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1973 Spencer 44 boat for sale

Free spirit.

Take a strongly built, Canadian made, proven offshore hull and spend several years and over $100,000 upgrading all major systems. You now have the beautiful Free Spirit, ready for any adventure.

A Spencer 44 centre cockpit is known for its traditional design, sea keeping ability and offshore capabilities. It’s been thoughtfully upgraded in all the right ways to make cruising and passage making safe and secure. Upgrades were completed by well established professional service providers to ensure the finest quality work.

The cutter rig is strong, capable and gives you lots of options for a well-balanced sail plan. The large cockpit, 6’6″ headroom and separate fore and aft cabins makes it a flexible and roomy cruiser.

A custom-made hard top dodger with offshore rated windows and full canvas enclosure, keeps the captain and crew warm, dry and secure in any weather.

The entire rig has been upgraded. From a new stainless steel compression post in 2013, new chain plates in 2015 and all new stainless-steel rigging replaced in 2016 by Ocean Rigging and Hydraulics in Vancouver, BC.

The entire electrical system was removed and re-wired in 2015 by Pacific Northwest Yacht Services, including all wiring, connections, and custom breaker panel.

The plumbing system was replaced in 2016 with cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) pipes and Sharkbite fittings to ensure you don’t have to worry about the comings and goings of your water and waste system.

The list of upgrades continues but the takeaway is simple. Free Spirit is a great boat that is capable of taking its new owners just about anywhere they want to go.

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Specifications

Interior layout.

Large interior with lots of headroom and massive amounts of storage make long passages or living aboard manageable. The separate cabins and heads make for great privacy and the large salon has plenty of room for family and friends.

• Very large interior layout. Forward v-berth cabin includes full head w/shower, bulkhead forward with chain locker access.
• Nicely positioned large aft cabin with a double bed to port, new 5″ foam mattress, loads of storage, also a private head w/shower
• The salon is located mid-ship with updated upholstered u-shaped settee to port and inline settee to starboard.
• Settees can be used as additional bunks
• Galley is to port, off the companion way
• New LED lighting throughout
• Victory quartz clock and Barometer
• Arched passageway beginning at the galley, allows access to freezer, lockers, engine room and the aft cabin
• The lockers and cabinetry are very superbly finished with solid teak and beautifully shaped to fit the space.
• Teak and holly sole
• Full Nav station to starboard; chart table tucks away for added space.
• Large engine room, with access doors between the aft and the main cabin with another access located under companionway steps
• Fresh water tanks – x1 located under forward v-berth, x1 under salon sole
• New Kuuma 6 gal hot water tank 2016
• Holding tanks – x1 tank forward, x1 aft
• NEW plumbing throughout (PEX pipe), includes water lines, fixtures, pump, taps and a new water heater
• Water maker (PUR Powersurvivor-35) under salon sole – serviced 2017
• Completely rewired with new Marine grade wire and connections by PNW Yacht Services

Compact and functional, just what you want for long passages, the galley is fully accessorized for cooking underway.

• Located to port with an off-shore U-shaped layout where you can strap yourself in while cooking, very well lit
• Force 10 propane 4-burner gimbaled stove w/oven
• Cabinets and storage with easy access everywhere
• Large deep S/S sink w/ hot & cold-water taps
• Exhaust fan behind stove
• Propane control and detection system with 2 sensors
• Blissfield Custom refrigeration system -completely serviced in 2015 – 12v and engine-mounted compressor; 9 cu ft freezer along starboard hull in walkway to the aft cabin & 5 cu ft fridge by navigation table to starboard

Hull and Deck

The centre cockpit is the focal point of Free Spirit. Lots of room, great visibility and the ability to adapt to the desires of the captain and crew. Go fully open for the most space. Add the captain’s chair for comfort or the custom teak table for a large dining area. Rigid tubular stainless steel lifelines make for secure handholds and added security when on deck.

• Full keel with cut away forefoot and keel hung rudder
• Solid fiberglass in the lower area, to the keel for strength and ease of through-hull installation. Higher up Airex is sandwiched between the fiberglass for maximum thermal insulation, sound barrier and stiffness
• Precast lead ballast for precise control of the weight and shape
• Last complete bottom paint May 2018 – Zincs replaced annually
• New custom-made Stainless-Steel compression post installed by Pro-Tec Yacht services in 2013- Support post takes downward loading from the mast and also supports deck – Now better than new!
• Custom hard dodger added in New Zealand in 1995
• New removable Sunbrella canvas enclosure with removable panels for the center cockpit 2015
• Custom fit teak cockpit table
• All standing rigging replaced with new 2016
• Updated S/S chain plates (2014)
• Running rigging recently replaced
• Substantial S/S tubing  lifelines surround the whole deck
• Custom S/S safety bars at the base of the mast
• New deck flood lights on spreaders
• Custom offshore storm window covers
• Propane locker aft for 2 x 20lb cylinders
• Radar post mounted aft with GPS antenna & deck light; gimballed for offshore use
• Outboard lift off stern
• S/S boarding ladder and x1 clip on wood step
• Auto Helm offshore self-steering windvane
• Sunbrella aft wind skirting
• Winter cover tarp w/pvc frame

Sails and Rigging

Cutter rigged to ensure lots of options for a balanced sail plan underway. All aspects of the rigging have been upgraded starting in 2013 with a substantial stainless steel compression post for a strong foundation.

