1984 Alden Palmer Johnson 78

Somerset, Massachusetts $449,000

DESCRIPTION

SIROCCO is an elegant, high-performance, long-range cruising ketch. Her centerboard configuration (7'-2" with board up, 14' with board down) permits access to ports not usually open to so large a vessel. Her 1200 gals. of fuel and 1400 gals. of water gives her a ‘go-anywhere’ cruising range, and her Caterpillar diesel gives her a comfortable 10 kt cruising speed. She has been continually upgraded both cosmetically and mechanically, including new deck paint (2021), hull paint (2021) and Garmin touch-screen chart system with HD radar and wind instruments. She is ready to cruise the world’s oceans in comfort and speed. Seriously for sale.


Crusader Yacht Sales is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Wellington Yacht Partners. 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 Alden

  • Model Palmer Johnson 78

  • Category Cruisers

  • Type Sail

  • Year 1984

  • HIN/IMO PAJ00191F484
  • Condition Used
  • Cruise Speed 10 KN
  • Fuel Type Diesel
  • Hull Material Aluminum
  • Number of Engines 1

Dimensions

  • LOA 78'
  • Beam 18'
  • Max Draft 14'
  • Min Draft 7' 2"
  • Dry Weight 0 LBS

Engines

  • Make Caterpillar
  • Engine Power 0.00 KW
  • Model 3208N
  • Fuel Diesel
  • Type Inboard
  • Engines 1

Tanks

  • Fuel Tank 1200 GAL
  • Fresh Water 1400 GAL
  • Holding Tank 180 GAL

Other

  • Displacement 104,000 LBS
  • Ballast 30,000 LBS
  • Cabins 4

ADDITIONAL INFO

High-performance shoal-draft bluewater cruiser. Continually upgraded, with recent electronics, hull and deck paint. 4SR/4 head layout with bright living spaces.

FULL DETAILS

accommodations

In the bow is a large sail and gear locker, very well laid out and approx. 6' in length. Aft of this is a collision bulkhead. The OWNERS STATEROOM is in the forward part of the vessel, beautifully arranged, extremely light, airy and well ventilated. There is a centerline queen berth, extensive drawer storage and a small settee, linen storage locker and book storage. Aft to starboard is a cedar-lined hanging locker; further aft is a mirrored vanity with swing-out seating, drawer and hair dryer storage locker. The OWNER'S HEAD is to port, beautifully finished in cherry with Corian countertops, small bath tub and shower aft, stainless steel bidet, Mansfield electric head and teak grate.

Moving aft to the passageway, to starboard is a hanging locker and built-in shoe locker.

Continuing aft to starboard is a very comfortable GUEST STATEROOM. This cabin has a queen berth outboard, flanked by a four-drawer bureau inboard, and a built-in Panasonic TV forward, with bookshelves. There is a hanging locker, and excellent storage both above and underneath the berth. There is an adjoining head (electric), with stall shower and Corian counters. Bulkheads are Formica with cherry trim.

Opposite is the port side GUEST STATEROOM, light and airy with a Goiot hatch for ventilation. This stateroom has upper and lower double berths with storage behind. There is also drawer storage under. Aft of this stateroom is the adjoining head with stall shower. Proceeding out of the center line companionway, which can be separated by a door, there are two shallow steps up to the main saloon.

The interior of SIROCCO is finished in beautiful cherry wood, complimented and lightened by the use of matte white overheads, with solid teak and holly soles throughout. The saloon is generous, with light and ventilation provided by four large overhead hatches. There are L-shaped settees port and starboard, with the hi/lo extension dining table in the starboard settee. There is extensive storage both in lockers and drawers. There is a pilot berth behind the starboard settee. Behind the port settee is the TV and stereo. Aft of the port settee and outboard is the liquor storage, and there is a built-in bar aft in this area as well, complemented by excellent drawer storage. Next aft to starboard is the galley.

The GALLEY is open to the main saloon, and is U-shaped, facing forward. There is excellent counter space, fiddles, excellent storage, a top-loading refrigerator with front-door access and a top-loading freezer. The gimbaled stove is located outboard and can be hidden with cherrywood drop panels.

Equipment includes:

  • Grunert 110v holding plate ref./freezer
  • Luke four-burner propane stove w/oven & broiler
  • Trash compactor
  • Garbage disposal
  • Microwave oven
  • Hot water 60 Gals
  • 20 gal Potable drinking water system

Adjacent to the galley on centerline is the passageway to the aft cockpit, with a watertight door

behind the companionway for access to the ENGINE ROOM. Adjacent to the companionway is a wet

Locker, and further outboard is access to an additional double STATEROOM with excellent storage and ventilation, which can also be used as a crew quarters.

Forward of this stateroom is a head, and forward of the head is the NAV CENTER.

Up the companionway is the large aft cockpit. There is a large cockpit table with centerline foot rest. The cockpit is protected by a dodger and a bimini that can be united. There is engine room access under the starboard seat.

On the foredeck the anchoring system is exceptional, with two large CQR anchors in chocks, the windlass further aft, and excellent deep storage lockers both port and starboard of the sail locker. There is a large lazarette aft.

electronics

  • Closed circuit cameras in engine room and bilge. Displays at nav center and helm
  • Robertson Dateline X instrument panel
  • (2) 14" RCA TV/VCR combos
  • Flat screen TVs (2008)
  • Clock and barometer
  • Robertson AP300 DLX autopilot
  • Garmin 5212 touchscreen nav system with displays in nav ctr. and helm
  • Insulated backstay antenna for SSB
  • Cap'n Elec. Charting & Ship Mgmt.
  • UFO TV antenna on mast (NEW 2021)

1984 Alden Palmer Johnson 78

Asking Price: $449,000

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