Live @ Butchart gardens, sail away to Alaska. 75 foot . 1976 West Coast Legend

For sale. Owner financing possible. I’m leaving to travel the world 1973 constructed on Gabriola Island by Mercer shipyards. 75 foot X military ferry. I have the original blueprints for this boat. It has over 170,000 cuts of wood. It’s amazing. This is the former blue boat. Before that it served CFB Esquimalt as a troop transport. It feels like more than a half of Victoria has been a board this boat… Extensively maintained by the military up until 2011 when it became in active ferry until 2016. Purchased privately in 2018. Receipts from 2012 to 2018 from previous owners total over $300,000 of upgrades and maintenance including a extensive hull upgrade the military concluded before they put it up for auction. Since purchase the boat has been hauled out at Canoe Cove by raven Marine 2019 and has received over $89,000 in upgrades to the mechanical systems as well as a complete hull Treatment good for 10 years. The vessel is constructed of old growth fir .it would be considered about a middle-aged. All of the system as a board the vessel are extremely simple logical and easy to maintain. It operates on twin Cummings diesel engines which allows you to countervail While underway and docking. In my cruising experience it operates on approximately 4 L of diesel per hour while underway at about 10 kn. It was 75 tons in once it’s up and moving it displaces on its own quite easily I have taken this vessel extensively all over the coast of British Columbia including to the north part of Vancouver Island through the Johnstone straight over to Salmon arm, the sunshine coast and part of the way up towards Haida. I would getting it and go to Alaska right now if I wanted to. With myself and all of my friends. I have removed both of the aft / galley head and holding tanks and created very simple logical composting toilet systems which are extremely ecological and do not smell. You may also just Install a composting toilet if you prefer. By buying one and opening the box. I personally do not prefer to travel carrying large amounts of waste. I generally speaking clear my waste on a daily basis. VI Marine systems installed a three point grand total 34,000 pound anchoring system located at the mouth of Todd Inlet. This provides the permanent Morring for this vessel which it can remain on with no additional cost for an indefinite period of time. It is arguably the nicest anchor Spot in all of the greater Victoria area giving you unbroken views of Todd inlet and very easy access to the Marchant Lane community dock. What this means that it is very feasible to live aboard this vessel full-time as if it were a home in the greater Victoria area. As I have done for years. The cost of this set up was close to $20,000 and will save the owner of this ship over $1000 a month in dock fees at a marina, Allowing you to put your money into your boat and your life, not into rent or slip payments. The paint work is an original mural by Ian David George the boat itself was fully repainted in 2018 from tip to tail including all interior areas at a total cost of over $40,000. This is one extremely clean. ready to go West Coast classic. It features a four burning propane stove with a full oven. It has an on-demand hot water system which is AC powered and can provide showers and hot water at three sinks aboard the vessel. The vessel has an onboard 8000 W generator. And will also be sold with a pressure washer and a washdown pump and hose assembly. The vessel also will be sold if needed with a 12 foot A.B. inflatable dinghy and 4 hp Yamaha four stroke engine built in 2017. For additional photos and serious conversation please text message Jim at 250-884-0353. I will consider owner financing with a suitable down payment. As well as trades for rural property in British Columbia of similar value. Or a combination of the two. This vessel is the equivalent of a one bedroom condo at a minimum and is larger than most peoples condos. It comes with entirely private mooring within a 15 minute drive to downtown Victoria. It has been on this Mooring tested throughout winter storms for two seasons now. And this vessel could turn on and go to any other place you want to as well. An inspection of this vessel will reveal fully clean engine, oil gear oil and operational mechanical systems. Exterior paint and trim would be considered a 7 out of 10. I have recently done a deck seal and it’s ready for a final coat when this weather stops. Extensive work has been done on the Flooring system in the kitchen as well as the state room. The state room is incredibly impressive It must be seen to be appreciated. The flooring in the kitchen has not yet been laid down allowing you to make this finishing choice. The flooring in the state room is now complete with a slate gray. The dimensions of the state room are 12 foot ceiling. 18 foot wide beam by over 21 foot wide. It’s larger than a master bedroom