• Professionally Converted from Ketch to sloop withto a cutter rig in New Zealand in 1995
• Compression post replaced with stainless steel post in 2013
• New standing rigging – professionally installed by Ocean Rigging and  Hydraulics in Vancouver 2016
• ProFurl P-40 – Complete rebuild 2016
• 125% Macken furling genoa
• Main replaced in 2003 – “Storch” full batten with 3 reef points – inspected, reinforced and resewn, new track cars installed 2018 by UK Halsey Sails
• New lazy jack flaking system 2016
• Hank on Staysail
• Asymmetrical gennaker with sock and new tacker
• Spinnaker pole on mast track
• Running back stays, most halyards,  sheets & reefing lines (New 2013)
• New Zealand Yachtspar telescopic Boom Vang
• Harken traveler aft of cockpit
• Gybe preventer system
• Anderson #46 2-speed self-tailing winch on mast for main halyard
• Anderson #28 2-speed self-tailing winch on mast for reefing lines
• 2 x Anderson #52 2-speed self-tailing primary winches in cockpit
• 2 x Lewmar #43 secondary winches in cockpit
• All sails taken to UK sails, inspected and serviced in 2018
• Isuzu C221 55 HP 4-cylinder diesel
• Raw water cooled through heat exchanger – serviced  2020 plus a 2nd serviced unit as backup
• Direct drive through stuffing box with new packing
• Prop is 3 blade bronze
• Diesel tank built into hull – access bottom of companionway. New fuel pump 2016
• Cruise 6 knots – max 8 knots
• Finning oil analysis report 2021, 2017 & 2016
• All engine hoses replaced 2016
• New impeller
• Rebuilt injection pump & new injectors (2014)
• Complete service records
• Easily accessible engine, walk-in engine room
• Wagner hydraulic steering – Serviced and replaced the hoses 2017
• Vessel completely rewired with marine grade wiring in 2015 (organized and labelled) by Pacific Northwest Yacht Services  custom designed electrical panel
• Pro-Mariner 2500W Inverter/Charger (2011)
• x4 House batteries 6v L16 (920-amp hr.) Surette
• x1 Start Battery 12v -– Interstate 525 cranking amps.
• x4 75W solar panels with smart charge system – Provides plenty of power while offshore
• 30 amp shore power – fitted with ProMariner Zinc Saver 30
• 200 amp Twin belt alternator off engine
• Xantrex Technology LinkLITE Battery monitor

Electronics

Full compliment of electronics with an emphasis on safety, simplicity and durability.

• Lowrance HD S8 Chart Plotter/Fish finder & sonar w/integrated AIS (2015)
• SSB/HAM radio: ICOM IC -M802 w/Class E DSC – One touch e-mail button – KISS ground plane
• Antenna on insulated backstay (2016)
• Pactor Modem SCS-PTC_III USB with Pactor 4 licenseV – extending  communication using a laptop while at sea
• ICOM m502 VHF Marine Transceiver w/command mic at helm & masthead antenna
• AIS receiver ICOM MXA 5000 integrated w/chart plotter & SSB radio
• Furuno 1831 Radar – 24 mile range
• Simrad Robertson AP11 hydraulic Autopilot
• Datamarine wind speed & direction
• Navman Knot log & Depth sounder
• Signet Depth sounder as backup
• JVC Stereo/cd player w/new speakers 2015
• USB connections at nav station
• All operating manuals

Ground Tackle

• Rocna 30 – 66 lb anchor as main
• Spare Danforth 20 lb anchor at stern
• 300 ft 3/8  G40 High tensile chain – marked with depth indicators.
• 250 ft 3 strand line
• Windlass – Abi w/manual clutch and power up. Serviced 2015 (Includes spare motor)
• Washdown pump and hose for anchor chain while retrieving
• 1 spool 3 ply polypropylene stern line

Spares and Additional Items

• Engine belts
• Prop Shafts x 2 11/8″
• Heat exchanger
• Sea water strainer rebuild kit
• Raritan toilet rebuild kit
• Seals kit for cabin windows
• Refrigeration service kit
• X2 Caframo dehumidifiers
• X1 Space heater
• Webbing Jacklines & anchor points on deck
• Emergency tiller

Safety Gear

• EPIRB ACR GlobalFix 406
• Emergency ditch bag
• x2 Electric bilge pumps, 1 manual pump
• 4 Fire extinguishers
• Smoke & CO2 detectors & Propane sniffer
• Bosun’s chair for mast maintenance
• Throw ring w/light & drogue
• Crew overboard pole
• Block & tackle on boom mounted S/S extension for retrieval of MOB  or dinghy lift aboard
• 12 v 1million candlepower Spotlight

Recent Work

• Hauled out February 2020- Hull washed and polished
• Bottom paint touch up and Zincs replaced during same haul out
• Nov 2017 – Oil change, New impeller, impeller housing moved for easier access, heat exchanger serviced. Oil change & service in 2021
• Diesel fuel polished and tank cleaned 2017

2014 Spencer 44 | World Class Carolina Custom Yachts With A History

One of our latest listings, the 2014 Spencer 44, comes with a rich history of custom yachts built and designed by Paul Spencer. We wanted to dive deeper into this one-of-a-kind vessel and shed light on the history of the build.

Spencer Yachts: A Look At The Past

Based upon the Carolina Custom model, Spencer Yachts was officially formed in 1996 and today builds numerous custom yachts from 37 to 80+ feet including the 44 Spencer. His builds integrate a functional interior with a sea-worthy hull and are known for an exceptionally smooth ride, even at speed.

