PLEASE READ TERMS OF SALE CAREFULLY THERE IS A SINGLE NON-REFUNDABLE $ 150.00 DOCUMENTATION FEETHANKS FOR YOUR INTEREST IN MY AUCTIONS. THIS IS A NO RESERVE AUCTION, HIGHEST BIDDER WINS. I AM A NATIONAL BOAT/CAR/AIRCRAFT CONSIGNOR, THEREFORE I AM NOT IN DIRECT POSSESSION OF THIS ITEM. AS PER THESE TERMS, I WILL NOT BE ABLE TO MEET WITH YOU TO COMPLETE YOUR PURCHASE. YOUR ITEM MUST BE PAID FOR IN FULL FIRST, I WILL THEN TRANSFER OWNERSHIP DOCUMENTATION, GIVE YOU THE ITEM LOCATION AND HELP COORDINATE ITEM PICK-UP.THE LISTING DESCRIPTION IS BASED ON THE OWNERS STATEMENTS AS WELL AS OUR VISUAL INSPECTION. THE EQUIPMENT AND /OR MACHINERY SYSTEMS INCLUDED IN THESE VEHICLES ARE NOT ALWAYS TRAIL TESTED OR VERIFIED IN WORKING CONDITION. WHENEVER POSSIBLE, SYSTEMS TESTED AND VERIFIED WILL BE REPORTED BY OUR INSPECTION ACCORDINGLY. ALL VEHICLES AND OR ITEMS ARE SOLD IN "AS-IS, WHERE-IS CONDITIONS.THIS IS A "SIGHT-UNSEEN-AUCTION" THE ITEMS AND OR VEHICLES ARE NOT AVAILABLE FOR PERSONAL INSPECTION BY THE BIDDER. IT IS VITALLY IMPORTANT THAT THE BIDDER FULLY UNDERSTAND THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AUCTION BEFORE BIDDING. ALL BIDDERS MUST USE THE classifieds board EMAIL SYSTEM FOR QUESTIONS AND INFORMATION SO THAT THERE IS A FULL RECORD OF CORRESPONDENCE.NEW TO classifieds board USERS WITH LESS THAN 5 POSITIVE FEEDBACK MUST BE APPROVED TO BID. BIDDING WITHOUT FIRST CONTACTING ME MAY CAUSE YOUR BID TO BE CANCELLED WITHOUT NOTICE. BIDDERS WITH 0 TO 4 FEEDBACKS MUST EMAIL PRIOR TO PLACING A BID. YOUR TELEPHONE NUMBER MUST BE INCLUDED SO THAT WE MAY COMMUNICATE IN PERSON TO APPROVE YOUR BIDDING.BIDDERS MUST HAVE THEIR OWN PAYPAL ACCOUNT. THE BIDDERS PAYPAL PROFILE WILL BE USED TO VERIFY IDENTITY. THERE IS A NON-REFUNDABLE FEE OF $150.00 USD REQUIRED. THIS FEE MUST BE PAID THRU PAYPAL. THE FINAL SALE PRICE CAN NOT BE PAID WITH PAYPAL. WIRE TRANSFERS OR CERTIFIED FUNDS ARE THE ONLY ACCEPTED FORMS OF FINAL PRICE PAYMENT.ALL VEHICLES / ITEMS MUST BE PAID IN FULL WITHIN THREE DAYS OF THE AUCTION CLOSING. THE VEHICLES/ITEMS MUST BE PICKED-UP WITHIN 7 DAYS OF AUCTION CLOSING AS WELL. BIDDERS MUST MAKE PRIOR ARRANGEMENTS FOR STORAGE IF IT IS LOGISTICALLY IMPOSSIBLE TO MEET ITEM REMOVAL TERMS. ADDITIONAL STORAGE FEE WILL APPLY. THERE IS A SINGLE NON-REFUNDABLE $ 150.00 DOCUMENTATION FEE1974 GRAND BANKS 49' TRAWLERTWIN 140HP INLINE 6 JOHN DEERE DIESEL'SSURVEYED ON 03/09/2019 FOR $40,000.00FOR A COPY OF THE SURVEY PLEASE SEE BELOWBOTH MOTORS START AND RUNBOTH DRIVES GO IN FORWARD AND REVERSEFOR A VIDEO OF THE MOTORS RUNNINGYOUTUBE SEARCH " FL POPP 74 "NO WATER IN EITHER ENGINE'S OIL'SSTARBOARD RAW WATER PUMP HAS A LEAKANCHOR WINDLESSTHE GENERATOR DOES NOT RUNFUEL TANKS HAVE APPROXIMATLEY 200 GALLONS OF FUELVESSEL WAS HAULED IN 02/2017 FOR A $10,500.00 BOTTOM JOBAND WAS SEALED WITH 3 LAYERS OF EPOXYBOTTOM JOB WORK ORDER AVAILABLE UPON REQUESTBELOW IS AN EXCERPT FROM THE SURVEY,
DESCRIPTION OF VESSEL
MAKE American PTE Limited MODEL 49 Grand Banks tri cabin trawler NAME FAR HORIZONS YEAR 1974
LENGTH 49 BEAM 15 0 DRAFT 4 8 REGISTRATION NO doc 562727
HULL # 54 (per documentation) ENGINE SERIAL #s not legible GENERATOR SERIAL # s not available
GENERAL PHYSICAL CONDITION
This vessel was found to be a high quality, tri cabin trawler, constructed of wood with propulsion provided by a pair of John Deere model 6068 DFM, 140 HP fresh water cooled marine diesel engines using Borg Warner marine reduction gears coupled to single section s/s shafts turning bronze three blade propellers.
