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1973 30' Willard/Fales Seeker for Sale, $29,500

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I am posting this for a friend/dock mate whom we cruised with to Glacier Bay, Alaska and back last Summer.

The Fales/Willard hulls were built on the East Coast. This is Hull #4, built by Tillotson-Pearson under license, (May have been the last one under license) and before mold alteration occurred. Located in Port Orchard, Washington State.

Take a Tour: Patience has a “down” cabin, somewhat like a sailboat. Step down into the main cabin from the aft cockpit. To port is the galley with a built in refrigerator box aft, a single sink with adjacent counter, a two burner propane stove w/oven and drawers below and adjacent. Propane tanks (3 each, 4 gallon fiberglass tanks) are stored on fly bridge.

Opposite the galley on the starboard is a convertible dinette that provides a near Queen berth. (Cushions are 1 year old.) There is a shelf above the dinette for convenient storage of oft used items.

The entire main cabin has been refinished in cedar planking and aromatic cedar liners on the bulkheads.

The deck is redwood with molded non-skid fiberglass underneath. There are two access ports in the deck to reach the stuffing box below the companionway and one forward to reach one of two pillow bearings.

Step up into the pilot station. To port is a fold up chart table with a storage slot behind and a cabinet below. There is a solid fuel Dickinson heater adjacent (Works great.). The head is to starboard in its own space.

The engine main access is below the pilot station deck, accessible by lifting a deck hatch. There is also access aft from next to the head doorway and forward in the forepeak cabin (See photos.)

The forepeak is accessed by a doorway w/closable door. There are two pilot berths in typical fashion w/6’+ length. Custom made mattresses by Hand Made Mattress od Santa Anna, CA are exceptionally comfortable.

The Owner personally cruised the San Francisco Bay, North up the West Coast to Puget Sound on a coastal voyage, cruised COVID Summer in Puget Sound and went North to Glacier Bay, AK and back, the second summer in the PNW. The boat is very capable and these boats have done epic long cruises.

Some specifics include:


  • Beta 50: Repowered in 2014 with brand new, professionally installed Beta 50 engine, shaft, and coupling. Currently has 1080 hours
  • Electronics: All new in 2019. Simrad 7” Multi Function Display. 24 mile Simrad radar with dopler. Simrad Chart plotter and auto pilot control includes capability for satellite weather (antenna/receiver installed; subscription required)
  • VHF and AIS also new in 2019
  • Lavac toilet is raw water flushed. 6 gallon black water tank that can gravity drain when allowed. Direct overboard is also possible. Deck fitting is used for pump out
  • Batteries: 3 Glassmatt batteries, 1 start, 2 house, installed new in 2020
  • 70 amp engine driven alternator with Balmar external programmable regulator
  • Solar: 310 watts of Sunpower flexible solar panels installed in 2020
  • Tankage: Fuel 80 gallons in 2 saddle tanks
  • Fresh water: 80 gallons in 2 saddle tanks
  • Black water holding tank: 6 gallons
  • Grey water: Gravity drain overboard
  • Pronautic 1250P, 50 amp Battery Charger, new in 2020
  • The boat comesequipped with many tools and spares including an extra prop.
  • All galley items are included
  • Fans in each cabin
  • All portholes and salon windows were replaced in 2020
  • Hauled out April 2022 for new bottom paint, zincs, etc
PERFORMANCE:

  • Performance: 5.4 knots with .54 gph consumption at 1400 rpm (half power and max torque).
  • Range is approximately 500 miles with reserve, depending on current and weather. Even going to Alaska, this is more than sufficient as fuel is readily available. Max speed is 8 knots, but fuel burn goes way up.
DECK Gear
  • 40 lb Mantus M-1 anchor (new in 2019)
  • 200 feet of 5/16 HT chain and 100 feet of polypro rode
  • Lewmar electric windlass. Can be utilized either from Flying Bridge, or Fore Deck
  • Stern anchor is Bruce 25 lb with 30’ of chain and 150’ rode
  • Sea Squid Sea Anchor included
  • 4 fenders, 2 boat hooks, and all mooring lines go with the boat
STEERING:

  • Manual hydraulic
  • Two stations
  • Simrad autopilot
Patience is ideal for a solo operator or a couple who can live in tight quarters together. Slip is transferable with the boat. Liveaboard is not available in her current marina. She ships by truck easily. The mast can be easily lowered if required.

Hull type: Displacement
Length: 30' registered

Max speed: 8 kts. Normal cruise: 5.4 kts @ 0.58 gph.

Patience is offered as a private listing only. Please no brokers!

A Heritage 15 foot rowing craft (100 pounds) with sliding seat and carbon fiber oars by Little River Marine is available for an additional $4500. (See photos.)
 

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Is your friend/dock mate looking for a bigger boat in the great lakes?
 
Is your friend/dock mate looking for a bigger boat in the great lakes?


Actually, he IS looking for a larger boat somewhere in the SE, but Great Lakes may be a possibility depending on location/price/availability. What boat are you talking about?
 
Actually, he IS looking for a larger boat somewhere in the SE, but Great Lakes may be a possibility depending on location/price/availability. What boat are you talking about?
My boat, Escapade. 50 ft navy UB, nicely converted into a trawler. Under $120k, can deliver anywhere east coast/great lakes. Currently in Toronto.
 
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