Description
Extensive Upgrades | Aluminum Construction | Excellent Condition
Once in a lifetime opportunity to own an extremely rare aluminum Boston Whaler. Designed by Boston Whaler and built by Pacific Victor of Seattle, WA, this aluminum Boston Whaler 36' Defiance is a fast, rugged pilothouse cruiser built for commercial duty and outfitted with the comforts of a pleasure boat. With her robust construction, deep-vee hull, wide side decks, unimpeded visibility, and comprehensive creature comforts, she is the perfect platform for work or adventure. The current owner has spared no expense on maintenance and upgrades. Highlights include:
- Twin CAT 3208TA 435hp inboard diesel engines
- Northern Lights generator
- Magnum 3000W inverter/ charger with remote control
- Grade 5086 aluminum hull construction with 1/4" and 5/16" hull plating
- New electronics package installed 2023 and 2024
- Furuno TZTouch3 16" Multi Function Display
- Furuno NavNet TZTouch3 9" Multi Function Display
- Furuno Navpilot 711C
- Furuno DRS4DNXT Doppler Radar 24" Dome
- Fusion stereo
- Simrad Taiyo ADF
- New Veratron (VDO) gauges and sending units installed winter 23-24
- Electric anchor windlass
- Large utility room below pilothouse sole for equipment access and storage
- New air conditioner winter 23-24 Dometic Envirocomfort 16k BTU
- New Tecma electric flush head and all sanitation system components replaced (tank, hoses, valves, etc...)
- All DC distribution panels, breakers, and switching redesigned and replaced winter 22-23
- Extensive refit completed 2022-2023 including rework of AC and DC electrical systems, extensive engine maintenance (aftercoolers, hoses, etc...), custom stainless exhaust mixer pipes, new engine instrumentation, running gear removed and reconditioned, new dripless shaft seals, bottom media blasted and refinished, interior refresh, custom rubrail installation, new water heater, many mechanicals and systems replaced and upgraded
- Engines removed winter 2024-2025 for cleaning and repainting of engines and engine compartment; replaced engine room acoustic insulation
Very few of these were built for Boston Whaler, and most that are still in service are in rough condition due to being used for commercial operations. Don't miss out on this rare opportunity; call to schedule a showing today!
Specifications
Overview
- Asking Price
- $350,000
- Year
- 1990
- Make
- Boston Whaler
- Model
- 36 Defiance
- Condition
- Used
- Type
- Commercial Boats, Walkarounds, Pilothouse
- Hull Material
- Aluminum
- Location
- New Buffalo, MIApproximate area
Dimensions & Weight
- LOA
- 36 ft (11 m)
- Beam
- 13 ft (3.96 m)
- Displacement
- 23,000 lb (10,433 kg)
Engines & Propulsion
- Number of Engines
- 2
- Total Power
- 870 hp
- Total Hours
- 4,270 hrs
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Drive Type
- Direct
- Engine 1 (Port)
- Caterpillar 3208TA · 435 hp · 2,387 hrs · 1990 · Inboard · Direct · 3 Blade, Alloy
- Engine 2 (Starboard)
- Caterpillar 3208TA · 435 hp · 1,883 hrs · 1990 · Inboard · Direct · 3 Blade, Alloy
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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.






