The 2014 Spencer 44

The deck and transom are one of a kind and feature teak throughout as well as a large insulated fish box and Pompanette Marine fighting chair. She boats two 338 gallon fuel tanks, two fresh water tanks, an ice maker, and 2000 lb recessed trim tabs.

Photos are the only way to truly highlight this vessel so please enjoy the highlights below. For the full photo set, please click here to view the full listing!

If you are interested in this vessel, please contact:

BRIAN DRESSLER AT (919) 971-8953 ~ [email protected]

SCOTT CLEMENTS AT (615) 364-5350 ~ [email protected]

The Spencer 44 is a 42.0ft masthead sloop designed by John Brandlmayr and built in fiberglass by Spencer Boats Ltd. since 1968.

21 units have been built..

The Spencer 44 is a heavy sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is not stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a heavy bluewater cruising boat.

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Spencer Boats Ltd.

Spencer Boats. Ltd. of Vancouver, BC, Canada, was formed as a partnership between Phil Hantke and designer John Brandlmayr to build eighteen- foot plywood cruisers and runabouts. In the early 1960’s the product line changed to fiberglass hulled custom and semi-custom sailboats. Over the years, dozens of different models were produced in sizes ranging from 28 to 53 feet. The company developed a reputation for high quality and offshore capable yachts, particularly with the 35, 44 and 53 foot models. The exact relationship with the company and the SUN line of sailboats is unknown (to this author - 2008). In 1997 the company was reorganized under new ownership and the company name was changed to Spencer Yachts Ltd. Seven different models were available from 35 to 46 feet. Darcy and Malcolm Wilkinson, veteran offshore sailors, became owners of the firm some time around 2006. Spencer Yachts Ltd Malcolm Wilkinson Box 72011 4479 West 10th Avenue, Vancouver, B.C. Canada V6R 4P2 Phone: (604) 224-7444 Fax: (604) 224-7443 Email: [email protected] Web site has shut down - (2013)

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• John Simpson
• Robert Perry
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Boat Review: Spencer 43 Express

• By Dean Travis Clarke
• Updated: July 30, 2008

One thing in particular impressed me greatly when I visited Spencer’s yard in Wanchese, North Carolina: In a time when most every other boatbuilder has cut staff and is praying to make it through the recession, Spencer has a dozen boats in process and the yard is crawling with workers. In every bay, I saw a boat under construction. That speaks volumes about the quality and popularity of this builder. I attribute this to several things: Spencer builds top-quality boats as plain or as fancy as you want, but all are undeniably seaworthy and beautiful. And Paul Spencer isn’t afraid to take some chances in his quest for improvement.

The Spencer 43 holds the notoriety of being the first dedicated custom fishing boat to install Volvo Penta’s IPS (Innovative Propulsion System) drives: the pods that hang straight down from the hull with dual, counter-rotating propellers facing forward. Yes, you could call boaters and fishermen “change averse,” and yes, I expect acceptance of this revolutionary (and odd-looking) running gear to come slowly. But it is the proverbial “better mousetrap,” and once you run a boat with pods, you won’t rest until you get one.

Admittedly, the majority of boats equipped with Volvo Penta’s IPS are cruisers. These boats benefit from IPS because in addition to the dramatic improvement in all aspects of performance and handling this system offers up, it also accounts for a measurable increase in usable space belowdecks. In fact, most boats can actually add an entire double cabin when using IPS drives.

Performance Volvo calls its 435 hp diesels IPS 600s – only they know why. The engines mount beneath the cockpit sole and attach directly to the pods protruding through the hull bottom. Computer software controls each pod independently for optimum maneuverability. In addition to the standard single-lever shifters, IPS provides a joystick for close-quarters maneuvering. With the joystick, you can move the boat in any direction you wish – sideways, diagonally, pivoting, forward and backward – all with the nudge of the stick. Single-lever controls connect to the electronic shifting and throttle mechanisms to control the engines.

These engines perform superbly with or without the IPS system. Equipped with both a supercharger and turbocharger, the IPS 600s react to throttles more like big-block gas V-8s than diesels. The supercharger kicks in at low rpm for instant response and torque – you don’t have to wait for the turbocharger to build boost pressure. Once the turbo hits its peak, the supercharger drops out for high-end response.

Trolling at 3.9 knots burned less than 1 gph and resulted in a very clean wake with virtually no engine noise or exhaust – again thanks to the IPS. (Exhaust comes out the pod below the waterline.)

At cruising speed the 43 reverses course in less than three boat lengths, but Volvo’s speed-sensitive turning requires you to pull back on the throttles a tad if you want a tighter turning radius. IPS software dictates that turns at higher speeds scribe wider arcs – all part of the safety features built into the system.

Winds blowing out of the southeast at 18 to 20 knots and two-foot seas in the bay made for a real washboard ride. By adding a touch of trim tab to drop the nose, I got the Spencer 43 to slice through the slop with impunity.

After setting the 43 beam-to the weather, I easily walked it directly up-sea/upwind sideways using the joystick steering. Honestly, there’s nothing you can’t make this boat do with that joystick.

