Gulf Commander 50 (Boating News)
Posted by Tim on 04 Feb 2008 | Tagged as: marine electronics
Gulf Commander 50 
Posted by: gulfcommand
Description: The MV Calliope is a Gulf Commander 50 built in 1976 by Jenkin’s Marine, Victoria, BC. We’ve owned her for six plus years making two roundtrip voyages to Sitka, Alaska, numerous cruises throughout the San Juan and Gulf Islands, the Broughtons and the West Coast of Vancouver Island. She’s an exceptionally comfortable boat to cruise or liveaboard. Calliope is a strong, stable vessel, essential components for safe and enjoyable voyages. We reluctantly originally offered her for sale at $289,000 US. Today,January 31,2008 we’ve reduced the price to $259,900 or best offer. This is a great opportunity to own a great boat at a very good price! We began, immediately after purchasing Calliope, the process of upgrading her systems. An extensive refit was done in 2003 including new engines, new shafts, rewiring, new hydraulics, new electronics, new throttles/shifting controls, new bilge pumps, and much more (see specifications). Calliope’s interior was completely remodeled making an open and spacious yacht. The helm area in the pilot house was redesigned allowing maximum visibility and simplified for ease in handling. General: Model: Gulf Commander 50 Year Launched: 1976 Price: $289,000 US Location: Hull Material: Fiberglass Engine Type: Twin Diesels Type of Vessel: Semi-displacement trawler Marine Architect: Ed Monk Jr. Builder: Jenkins Marine Victoria, BC Hull Builder: I,C.L. Engineering Richmond, BC Year: 1976 Last Survey: 2005 Purpose: Insurance/Evaluation Inspection Last Hauled: March 2007 for bottom paint and zinc replacement General Description & Layout The interior is arranged to provide a forepeak chain locker and remodeled queen berth master?s stateroom, followed by a head/shower compartment on the port and a twin guest stateroom on the starboard. A step up aft, the extensively refurbished wheelhouse (pilothouse) is followed by a second head compartment, remodeled galley, dinette and salon within the main cabin. Below decks, the domestic fresh water tanks and work space are positioned ahead of the engine room. The engine room followed by the fuel tank/storage compartment with a freezer. Aft of that is a stern lazarette that houses the generator. An auxiliary helm or flybridge above the pilothouse and aft is the boat/sun deck positioned atop the main cabin. Basic Specifications: Length Over All: 51 Length on Deck: 50 Length Waterline: 47?9? Beam: 15?6? Draft: 4?9? Displacement: 23 tons Headroom: 6?5? plus Cruising Speed: 9.5 to 10 knots Max Speed: 14 to 15 knots Cruising Range: Approximately: 450 nautical miles @ 1800 rpm Engines: John Deere Model, 225 HP, turbo-charged diesel, 2003, Hours: 1085 Fuel: 400 gals. Water: 200 gals. Holding Tank: 200 gals. Generator: Onan 8 KW, 1997, Hours: 1566 Tender: 12? Duraboat with 8 hp Yamaha 4 Stroke Outboard (2005) Refit 2003/2004/2005/2006 New Engines: John Deere Model 6068TFM5, 225 Hp turbo charged diesels New Engine Instrument Panels, Includes Tachometers and gauges for: engine & gear oil pressure, coolant temperature and battery voltage New engine audible alarms for low oil, low voltage, high temperature and plugged fuel filter Major servicing of Reduction/Reverse Gears: Twin Disc, Model MG506, Ratio: 2.96:1 New engine room exhaust vents