Custom Kato 68 Foot Yachtfisher
Apartment Size Living!
- Boat REF# · 207310
- Length · 68'0"
- Year · 1981
- Construction · GRP
- Underwater profile · Semi-Displacement
- Sleeping berths · 4
- Engine · 2 x diesel 512hp, Caterpillar 3412 Turbo charged (1981)
- Lying · Seattle, WA USA - Shown by Appointment
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Extra Details
| Designer | Bertram and Kato Design Team |
|---|---|
| Builder | Kato Boatworks |
| Lying | Seattle, WA USA - Shown by Appointment |
| Fuel capacity | 2,650.0 USG Total - 6 Tanks |
| Water capacity | 480.0 USG Total - 3 Tanks |
| Holding tank capacity | 135.0 USG Total - 2 Tanks |
| Last survey | 31/03/2010 |
Mechanical
| Engine | 2 x diesel 512hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Caterpillar 3412 Turbo charged (1981) |
| Engine Hours |
engine1= 4800 Appro engine2= 4800 Appro |
| Engine Cooled | Indirect |
| Steering | wheel |
| Drive | shaft |
| Prop(s) | 4 Blade Bronze |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | 8.5 USG /hour At Cruising Speed |
| Cruising speed (approx) | 8 knots |
| Max speed (approx) | 15 knots |
| Generator output | 30KVA |
| Engine spares | |
|---|---|
| Water-maker |
Additional equipment includes Micro Commander electronic engine controls at both helms, trolling valves on main engines, Magnum Inverter Charger 4500, Wesmar Control Stabilizers with Sea Brace Fins, Wesmar 3-phase 15HP, 12" Bow Thruster.
Dimensions
| Length | 68'0" |
|---|---|
| Beam | 17'6" |
| Draft Max | 5'6" |
| Airdraft | 28'0" |
| Displacement | 110,018.9lbs |
| Headroom | 6'2" |
| Storage | On marina |
Electrical Systems
24 volt battery, 20 batteries charged by: engine, shore power, generator 2 generators 1-12.5 KW and 1-30 KW Batteries also charged from inverter
Construction
| Construction | GRP |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Semi-Displacement |
| Finish | Paint finish |
Over all length is a little over 70 feet however, it is titled as a 68 foot vessel. Custom built as a "one off" from the design plans for a 58 foot Bertram this vessel has aluminum decks and windows. Built by Kato Boat Company of Yokosuka City, Japan who also appears to have built quite a number of Sparkman & Stephens designed sail boats. It was imported to the US during the America’s Cup in 1995 duty paid with intent to sell. After its use as a spectator vessel for the America's Cup the current owner purchased it. Moored then in San Diego he took it to Mexico to have conversions done to the lifelines, boarding platform and painting done. Returning to the Bay Area the boat was then brought to the Northwest where it has remained since. The seller reports it has made “dozens” of trips to Alaska. A 2010 Insurance survey estimated the fair market value of the vessel considerably higher than the current asking price. This boat's systems appear as almost "ship like" in that they are clearly industrial both on the electrical side and plumbing as well.
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 4 |
|---|---|
| No. of double berths | 2 |
| No. of single berths | 2 |
| Cabin(s) | 3 |
| Sink | 3 |
| Shower | 3 |
| Air conditioning | 7 Air conditioning Units rated at 110 BTU/h |
| Heads | 3 heads (Manual) |
Side boarding platforms both port and starboard access the aft deck above the cockpit. Entering the companionway starboard of center you come into an entry to the galley with a stairwell to starboard down to an aft double berth cabin with ensuite head. This master cabin also has a 26" flatscreen TV with DVD/VHS. Just forward of the entry a booth-style table to starboard is directly across from a full galley. Forward of that is a large salon with bar to port. In the salon is a 40" flatscreen TV with surround sound. Centerline and directly forward are the steps down to the forward cabins. Two cabins below and forward, both with ensuite heads plus a utility / workroom allow ample space for many guests. On the flybridge deck a very large enclosed flybridge lanai is currently used as a "craft room" with access to the enclosed large bridge forward of that. Double berths are actually queen size. Heat aboard is supplied by Kubola Hydronic Heater which also heats the hot water aboard.