And then there’s “Sport Fish Mode!” Certainly more onboard room counts as a positive on any boat, but the true benefit to a fishing boat shows clearly when actually fighting a fish. Push the appropriate button on the control binnacle and the steering wheel locks while the pods tilt outboard. Then, just start maneuvering with your shifts and throttles. And don’t worry about slamming them from forward to reverse suddenly, either. The system won’t let you damage the gears. I honestly don’t believe there’s a fish in the sea that can outmaneuver Sport Fish Mode; however, I’d be willing to bet that few anglers will be able to reel fast enough to take up the slack when this boat churns and burns!

Other interesting performance aspects that set the Spencer apart include the ability to steer a straight line with one engine as easily as with two.

Layout Most expresses feature centerline stairs from the cockpit to the bridge deck – which are just fine if nobody’s in the way when you need to reach the rail in a hurry. Spencer puts modules across the middle of the boat and stairs up both sides, so you’ll always have at least one clear avenue. You can access the engine compartment through day hatches in each stairway or by raising the entire bridge deck on worm gears. Either way, you can access all routine maintenance points with ease.

Spencer uses all LED lighting, with many that are multicolored and change hue at the touch of the on/off switch. Another interesting touch finds that every wire in the console (and elsewhere) has a barcode tag for quick and easy identification.

Spencer cold-molds its 43-foot hulls, building the stringers of composite foam and the hardtops out of carbon fiber. As you climb to the tower, the construction ingredients get lighter (without sacrificing strength) for an optimum center of gravity.

I won’t go into all the spaces Spencer dedicates to storage. Suffice it to say that Paul Spencer feels any dead space at all just isn’t prudent.

A semicircular stairway leads belowdecks, and while it’s attractive, it might be difficult to negotiate with offshore fishing rods should you choose to store them below.

I always look for (and rarely find) emergency exits on boats. Sure, many boats offer overhead hatches in the fo’c’sle but usually none anywhere else – especially not in the increasingly common midship cabins. The Spencer 43 puts an escape hatch behind the headboard in the starboard-side, mid-cabin berth. It allows you to escape the cabin rapidly should the need ever arise and provides an ideal route for passing rods belowdecks without scratching the exotic Anagray wood found throughout the salon. Anagray offers the light tones of ash but with a far more interesting grain pattern. Considered an exotic African wood, Anagray costs less than other, more endangered species such as mahogany and teak.

Notable interior features include the obligatory island double berth forward on centerline with steps up on both sides and – thanks to IPS – a midship guest cabin with a pair of full-size twin berths. Personally, I found this cabin even more comfortable than the master in the bow when under way – I’d always rather nap farther aft than in the bow.

This boat boasts one other unusual feature in the cockpit. Rather than having dedicated space for livewells or tuna tubes, Spencer installs plug-in capability for portable models of both equipment systems. If you don’t need them for all your fishing applications, take them out and don’t waste the space.

The gunwales stretch to “big-boat height” off the water’s surface, so you won’t find it as easy to revive a fish as you would on a smaller boat. However, from a fishing standpoint, the covering board met my leg just above the knee for optimum comfort and security without infringing on rod work. In addition, Spencer makes certain that you have enough room for your toes under the gunwales so that you’ll never feel like you’re being tipped over the side while fighting a fish.

I truly appreciate the elegance of this boat’s simplicity. Spencer proves time and again that he’s capable of meeting any boat owner’s demands, from totally over-the-top to exceedingly simple. However, in my humble opinion, doing simple work as well as Spencer does takes a much greater talent and skill.

LOA…… 43’3″ **BEAM…… 14’4″ DRAFT…… 3’2″ DEADRISE…… 12.5 degrees (at transom) WEIGHT…… 29,572 pounds FUEL…… 660 gallons WATER…… 50 gallons POWER…… T Volvo 435 hp IPS 600 diesels MSRP…… $1,250,000**

Spencer Yachts / Wanchese, North Carolina / 252-473-6567 / www.spenceryachtsinc.com

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A plan so cunning you could stick a tail on it and call it a weasel.

1975 Spencer 1330

I’ve been having an on-line love affair with Spencer boats ever since we saw that 1968 Spencer 44 , Mondo Mer, up in Seattle a year ago. Fortunately, that boat was recently purchased by a couple who have contacted us and are loving that boat. Whew! That was a close one.

I always love the way these boats look ‘on paper’ with their roomy interior and fine sailing abilities. So I was excited to see this 44 foot 1976 Spencer 1330 that has been listed for sale up in Vancouver, BC for many moons. When our broker called to make arrangements for to see this boat, he said we were just in time because the owner was having it surveyed in order to donate it to charity. WHAT??? We felt we better hurry because it might just be a great boat and maybe we could get it for a pretty good price.

The bow of the Spencer 1330 in the pouring rain.

True to Pacific Northwest form, it was pouring down rain. Literally.

My first impression of this boat consisted of two things: first, very pretty lines. I always notice that. Second, it’s really big. But it had many things that interested us, including a very nice steel hard dodger that protects the cockpit from rain and sun. We appreciated that on the day we went looking. This boat has a center cockpit, which is something we think we would like because it gives you an aft cabin that can be mighty comfortable on some boats. There are lots of opinions about center cockpits but since we’ve only owned two boats, and both of them aft cockpits, we figure we could get used to it.

You’d likely want windshield wipers. They would get a lot of use up here.

I also really like the idea of mast pulpits. I know there are many times I would appreciate them even on Moonrise. So having them out at sea would give me a feeling of security.

Hatch doors

I also thought the hatch doors were interesting and seemed extra sturdy. I think I would like this set up but have no experience with it myself. I admit that the rain was coming down so much that we didn’t spend as much time outside as usual. So on to the living quarters.

