Custom Classic 76' Motor Yacht Charter, Live-aboard, Or Cruise
John Wayne's own NORWESTER!
- Boat REF# · 234002
- Length · 76'0"
- Year · 1932
- Construction · Wood
- Underwater profile · Full-Displacement
- Sleeping berths · 8
- Engine · 2 x diesel 185hp, GMC 671 (1945)
- Lying · LaConner
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Extra Details
| Designer | Frank Munroe |
|---|---|
| Builder | Willis Reid Shipyard |
| Lying | LaConner |
| Fuel capacity | 1,400.0 USG Total - 4 Tanks |
| Water capacity | 353.0 USG Total - 1 Tanks |
| Holding tank capacity | 70.0 USG Total - 2 Tanks |
| Last survey | 07/05/2015 |
Mechanical
| Engine | 2 x diesel 185hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | GMC 671 (1945) |
| Engine Hours |
engine1= 1600 engine2= 1600 |
| Engine Cooled | Indirect |
| Steering | wheel |
| Drive | shaft |
| Prop(s) | Four blade Bronze |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | 6.0 USG /hour At Cruising Speed |
| Cruising speed (approx) | 10 knots |
| Max speed (approx) | 12 knots |
| Generator output | 8KVA |
| Engine spares |
|---|
It is reported that the engines have 1600 hours of use since a major rebuild.
8 kw generator is a Northern Lights M753
Comes with two spare props.
There is an electric fire pump system and a fixed fire extinguisher system in the engine room.
Galvanic Isolator-Newmar
Dimensions
| Length | 76'0" |
|---|---|
| LOD | 76'0" |
| LWL | 76'0" |
| Beam | 16'5" |
| Draft Min | 6'6" |
| Draft Max | 6'6" |
| Airdraft | 28'0" |
| Displacement | 134,023.0lbs |
| Headroom | 9'4" |
| Storage | In water |
Electrical Systems
32 volt battery, 11 batteries charged by: engine, shore power, generator
Construction
| Construction | Wood |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Full-Displacement |
| Finish | Paint finish |
The fuel tanks are steel
The water tank is plastic
The planking is 2.5" for the top sides and 3" from the waterline down including the bottom. Planks are of ash on double oak frames with double carlins, all bronze fasteners. The decks are canvas over plywood. The pilot house framing and roof have been recently re-built. All decking is now heavily covered with a rubber deck coating. During 2016 all structural issues found in the survey were addressed. Work included: deck repair and total deck recover with a rubber product; wheel house rebuild; plank replacement; rubrail replacement; new transom drop in door; new paint on all exterior surfaces. This is not a complete list of all the work done but is intended to convey that the current owners have been diligent in maintaining this heritage vessel in a responsible manner.
Waterline Boats / Boatshed does not independently verify capacities and dimensions, which are reported from seller-provided information and/or literature.
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 8 |
|---|---|
| No. of double berths | 1 |
| No. of single berths | 7 |
| Cabin(s) | 4 |
| Sink | 3 |
| Shower | 2 |
| Heads | 3 heads (Electric) |
A walkthrough:
Starting belowdecks all the way forward is the chain locker and one head. Aft is a cabin with two single bunks port and starboard with storage below. Aft port and starboard is the large galley with a ladder to the upper deck. Aft of the galley is a large dining saloon which could sleep two. It features a large dining table which folds up onto a bulkhead. Aft and to starboard are two private cabins, each sleeping two in upper and lower bunks. To port is a head with shower. Aft on the port side is a workshop that leads to the stand-up engine room. Also on the centerline is the stairway leading to the upper saloon.
Aft of the upper saloon is a stairway to the aft double cabin with a small double and a single bunk with ensuite head and shower. The upper saloon has entry doors from both port and starboard side decks. This upper saloon features a small table, settee seating both port and starboard and on both sides of the aft bulkhead.
Forward and up a few steps is the large pilot house and helm station which features extra seating and a small wet bar. This boat has wide side decks and seating on the fore deck and aft deck with an on-deck dining area. There is a transom access door and steps to the boat deck.
Electric baseboard cabin heating throughout. 30 gallon Torrid hot water heater.
3 burner propane Stove
Accommodation
| Stove | |
|---|---|
| Oven | |
| Sink | |
| Refrigerator | |
| Freezer | |
| Carpet | |
| Drapes | |
| Pressurised water system | |
| Hot water system | |
| Raw water wash | |
| Non-Smokers | |
| Bar Sink |
A walkthrough:
Starting belowdecks all the way forward is the chain locker and one head. Aft is a cabin with two single bunks port and starboard with storage below. Aft port and starboard is the large galley with a ladder to the upper deck. Aft of the galley is a large dining saloon which could sleep two. It features a large dining table which folds up onto a bulkhead. Aft and to starboard are two private cabins, each sleeping two in upper and lower bunks. To port is a head with shower. Aft on the port side is a workshop that leads to the stand-up engine room. Also on the centerline is the stairway leading to the upper saloon.
Aft of the upper saloon is a stairway to the aft double cabin with a small double and a single bunk with ensuite head and shower. The upper saloon has entry doors from both port and starboard side decks. This upper saloon features a small table, settee seating both port and starboard and on both sides of the aft bulkhead.
Forward and up a few steps is the large pilot house and helm station which features extra seating and a small wet bar. This boat has wide side decks and seating on the fore deck and aft deck with an on-deck dining area. There is a transom access door and steps to the boat deck.
Electric baseboard cabin heating throughout. 30 gallon Torrid hot water heater.
3 burner propane Stove
Deck Gear
| Fenders | |
|---|---|
| Boathook | |
| Davits | |
| Swim Platform |
Electric U.S. Navy Heavy Duty windlass
2 anchors
(Danforth)
300'0" of chain
All chain rode
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| Speed | |
| Log | |
| Radar | |
| VHF | |
| GPS | |
| Chart plotter | |
| Stereo | |
| Clock | |
| Barometer | |
| Navigation lights | |
| TV | |
| Depth sounder | |
| Radar Reflector |
Furuno Radar
Standard Horizon Power Hailer
Brooks and Gatehouse Speed Indicator
Standard Horizon Handheld VHF Radio
Ships Clock and Barometer
Trimble Navigation System with GPS
Safety Equipment
| Fume detector | |
|---|---|
| Carbon Monoxide detector | |
| Liferaft | |
| Life jackets | |
| Life buoys | |
| Searchlight | |
| Horn | |
| Swim ladder |
6 bilge pumps (0 manual / 5 electric)
In addition to the electric bilge pumps there is a Jabsco engine-driven high volume pump.
Broker's Comments
The NORWESTER is a unique offering -- a true one-of-a-kind, and for several reasons. She was built by a Massachusetts boat yard that was well-known for large, heavily built, hard working commercial boats. She was custom designed and constructed of the finest materials available. The instructions to the designer and the builder were to create a vessel that would be capable of travel in any ocean, in any weather. Consequently CHIRO was reportedly built to Lloyds of London standards. The yacht relocated to the west coast in 1937 and was later conscripted by the US Navy for coastal patrol during WWII. The current engines were installed subsequently. CHIRO was later purchased by John Wayne (yes, that John Wayne) and renamed the NORWESTER. She was extensively remodeled to meet his needs and it is that interior that remains today.
NORWESTER can be used and enjoyed in a variety of ways -- as a classic private yacht that will provide exceptional pride-of-ownership, as a distinctive charter boat, or as a comfortable live-aboard. Or she would make a wonderful and attractive dockside B&B with great appeal.
These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.