Outfitted with upper and lower helm station, a basic compliment of marine electronics, cable steering system, marine air conditioning and a marine diesel generator, the interior layout offers two stateroom forward with storage areas and toilet compartments. A forward centerline entrance door provide access to the large machinery spaces with excellent machinery access and steps lead up to the large salon area with galley forward on the port side and steps leading
down and aft into the master stateroom area with storage lockers and a private toilet compartment. The entrance by the lower helm station leads out to the midship to forward open deck area with steps leading up aft of midship to the aft raised deck area with steps leading further up to the bridge helm station with a pair of back to back bench seats.
Although requiring sme refurbishment and upgrading with risk related and cosmetic deficiencies observed,
the hull appears to be in good structural condition.
RECOMMENDED NAVIGATIONAL USE
Upon compliance with the recommendations listed and subject to regular ongoing maintenance this vessel should be found suitable for inland,
coastal and extended offshore usage subject to fuel/range limitations.
VALUATION
REPLACEMENT COST AS FOUND
$500,000.
ACTUAL CASH VALUE AS FOUND
$40,000.
ACCEPTABILITY
Upon implementation of the recommendations listed this vessel should be found acceptable to most insurance
company underwriting guidelines and would be recommended for coverage accordingly
ELECTRONICS
Standard Horizon VHF radio
Sony stereo system
Standard Horizon digital depth indicators
upper (centerline bridge) and lower (main deck level, forward on the starboard side)
helm stations with engine
instrumentation consisting of VDO tachometers, oil pressure gauges,engine
temperature gauges and volt meters (John
Deere panels)
Morse separate lever throttle and shift controls, keys with push button starting and shut down
Danforth
Constellation compass for lower helm, Saturn compass for bridge helmnight navigation, anchor lighting
systems, cabin interior, courtesy and machinery spaces lighting
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT
two marine air conditioning systems
with plumbed with a single sea water circulation pump with marine approved intake
plumbing (units inoperative)
and a free standing unitdunnage box (for raised aft deck storage),
several patio chairscanvas bimini top with marine quality
frame (canvas in poor
condition)
EXTERNAL CONDITION
Topsides
average overall appearance (painted wooden hull, no proud planks showing, some
above
the waterline damage aft on the port side and midship on the starboard side,
subject to limited in the water only inspection)
Rubrail
raised continuous s/s striker and raised spray rail with s/s cap on aft topsides directly
above the waterlinePaint/Gel
good marine quality finish (although age and weathering observed)
Toerail
raised bulkhead with teak cap
Superstructure
wood with areas of rot and deterioration noted
Windows
large fixed an sliding cabin side windows, three windshield panel design with center
opening section and oblong shaped
opening ports
Decks
open walk around deck areas
(replacement fiberglass over wood decks, in generally poor appearance)
Cockpit/Aft deck
large raised aft deck area
Stanchions
thru bolted and secured marine grade fittings (several fittings loose)
Lifelines/Rails
s/s rails with teak trim boards (refinishing of all teak brightwork advisable)
Hinges/Hardware
marine grade and quality
Cleats
adequate size and placement (haws pipes)
Hatches
two wood framed opening deck hatches forward and one escape hatch aft
Doors/boards
hinged door for access from the raised aft deck area and sliding door by the lower helm station
CABIN INTERIOR
Housekeeping
fair
Furnishings
basic appointments only (interior fabrics, cushions and bedding removed)
Interior Leakage
indications observed in cabin area (mostly around window frames and cabin house side panels)
Stove
Princess three burner smooth top
Microwave
Sunbeam microwave oven (110V)
Refrigeration
Hotpoint front load, dual door, 110V refrigerator
Galley
full galley area on main salon deck level located forward on the port side with countertop,
dual basin sink (above the waterline drainage),
Delta single lever faucet, drawers and cabinets
