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Custom Classic 76' Motor Yacht Charter, Live-aboard, Or Cruise

John Wayne's own NORWESTER!
£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  234002
  • LOA  ·  23.16m
  • Year  ·  1932
  • Construction  ·  Wood carvel
  • Underwater profile  ·  Full-displacement
  • Berths  ·  8
  • Engine  ·  2 x Diesel 185hp, GMC 671 (1945)
  • Lying  ·  LaConner
Boatshed Seattle
Boatshed Seattle
Dave Carleson

The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Extra Details

Designer Frank Munroe
Builder Willis Reid Shipyard
Lying LaConner
Fuel capacity 6,363.6 ltr (1,400.0 G) Total - 4 Tanks
Water capacity 1,604.6 ltr (353.0 G) Total - 1 Tanks
Holding tank capacity 318.2 ltr (70.0 G) Total - 2 Tanks
Last survey 07/05/2015

Mechanical

Engine 2 x Diesel 185hp
Engine make and model GMC 671 (1945)
Engine Hours engine1= 1600
engine2= 1600
Engine Cooled Indirect
Steering Wheel
Drive Shaft
Prop(s) Four blade Bronze
Fuel consumption (approx) 27.3 ltr (6.0 G) /hour At Cruising Speed
Cruising speed (approx) 10 knots
Max speed (approx) 12 knots
Generator output 8KVA
Engine spares

It is reported that the engines have 1600 hours of use since a major rebuild.

8 kw generator is a Northern Lights M753

Comes with two spare props.

There is an electric fire pump system and a fixed fire extinguisher system in the engine room.

Galvanic Isolator-Newmar

Dimensions

LOA 23.16m
LOD 23.16m
LWL 23.16m
Beam 5.00m
Draft Min 1.98m
Draft Max 1.98m
Airdraft 8.53m
Displacement 60,781kg (134,023.0lbs)
Headroom 2.84m
Storage In water

Electrical Systems

32 volt battery, 11 batteries charged by: engine, shore power, generator

Construction

Construction Wood carvel
Underwater profile Full-displacement
Finish Paint finish

The fuel tanks are steel
The water tank is plastic

The planking is 2.5" for the top sides and 3" from the waterline down including the bottom. Planks are of ash on double oak frames with double carlins, all bronze fasteners. The decks are canvas over plywood. The pilot house framing and roof have been recently re-built. All decking is now heavily covered with a rubber deck coating. During 2016 all structural issues found in the survey were addressed. Work included: deck repair and total deck recover with a rubber product; wheel house rebuild; plank replacement; rubrail replacement; new transom drop in door; new paint on all exterior surfaces. This is not a complete list of all the work done but is intended to convey that the current owners have been diligent in maintaining this heritage vessel in a responsible manner.

Waterline Boats / Boatshed does not independently verify capacities and dimensions, which are reported from seller-provided information and/or literature.

Accommodation

Total # of berths 8
No. of double berths 1
No. of single berths 7
Cabin(s) 4
Handbasin 3
Shower 2
Heads 3 heads (Electric)

A walkthrough:

Starting belowdecks all the way forward is the chain locker and one head. Aft is a cabin with two single bunks port and starboard with storage below. Aft port and starboard is the large galley with a ladder to the upper deck. Aft of the galley is a large dining saloon which could sleep two. It features a large dining table which folds up onto a bulkhead. Aft and to starboard are two private cabins, each sleeping two in upper and lower bunks. To port is a head with shower. Aft on the port side is a workshop that leads to the stand-up engine room. Also on the centerline is the stairway leading to the upper saloon.

Aft of the upper saloon is a stairway to the aft double cabin with a small double and a single bunk with ensuite head and shower. The upper saloon has entry doors from both port and starboard side decks. This upper saloon features a small table, settee seating both port and starboard and on both sides of the aft bulkhead.

Forward and up a few steps is the large pilot house and helm station which features extra seating and a small wet bar. This boat has wide side decks and seating on the fore deck and aft deck with an on-deck dining area. There is a transom access door and steps to the boat deck.

Electric baseboard cabin heating throughout. 30 gallon Torrid hot water heater.

3 burner gas cooker/stove

Accommodation

Cooker/stove
Oven
Sink
Refrigerator
Freezer
Carpet
Curtains
Pressurised water system
Hot water system
Raw water wash
Non-Smokers
Bar Sink

A walkthrough:

Starting belowdecks all the way forward is the chain locker and one head. Aft is a cabin with two single bunks port and starboard with storage below. Aft port and starboard is the large galley with a ladder to the upper deck. Aft of the galley is a large dining saloon which could sleep two. It features a large dining table which folds up onto a bulkhead. Aft and to starboard are two private cabins, each sleeping two in upper and lower bunks. To port is a head with shower. Aft on the port side is a workshop that leads to the stand-up engine room. Also on the centerline is the stairway leading to the upper saloon.

Aft of the upper saloon is a stairway to the aft double cabin with a small double and a single bunk with ensuite head and shower. The upper saloon has entry doors from both port and starboard side decks. This upper saloon features a small table, settee seating both port and starboard and on both sides of the aft bulkhead.

Forward and up a few steps is the large pilot house and helm station which features extra seating and a small wet bar. This boat has wide side decks and seating on the fore deck and aft deck with an on-deck dining area. There is a transom access door and steps to the boat deck.

Electric baseboard cabin heating throughout. 30 gallon Torrid hot water heater.

3 burner gas cooker/stove

Deck Gear

Fenders
Boathook
Davits
Swim Platform

Electric U.S. Navy Heavy Duty windlass
2 anchors
(Danforth)
91.44m of chain
All chain rode

Nav Equipment

Compass
Speed
Log
Radar
VHF
GPS
Chart plotter
Stereo
Clock
Barometer
Navigation lights
TV
Echo sounder
Radar Reflector

Furuno Radar
Standard Horizon Power Hailer
Brooks and Gatehouse Speed Indicator
Standard Horizon Handheld VHF Radio
Ships Clock and Barometer
Trimble Navigation System with GPS

Safety Equipment

LPG Detector
Carbon Monoxide detector
Liferaft
Life jackets
Life buoys
Searchlight
Horn
Boarding ladder

6 bilge pumps (0 manual / 5 Electric)

In addition to the electric bilge pumps there is a Jabsco engine-driven high volume pump.

Broker's Comments

The NORWESTER is a unique offering -- a true one-of-a-kind, and for several reasons. She was built by a Massachusetts boat yard that was well-known for large, heavily built, hard working commercial boats. She was custom designed and constructed of the finest materials available. The instructions to the designer and the builder were to create a vessel that would be capable of travel in any ocean, in any weather. Consequently CHIRO was reportedly built to Lloyds of London standards. The yacht relocated to the west coast in 1937 and was later conscripted by the US Navy for coastal patrol during WWII. The current engines were installed subsequently. CHIRO was later purchased by John Wayne (yes, that John Wayne) and renamed the NORWESTER. She was extensively remodeled to meet his needs and it is that interior that remains today.

NORWESTER can be used and enjoyed in a variety of ways -- as a classic private yacht that will provide exceptional pride-of-ownership, as a distinctive charter boat, or as a comfortable live-aboard. Or she would make a wonderful and attractive dockside B&B with great appeal.

These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.

This Custom Classic 76' Motor Yacht Charter, Live-aboard, Or Cruise has been personally photographed and viewed by Dave Carleson of Boatshed Seattle. Click here for contact details.
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