This boat has been sold!
We have decided to sell our 1985 Performance Trawler "It's About Time" after 7 years of liveaboard cruising up and down the east coast from Maine to the Florida Keys. This has been a very dependable and comfortable cruiser. We completed the Great Loop in 2016, a journey of over 5000 miles and 106 Locks. This boat has a great layout for a liveaboard couple. She is in great shape mechanically and just needs some cosmetic work, inside and outside.
She is powered by a very reliable single Perkins T6.354M Diesel engine and has a Dickinson Hydraulic stern thruster providing excellent maneuverability in port. The heat exchanger on this boat was completely reconditioned by TAD Diesel in Virginia in 2016. Electrical requirements are met by two 245 Watt Solar Panels (New 2013) and an 8KW Northern Lights Generator.
8KW Northen Lights Generator
2 x 248W Solar Panels
Navigation is provided by a Garmin GPSMAP 740S with integrated HD Radar (2012) at the upper helm. A Garmin GPSMAP 276 backup unit is at the lower helm. There are three separate depth sounders. The Communications at the upper helm consist of a new (2018) Standard Horizon GX2200 VHF Radio with integrated GPS and AIS. It has the remote Microphone installed at the lower helm. The lower helm also features a Standard Horizon Quest GX1256S VHF Radio w/DSC functionality. Two AM/FM/CD Stereo radios (one Upper and one in salon) provide musical entertainment.
Dickinson Stern Thruster Control (Lower Helm, similar panel at Upper Helm)
The flybridge canvas and enclosure, the window covers and the rear deck skirts have all been replaced in the last 2 years. The upper helm is the primary steering station on this boat and has comfortable seating for at least 7 people. It is enclosed on three sides providing excellent protection when underway in rainy conditions. The isinglass was replaced three years ago and is in nearly new condition. There is large storage areas in the front of the bridge and storage underneath all of the benches. Vinyl cushions and seat backs have been well maintained.
Flybridge Helm
New S-H VHF Radio w/ DSC/AIS/GPS Intercom
Helm Station
Flybridge looking aft
The aft stateroom features a diagonal queenside berth, a private head with stand-up separate shower. Numerous shelves, cupboards, drawers and a hanging locker provide ample storage space.
Aft Head
Standup Shower (Aft)
All opening ports, hatches and both doors have screens.
The salon has a wrap around settee and two swiveling chairs. The table will adjust down to make another berth if needed. Ample storage is provided under the settee and in two hassocks and the wicker storage/cabinet side table. The galley is on the lower level but open to the salon area. A bar with flip up shelf separates the galley from the salon. Smoke and CO detectors are in the salon area along with a clock and a barometer. A 19" LED TV with a Shakespeare amplified digital antenna is included.
Entry to aft stateroom
The Galley has a Dometic Norcold 12VDC/120VAC Refrigerator with a separate freezer capable of making ice in trays. The LPG 4-burner stove w/ oven and broiler has a wooden shelf that drops down when the stove is not in use. A remote shut-off controls the propane gas. There is a microwave above the refrigerator and a Toaster Oven w/ Convection on the bar in the salon. There are two large storage lockers for food etc. and 6 cabinets as well as 7 drawers for ample storage. A double stainless steel sink is provided.
Stove w/top open
Opposite the Galley is another head with storage space. There is also an opening for access to the back of the electrical panel. Both heads have the same Rarity Sea Era (New 2012) toilets reducing the quantity of spare parts required.
Fwd Head Sink
Fwd Head Toilet
The V-Berth in front provides accommodations for guests There is lots of storage beneath the berths and in several cabinets and a hanging locker. Three opening hatches provide ventilation.
V-Berth
Fwd Hanging Locker
The boat has two air conditioners: a 16kBtu Mermaid cools the Master Stateroom and Salon area and a 12kBtu Webasto Unit (New 2014) cools the Galley and V-berth area. In addition there are three 12V Fans throughout the boat to provide air movement when necessary.
A Mercury Model 270 Inflatable Dinghy is included with a Yamaha 2.5HP 4-Cycle engine. The Dinghy rests on Weaver Davits secured on the swim platform. Very easy to launch and retrieve.
Additionally we are including two 9ft Emotion Sit-on-top Kayaks with padded seats and paddles. These fit nicely on the bow of the boat.
In 2011/12 the bottom was stripped and epoxy coated to eliminate blisters. Hull has been in great shape since.