My niece and nephew enjoyed the salon on the Spencer 1330

I really loved the interior of this boat. Like the 1968 Spencer we looked at, this boat has an awesome layout that includes a versatile and comfortable salon. The full galley is to port at the base of the companionway, with a dining/chart table to starboard. Then you still get two decently sized settees and a good table in the main salon. What luxury that would be! The salon was a little dark due to the fact that there are no ports, only hatches. But lighting can be added.

Here’s the galley.

The galley was well equipped and had ample storage. Everything appeared to be in good shape.

The v berth in this boat was adequate and there is a full head for that cabin. There is a good hanging locker close to this berth and additional storage in the cabin. Storage is definitely NOT an afterthought in this boat.

The V berth

The passage to the aft cabin has good headroom, meaning you don’t have to crouch down and shimmy through to that cabin. There is also incredible storage all along the hull in that passageway. Engine access, which is basically an engine room, can be had here, and is also available through a door in the aft cabin. The idea of having an engine room fills my heart with joy for my husband’s sake.

Who doesn’t want this kind of easy-access storage on a boat?

Engine access galore! And an almost new engine, too. Can’t beat that with a stick.

The aft cabin in this boat (which is also accessible from the cockpit through its own companionway) is pretty nice. Yes, I would prefer the ‘centerline queen’ berth that some people say so scornfully when talking about the recent spate of condo-type boats. But that’s because I like my sleep and don’t want to have to crawl over Mike, or vice versa, to visit the head in the middle of the night. Generally more than once. But that would not deter me from this boat. We could live with it the way it is.

Here’s the aft cabin. I gave the berth a try and it was fine.

Both of the heads in this boat are large enough to be comfortable and have plenty of storage.

This is the head for the main cabin.

The interior of this boat is in very nice condition. Frankly, I cannot understand why this boat has not been sold but I wonder if its very size might have something to do with it. It’s only speculation, of course, but the only reason we walked away from this boat knowing we would not make an offer is because it is just too much boat for us. It’s really huge, which is why the accommodations are so great. There is plenty of room inside to do everything well. It is possible, though, that getting moorage for this boat in the Vancouver area might be a problem. Another boat owner we talked to there said there is a waiting list for slips in Vancouver.

Also, while this boat would be very comfortable, I kept thinking about how much we like sailing in our Puget Sound area and how much more trouble it would be to take out a boat this big. There are a lot of big boats in our marina, and they rarely leave the dock.  I also thought again about how I would handle a boat like this if Mike were incapacitated for any reason. I want to be as self sufficient as possible when we do our voyage. The very last thing I would feel good about doing would be to call for help because Mike was sick and I couldn’t handle the boat by myself. It makes me shudder to even think of it.

In addition to that, anything that went wrong on a boat this size would cost us a fortune and while everything looked good on the outside, I haven’t seen the survey for this boat so I have no idea if expensive repairs would be needed. I’m not sure we can really afford to keep a boat like this in good condition without compromising our retirement, and we can’t do that. I kept seeing dollar signs everywhere I looked. We’d have to get a mighty good price on a boat like this in order for it to pencil out.

Still, I am delighted we looked at it because it’s only by looking that a person can be sure of those kinds of things, and now I won’t bother to look at boats this big, even if I do like them. Every time we look at another boat, we learn something about what we want. So this crossed these worthy, but large, Spencers off of our short list.

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Do you know if the owners donated this boat yet? I can’t find a date on your post so not sure when this went up. This is one of the boats that is on our short list – we’re looking to upgrade from our 34fter. Thanks!

This review was written in November of 2012. We do not know what became of her. We really did like the Spencers and on the West Coast, they do come onto the market from time to time.

Good luck finding your next perfect boat but enjoy sailing Chance while you have her.

https://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1979/Spencer-1330-3012886/#.W4cfruhKiUk

Check this one out For Sale in Ladysmith BC .

Hi There, We bought this boat from the SALTS society. Have had it for 2 years now. Very, very happy with it. In the process of a refit as would expect for this age of vessel. There is a sister boat to this for sale in Nanaimo, B.C. right now. They came aboard and copied the aluminum dodger that we have and did a really nice job of it. Not sure why they put it up for sale actually. Let me know if you have any questions about these boats. I pretty much know them inside out now. They are not perfect but are excellent in many many ways. At time of construction were ahead of their time in many ways as well. Cheers, Ralph

How wonderful that this awesome boat found a good home. I went back and read my review of that boat and then had to laugh. We walked away from it because at the time we felt like it was ‘too much boat’. Then we went and bought a 47 foot Brewer!! Logic. It has no place in boat buying decisions. But you got an awesome boat. Sometimes I wonder if we should have held out for a Spencer, but we just knew our boat when we saw it. Very glad to hear this worthy vessel is in good hands! I remember that dodger and was very impressed with it. Our Galapagos has a full hard dodger as well and we love it.

I think this boat started at “Bluey II” and I was the second owner …and had it for almost 20 years. I sold it and it was then renamed Sanctuary (3?). I know the new owner did extensive changes which I was not happy with as the quality of replacement / new items were not in line with the quality of the boat. This was a GREAT boat and we loved it – but our circumstances changed and it made sense to pass it on. Overall, probably one of the best sailing boats in its size.

I still think we would have loved that boat! And yeah, I’ll bet it sails like a dream.

