1966 60′ Custom Blount Marine Research Vessel

Boat Name
Observer

Specs
Builder: Blount Marine
Flag of Registry: United States
Hull Shape: Displacement

Dimensions
LOA: 60 ft 0 in
Beam: 18 ft 7 in
Maximum Draft: 9 ft 4 in
Displacement: 140000 lbs

Engines
Total Power: 385 HP

Engine 1:
Engine Brand: Detroit Diesel
Year Built: 1966
Engine Model: 8V-71
Engine Type: Inboard
Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel
Location: Center
Engine Hours: 2800
Drive Type: Direct Drive
Engine Power: 385 HP

Cruising Speed: 9 knots
Maximum Speed: 12 knots

Tanks
Fresh Water Tanks: (310 Gallons)
Fuel Tanks: (1200 Gallons)
Holding Tanks: (145 Gallons)

Accommodations
Number of cabins: 3
Number of heads: 2


Vessel Walkthrough

Access into the vessel is from the aft deck through a short passageway. Directly to port is access to the upper level pilothouse which includes all the navigation, steering and engine/generator controls. There is seating for 6+ and full 360 degree visibility.

Back down from pilothouse you continue forward to the main salon and galley as well a separate day head. Wrap around heavy glazed windows provide lots of visibility even when sitting at the large L-Shaped settee. The galley is set up with an electric 3-burner infared cook-top and a microwave with vent unit overhead. A full stand-up refrigerator/freezer is centerline and convenient to galley. There is a separate 23 cubic foot freezer located on the lower level. There is an entertainment system in the salon which includes an LCD TV with Sat TV and a Bose Sound system.

A staircase leads down to the lower level. At the bottom of the staircase is a large open area which includes a freezer, washer/dryer, a dehumidifier and a large amount of storage lockers.

Heading aft and under the upper salon you enter a passageway leading to 3 identical staterooms. Each cabin includes a lower double bunk and a single upper bunk. A full sized head services all the staterooms. Further aft is a watertight door that leads the workshop which has over 10' of workbench space. Here you will find the 40 gallon hot water heater and welding equipment. There is direct access to this area through an overhead hatch. Further aft there is another watertight door leading to the large engine room. There is full standing headroom as well the ability to walk completely around the engine and access all the ships system including the two (2) 25kw generators, watermaker, air compressor and various electrical systems.

Main Salon

• Main Salon above Lower Stateroom Level
• Direct Access from Aft Deck
• Access to Lower Deck Level
• Large L-Shaped Settee Seating for 6+
• Port Side Linear Galley
• 110v/208 Appliances
• Day Head Behind Galley
• Entertainment Area including SAT TV
• Bose Sound System
• Large Windows for Excellent Visibility
• Direct Access to Pilothouse

Galley

• Kitchenaide 3-Burner Infared Cooktop (New July 2019)
• Kitchenaide Overhead Microwave with Vent
• Fridgidaire Full Size Refrigerator and Freezer
• Stainlees Double Sink
• Pressure Fresh Water
• Maytag 23 Cubic Foot Top Loading Freezer
• Hot Water Tank 40 gallon
• Under Counter Storage

Master Stateroom

3 Equal Staterooms on Lower Level, Each Stateroom Includes:

• 1 Lower Double and 1 Upper Single
• Numerous Storage Lockers
• Separate Full Head Services All Staterooms
• There is a Laundry Facility with Full Size LG Washer/Dryer
• Extensive Storage Areas Throughout Lower Area

Deck

• Full Walkaround Deck
• Large Aft Deck for Zodiac Tender with 20hp Yamaha
• Lifting Crane
• Downrigger on Portside
• Full Bullwarks all Around
• Electric Windlass
• Fisherman Anchor
• Large Ocean Rated Windows
• Pilothouse with 360 Visibility with Seating for 6
• Bimini Over Aft Deck

Electronics and Helm

• Furuno Navnet MFD8 with Sonar
• Furuno 48M Open Array Radar
• Intellisan Satellite Direct TV
• Furuno Navpilot 711-C
• Icom MC-424 VHF
• Furuno GP-32 GPS
• Ritchie Compass
• Morse Engine Control
• Rudder Angle Indicator
• Dometic AC Unit Overhead
• Helmseat
• 360 Degree Visibility

Electrical

• 110v/208v 50 AMP Service
• Isolation Transformer
• Several Electrical Panels Throughout Vessel
• (5) MarineAire Air Conditioning/Heating Units
• Separate Controls for Each Unit
• (2) Raritan Elecric Fresh Water Marine Heads
• (4) 8D Deep Cycle House Batteries
• (1) 4D Deep Cycle Main Engine Start Battery
• (1) Group 31 Gen Set #1 Start Battery
• (1) Group 31 Gen Set #2 Start Battery

Engine Details and Mechanical Equipment

• Walkaround Full Headroom Engine Room
• Detroit Diesel 8V71 Main Engine
• (2) Westerbeke 25Kw Generators
• Arc Welder
• Welding Setup including Tanks
• Dewalt Air Compressor D55168
• Pro Safe FS60 Galvanic Isolator
• JABSCO Washdown Pump ParMax 52700
• RACOR 1000 Main Engine
• RACOR 900 Generator (x2)
• RO Watermaker
• LG Full Size Washer
• LG Full Size Dryer
• Full Separate Workshop

Mechanical Disclaimer

*Engine hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.