Skookum 47 Cutter

Engine was rebuilt in 1990 and has approximately 2000 hours on it since the rebuild. The engine head was rebuilt in 2009.

The boat has four 12V batteries divided into three banks. A start battery, located in the engine compartment, two 8D house batteries located in the bilge, and a 12V windlass battery located under the V-berth in the forward stateroom. The house batteries were replaced in 2016 and the windlass battery was replaced in 2019. Batteries are charged by a Xantrex Freedom Marine 25; 2500 watt inverter charger.

Cutter rigged Aluminium spars (1973) with Stainless Steel standing rigging ()

Owners recently purchased a Tides Marine SailTrack system. Although not installed, it is included with the boat.

12 volt battery, 4 batteries charged by: engine, solar panels, shore power

For moorage the total length is 47'.

The hull is solid hand-laid fiberglass and seems tough as nails. The Skookum 47 was designed by Edwin Monk & Son, renowned Pacific Northwest naval architects and built by Skookum Marine in Port Townsend and finished on Bainbridge Island. The Skookum 47 model was originally conceived as a world-cruising commercial fishing vessel that would not be reliant on fuel, although this particular boat is one of the those that was built for pleasure.

Tanks are of FRP construction. The hull was recently dived upon and the diver reported seeing no blisters, with anodes and bottom paint in good condition.

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Step aboard through a gate in the lifeline to one of the wide side decks. The deck on this boat feels vast and open and it is easy to move around from the foredeck to the aft deck. The aft deck has bench seating on port and starboard - with an open area with sufficient room for folding chairs. The decks feel extremely thick and solid. I did not notice any creaking or flexing, but the topside paint and exterior wood could use some TLC.

The cockpit, forward of the aft deck, is fully covered by canvas and surrounded by removable clear vinyl that can be adjusted depending on weather and sea conditions. The helm dominates the center of the cockpit, with bench seating to port and starboard. Visibility from this position is quite good.

A companionway and a ladder down provide access to the interior which opens up to a cavernous saloon with surprisingly high headroom. Numerous large port lights open completely to allow for excellent air flow. A settee to starboard and folding saloon table offers seating for crew. There is additional seating to the port side of the saloon. A diesel stove forward provides heat. Storage is abundant throughout with seemingly countless drawers, cabinets, hanging lockers, and compartments. This boat was designed for extended voyages and it is apparent that there is ample space for provisions. Natural wood and varnish used throughout the boat make for a warm and inviting interior. Interior decks and upholstery appear in very good condition.

The galley is located aft and to the port side of the saloon and features a refrigerator / freezer, sink, microwave, and more storage. A workshop is located aft and starboard of the saloon which doubles as a passageway to the aft cabin (master stateroom).

The master stateroom is large with a double berth, storage compartments, and a desk. Several portlights and an overhead hatch make this a bright space. The stateroom was refinished by the current owners - old carpet was removed and replaced with Douglas fir tongue-and-groove paneling.

The forward stateroom features a V-berth with sleeping for two and more storage - two hanging lockers, drawers, and access to the windlass battery and anchor locker. Four portlights make this a bright space. The head has a new Jabsco toilet, a shower, sink, and medicine cabinet.

The engine is accessed from the galley or the workshop. Large sound-insulated panels on the buikhead swing up and latch open to reveal the Ford Lehman 96 hp inboard engine.

3 burner propane Stove