Hi ! Thanks for this. Always interesting to know the history of the boat we now own. Over all I am happy with the descision we made to buy but it has been an immense undertaking (as a side project….Ha ha) anyway about 3/4’s of the way through a major major refit (4years I think) Other than bolting things through the balsa cored deck the construction is good. I just replaced 6 feet of the bow deck due to delamination. Installed a new hydraulic windlass system at the same time and no more coring nonsense. It’s all solid fiberglass up there now. How are you making out with your new boat. I have a feeling we are in similar circumstances. Hope it’s going well for you and you’re having fun with it too. If you ever sail up to the gulf island, let us know, maybe we can have happy hour together and swap stories. Cheers, Ralph

Wow! I see you guys are already in California! Hope you’re having a great time! Cheers! Ralph

Hi there! Yes, we are down the coast now, taking our sweet time going to Mexico! I read your previous comment and wow, you really have done a lot to that boat! That’s a great boat, however, and I’m sure you will not regret any of the efforts you are putting into her. I bet she sails like a dream! Sorry we missed you in the Gulf Islands! We spent several weeks there waiting for our new headsail to come in. It remains a favorite destination and we have grown to really appreciate the quiet and protected anchorages those islands offer.

Hi Melissa, Glad to see you have the courage to follow your dreams. It takes courage to stop working and leave. My wife and I did that in 2003 to 2005 . Got to New Zealand then came back. Time well spent. We plan to get this boat ready for a similar cruise In the near future. You guys will have more fun than you thought you could have! May the wind be at your back! Cheers, Ralph

It does take courage to leave the full time work scenario. And a certain amount of denial as well. So far we are loving it, even when we have bad days. That Spencer is going to be awesome out here!

https://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1979/Spencer-1330-3012886/#.W4ceWehKiUk

If you or someone you know are looking for a Spencer 1330 , this one is for sale out of Ladysmith BC. the price was just reduced to 109,000 CDN

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SPENCER 44 Specifications

Hull Type: Long Keel Rigging Type: Masthead Sloop LOA: 42.00 ft / 12.80 m LWL: 32.50 ft / 9.91 m S.A. (reported): 827.00 ft² / 76.83 m² Beam: 11.50 ft / 3.51 m Displacement: 24,000.00 lb / 10,886 kg Ballast: 8,000.00 lb / 3,629 kg Max Draft: 6.50 ft / 1.98 m Construction: FG First Built: 1968 # Built: 21 Builder: Spencer Boats Ltd. Designer: John Brandlmayr

Hull Speed: 7.64 kn

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• Perkin 236 - 330 hrs.
• Weterbeke generator 5 kW - 470 hrs.
• Full isinglas and canvas enclosures
• Two air conditioners
• Beautifully maintained classic interior with appliances upgrade
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1969 Spencer 44' Ketch

This center cockpit 44' ketch is in amazing condition. Over the last ten years all major systems have been upgraded.

Approaching this classic ketch, you'll be taken aback by the its clean lines accented by bright-work that adds to the beauty. The ketch rig with the 130 % furling genoa, full batten main and mizzen sail provides flexibility of different sail plans and the 6.5' deep modified full keel makes this vessel safe and stable in the most formidable conditions.

The construction of the solid 1.5" thick fiberglass hull is unique to Spencer's sailboats constructed in three different sections and seamed together at the bulk heads make the strength of this boat unrivaled by any other fiberglass boat construction. This is a very dry boat, study and safe boat.

Passing by the pulpit that holds the two anchors, traveling midship and passed the mast to the double lined life line opening you can't help admiring the beautiful lines of this boat.

Boarding this vessel is easily accomplished and with a step over the coaming; high enough to provide a comfortable back while sitting on the cushioned cover lazarette lockers but not too high to prevent easy access to the cockpit. The cushioned lazarettes offers a wonderful place to stretch out and relax while keeping the helmsman company.

As you step into the spacious cockpit you are greeted by the helms station. The padded chair is located directly behind the binnacle that houses a VHF radio, chart plotter and radar screens located above the engine instrumentation and controls. The forward sight-line from the helm is unobstructed for a clear view.

This center cockpit has two companion ways: forward and aft. Each are beautiful teak swinging doors with a combination lock providing security and ease of entry.

The cockpit bimini provides the cover and the supports for enclosing the total cockpit, covering the companionway hatches with canvas, isinglass or screens which are included and are in excellent condition.

Looking aft from the cockpit, pass the aft cabin you'll spy a large storage locker that contains the propane tanks and a stainless-steel davit for tender transport along with an outboard motor mount.

Heading through the aft cabin companionway and down the sculptured staircase you'll enter a compartment that has a large queen size berth, storage drawers below it, a hanging closet and en-suite head with chest of drawers.

A passageway creates access to the main salon. As you venture along the passageway you'll encounter the doors to a very roomy engine room that has headroom that easily allows a 6' person to stand.  Here is where the Perkin 236 77 hp. engine, with 330 hrs. on it and the Westerbeke 5 kW generator with 470 hrs. are located.

Entering the main salon, you are taken aback by the beauty of this craft, If you are a lover of the classic warm wood trimmed layouts with the teak and holly soles this bright and homey interior will blow you away. The salon has over a 6'8" head clearance which allow the placement of large ports with hinged opening provides abundance of natural light and a cross breeze.

Starting on your starboard side the beautifully varnished full chart table with 6 full length chart drawers creates a fantastic navigation station. Heading to the port side, passing the stairs to the cockpit you will enter the "U" shape galley.

