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In 1990 ericson ceased operations and liquidated assets. Pacific seacraft boats for sale in australia boatsales. While headquartered in california, the company filed for chapter 11 protection from its creditors in may 2007. There is an enclosed head with door currently has a portapotti installed with all of the plumbing for a marine head. Aug 02, 2017 the sturdy, traditionally styled offshore cruisers of pacific seacraft are part of the history of the fiberglassboat industry. Pacific seacraft will soon be launching hull number no. But then, the pacific seacraft flicka, one of a line of boats ranked.

Right from the getgo, the company introduced the pacific seacraft 25 and later the orion 27, both strong and capable offshore cruisers designed by one of. Pacific seacraft dana 24 boat in hammond, in pop yachts. Easily share your publications and get them in front of issuus. Oct 04, 2014 sailing home from port towsend, wa after the wooden boat festival. The mariah is a full keel, double ended, cutter rigged sturdy boat. Sailing across the pacific a month at sea sailing the pacific episode 17 in this episode we sail 4210 miles nonstop from panama to fatu hiva in the marquesas. When steve brodie and his father, reid brodie iii, purchased pacific seacraft and moved the company across the country to washington, n. New york times notable book a vineyard in tuscany and the duggernello historical. This is far from the first time a venerated brand has gone out of business, but pacific seacraft is being reborn, and in an unlikely place. Avocette is currently for sale through berthon international. The bill crealock designed sailboats ranging from 31ft.

After a year or two of operation, they filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy and were subsequently purchased by mark pitman and del walton in 1965. After a successful run from 1984 to 1998, she was relegated to the bench when pacific seacraft began producing several bigger boats a 40foot companion to the ps 34 and 37, a 38foot trawler, and the nordhavn 40 trawler. We love pacific seacraft yachts and we hope this site will encourage. History it could be said that the pacific seacraft of yesteryear had an affinity for pocket cruisers. Catalog with proposals for the sale of sailing yachts and motor boats from around the world. In 2007, the elan impression 344 won the european yacht of the year award, thereby securing its place in the history books. Making the journey in a pacific seacraft sailing yacht is a dream realized by sailors. Morris, pacific seacraft, sam morse, shannon, swan, sweden yachts, vindo. Pacific seacraft 34 sailboat design and sailing characteristics.

The bill crealock designed sailboats are internationally recognized as one of the finest blue water sailing yachts in the world. Under sail, is a wonderful book describing his early days sailing all over the world. This website tells the story of our personal experience with swan. It has a great walkaround with a boarding gate on either side. The company was featured in the book the worlds best sailboats by ferenc. Pacific seacraft preowned sailboats for sale by owner. Sold 1998 pacific seacraft sailboat for sale at little yacht sales duration. Pacific seacraft is the award winning manufacturer of ocean going. The citation says, in part, the pacific seacraft 37 is a classic american sailboat with an honesty of design that, combined with the highest standards of boatbuilding as attested to by abs certification for hull and deck construction and ce certification for unlimited offshore use, has shown the sailing industry that there is a place in the hearts and budgets of sailors for a boat created expressly to.

The design was named to the american sailboat hall of fame in 2002. View our full range of pacific seacraft boats online at. The journey itself should be one of the real pleasures of the cruise. Used pacific seacraft sailing boats for sale in united states. Pacific seacraft buy and sell boats atlantic yacht and. Please contact us with your needs and we will assist you with your project. The pacific seacraft flicka has had many accolades over the years, and has been consistently featured in the various editions of the ferenc mate best boats books. Sailing juniper san francisco to mexico and beyond in our. Pacific seacraft must have been aware that the exterior woodwork involved a certain level of upkeep so they offered a few alternatives, such as an alloy toerail in lieu of the wooden one which although practical makes the dana look too much like other ordinary boats. Sailing juniper san francisco to mexico and beyond in. Not unlike some of the yachts mentioned in part one of this series. Right from the getgo, the company introduced the pacific seacraft 25 and later the orion 27, both strong and capable offshore cruisers designed by one of the cofounders himself, henry morschladt. Pacific seacraft boats for sale in dana point, ca by dick simon.

Pacific seacraft 40 avocette a thoroughbred bluewater yacht. Voyage of the swan a pacific seacraft 34 is selected, outfitted and. They began with molds bought from a defunct builder as well as from an enterprising dump operator. Sailing juniper san francisco to mexico and beyond in our pacific seacraft 40. Pacific seacraft the worlds best cruising sailboats all. Elan impression yachts quickly became famous with cruising enthusiasts and charter companies alike, and they are known for their sailing characteristics, endurance, comfort features, and craftsmanship. A pacific seacraft 34 sailboat at anchor in klashkish basin, vancouver island. Offering the best selection of pacific seacraft boats to choose from. The pacific seacraft 34 is a bluewater cruising yacht produced since 1984 by pacific seacraft of washington, north carolina. Cruising consultants built 16 boats in 1978 and 1979 before selling out to pacific seacraft. Although of grp construction, the yacht is traditionally built with a cutter rig, skeghung rudder, canoe stern and semilong keel. Pacific seacraft is the award winning manufacturer of ocean. After ericson filed for bankruptcy in 1990, pacific seacraft built some ericson sailboat models.

