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1977 Bristol Channel Cutter Samuel Morse

San Rafael, California

$39,000

This absolutely gorgeous Channel Cutter Yacht is a one of a kind on the West Coast. It is a Lyle Hess classic, made famous by the Pardeys,  and built by the renown Samuel Morse Company. She has been meticulously maintained and is extremely well equipped. The beautiful teak and mahogany shine throughout and cruise ready, complete with wind vane and solar this vessel will take you anywhere.

Disclaimer

Listed by Seattle Yachts - Alameda

THIS BOAT IS SUBJECT TO AN EXCLUSIVE LISTING AGREEMENT WITH SEATTLE YACHTS - ALAMEDA 510-227-2100 AND IS NOT OFFERED FOR SALE BY PORTANOVA YACHTS. Portanova Yachts is merely providing this information in an effort to represent you as a buyer in the purchase of this vessel.

Basic Boat Info

Boat Name: Salita
Make: Bristol Channel Cutter
Model: Samuel Morse
Year: 1977
Condition: Used
Category: Sail
Builder: Channel Cutter Yacht Co.
Designer: Lyle Hess
Construction: Fiberglass
Boat Hull ID: SFJBC0041077
Has Hull ID: Yes
Keel Type: Full Keel

Dimensions

Length: 28 ft / 8.53 m
Length Overall: 28 ft / 8.53 m
Waterline Length: 26'3 ft / 8.00 m
Beam: 10'1 ft / 3.07 m
Max Draft: 5 ft / 1.52 m
Displacement: 14,000 lb
Ballast: 4,600 lb

Engines / Speed

Engines: 1
  • Make: Perkins Perama
  • Model: M-30
  • Drive Type: Direct
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Engine Power: 30hp
  • Type: Inboard
  • Propeller Type: 2 Blade, Bronze, Feathering

Tanks

Holding Tank Count: 1
Holding Tank Capacity: 10 gal

Other

Drive Type: Direct
Boat Class: Cruisers, Cutter, Antique and Classics

Accommodations

Beautiful traditional interior with form following function for serious passage-making or an afternoon sail in the bay; Featuring: 

Ample storage for international voyaging
Unique Oval Table looks the part and facilitates great circulation in the saloon
Settee and pilot berths to port
Settee/sea berth with lee cloth to starboard
Quarter berth to starboard
Lyle C Hess standard galley layout
Nav station/chart table to starboard over refrigerator/ice box
Two way (white/red) light over nav station
Forward cabin: featuring  head, basin and vanity that doubles as worktop
storage cabinets to port
Shelving and hanging locker to starboard

Forepeak sail locker & anchor chain/rode/equipment storage

Specifications

Year Built:   1977-78
Year Launched 1981

USCG #1026419
Hull #SFJBC0041077

LOA        37’10”
LOD        28”1”
Beam    10’10”
Draft        4’10”
Displacement    14,000 lbs
Hull and deck Fiberglass with teak trim

Engine:  Perkins Model M-30 Perma 30hp 3 cylinder
Transmission:  Hurth Model HBW-30P 2.15:1 ratio
Fuel tank 32 gallons stainless steel
Racor 500FG fuel filter
Engine, transmission and fuel tank installed 1995
Prop: Maxprop 2 blade folding propeller on 1” stainless steel shaft
Audible alarms oil pressure and water temperature
Engine hour meter

Electrical System
A/C Protech battery charger
D/C (4) Group 27 100 amp Lifeline batteries
Perko 1/2/All battery switch

Instruments (all new 2022/2023)
Garmin 743 chartplotter
Vesper Cortex AIS
Victron battery monitor
Garmin Airex speed depth temperature sensor
NMEA 2000 network
Standard Horizon VHF radio (older model)

Solar
100 watt and 50 watt solar panels with Victron 75/15 regulator charger


Navigation Lights (all new LED 2022/2023)
Running, Anchor, Steaming, Deck and Compass lights

Rig (all work done 2022)
Tapered mast with internal halyards
Mast pulled and stripped of all hardware by KKMI
Repainted Oyster white
New Mast step
Bowsprit removed, repaired and repainted
All standing rigging replaced
New halyards main, yankee and staysail
Whisker pole and mast track
New dual Harken roller furlers for yankee and staysail

Winches
Barient #25 cockpit (2)
Barient #10 cabin top (2)
Barient # 10 NST mast (2)

Sails
New 2023 Quantum Mainsail, yankee, staysail
Older drifter and storm tri-sail
Green Sunbrella sail and hatch covers

Anchoring
33 lb Bruce anchor
Manual ABI bronze windlass
118’ 3/8” chain and 175’ ½” line
Bronze docking cleats
Bilge Pumps
JABSCO electric 2022
Whale manual in cockpit 2022
Automatic audible bilge alarm 2023

Head (new 2022)
Jabsco toilet, 17 gallon holding tank and all head hoses

Galley
Stove Broadwater 2 burner with oven
Propane system (tank, regulator, solenoid, supply line) 2023
Stainless steel sink
Water tanks: 49 gallons and 27 gallons two stainless steel tanks
Manual fresh and saltwater pumps

Disclaimer

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

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