The galley has a top and side access refrigerator along with a top access freezer, both are very deep and they have new cold plates. There is a microwave nicely tucked above the refrigerator and freezer. Perpendicular to the freezer is a three-burner gimbal  stove and oven. Completing the galley is a double stainless steel sink.

Move forward from the galley, on the port side is the 6-person setter that has an adjustable table that lowers to create a double berth across from the settee is a full lounge that can be used as a single berth.

Leaving the main salon, heading forward, we have a head on the port side and continuing we enter the forward cabin with a large V berth and plenty of storage drawers and a hanging closet.

The boat hull is a 1969 and it's in great shape.

The total boat has been upgraded. The bright-works and woodwork inside and out is stunning. There's abundances of headroom throughout the whole boat. Between the rig, sails, the electronics and autopilot this vessel is designed to take on any Bluewater passage. The updated engine and generator are a real plus.  

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Terrifying Spencer 42' - Should I buy?

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I'm looking for a liveaboard that may eventually do some bluewater. I have two adults (I'm 6'5" and the lady is tiny) and 4 cats. I'm new to boats so I don't really know what size I should be looking at. At any rate, I've found a Spencer 42' for sale. Currently posted at $15,000 CAD, but it'll come down soon as the owner is leaving the country in three weeks so he'll take whatever he can get for it. I doubt it'll sell if I don't take it. The pictures immediately make me feel like i'm about to be raped and/or murdered and probably also eaten. Can view here: https://docs.google.com/open?id=1l99DL3L94vxqVGhakGctFMbwP9_shsbAz9p_H0w_6ME4ZhM1FNtTfunsq_Yt I don't know what this guy was thinking. He apparently takes his kids out sailing every weekend on this thing, but it looks like it's mostly been used to store bodies. At any rate, I've heard these hulls are bulletproof and capable bluewater vessels. i'd have to redo the entire interior so I'd be talking him down to $5-$10k before I even considered buying it. Thoughts on scary boat?  

Trust you are aware that is not a Spencer as in Spencer Yachts from Richmond? I believe it was designed by John Spencer - an Ozzie or Kiwi IIRC. Looks like it was built of plywood.  

The current owner thought it was a Brandylmyer sloop... But he's also a little crazy. I'm trying to track down info, but yea, that interior looks terrible. I haven't seen it in person. I figured all that wood on the interior v-berth part of the hull was framing for interior stuff. No?  

42 feet for someone with no experience is a mistake, even if you are going to be a parker. Go get some experience first.  

No, looks like it is the deck bracing for a plywood deck. the hull also looks like a plywood boat it has a bit of a hard chine in the bow and on the stern near the water line. does not look like a molded fiberglass hull. cabin is all wrong for a Spencer 42. looks like a one off home built and way to much boat and old junk equipment on board for a novice  

"brand new electrical panel (needs to be installed)". Priceless. Could I suggest you treat that hot water heater installation with the greatest of suspicion? Where is the exhaust going? If it's a balanced flu design, into that berth in the next room. If the fumes come out of the top (and it looks like they do), they are filling up the salon. At least there's a metal shield to stop the fibreglass melting. Two propane detectors does not a safe installation make. A CO detector might be a good move. Ripping out the heater might be an ever better one.  

it floats, it moves under it's own power, and it looks like it couldn't possibly smell worse with four cats on board. You have a LOT, repeat, A LOT of deferred maintenance catch-up ahead of you, so a survey is a necessity, by someone who knows wood boats. If you can get it for less than $250/ft with a survey that you are comfortable with, and you are comfortable with wood, it looks like a decent package.  

I say keep looking! That looks like an endless $ and work pit . . .  

Looks like a particle board sole in cabin . . . interesting alternative to teak and holly . . . run away . . . don't look back! Mobnets 1973 Paceship Chance 32/28  

Another vote for "run away as fast as you can!" Even if it were free, you'd have to sink so much money into that boat to put things right it just wouldn't be worth it. In the end, that kind of investment of time and money only makes sense when you pour it into a top quality boat with a pedigree. Even then, it's rare to recoup your investment. It's one thing to buy a derelict to simply live on at the dock, but when you start mentioning bluewater sailing .... Better to look for a quality boat that an owner has lovingly restored and maintained and who is selling for health or age reasons. Even then, you'll find the upkeep on the boat time-consuming and expensive (if you keep it up to a high standard). Keep looking. There are a lot of used boats out there for sale.  

Run Forest Run.  

Wow -- I mean, really, WOW! My first thought was "this is a great example of what happens when Home Depot advises someone on how to renovate a boat." My second thought was "Jane, get me off this crazy thing." However, I do think BLJ's got a valid point. If your expectations are not too great, this may be a fit for you -- if (and that's a huge, Nimitz class if) the survey finds it to be relatively seaworthy. Without doubt, there's a ton of work and money that'll need to be invested to make her right.  

PorFin said: My second thought was "Jane, get me off this crazy thing." Click to expand...

That IS a scary boat. I'm not one to shy away from a boatload of work, but that looks like it'd not be worth the price, at any price, if you actually wanted to go sailing in something any time soon. I'm almost done a refit on a MUCH smaller fibreglass 28ft boat. Thing was completely gutted and re-done, and it's taken my fiancée and I practically every weekend, and most of our free weeknights over the past 14 months to get it to this point. We've done everything ourselves with guidance and assistance from others. If you intend to get her fixed up yourself, just keep in mind that it will take WAY longer than you think, and a lot more effort than you can imagine at the outset. We've also spent to this point about twice the purchase price on tools, materials, and equipment. That being said, if you make it past all that, I'm sure the feeling will be amazing when its all done. (I'll let you know when I experience it for myself.)  