4 burner Electric Stove
Accommodation
| Stove | |
|---|---|
| Broiler | |
| Oven | |
| Sink | |
| Refrigerator | |
| Freezer | |
| Carpet | |
| Drapes | |
| Air conditioning | |
| Cabin heating | |
| Pressurised water system | |
| Hot water system | |
| Raw water wash | |
| Non-Smokers | |
| Ice Maker | |
| Microwave | |
| Dishwasher | |
| Washing Machine | |
| Dryer |
Side boarding platforms both port and starboard access the aft deck above the cockpit. Entering the companionway starboard of center you come into an entry to the galley with a stairwell to starboard down to an aft double berth cabin with ensuite head. This master cabin also has a 26" flatscreen TV with DVD/VHS. Just forward of the entry a booth-style table to starboard is directly across from a full galley. Forward of that is a large salon with bar to port. In the salon is a 40" flatscreen TV with surround sound. Centerline and directly forward are the steps down to the forward cabins. Two cabins below and forward, both with ensuite heads plus a utility / workroom allow ample space for many guests. On the flybridge deck a very large enclosed flybridge lanai is currently used as a "craft room" with access to the enclosed large bridge forward of that. Double berths are actually queen size. Heat aboard is supplied by Kubola Hydronic Heater which also heats the hot water aboard.
4 burner Electric Stove
Deck Gear
| Rode | |
|---|---|
| Fenders | |
| Boathook | |
| Davits | |
| Swim Platform | |
| Swim Ladder |
Electric Ideal windlass
3 anchors
(Danforth Style)
400'0" of chain
Novurani dinghy (1996)
(RIB)
50hp outboard, Yamaha (2005)
3 modified Danforth-style anchors, one of which is stainless, are mounted with 3/8" chain. Lofrans chain flaking system, The stern has two large electric mooring winches mounted on the side cap rails. Foredeck dinghy davit is 1500# Steelhead. Hours on dinghy motor are about 150.
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| Speed | |
| Wind | |
| Radar | |
| VHF | |
| GPS | |
| Chart plotter | |
| Autopilot | |
| Navigation lights | |
| TV | |
| Video | |
| Computer | |
| Fish Finder | |
| Depth sounder |
VHF Radio (3) iComm M-502, Standard Horizon Hand Held, West Marine MC795, GPS Raystar Model 108 and Magellan Nav 5000 DX, Auto Pilot Robertson AP300X w/remote, Depth sounder Raytheon #V850, Standard Horizon Loud Hailer LH5, Echo Tech forward facing sonar scanner, Furuno Radar #FCR 904, Rudder Angle indicator, HP Pavillion 6835 w/view sonic LCD monitor with Nobletec Navigation software. 22" Vizio flat screen TV with back up Nobletec software. Oregon Scientific weather station. Globalstar Qualcomm satellite phone. 24" TRAC Vision KVH Antenna for DTV
Safety Equipment
| Life jackets | |
|---|---|
| Searchlight | |
| Horn | |
| EPIRB 406MHz |
8 bilge pumps (0 manual / 8 electric)
All bilge pumps are 24 volt
Broker's Comments
A great value by any measure or comparison, Sea-Going Capability per dollar, Tonnage per dollar, Living Space per dollar, Power per dollar, Feet in Length per dollar, Systems per dollar, the list can go on. Manufactured by the Kato Boatworks Yard in Japan this vessel was constructed from plans that were derived from the popular Bertram 58 design. It is a FRP hull with the decks and portions of the house made from aluminum. She's been used as a comfortable live-aboard and has a huge amount of space (over 800 square feet!). This vessel has traveled to Mexico and is a multiple time Alaskan veteran. With the deep "V" hull and stabilizers it makes her a suitable ocean traveling vessel. Her Command Bridge feels like a ship with great visibility and lots of seating. This vessel also boasts a hard cover enclosed bridge deck. It is well equipped for extended cruises and features systems for pot pulling and fishing (with deck mounted freezers). The aft deck and cockpit are large areas for fishing or entertaining. Built very robustly this vessel compares favorably to either a Bertram or Hatteras Convertible, a Californian CPMY or even an Egg Harbor Yachtfisher.
These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.