1979 Spencer 53

Anacortes, Washington • $129,000

DESCRIPTION

Strongly built and capable blue water cruiser. Reliable Ford Lehman diesel, flexible ketch rig and massive tankage make this a solid choice for around the sound, or around the world, cruising. 


135k spent in major refit in 2023-2025

In very good condition with recent survey!


Crusader Yacht Sales is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Seattle Yachts. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel

SPECIFICATIONS

Basic Boat Info

  • Builder Spencer

  • Model 53

  • Category Ketch

  • Type Sail

  • Year 1979

  • HIN/IMO SBD S5124 975
  • Refit Year 2023
  • Condition Used
  • Cruise Speed 8 KN
  • Fuel Type Diesel
  • Hull Material Fiberglass
  • Number of Engines 1

Dimensions

  • LOA 53'
  • Beam 13' 3"
  • Min Draft 7' 5"
  • Dry Weight 30,000 LBS

Engines

  • Make Ford Lehman
  • Drive Type Direct
  • Engine Power 59.66 KW
  • Year 1979
  • Model 80
  • Fuel Diesel
  • Type Inboard
  • Engines 1

Tanks

  • Fuel Tank 360 GAL
  • Fresh Water 260 GAL
  • Holding Tank 40 GAL

Other

  • Keel Type Fin Keel
  • Ballast 13,000 LBS
  • Cabins 4
  • Sleeps 5

ADDITIONAL INFO

Strongly built and capable blue water cruiser. Reliable Ford Lehman diesel, flexible ketch rig and massive tankage make this a solid choice for around the sound, or around the world, crusing. 135k spent in major refit in 2023-2025 In very good condition with recent survey!

FULL DETAILS

highlights

  • Proven bluewater cruiser (trip to New Zeland by first owner) recently refitted for long range cruising
  • Flexible ketch rig
  • Massive tankage - 260 gals of water and 360 gals of fuel
  • 3 sleeping cabins
  • Reliable Ford-Lehman 80hp diesel
  • 4.5 Kw generator
  • New electronics package - GPS / Radar
  • Rigging recently inspected (Norseman fittings)
  • New 10'5" Highfield dingy
  • Off-shore life raft - re-certified in 2025
  • Watermaker
  • Wind generator

re-fit

Major refit in 2023-25 in preparation for offshore passage

  • New Garmin Electronics package,(helm and nav station)
  • New Furuno Radar Package
  • New Onan 4.4kw Generator
  • New Roller Furling 140% head sail
  • New Mast seal
  • New Mast Tri-color Nav and Steaming light
  • New Mast climbing steps
  • Masts and rigging tuned
  • New Starter (10/01/25)
  • New wiring harness from helm to engine room
  • New water heater
  • New battery charger/wiring/system
  • New Start Battery
  • New Strong Track (main sail)
  • New Running Rigging
  • New Staysail Quick Disconnect
  • New Bottom Paint
  • New Thru hulls (3) and valves
  • New Fresh Water Pump
  • Water tanks cleaned and treated
  • Life raft recertification (06/25)
  • New EPIRB (Good to 2035)
  • Re-keyed locks
  • Fire extinguisher recert (06/25)

1979 Spencer 53

Asking Price: $129,000

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