I like how it looks as if the engine was mounted using random bits of 2x4.  

Damn, I can't see the pics from work... Sounds like a treat though!  

I would say it MIGHT be a good buy but you do need to get someone who knows his way around wooden boats to check that the hull is sound. I am assuming it is wood from the interior shots. A professional survey might be worthwhile. If the hull is OK, the rigging and sails have some life left and it has a running engine then at 7 to 10 k it is a lot of boat. Get someone with experience to go sailing with you the first few times. It is not rocket science, practice docking somewhere you can't hit other boats as it is harder than sailing.  

"Crazy owner finds even more crazy buyer"should be the ad. What kind of outfitting has been done to that "boat"? it's mish mosh of Home Center low budget Items.. Owner is leaving.. he's running fast as he can after someone buys that wreck. By the way.. never install a water heater over top of a stove... even if it's not gas fired.. the floor is going swell with moisture, the cats will love to wizz in all the corners of the boat because it's smell is already just right for that. Did you know your not supposed to buy a boat that's in the water if you have no plans to have it pulled and at least inspected? So the engine runs... whoopie..it will be 10 yrs before it ever moves again. But then there's always the dingy...  

Scrap her, use the money to buy a boat in better condition.  

"Even if it were free, you'd have to sink so much money into that boat to put things right it just wouldn't be worth it." qutoed from copacabana, which from my personal experience would be on the mark. Most older boats that seem to be a "bargin" end up requireing at leat as much as the purchase price in repairs. Much better to save up and by the newest boat with the newest equipment you can. Just sayin.  

John Brandlmayr never drew a bow like that. Here is the boat for sale compared to a Spencer 42 I would run.  

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When I see bows like that, I think another ferrocement homebuild from the 70's. You say it has a hard chine though?  

Hahaha! Oh man. Thanks for all the input folks. I'm not one to shy away from some hard work if the price is right. I also buy old $500 jeeps and make'm go better than the day they rolled off the line, but this boat, as stated in the OP, just scares me. I mostly wanted to see how accurate my initial assessment was. I was going to go take a look at it just cause, all information is good information right? But if this is as several have said, a wood boat (despite the owner claiming it's FG), I'd probably have told him to show me the head and ran when he wasn't looking as to not be murdered. That said, I seem to have gotten much more constructive input on this thread than my main "how do I liveaboard" thread. What should I be looking for with $20k in my pocket, and a steady income? Assume my current rent is $1500/m for a tiny, ugly, smelly 2bdrm apt with no storage space, yard, garage, or even a place to hang my bikes. The O/I 33's and S2 11.0C's look massive compared to the Buchan 37 I was just on. What should I realistically expect to be put down on a boat big enough for 2 people and a few cats to live aboard (keeping in mind our current place is only 700sq', poorly laid out, and I still feel it's bigger than I want). ?  

But the Buchan will sail circles around the other 2 you mention. An I/O 33, while not being a great sailor, has more live aboard room than about anything other than a 33' RV.  

is an I/O 33 simply a limited edition Morgan Out Island 33 marketed to dyslexics?  

20K will buy you a very good Oday 32 CC, a very good Gulf 29, a usable Willard 30 a very good bayfield 29, an exceptional CS27... or an average bayliner buccaneer 27- y'all ask really stupid money for those pigs on the west coast for some reason  

Y'know, i'm on my 6th beer, and I can almost pronounce the OPs username.  

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Review of Spencer 34

Basic specs..

The hull is made of fibreglass. Generally, a hull made of fibreglass requires only a minimum of maintenance during the sailing season.

The boat equipped with a masthead rig. The advantage of a masthead rig is its simplicity and the fact that a given sail area - compared with a fractional rig - can be carried lower and thus with less heeling moment.

The Spencer 34 is equipped with a fin keel. The fin keel is the most common keel and provides splendid manoeuvrability. The downside is that it has less directional stability than a long keel.

The boat can only enter major marinas as the draft is about 1.83 - 1.93 meter (6.00 - 6.30 ft) dependent on the load. See immersion rate below.

Sailing characteristics

This section covers widely used rules of thumb to describe the sailing characteristics. Please note that even though the calculations are correct, the interpretation of the results might not be valid for extreme boats.

What is Capsize Screening Formula (CSF)?

The capsize screening value for Spencer 34 is 2.06, indicating that this boat would not be accepted to participate in ocean races.

What is Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed?

The theoretical maximal speed of a displacement boat of this length is 7.0 knots. The term "Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed" is widely used even though a boat can sail faster. The term shall be interpreted as above the theoretical speed a great additional power is necessary for a small gain in speed.

The immersion rate is defined as the weight required to sink the boat a certain level. The immersion rate for Spencer 34 is about 186 kg/cm, alternatively 1043 lbs/inch. Meaning: if you load 186 kg cargo on the boat then it will sink 1 cm. Alternatively, if you load 1043 lbs cargo on the boat it will sink 1 inch.

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What is Motion Comfort Ratio (MCR)?

What is L/B (Length Beam Ratio)?

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What is Displacement Length Ratio?

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If you need to renew parts of your running rig and is not quite sure of the dimensions, you may find the estimates computed below useful.

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