New stainless steel engine exhaust risers New engine mounts New Stainless Steel Propeller shafts PSS Dripless water cooled Shaft Seals New Cutless Bearings (4) Propellers reconditioned New Fuel lines, Aeroquip braided reinforced hose Racor (model 75/1000 Max) primary fuel filter/water separators Fuel level gauges Walker Airsep Crankcase air/oil separators Reverso 12 engine oil change pump New Groco (model ARG1500) serviceable raw water strainers (2) New Groco (model ARG-750) serviceable raw water strainer New thru hulls and valves (4) New stainless Steel Bow Pulpit Bilge pumps: Rule (12 volt) auto-submersible 3,700 GPH Machinery space Sealand (12 volt) ?T2?type 300 GPH Machinery space Pacer S Series Pump (hydraulically driven) 280 GPM* Rule (12 volt) auto-submersible 1,500 GPH Lazarette * The S Series pump is also configured for firefighting purposes Electrical New 4D engine starting batteries (2) New 24 series generator starting battery New vapor-tight battery selectors (3) Heart Interface Pathmaker 100 amp 3 battery automatic switch Shore Power Connection upgraded to a 50 amp service and 50? power cord New DC electric panel New AC electric panel Rewired much of the boat, AC and DC Re-bonded the whole boat Guest 6 amp Trickle Battery Charger (Generator start battery) New hydraulic system driven off port engine Eaton Demand hydraulic pump New hydraulic oil reservoir New hydraulic manifold Navigational/Communication Equipment Furuno Navnet Model 1833, multi-function GPS, chart plotter, 36-mile radar & depth sounder, C-Map Furuno RD-30 Digital Depth, temperature and Navigation Repeater with optional smart sensor KVH Azimuth 1000 digital compass Uniden Fixed Mount VHF Marine Radio, Model UM525 (2006) Uniden Wireless Accessory Microphone, model Wham x 4 BBX Network Boat with external antenna (wireless system to enhance computer communication)(2006) New running and anchor lights Kobelt Rudder Angle Indicator, model 7175-S A.F.I. Windshield Wiper Motors (3) with Pantograph wipers (2004) Engine/Shifting Contols Kobelt Twin Engine 2 Station Master Control, model 2092M (Pilothouse helm) Kobelt Twin Engine 2 Station Slave Control, model 2092S (Flybridge helm) Kobelt 4300 Series Cable Connection Kit and cable Freshwater System Head Hunter (model X-Caliber XRS-124) 12 volt Freshwater Pump (2007) Re-plumbed with Whale Quick Connect System Torrid Hot Water Heater, Model MV 17 120 volts, 17 gal. (heat source 120v ac or starboard engine) Drinking water filter system with tap at galley sink Sanitation System Sealand Vacuflush Toilet, model 506 Series (Forward Head) Sealand Vacuum Generator Sealand Vacuflush Status Panel Flojet Shower Sump pump Saltwater Anchor Washdown System Flojet washdown pump Salon/Dining area New Carpet Workstation/Desk New Bookshelves New window blinds New table and chairs New furniture (couch, danish recliner and office chair) Galley Cork Tile Floor Pilothouse Remodeled Navigation Station New Carpet Master Stateroom (Remodeled 2007) Berth expanded to standard queen size Queen size 6? latex mattress (2006) Hanging Locker Shelves New Carpet Humdix, model MMD 40-120 (air ventilation system that controls humidity) Guest Stateroom New Carpet Forward Head New floor Refit 2000/2001 (Refit done by the previous owner) Trace Inverter/Battery Charger Model Legend 2512 (2.5 KW) with remote monitor Nova Kool Refrigerator/Freezer, model