1978 Spencer 53 Pilothouse Ketch This Spencer 53 was custom built for a Boeing engineer who knew what he wanted in a long range cruiser. She was designed to be operated under power from an inside protected helm station, and to sail well from a traditional center cockpit. Though built in 1978 she has been continually upgraded in its sails, spars, mechanical and electrical systems as well as new port lights and an Awlgrip paint job of the hull and deck, just to mention the most obvious. Now currently ready for offshore travel. Note: offers on the asking price will be considered. Details subject to contract.
1978 Spencer 53 Pilothouse Ketch This Spencer 53 was custom built for a Boeing engineer who knew what he wanted in a long range cruiser. She was designed to be operated under power from an inside protected helm station, and to sail well from a traditional center cockpit. Though built in 1978 she has been continually upgraded in its sails, spars, mechanical and electrical systems as well as new port lights and an Awlgrip paint job of the hull and deck, just to mention the most obvious. Now currently ready for offshore travel. Note: offers on the asking price will be considered. Details subject to contract.
1965 Spencer A Full Keel Ketch
Classic Wood-boat ambience -- looks and feels like a classic '50's or '60's sweet-sheerline, long-overhang cruiser, yet she has the low-maintenance of an all-fiberglass hull! Just-completed: complete re-manufacture of the spruce main and mizzen masts, to highest quality. This boat has only one owner, her builder. It is the well-known Spencer 42 fiberglass hull (42 feet on-deck) with bowsprit extending out to 45 feet. Full-keel; narrow for her length by today's standards, she's a fast-sailer, showing -- on occasion -- up to ten knots on her paddlewheel knotmeter.... Excellent construction - a four-year build-project "from the hull up", using the gorgeous teak available at the time (20ft pieces never available again!). Simple systems aboard, by owner's preference. Center cockpit gives two widely-separated staterooms, and a very spacious salon. Solidly built, still water-tight to this day -- and well maintained, this Spencer 45 is ready to go. Live aboard or sail the world in this Spencer 45 Ketch.
