Will continue to enjoy the Sac Delta and owning a legacy piece.

It's all about the boat.
 
Congratulations. We'd love to see photos of the before, during and after.
 
Hey Sky,

The yard has been keeping a thorough log of work done. Will post if possible when done.

A few surprises that weren't expected with Hatteras. Yet, good to discover and fix during this refit.

So, interestingly I followed the pics you have posted.

I was born and raised on the North Channel. Bear Drop was a regular weekend stop over. During high season Covered Portage and Baie Fine were vacation destinations. Although I cheated and bought a 17' Whaler SS, I enjoyed those venues at a more regular pace. Launch in Killarney, ice cream at Farquhars in Little Current. A swim at Hayward and a perch dinner back in Killarney. What else is needed?

Keep in touch.

Best

Steve
 
Hey Sky,

The yard has been keeping a thorough log of work done. Will post if possible when done.

A few surprises that weren't expected with Hatteras. Yet, good to discover and fix during this refit.

So, interestingly I followed the pics you have posted.

I was born and raised on the North Channel. Bear Drop was a regular weekend stop over. During high season Covered Portage and Baie Fine were vacation destinations. Although I cheated and bought a 17' Whaler SS, I enjoyed those venues at a more regular pace. Launch in Killarney, ice cream at Farquhars in Little Current. A swim at Hayward and a perch dinner back in Killarney. What else is needed?

Keep in touch.

Best

Steve

Very cool. Any secret spots I need to visit this summer?
 
I will catch up with you via PM.

I expect we have plenty of notes to share.
 
Well...... This is an old post I found while trolling.

I bought CJ at the turn of the yr.

She's currently in refit at Bay Marine.

Happy to say she will be well on her way to being a gold plater when we're done. She needed it.......

One more saved.

Will continue to enjoy the Sac Delta and owning a legacy piece.

It's all about the boat.

Buy a Yatch is not a easy job!!:o
 
Oh the buying wasn't the problem.

It's the bringing her back that tests the resolve.

Taking delivery next weekend 7 months to the day from project start

Steve
 

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