RFS7500 (12v DC) Force 10 three burner propane stove with oven Sylvania compact microwave oven (110v ac) Hurricane Diesel Furnace, model C045D, 45,000 btu?s, 3 heating zones, remote control Trident Marine 20# aluminum cylinder dual chest locker Trident Marine 12VDC Marine Gas Control/Detection System Galley remodeled Contact: Hank Newhouse Telephone:(503) 467-1416 Email: hanknewhouse@mac.com Calliope is also currently listed with Grand Yachts Vancouver, BC Listing Broker: Brian Kell Phone: 604 687-8943 Cell: 604 328-3611 Website: www.grandyachts.com
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50′ Centurion Orion 
Posted by: SVHarmony
Description: 50′ Centurion Orion Year: 1984 Price: US$ 129,000 Located in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Hull Material: Fiberglass Engine/Fuel Type: Single Diesel First Commissioned in 1991, by Tacoma Boat Works, this 1984 vessel has recently completed a circumnavigation and she is ready to go again! We have spent the last few months up-grading and improving her for her next adventure. She is a heavy duty blue water cruiser that has over 50,000 nautical miles of proven experience. This boat is located in sunny Mexico and ready for another trip to the South Pacific (or wherever you would like to take). The engine was just rebuilt and completely new refrigeration system installed. Recent bottom painting (April 06), hull LPU paint, New Furler bearings, head stay, oil change system, gauges, water pumps, heat exchangers for transmission & engine, new bearings and seals in transmission, alternators, . In 2003, over $50,000 was put into her, all new rig, solar, canvas, through hulls, epoxy bottom, two new fuel tanks, shaft coupling, cutlass bearing, etc. All of this was done as preventative maintenance.Whether you buy the boat or we continue cruising - she is ready to go. Additional Specs, Equipment and Information: Builder/Designer Builder: Centurion Yachts Designer: Centurion Yachts Dimensions LOA: 50′ LWL: 42′ Beam: 15′ Displacement: 34,000 Draft: 6′ Bridge Clearance: 50′ Ballast: 14,000 Engines Engine(s): Diesel Engine(s) HP: 80 Engine Model: Ford Lehman Hours: 0 (complete rebuild 10/07) Cruising Speed: 7 Kts. Max Speed: 9 Kts. Tankage Fuel: 2)SS; 2)Fbr; 330 Gals Water: 2)Fbr; 170 Gals Holding: 1)Fbr; 40 Gals Accommodations Beginning forward is a 2 berth stateroom with excellent storage. As you move aft, there is a large head area with stall shower. You will also find tons of storage in this area. Continuing aft is the salon that seats 9 people comfortably on an L shaped settee to starboard with table and a straight settee to port. Then you come to a double sided galley on the starboard side past the salon. The galley offers great counter space and designed for those who like to prepare meals. Once again, you will find wonderful storage in the galley area, the best being the 26? deep, 30? wide, by 72? high food storage locker. The aft stateroom features a queen size berth, storage, a sitting bench and private head. This vessel has ample sized ports allowing a lot of natural light. All cabins are painted in off white with teak trim. Excellent headroom throughout, with 7? in salon. The hull is insulated with 1? of foam. Galley REFRIGERATION: 12V Tecumseh Compressor w/Holding Plates FREEZER: Holding STOVE: 3) Burner Princess w/Oven; Propane MICROWAVE: Goldstar