In 1998, pae selected pacific seacraft psc, a southern california sailboat manufacturer, to build its newest design, the nordhavn 40. Despite all of our plans, we were unable to head up to the sea of cortez and reach our summer destination of san carlos. Going forward, pacific seacraft will have as its primary focus the construction of a limited number of beautiful, traditional, and capable bluewater sailboats. The hull and deck were built by pacific seacraft after they bought the mold for the boat. Pacific seacraft boats for sale in dana point and long beach, ca by dick simon yachts, orange countys premier yacht brokerage. A proven offshore designer, bob perry designed and pacific seacraft built their newest flagship, the south sea 61. Pacific seacraft boats for sale in florida, washington, mississippi, california. Updated specifications for new, crealock designed, pacific seacraft yachts 100% vinylester resin replacing polyester for hull construction ensures superior strength, long life, and osmotic blister resistance biaxial stitched e glass vs. Pacific seacraft most sailboats pacific seacraft sailboat. Ericson yachts was founded by handy and jenkins in about 1963. Seacraft yacht sales is the oldest pacific seacraft dealer in the world. Pacific seacraft the worlds best cruising sailboats.

Each vessel is hand crafted in washington, north carolina by master shipbuilders. One of the most capable pocket cruisers ever built, the pacific seacraft flicka has an impressive history of not only weekend and coastal cruising, but proper bluewater adventures as well. Some of the molds the e26, e28, e32, e34, e38, and e43 never built were bought by pacific seacraft, a subsidiary of singmarine corp. Pacific seacraft is the award winning manufacturer of. With that in mind they handcraft each of their boats to reflect their commitment to quality and to your safety and comfort. Dec 22, 2015 issuu is a digital publishing platform that makes it simple to publish magazines, catalogs, newspapers, books, and more online. This sweet 1978 pacific seacaft 25 is one of the smallest open.

The sturdy, traditionally styled offshore cruisers of pacific seacraft are part of the history of the fiberglass boat industry. Racers and cruisers, cruisers, trawlers, motor yachts pacific seacraft boats for sale. Berthon winter collection theberthonbook201920small. The yacht is a cruising design, with a high displacement and the characteristic canoe stern of bill crealock. A long overdue catchup and an explanation of what juniper and crew are doing during the pandemic. Sailing across the pacific a month at sea sailing the. Designed to be handled by a cruising couple, this is a semicustom yacht that can take you anywhere on the planet, that there is blue water. Avocette pacific seacraft buy and sell boats atlantic. She was designed by the original cofounder of pacific seacraft, henry mohrschladt. The sturdy, traditionally styled offshore cruisers of pacific seacraft are part of the history of the fiberglassboat industry.

The dana 24 is built to a specification and not a price. Search our full range of used pacific seacraft on page 1. The result was the first edition of the crealock 37. Pacific seacraft itself was purchased by southern californian businessman jeffrey emery in september 1998. We have been selling pacific seacraft for over 30 years. The companys assets, with the exception of the dana 24 molds which went to portland, oregon, were purchased at a bankruptcy auction september 2007 and moved in their entirety to. Sailing home from port towsend, wa after the wooden boat festival. The pacific seacraft manufacturing facility is located in washington north carolina. Windsong is a bluewater cruising yacht with cutter rig designed by the legendary bill crealock, and built by the expert shipwrights at pacific seacraft. A pacific seacraft 34 sailboat at anchor in klashkish basin, vancouver island, canada, waiting to round the notorious brooks pennisula. Dream yachts part ii post scandinavian mariner magazine. Pacific seacraft dana 24 1985 pacific seacraft 24 for sale.

The company was already known for its quality and for the exceptional sailing characteristics of its line of bill crealockdesigned vessels. A beautiful two stateroom with two heads boat that can cruise 15 and top out around 20 or cruise at 8 knots. The company fell on hard times, however, and was sold last year. If you have been looking for an extremely well built and seaworthy small cruising boat, this could be it. View new or used pacific seacraft boats for sale from across the uk, europe and rest of world on yachtworld uk. Crealock designed sailboats, bruce king designed 38t fast trawler, and the nordhavn 40 trawler for pacific asian enterprises which made a recordsetting circumnavigation completed in 2002. Learn how pop yachts can help you sell your vessel, while also giving you unique advantages over traditional brick and mortar dealers. The home of the legendary bruce bingham designed 20 foot sailboat called the flicka. Pacific seacraft is the award winning manufacturer of ocean going sailing yachts. It is a bit unusual for a boat like the pacific seacraft 37 to appear in the used boat notebook for the simple. Posted april 21, 2020 april 21, 2020 viviane 2 comments posted in mexico. Pacific seacraft news newspapers books scholar jstor october 2007 learn how and when to remove this template message.

The company was featured in the book the worlds best sailboats by ferenc mate. Crealock designed sailboats, bruce king designed 38t fast trawler, and the nordhavn 40 trawler for pacific asian enterprises which made a. Pacific seacraft has been building worldclass offshore cruising yachts since 1976, and currently builds w. Nov, 2001 the dana has had a bumpy production history. Issuu is a digital publishing platform that makes it simple to publish magazines, catalogs, newspapers, books, and more online. Pacific seacraft corporation is a washington, north carolina based sailboat manufacturer. It is with the utmost awe, that i ponder the fact that each boat leaving our facility represents someones dreams of freedom and adventure. Pacific seacraft was named by fortune magazine as builder of one of americas best products. Oct 24, 2012 pacific seacraft plans to make the 61s hull and deck the basis of semicustom yachts for discerning customers who will have the opportunity to pick out the interior and rig details that best fit their own cruising needs and wish lists. Pacific seacraft believes the boat shouldnt just get you to your next port of call. The n40 represented the next generation of thinking as jim and jeff collaborated to design a boat, which was proportionally bigger in all respects than previous nordhavns.

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