Detailed Specifications/Equipment
Year: 1985
Length: 35 feet
Width: 12 feet 8"
Draft: 3 feet 8"
Height above Water: 18 feet
Designer: John Norek
Builder: Taiwan Overseas Industries
Capacities: Diesel Fuel: 300 Gal in two tanks
Water: 100 Gal in two SS tanks
Holding Tank: 25 Gal
Engine: Single Perkins T6.354M 200HP
Engine Hours: 6995Hrs
Transmission: Borg-Warner Velvet Drive 72 Series
Generator: Northern Lights M753G 8KW
Fuel Filters: Racor 1000M (Engine)
Racor 500M (Generator)
Alternator: Balmar 9115 125Amp
Solar Panels 2x: 245W Kyocera Panels w/Tri-Star MPPT Controller (2013)
Safety: CG approved W&P electronic flare w/Daylight flag
ACR Rapid Ditch Bag w/ whistle and strobe light
2 WM Inflatable Coastal Life Jackets w/whistle
4 Type I Life Jackets
Numerous Flares (exp), Flare guns
Kidde CO detector
Kidde Fire detector
Xintex Automatic Engine Room Halon Fire Ext.
3 Handheld Fire Ext.
Throwable Life Cushions; Ring
Remote LPG Shut-off in galley
Electronics: Garmin GPSMAP 740S w/Coastal US & Canada map chips
(many are Vision Cards)
Garmin HD Radar integrated with above
Garmin GPSMAP 276C w/ Coastal US/Canada
Std-Horiz. GX2200 VHF w/GPS,AIS, DSC, Intercom,
Loud Hailer/Foghorn, Remote RAM Microphone below
Std-Horiz. Quest GX1256S VHF DSC Radio
2 Datamarine Depthsounders
Garmin Depthsounder integrated wit GPS 740S
Sony AM/FM/CD player upper helm
Dual AM/FM/CD player w/USB port in Salon
Insignia 19" LED Digital TV w/amplified Shakespeare Ant
Galley: Norcold TEK II EV541 AC/DC Refrigerator/Freezer
Magic Chef Microwave (Fullsize)
Magic Chef BT 18LK-4Z 4-burner Stove w/Oven/Broiler
Faberware Convection Toaster Oven
WaterFixer water filtration system with UV Sterilization
Air Conditioners: Webasto FCF12000 12KBtu w/ Rev Cycle Heat (Fwd)(2014)
Mermaid M-16CHP-T 16Btu w/ Rev Cycle Heat (Aft)
Hot Water heater: Kuuma Model 1181;6 Gal 120VAC & Eng. Heat Exch.(2015)
Battery Charger/Inverter: Xantrex Freedom 10; 50A;3-stage Charger w/remote Panel
Battery Monitor: Xantrex Pro-Lite
Bilge Pumps: Jabsco Diaghram type Model 36600
High Water pump also included 500gph
Whale Manual Hi Capacity
Salt Water Washdown: A Johnson Hi Pressure Washdown is installed in bow
for cleaning the anchor
Dinghy: 9Ft Mercury Hypalon Inflatable Model 270 w/ Air Floor
Outboard Motor: Yamaha 2.5 HP 4 Stroke (2013)
Weaver Dinghy Davits
Anchors (3): Bruce 33 Lbs w/90ft 5/16" G4 Chain and 200ft Nylon 8Plait
Danforth Style 50Lbs? Stainless Storm Anchor 20 ft 5/16PC
Chain and 200 ft 3/4" Nylon Rode
Fortress FX-16 Stern Anchor w/Chain & Rode
Windlass: Lewmar Pro-Fish 1000 w/ forward Deck Switch
Kayaks: 2 Emotion Sit-on-top Kayaks; 9ft w/paddles
Other Equipment:
Spare prop
Spare Drive Shaft
Spare Alternator
Spare Fuel Lift Pump
Spare Water pump, Macerator pump, Bilge pump
Dinghy Bilge Pump (2)
Dinghy Air Pumps (2)
Numerous Fenders including two round balls invaluable in locks and on walls
Sunbrella Sunshade for the bow
Spare Fuel and Oil Filters for engine and generator
Igloo 94Qt Marine Ice Chest w/cushion situated on rear deck
Spare 11Lbs LPG Tank
75Ft Water Hose
2 50ft 35 Amp Power Cords w/ numerous adaptors/connectors
4 Folding Deck Chairs and Table
Magma Kettle BBQ Grill
2 Hi Intensity hand held Searchlights
Numerous charts and cruising guides from Maine to Florida Keys
Present Location:
Coquina Harbor Yacht Club, Little River, SC
Contact Info:
Email: wsteuern@gmail.com
Phone: (330) 575-0423
Price: $44,500