SINK: SS Dbl WATER SYSTEM: Pressure H&C WATER HEATER: Engine & 110V Superstock 6 Gals. OTHER: Seagul Water Filter; Excellent Storage Electronics RADIO: Kenwood SSB/Ham TUNER: SG 231 Smart Tuner RADAR: Furuno; 24 Mile RADAR ALARM: Yes VHF: Solara Uniden VHF: Solara Uniden AUTO PILOT: 1) Simrad AP20; 1) Robertson 1000 CHART PLOTTER: World Charting via computer GPS: Garmin 128 GPS #2: Magellan GPS #3 Furuno COMPASS: 6? Ritchie & a Digital Compass STEREO: Alpine AM/FM/CD TV/VCR: Orion 13? w/VCR DEPTH SOUNDER: Furuno fish finder FCV667 WIND SPEED & DIRECTION: Simrad RUDDER ANGLE: Simrad AP20 OTHER: Pactor II E Modem; Flat screen HP Desktop w/World Charting Electrical BATTERIES: 2) 8D House; 2) Group 27 Start BATTERY SWITCHES: Guest BATTERY MONITOR: Trace & Heart Monitors ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: DC:12V; AC:110V INVERTER: Trace 2400 w/Charger INTERIOR LIGHTING: 12V BATTERY CHARGER: West Marine 40 Amp 3 Stage; Auto SMART REG: Heart SOLAR PANELS: 6) 80 Watt BP DOCKSIDE CABLES: 1) 75? 30 Amp GENERATOR: 1) Portable 8060 Yamaha 2500W @ 220V ALTERNATOR: 1) 160 Amp Balmar; 1) 100 amp Motorola OTHER: 1) 160 Amp Balmar Spare Sail SAILS: Main; Jib 110%; #1 Genoa 130%; Mizzen; Staysail 100% TYPES OF SAILS: Summer Set; All Good ROLLER FURLING: 1) Schafer; 1) Profurl BACKSTAY ADJUSTER: Fixed WINCHES: 2) Barlow 22; 3) Barlow 20; 1) ST Arco 44; 1)Lewmar ST30; 2) Halyard BOOMBRAKE: Dutchman MAST: Aluminum; Deck Stepped; Compression Post STANDING RIGGING: SS Wire (2003) Deck ANCHOR: 60# Bruce CHAIN: 400? BBB ANCHOR: 45# CQR CHAIN: 100? LINE: 200? ANCHOR: 22# Danforth CHAIN: 25? LINE: 150? ANCHOR WINDLASS: Lofrans Falcon up & down ANCHOR DAVIT: 2 NAV LIGHTS: Deck; Tricolor SPREADER LIGHTS: Yes LIFELINES: Single Below Rail GATES: Port & Stbd RAILS: Total LADDERS: Boarding; Swim PULPITS: Bow & Stern DINGHY/MOTOR: Zodiac 10?; 8hp Nissan DECK WASH DOWN: Saltwater COVERS & CURTAINS: Hard Bimini Top; Fully Enclosed Cockpit DECK MATERIAL: Fiberglass OTHER: Bow Sprit (new 04); 20# & 30# Propane Tanks; BBQ Mechanical BILGE PUMP: 4) Pumps 2)w/Float Switch RAW WATER SEA STRAINER: Yes BILGE BLOWER: Yes FIRE EXTINGUISHING: Halon Auto; 3) Manual FUEL FILTERS: 1) Racor Duel; 1) Racor Single FUEL SHUT OFF: Stove & Engine LUBE OIL SYSTEM: Pump Drain System FRESH WATER COOLING SYSTEM: Yes HEAD TYPE: 2) Raritan Overboard HOLDING TANK: Manual HEATER: 3) Electric WATERMAKER: Village Marine 160 gpd PROPELLER: 3 Bladed Fixed 21? EXTRA PROPELLER: 3 Bladed Fixed 21? STEERING: Hydraulic Wheel ENGINE ALARM: Yes OTHER: Appropriate Spares for World Circumnavigation Safety Equipment LIFEJACKETS: 5) Type II LIFESLING: Yes LIFE RINGS: Yes LIFERAFT: 8 Man Elliott EPIRB: 406 ACR MOB POLE: Yes
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Engine parts 
Posted by: ECM
Description: Need boat parts or supplies? Get a free T-shirt! (while supplies last) Visit us at www.eastcoastmarineservice.com and when you place an order, simply mention that you saw our ad here and receive a free T-shirt. We deal with Mercury, Honda, Yamaha, Volvo, and OMC motors. we do not have all of these parts listed on the website yet, but if you let us know what you need we will let you know if we have it or can get it. We also have a store full of accessories here. We are working on getting them on our website also. Let us know what you need and we will be happy to help you.