HEADS/PLUMBING
Housekeeping
three toilet compartments
Toilet
sea water marine toilet systems (rebuilding of each toilet advisable)
Sink
household quality sink basins for vanity areas in each compartment
Flexible lines
reinforced marine grade hose, (approved for installations)
Hose clamps
single and double clamping observed (at below the waterline applications)
Thru hulls
bronze below the waterline and marine quality (where able to be inspected)
Shower
shower stalls with designated 12V sump pump out systems (operation questionable)
FRESH WATER SYSTEM
two painted metal fresh water tanks plumbed
(outboard of each engine)
with a 12V water pressure supply and a Raritan 10
gallon, AC voltage, water heater(total
fresh water
capacity reported as 290 gallons)
BELOW DECKS
Appearance
fair (cleaning and detailing of bilge area advisable)
Engines
two John Deere model 6068 DFM, six cylinder, four cycle, naturally aspirated 140 HP,
marine diesel engines with thermostatically
controlled fresh water cooling systems with sea water cooled heat exchangers, coolers and exhaust systems with sections of double clamped marine grade exhaust
hose and fiberglass water lift type mufflers for aft discharge and Borg Warner Velvet
Drive marine reduction gears coupled to single section s/s shafts using
conventional shaft log glands
Engine Hours
4173 hrs on port
4221 hrs starboard engine
2018 hrs on the generator
(per hour meters on the vessel, accuracy not verified)
Generator
single three cylinder inline, four cycle, marine diesel generator (8 KW) plumbed
with a thermostatically controlled closed fresh water cooling system using a sea water cooled
heat exchanger and exhaust system with sections of double clamped marine grade
exhaust hose and a fiberglass water
lft type mufflers (questionable
condition)
Sea Cocks
marine grade valves for engines, generator, marine air conditioning systems and toilets (service and exercise all valves)
Hose / clamps marine grade reinforced hose with approved double
clamping at all below the waterlinethru hull fitting hose connections (replace of rusted hose clamps advisable)
Batteries
misc. selection of12V deep cycle marine grade batteries in machinery space bilge areas
(installation poor and not in compliance with current NFPA # 302 guidelines)
Main switches
marine approved vapor proof on/off switches
D.C. wiring
master panel by the lower helm station (wiring adrift in machinery spaces)
A.C. wiring
single 220V/ 50 amp line for master panel (starboard side of cabin entrance door) with main and individual line breakers (all labeled),
volt and amp meters (barrel switch for generator or shore power selection, bonding system observed, continuity not tested)
Battery charger
one Protech 1 marine charger
Fuel system
two separate aluminum fuel tanks (replacement tanks forward of the engines) plumbed with sections CG approved fuel lines,
selector valves on engine room, and Racor fuel/water separators for the engines and generator (total fuel capacity reported as 600 gallons)
Ventilation
midship topside ventilators (blower assisted)
Steering system
cable steering system good serviceable condition (where able to be inspected)
Bilge pumps
four Rule high capacity bilge pumps with float switches for automatic modes of operation
operational high water bilge alarm system
FIRE CONTROL
Dry chemical
five general class units observed onboard (Kidde and Amerex, not mounted or displaying curren dates of certification)
SAFETY GEAR
Type I& IV
six adult type one jackets (others observed, no inventory taken), one throwable cushion
Flares
observed with expired dates of serviceability
First aid kit
observed
GROUND TACKLE
Anchors
plough style anchor on extended bolt on fiberglass pulpit with s/s chute and single roller
Rode
sections of ample length chain and line stowed in forward below deck rope locker
Windlass
Galleymaid chain/line windlass
RECOMMENDATIONS / DEFICIENCIES
Deficiencies were observed, however a list of deficiencies is not included for a part of this appraisal.
COMMENTS
Although several areas of rot and deterioration were observed in the walls of the house structure, the
hull and decks were found to be in generally good condition where able to be inspected.
END SURVEY EXCERPT
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