Description
OWNER WILL CONSIDER TRADES
Here are 5 strong reasons to buy a 1997 Forbes Cooper 74 Pilothouse:
Spacious, Comfortable Living – With a full-beam owner’s cabin, VIP plus two guest cabins, and four ensuite heads, she offers megayacht-level accommodations that make extended cruising or even living aboard genuinely comfortable.
Excellent Livability for the Size – The interior layout, large salon, well-equipped galley, and climate control systems (reverse-cycle A/C + diesel heat) give you a comfortable home-like environment in a 74-footer.
Great for Owner-Operator Use – Designed for owner-operator cruising with sensible systems and good visibility from the pilothouse, she doesn’t require a full crew to operate confidently.
True Long-Range Capability – Efficient cruising (e.g., ~10 kn at 1000 RPM) with large fuel and water capacity makes this yacht capable of multi-day or coastal cruising without constant refueling.
Solid Construction & Classic Build – Built in British Columbia with robust design and quality materials, this model is known for its seaworthiness and durability, especially for cruising in challenging waters.
Overall, the 74 Pilothouse delivers a lot of boat for the size
Specifications
Overview
- Asking Price
- $499,000
- Year
- 1997
- Make
- Forbes Cooper
- Model
- Pilothouse
- Condition
- Used
- Type
- Pilothouse, Motor Yachts, Trawlers
- Hull Material
- Fiberglass
- Location
- Marina del Rey, CAApproximate area
Dimensions & Weight
- LOA
- 74 ft (22.6 m)
- Nominal Length
- 78 ft (23.8 m)
- Beam
- 19.25 ft (5.87 m)
Engines & Propulsion
- Number of Engines
- 2
- Total Power
- 2,100 hp
- Total Hours
- 8,000 hrs
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Drive Type
- Direct
- Engines
- 2× MAN · 1,050 hp each · 4,000 hrs · Inboard · Direct
Tankage
- Fuel
- 1,810 gal (6,852 L) · 1 tank
- Fresh Water
- 324 gal (1,226 L) · 1 tank
Accommodations
- Cabins
- 5
- Heads
- 6
Equipment & Systems
- Windlass
- Electric
- Electrical
- 240 V
Full Details
Additional Information
Owner will take a trade
Key Features:
Hull & Deck:
Maxwell 3500 bow windlass with all-chain, 180 lb plow anchor
Remote controls and foot pedals
Bow cushions, forward floodlights, and spacious walk-around side decks
Midship boarding cutouts for easy access
Accommodations:
VIP Stateroom (Forward): Ensuite head with enclosed shower, teak & holly flooring, opening portholes, and hanging lockers
Two Side-by-Side Guest Staterooms: Each with ensuite head, enclosed shower, hanging lockers, and opening portholes
Full-Beam Master Stateroom: Raised bed, ensuite head with shower, teak & holly floors, opening porthole, hanging lockers, and built-in television
Crew Quarters: Accessible from the swim platform or interior, includes full head with enclosed shower, berth, and washer/dryer
Interior Features:
Hardwood flooring throughout the main salon and accommodations
Main salon with port-side seating, built-in bar, refrigerator, and television
Forward dining area with full windows and seating for 8 – ideal for entertaining or as an office/game space
Dayhead conveniently located on the main salon level
Galley midship with teak & holly floors, full-size refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, two-basin sink, 4-burner stove, bottom oven, and real wood cabinetry
Flybridge & Deck Areas:
Center helm with full electronics, tinted windows, mini blinds, L-shaped sofa, teak & holly flooring, television, ice maker, and refrigerator
Outside flybridge deck includes davit for dinghy, U-shaped dining table, canvas overhang, and rear seating for three
Aft deck with long bench, real wood table, exterior teak, stainless steel staples, and versatile space for diving, fishing, sunbathing, or entertainment
Mechanical & Systems:
Twin MAN engines
Twin generators
Engine room with ample space, Husky toolbox, air compressor, water heater, fuel system and hydraulic system access, remote engine start/stop
AGM 8D batteries replaced
Air conditioning Fully functional systems throughout
Additional Highlights:
Enclosed pilot house and flybridge offer comfort for long-range cruising
Unique flow and layout make it easy to move between spaces
Owner is open to trade consideration
Location: Docked at a premium slip in Marina del Rey, CA.
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
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This company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.