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50′ Centurion Orion 
Posted by: SVHarmony
Description: <b>50′ Centurion Orion</b> <br> First Commissioned in 1991, by Tacoma Boat Works, this 1984 vessel has recently completed a circumnavigation and she is ready to go again! We have spent the last few months up-grading and improving her for her next adventure. She is a heavy duty blue water cruiser that has over 50,000 nautical miles of proven experience. <br> The engine was just rebuilt and completely new refrigeration system installed. Recent bottom painting (April 06), hull LPU paint, New Furler bearings, head stay, oil change system, gauges, water pumps, heat exchangers for transmission & engine, new bearings and seals in transmission, alternators, . In 2003, over $50,000 was put into her, all new rig, solar, canvas, through hulls, epoxy bottom, two new fuel tanks, shaft coupling, cutlass bearing, etc. All of this was done as preventative maintenance.Whether you buy the boat or we continue cruising - she is ready to go. <br> <br> <b>50′ Centurion Orion</b> * Year: 1984 * Price: US$ 129,000 * Located in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico * Hull Material: Fiberglass * Engine/Fuel Type: Single Diesel * Rebuilt engine (October 2007) * 3 state rooms * 2 bathrooms, one w/ walk-in shower * Walk-in engine room * Water maker * Updated electonics <br> <b>Additional Specs, Equipment and Information:</b> <br> <b>Builder/Designer Builder:</b> Centurion Yachts Designer: Centurion Yachts Dimensions LOA: 50′ LWL: 42′ Beam: 15′ Displacement: 34,000 Draft: 6′ Bridge Clearance: 50′ Ballast: 14,000 Engines Engine(s): Diesel Engine(s) HP: 80 Engine Model: Ford Lehman Hours: 4000 Cruising Speed: 7 Kts. Max Speed: 9 Kts. Tankage Fuel: 2)SS; 2)Fbr; 330 Gals Water: 2)Fbr; 170 Gals Holding: 1)Fbr; 40 Gals <br> Accommodations Beginning forward is a 2 berth stateroom with excellent storage. As you move aft, there is a large head area with stall shower. You will also find tons of storage in this area. Continuing aft is the salon that seats 9 people comfortably on an L shaped settee to starboard with table and a straight settee to port. Then you come to a double sided galley on the starboard side past the salon. The galley offers great counter space and designed for those who like to prepare meals. Once again, you will find wonderful storage in the galley area, the best being the 26? deep, 30? wide, by 72? high food storage locker. The aft stateroom features a queen size berth, storage, a sitting bench and private head. This vessel has ample sized ports allowing a lot of natural light. All cabins are painted in off white with teak trim. Excellent headroom throughout, with 7? in salon. The hull is insulated with 1? of foam. <br> <b>Galley</b> * REFRIGERATION: 12V Tecumseh Compressor w/Holding Plates * FREEZER: Holding * STOVE: 3) Burner Princess w/Oven; Propane * MICROWAVE: Goldstar * SINK: SS Dbl * WATER SYSTEM: Pressure H&C * WATER HEATER: Engine & 110V Superstock 6 Gals. * OTHER: Seagul Water Filter; Excellent Storage <br> <b>Electronics</b> * RADIO: Kenwood SSB/Ham * TUNER: SG 231 Smart Tuner * RADAR: Furuno; 24 Mile * RADAR ALARM: Yes * VHF: Solara Uniden * VHF: Solara Uniden * AUTO PILOT: 1) Simrad AP20; 1) Robertson 1000 * CHART PLOTTER: World Charting via computer * GPS: Garmin 128 * GPS #2: Magellan * GPS #3 Furuno * COMPASS: 6? Ritchie & a Digital Compass * STEREO: Alpine AM/FM/CD * TV/VCR: Orion 13? w/VCR * DEPTH SOUNDER: Furuno fish finder FCV667 * WIND SPEED & DIRECTION: Simrad * RUDDER ANGLE: Simrad AP20 * OTHER: Pactor II E Modem; Flat screen HP Desktop w/World Charting <br> <b>Electrical</b> * BATTERIES: 2) 8D House; 2) Group 27 Start * BATTERY SWITCHES: Guest * BATTERY MONITOR: Trace & Heart Monitors * ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: DC:12V; AC:110V * INVERTER: Trace 2400 w/Charger * INTERIOR LIGHTING: 12V * BATTERY CHARGER: West Marine 40 Amp 3 Stage; Auto * SMART REG: Heart * SOLAR PANELS: 6) 80 Watt BP * DOCKSIDE CABLES: 1) 75? 