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

Skookum 47 Center Cockpit Ketch

£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  153015
  • LOA  ·  14.33m
  • Year  ·  1984
  • Construction  ·  GRP
  • Underwater profile  ·  Long keel
  • Berths  ·  5
  • Engine  ·  1 x Diesel 68hp, Isuzu (1980)
  • Lying  ·  Port Townsend, WA USA - Shown by Appointment
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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 Ed Monk Sr.
Builder Custom
Lying Port Townsend, WA USA - Shown by Appointment
Fuel capacity 909.1 ltr (200.0 G) Total - 1 Tanks
Water capacity 1,568.1 ltr (345.0 G) Total - 3 Tanks

Mechanical

Engine 1 x Diesel 68hp
Engine make and model Isuzu (1980)
Engine Hours engine1= 2500
Engine Cooled Indirect
Steering Wheel
Drive Shaft
Prop(s) 3 Blade
Fuel consumption (approx) 4.5 ltr (1.0 G) /hour At Cruising Speed
Cruising speed (approx) 6.5 knots
Max speed (approx) 8.5 knots
Engine spares

Dimensions

LOA 14.33m
LWL 11.89m
Beam 3.96m
Draft Min 1.83m
Airdraft 17.68m
Displacement 24,490kg (54,000.0lbs)
Headroom 2.03m
Storage On marina

Rig

Ketch rigged Owner Wood spars (1980) with galvanised standing rigging (1980)

Sails

Mainsail - Slab () 2 Reefs
Headsail - (1980)
Other sails Drifter Reacher ()
Mizzen (1980)

Comes with Pfaff 130 heavy duty sewing machine for sail repair or canvas work. Wind vane self steering also acts as emergency tiller.

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 3 batteries charged by: engine, wind generator, shore power

Construction

Construction GRP
Underwater profile Long keel
Finish Paint finish

Skookum in a Northwest Native language means "Strong".

Skookum Marine located in Port Townsend Washington needed a name that would describe the quality and integrity of the fiberglass boats they were constructing so they chose the Indian word 'Skookum' which described the boat perfectly. Even though they are no longer in operation, Skookum has the enviable record of having built boats that were strong, safe, seaworthy vessels designed for service in the tough North Pacific waters off the coasts of Oregon, Washington and Alaska. They boasted that the hulls were virtually bulletproof. Most are still in service today and going strong. Designed by internationally known marine architects Ed Monk & Sons, each boat was designed for the work it was asked to do whether to go around the world, compete in a race or go to sea after a load of salmon, albacore or bottomfish. The interior and deck layouts were all custom designed and built so no two are alike, each pre-sold and designed to the customer's requests and needs. Only a few models were made into pleasure boats -- the rest were commercial fishing vessels. They were all built to stay at sea for extended periods of time with a minimum expenditure of high-priced fuel.

Accommodation

Total # of berths 5
No. of double berths 2
No. of single berths 1
Cabin(s) 3
Handbasin 3
Shower 1
Heads 1 heads (Manual)

Board the vessel through the opening life line gate and step into the covered spacious center cockpit. The companionway opens into the very ample main salon with separate forward cabin and master aft stateroom. In the main salon is the very large workshop and engine room, with full standing headroom in each. The forward stateroom has the head. The aft stateroom is where the shower is located.

Amazing storage every where.

The cabins are very warm and dry, with no "boat smell".
A great live aboard and a proven world cruiser.....

3 burner paraffin cooker/stove

Accommodation

Cooker/stove
Oven
Sink
Icebox
Carpet
Curtains
Cabin heating
Pressurised water system
Hot water system
Microwave

Board the vessel through the opening life line gate and step into the covered spacious center cockpit. The companionway opens into the very ample main salon with separate forward cabin and master aft stateroom. In the main salon is the very large workshop and engine room, with full standing headroom in each. The forward stateroom has the head. The aft stateroom is where the shower is located.

Amazing storage every where.

The cabins are very warm and dry, with no "boat smell".
A great live aboard and a proven world cruiser.....

3 burner paraffin cooker/stove

Deck Gear

Sail cover
Spray dodgers
Warps
Fenders
Boathook
Cockpit Enclosure

4 halyard winches
5 sheet winches
Custom windlass
2 anchors
(Trevco/plow 60lb CQR)
91.44m of chain
91.44m of warp
Sailomat windvane self-steering system
Custom dinghy (1978)
(Hard Dinghy)
Large open deck with very easy movement fore and aft to tend sails, or anchor. Custom hard dodger great for staying out of the sun or nasty weather.

Nav Equipment

Compass
Speed
Log
Radar
VHF
SSB
GPS
Stereo
Navigation lights
TV
Echo sounder
Radar Reflector

Navigation equipment is limited. Most new owners would choose to upgrade the navigation equipment to current technology.

Safety Equipment

Life jackets
Horn
Boarding ladder
Emergency steering

2 bilge pumps (0 manual / 2 Electric)

Broker's Comments

This Skookum 47 Center Cockpit Ketch is being sold by its original owner -- a professional shipwright who commissioned its hull and personally completed its construction to suit the requirements of his long-range cruising plans. He subsequently enjoyed 25 years of cruising the South Pacific -- Tahiti, New Zealand, Australia, Fiji and many more destinations.

This motivated seller has priced her below market value.

Wood joinery interior is top notch. She's a fore and aft cabin layout with walk-in engine room. Headroom throughout is 6'8" or more. It's a motor sailor that is all cockpit operated. This boat is a very heavy and comfortable live aboard, and an exceptional world cruiser. Set up, tested and ready to spend extended periods at sea.

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

This Skookum 47 Center Cockpit Ketch has been personally photographed and viewed by David Ritchey of Boatshed Seattle. Click here for contact details.
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