Murray Peterson Gaff Schooner Coaster III

The engine has 186 hours since major overhaul (in 2019) and 2,867 total hours. The Kawasaki KBW-20 hydraulic reduction gear is 3.23:1 ratio. New motor mounts were installed in 2013.

New batteries, cables, inverter and DC panels and circuits (2019).

Six (6) Rolls Group GC-2 6-volt 230 AH batteries wired in two (2) 12-volt banks with an Outback OBX Extreme 4 KW inverter/charger

The Paul Luke feathering propellor was serviced in 2021. The shaft is 1 1/2" stainless alloy.

Schooner rigged Clifford Niederer Wood spars (1983) with Other standing rigging ()

All sails were made by Port Townsend Sails, Also know as Carol Hassie. New in early 2000, and are dacron with hand sewn cringles and leather, new mast hoops, with light wear and in good condition. much of the standing rigging and deck hardware including chainplates has been replaced, some with custom cast bronze components. the standing rigging is by Brian Toss Rigging and is galvanized steel, served and parceled.

The masts were pulled in 2018 and fully inspected and refinished. Spars are of clear grain Sitka spruce.

Running rigging includes 3/8", 1/2" and 5/8" nylon three-strand line. Traditional block and tackle rigging controls the sails.

The boat comes with sail covers, boom covers, covers for all exterior varnished wood components, and a full boat cover to protect the finish and wood materials from the elements year-round.

12 volt battery, 110 shore power voltage, 6 batteries charged by: engine, shore power

Total LOA 58'

Traditionally-built with Douglas Fir planking on bent 2" x 2 1/4" oak frames generally spaced at 8 1/2". The frames in the wineglass counter stern are double-sawn. Sheer clamp is 2" x 6" and floors are 2 1/2" in dimension. Heavy galvanized steel webs at intervals serve as knees and as floor reinforcement. Marine plywood bulkheads. The deck is of old growth fir planking on oak frames. The deck planking is newly installed and caulked.

A tremendous amount of work has recently been completed including transom re-planking, new cockpit framing, planking and decking replacement, two Samson posts and belowdeck reinforcements added aft, a new bowsprit with all fittings replaced, stemhead configured for twin anchor rollers, bow bulwarks rebuilt, all hatches, ports, and windows re-bedded and sealed, bronze guards fitted over the companionway hatches, both masts pulled and refurbished, custom new bronze deck hardware installed, making for a thorough and complete Bristol quality refit in all.

The hull is well caulked and sealed with no open seams or butts, no proud planks or indications of fastener failure or previous repair. The hull was sanded to bare wood at a recent haul out, fasteners inspected, through-hull fittings and running gear serviced, and the hull was primed and painted above and below the waterline as well as all topsides repainted. The survey notes: "all was found to be of above average quality in materials and workmanship, finished to or exceeding accepted industry standards."

The structure inside is intact and well preserved with no visibly weakened frames. The aft frames are sistered and the keel bolts when surveyed appeared sound. The 2021 haul out included new bottom paint applied.

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This is a classic Murray Peterson Coaster schooner with two trunk cabins and solid bridge decks at the companionway access hatches.

From the aft bridge deck enter the main cabin below. To port is the galley with propane stove and oven, sink and manual water pump. To starboard is a navigation station, icebox with Technautics Cool Blue cold plate refrigeration, and ample storage. Next forward to port is a settee berth, and forward is a storage locker and diesel cabin heater in this space. The Dickinson Newport diesel heater includes a water coil for galley hot water. Opposite to starboard is an L-shaped settee berth with storage beneath and outboard.

A bulkhead door to port leads forward into a stateroom with berths port and starboard. Fuel and water tanks are located beneath the berths. Between the berths are the inverter, battery switches and covered battery storage, and a coaming hatch to access the diesel engine.

A bulkhead door forward leads to an enclosed marine toilet compartment with another door leading into the forecabin. The toilet is a Sea-Land Type 2 Marine Sanitation Device waste treatment system.

The forecabin has port and starboard berths and a companionway hatch to the main deck.

3 burner gas cooker/stove