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1978 Custom Philbrooks Shipyard Cruiser

Port Orchard, Washington

$98,000

 

This beautiful boathouse kept classic was built by Philbrooks shipyard in B.C.Designed by William Garden and constructed of epoxy coated double planked mahogany epoxied between layers and an ironwood keel. Her proud heritage is reflected in the plans that are at Mystic Seaport Connecticut. 

Power by popular 270 hp Cummins VT-555 diesel engines with excellent maintenance.  These engines will power her well past hull speed and provide a comfortable cruise speed.  An 8kW Onan Generator, Espar diesel furnace, modern Garmin electronics and Max Power stern thruster round up an excellent vessel that has received constant upgrades. New batteries and engine spaces re-wiring is currently underway. This easily operated and well cared for vessel is reluctantly offer for sale.  An highly upgraded 60’ boathouse that meets current requirements may be purchased with the boat at an additional cost...

Disclaimer

Mariners Yacht & Ship Brokerage, Inc. is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Denison Yachting - Seattle.

Basic Boat Info

Boat Name: Palamar
Make: Custom
Model: Philbrooks Shipyard Cruiser
Year: 1978
Condition: Used
Category: Power
Builder: Philbrook
Designer: William Garden
Construction: Wood
Boat Hull ID: WNZ7708FK878
Has Hull ID: Yes

Dimensions

Length: 50 ft / 15.24 m
Length Overall: 50 ft / 15.24 m
Length Of Deck: 44 ft / 13.41 m
Beam: 14'5 ft / 4.40 m
Bridge Clearance: 13'8 ft / 4.17 m
Cabins Count: 1

Engines / Speed

Engines: 2
Engine #1 Specs:
  • Make: Cummins
  • Model: VT-555
  • Drive Type: V
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Engine Power: 270hp
  • Type: Inboard
  • Propeller Type: 4 Blade, Bronze
  • Year: 1978
  • Engine Location: Port
Engine #2 Specs:
  • Make: Cummins
  • Model: VT-555
  • Drive Type: V
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Engine Power: 270hp
  • Type: Inboard
  • Propeller Type: 4 Blade, Bronze
  • Year: 1978
  • Engine Location: Starboard
Total Engine Power: 540hp

Tanks

Fuel Tanks: 1
Fuel Tank Capacity: 400 gal
Water Tanks: 1
Water Tank Capacity: 200 gal
Holding Tank Count: 1
Holding Tank Capacity: 20 gal
Holding Tank Material: Plastic

Other

Heads Count: 1
Drive Type: V
Windlass Type: Hydraulic
Boat Class: Express Cruiser, Pilothouse

Accommodations

Entering the salon thru the cockpit to port aft is a large settee with the galley forward.  Starboard salon features cabinetry the Dickinson stove and Norcold Refrigeration. Moving forward and up finds the helm with large bench seat to port.  Starboard and port doors access the weather decks.  Down steps forward to Starboard is the head with shower and queen berth to port.  Forward to port is a seating area with cabinetry to starboard. 

Galley
  • Double Stainless Steel Sink
  • Norcold Refrigeration
  • Four Burner Propane Stove 
  • Trav'ler Propane Oven
  • Isotemp Hot Water Tank
  • Panasonic Microwave
  • Abundant Storage
Electronics/Navigation
  • Garmin GPSmap 4012 Multifunction Display/ Charts-Radar-Depth Sounder
  • Uniden Um425 VHF Radio
  • Kenwood Loud Hailer
  • Ritchie Compass
  • Fog Horn
  • Alpine AM/FM CD Player
  • Sirius Radio
Electrical
  • Onan 8kW Generator in Sound Shield
  • Four 8-D AGM House batterers
  • Two engine Driven Alternators
  • Mastervolt Battery Charger
  • Mastervolt Easy View 5 Monitor
  • 30 Amp Shore-power
  • Solar Panel
Deck
  • Hydraulic Drum Windless
  • 100' Chain Rode
  • 200' Line Rode
  • 44 lb Lewmar Claw Anchor
  • 35 lb Danforth Spare Anchor
  • Max Power Stern Thruster with Remote
  • Stern Tender Davits
  • Caribe Tender
  • Yamaha 9.9 4 Stroke Outboard
  • Docking Lights
  • Searchlight
Elaine Stewart

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. Hours listed may vary from actual hours due to recent use. Purchaser is encouraged to verify hours prior to purchase. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

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. Hours listed may vary from actual hours due to recent use. Purchaser is encouraged to verify hours prior to purchase. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

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