30 Amp * GENERATOR: 1) Portable 8060 Yamaha 2500W @ 220V * ALTERNATOR: 1) 160 Amp Balmar; 1) 100 amp Motorola * OTHER: 1) 160 Amp Balmar Spare <br> <b>Sail</b> * SAILS: Main; Jib 110%; #1 Genoa 130%; Mizzen; Staysail 100% * TYPES OF SAILS: Summer Set; All Good * ROLLER FURLING: 1) Schafer; 1) Profurl * BACKSTAY ADJUSTER: Fixed * WINCHES: 2) Barlow 22; 3) Barlow 20; 1) ST Arco 44; 1)Lewmar ST30; 2) Halyard * BOOMBRAKE: Dutchman * MAST: Aluminum; Deck Stepped; Compression Post * STANDING RIGGING: SS Wire (2003) <br> <b>Deck</b> * ANCHOR: 60# Bruce CHAIN: 400? BBB * ANCHOR: 45# CQR CHAIN: 100? LINE: 200? * ANCHOR: 22# Danforth CHAIN: 25? LINE: 150? * ANCHOR WINDLASS: Lofrans Falcon up & down * ANCHOR DAVIT: 2 * NAV LIGHTS: Deck; Tricolor * SPREADER LIGHTS: Yes * LIFELINES: Single Below Rail * GATES: Port & Stbd * RAILS: Total * LADDERS: Boarding; Swim * PULPITS: Bow & Stern * DINGHY/MOTOR: Zodiac 10?; 8hp Nissan * DECK WASH DOWN: Saltwater * COVERS & CURTAINS: Hard Bimini Top; Fully Enclosed Cockpit * DECK MATERIAL: Fiberglass * OTHER: Bow Sprit (new 04); 20# & 30# Propane Tanks; BBQ <br> <b>Mechanical</b> * BILGE PUMP: 4) Pumps 2)w/Float Switch * RAW WATER SEA STRAINER: Yes * BILGE BLOWER: Yes * FIRE EXTINGUISHING: Halon Auto; 3) Manual * FUEL FILTERS: 1) Racor Duel; 1) Racor Single * FUEL SHUT OFF: Stove & Engine * LUBE OIL SYSTEM: Pump Drain System * FRESH WATER COOLING SYSTEM: Yes * HEAD TYPE: 2) Raritan Overboard * HOLDING TANK: Manual * HEATER: 3) Electric * WATERMAKER: Village Marine 160 gpd * PROPELLER: 3 Bladed Fixed 21? * EXTRA PROPELLER: 3 Bladed Fixed 21? * STEERING: Hydraulic Wheel * ENGINE ALARM: Yes * OTHER: Appropriate Spares for World Circumnavigation <br> <b>Safety Equipment</b> * LIFEJACKETS: 5) Type II * LIFESLING: Yes * LIFE RINGS: Yes * LIFERAFT: 8 Man Elliott * EPIRB: 406 ACR * MOB POLE: Yes
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Pershing 72 exceeded all sales forecasts at Genoa Boat Show
The 47th International Genoa Boat Show was distinguished by its huge attendance figures. A success once again due to this event’s unique synergy of exhibition facility efficiency, public and exhibitor services and the enormous investments made in advertising, which this year boasted even wider coverage. All this, combined with the ideal weather conditions that guaranteed sunshine for the whole week of the fair, resulted in statistics that deserve to be specified: 327 thousand visitors, 1500 exhibitors, over 2300 boats on display and 27 quays stretching for over 3 kilometres.
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Interlux introduces clear antifouling paint for outdrives
Interlux® has introduced a clear, easy-to-apply antifouling paint for light-colored aluminum outboards and outdrives.
New Trilux® Prop & Drive Clear with Biolux® Technology provides moderate antifouling protection in salt, brackish or fresh water while maintaining the original painted finish of light-colored lower units. The aerosol spray paint can be applied directly over previously painted surfaces - no primer is needed. (Bare aluminum should be repainted with the factory finish before applying Trilux Prop & Drive Clear.)
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